CF fender vents
 

Ok people since everyone wants them and after countless vendors promising to do them and backing out, im initiating and is going to go ahead and work with Gemini Composites to get them made :)

I've worked with Gemini previously on my CF hood and you guys can check out my other thread to see the results. Bottomline is they make awesome products and has unbelieveable customer service :cool: They can also make them in normal CF or colored kevlar/CF if thats what floats your boat.

I've already ordered an extra set of the fender vents from my dealer and i will have them in my hands in 2-3 days which then i will bring to Gemini.

So which style do you guys actually want?

Style 1 (Mazdaspeed cover-on version)
https://www.rx8club.com/attachment.p...chmentid=16559

Style 2 (Autobahn replacement version)
http://www.autobahnsports.jp/img/lineup/rx8/1_08s.jpg

I will count the total of votes in 3 days and decide which style to produce.

Thanks guys,

I hope what im doing is good news to you guys :D

second i dont feel people will buy the first becasue i can barely tell their is anything at all their and silver is in demand already

I have a Sunlight Silver 8 and I'd like to put my vote in for #2.
Please put me on the purchase list!!!

#2..replacement version.

Edit: This is me wanting on the list :D

looks like most of you guys are liking the Autobahn version (#2) ... :D

Thats the one i like personally also.

And also a note to all... the mesh will come in silver OR it can be painted black upon request.

You guys can also start listing your names for ppl that are definately interested in this and is actually looking to purchase ( i know there isnt a price figure yet but this list is based on interest, and price wise it will be around what you guys are willing to pay so dont worry it wont be a jacked up price)

that way i will have all the names down so it'll be easier for me contact you guys when they are avaliable.

im shooting for 2 1/2 weeks for the first production one to be made.

1. BIU
2. Rx8 MD

Put me down.

1. BIU
2. Rx8 MD
3. WHealy

BIU... the fender strakes are not compatible with these vents I would assume? I like #2 though but I don't want to give up my strakes. Any chance of them making that front nose Acosta designed with the rotary intake port? I know you need a master to mold from but maybe they could fabricate it? Thanks

i am guessing the strakes would still work with these vents, dont the strakes just gets stuck on with tape? If so, then they can be taped over the CF vents i imagine....

As for the Acosta front nose... are you saying you want it in CF?

Well if theres enough demand for it they will make it... but like you said they would need one to mold from.

Well acosta offers it in CF for 1200 but I'd rather get it from gemini because of their customer service and awesome craftsmanship, plus they would make it in red kevlar if I asked. hmmm just thinking how I could have it made, I'm in NY so it's expensive to ship to Canada and it would cost me at least 700.00 just for the fiberglass mold, but then I could sell the fiberglass version of the nose after the mold was made, so I could get my money back. Dunno maybe I'll spring for the cost of it because I'm really looking to make this an all out "show car" so it would be worth it. Oh sorry about the babbling post just thinking out loud.

Count me in for #2
 

I want in on #2. leegina

#2 is a red "X"

1. BIU
2. Rx8 MD
3. WHealy
4. leegina


Come on guys dont be lazy bums.... continue copying and pasting and adding your name yourselves...! i cant do all of them :D

Hmmm weird... i can see it.... and all the previous posters in this thread can :confused:

1. BIU
2. Rx8 MD
3. WHealy
4. leegina
5. StealthTL
6. psychofox

is the Auto Bahn one gonna be CF too? or is it gonna be silver like the picture?

Silver? :confused:

the one in the picture is CF :)

The one i am getting made is also going to be CF :cool:

i would be in depending on price. #1 and #2 look like they have the same design to me, all i can see is the difference in color. or i may be BLIND!

i guess i just see the silver reflection from the mesh.
I vote for option 2 then.

I'm in on these, please add me to the list ...

<I just hope no one can steal them off the car>

alex

1. BIU
2. Rx8 MD
3. WHealy
4. leegina
5. StealthTL
6. psychofox
7. alex

2, 2,2,2,2,2,2,2,2,22,!!!! yu get my pooint xP










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2 !!!

#1
silver tooo much for me......
CF still fits me the best

Please keep us updated, pricing and how to order

i think biu said #2 will be made in CF, so wouldnt it just look like #1. im so lost

If they turn out looking like this and aren't the astronomical BS price Auto-Bahn is wanting i'm in...

but I want regular CF not some silver kevlar mesh integrated..i have a Sunlight Silver car...i want to be able to see the vents and the CF mesh...

how about building a mold with the strakes attached?

One single mold vent and strakes. .good idea?

to vote i say #1.

#2 looks too skinny.

Ill buy a set if the price is right :)

Dont get sold on the silver grill #2 you probably wont even notice is CF, looks likethe stock vent..

if strakes are integrated i'm out...i think strakes are ugly...looks like two types will be needed if people want strakes..

1. BIU
2. Rx8 MD
3. WHealy
4. leegina
5. StealthTL
6. psychofox
7. alex
8. rowteree

I vote on #1.

1. BIU
2. Rx8 MD
3. WHealy
4. leegina
5. StealthTL
6. psychofox
7. alex
8. rowteree
9. adrian-1

i vote 1

#2 with mesh painted black

1. BIU
2. Rx8 MD
3. WHealy
4. leegina
5. StealthTL
6. psychofox
7. alex
8. rowteree
9. adrian-1
10. AlexCisneros <--price dependant

i think its just because of the lighting, the #2 Autobahn picture one is black CF...its just the reflections fromt he angle the picture was taken that makes it look like silver kevlar?

My dealer just called me this morning and the extra set of fender vents have arrived!

Im going to pick them up later today and i will have them in Gemini's hands no later than Thursday !

Any pics from further away?

I would prefer the 1st pic

I replied way back on the first page, but here goes again.....#2

does your post on the first page mean that you want on the list or what? :confused:

Up to date list

1. BIU
2. Rx8_MD
3. WHealy
4. leegina
5. StealthTL
6. psychofox
7. alex
8. rowteree
9. adrian-1
10. AlexCisneros <--price dependant

Sorry unfortunately these are the only pics i have...

i like #2 but it must have the mesh painted black.


1. BIU
2. Rx8_MD
3. WHealy
4. leegina
5. StealthTL
6. psychofox
7. alex
8. rowteree
9. adrian-1
10. AlexCisneros <--price dependant[/QUOTE]
11.kelrx8

repost the whole list for easier visibility ;)

1. BIU
2. Rx8_MD
3. WHealy
4. leegina
5. StealthTL
6. psychofox
7. alex
8. rowteree
9. adrian-1
10. AlexCisneros <--price dependant
11. Kel Rx8


and yes there will be a choice of silver mesh or them being painted black no worries. :cool:

I was just checking out the Autobahn site and the CF vents cost ~$400 shipped...

YIKES ! :eek:

yeah, and at that price...

NWIH (<--that's no way in hell ;) )

I would take 2
if they work with strakes
I love my strakes

take two as in style #2 or 2 sets? :D

Yes they will work with the strakes i imagine.

heres a picture of the Autobahn ones with strakes on top :
http://www.dmix.net/rx-8/images/top_dmix.jpg


dont hold me to that strakes comment though.

Yes...I want on the list. First page post edited to reflect that now :)

I like #2, with strakes or not.

1. BIU
2. Rx8_MD
3. WHealy
4. leegina
5. StealthTL
6. psychofox
7. alex
8. rowteree
9. adrian-1
10. AlexCisneros <--price dependant
11. Kel Rx8
12. bxb40

Put me in for #2! price depending of course.

:D

i like # 2, too. ( ? price )

Put me down for a pair of those. #2

1. BIU
2. Rx8_MD
3. WHealy
4. leegina
5. StealthTL
6. psychofox
7. alex
8. rowteree
9. adrian-1
10. AlexCisneros <--price dependant
11. Kel Rx8
12. bxb40
13. RedRenisis