Euro rear spoiler
07-23-2003, 07:49 AM
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For more pics
I uploaded some more pics and comments to the following link.
http://www.geocities.jp/lase3p/RX-8/diy/rearspoiler.htm
http://www.geocities.jp/lase3p/RX-8/diy/rearspoiler.htm
07-23-2003, 10:22 AM
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Originally posted by RomanoM
How much does it weigh?
How much does it weigh?
So, may be around 2kg.
07-23-2003, 10:33 AM
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Originally posted by Hercules
Can you install it yourself, or does it require a body shop?
Did it come painted?
Thanks!
Can you install it yourself, or does it require a body shop?
Did it come painted?
Thanks!
I think the PN will be different depending on the colour like some other optional parts.(Sorry, I can not write the red rear spoiler pn here to avoid troubles in Japan)
I will bring this spoiler to my dealership this weekend, they already promised me that they could install this spoiler with the same installation fee as the normal dealer option rear spoiler.(3500yen = about US$30)
07-23-2003, 10:52 AM
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Originally posted by RomanoM
On you site the price is listed at 6800 Y, or ~60USD.
It also states it will be much cheaper in the USA.
Under $60????
On you site the price is listed at 6800 Y, or ~60USD.
It also states it will be much cheaper in the USA.
Under $60????
I bought this part through other person who sells the Mazda export parts in Japan.
According to him, he could not buy the part in Japan so he imported this part.
So, this part was shipped from Japan and then shipped back to Japan. And, of course, some comissions have to be added in Japan and Europe(U.S.?)
So, if you live in outside of Japan, I think this part should be much cheaper.
07-23-2003, 02:49 PM
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Whats the difference between the Euro rear spoiler and... what-ever other spoilers are available?
Can someone explain and maybe even provide comparison pics?
Whats the difference between the Euro rear spoiler and... what-ever other spoilers are available?
Can someone explain and maybe even provide comparison pics?
While the former may be more useful.. I don't imagine many of us will ever make use of the 'downforce' it provides.
07-23-2003, 03:08 PM
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Originally posted by Hercules
The 'other' spoiler is huge and ugly, the Euro spoiler is small and neat
While the former may be more useful.. I don't imagine many of us will ever make use of the 'downforce' it provides.
The 'other' spoiler is huge and ugly, the Euro spoiler is small and neat
While the former may be more useful.. I don't imagine many of us will ever make use of the 'downforce' it provides.
if you mean the MazdaSpeed one, well, i wouldn't qualify it as either "huge" or "ugly" (but i'm sensitive to your tastes, worry not) but the downforce would be there for... track use??
07-23-2003, 03:42 PM
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Originally posted by Fat Morbo
Whats the difference between the Euro rear spoiler and... what-ever other spoilers are available?
Can someone explain and maybe even provide comparison pics?
Whats the difference between the Euro rear spoiler and... what-ever other spoilers are available?
Can someone explain and maybe even provide comparison pics?
and here is a good pic of the lip spoiler on a car(this is not an option currently in the states)
07-23-2003, 04:07 PM
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Ah nice, the Euro spoiler adds a bit of flair/definition without too much of the "rice" effect. By the time I'm finally ready to buy an RX-8 this will probably/hopefully be a normal accessory.
07-23-2003, 04:12 PM
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i would suspect that it will be available from the aftermarket very soon, considering how much griping many of us on here have done about not being able to get it from the get go.
07-23-2003, 05:47 PM
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Euro spolier pics
Have alook at http://www.rx8forum.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=6614 11th and 12th pics