How to tell a fake?
#1
Don't Tase Me Bro!
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: CO
Posts: 239
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
How to tell a fake?
I recently purchased a full Authentic MS kit from a forum member and I have doubts about some of the parts. Due to some shipping term difficulties for both parties, they were shipped last week and arrived today.
The rear spoiler's base is not painted to match the wing, and the front bumper, I'm not sure. It has the correct grills, plastic bar, and ducts, but it has spider cracks, and feels to me like Fiberglass. There are some rather large gashes where you can see down to the material, and it is a hard fibrous orange. Is this fake?
Are there and distinguishing stamps, marks ect that are on authentic MS parts?
The rear spoiler's base is not painted to match the wing, and the front bumper, I'm not sure. It has the correct grills, plastic bar, and ducts, but it has spider cracks, and feels to me like Fiberglass. There are some rather large gashes where you can see down to the material, and it is a hard fibrous orange. Is this fake?
Are there and distinguishing stamps, marks ect that are on authentic MS parts?
Last edited by Texak; 02-04-2009 at 06:55 PM. Reason: details
#2
Don't Tase Me Bro!
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: CO
Posts: 239
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
If there is someone in the Denver area with an authentic MS kit, I would gladly pay for you to come by and inspect the parts to determine its authenticity. I really don't know how to be sure. I have plenty of pics and here's the original thread:
https://www.rx8club.com/rx-8-parts-sale-wanted-44/mazdaspeed-front-bumper-side-skirts-rear-cover-spoiler-sale-161184/
https://www.rx8club.com/rx-8-parts-sale-wanted-44/mazdaspeed-front-bumper-side-skirts-rear-cover-spoiler-sale-161184/
#3
whines all the way home
iTrader: (2)
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Towson/Baltimore, MD
Posts: 7,402
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes
on
2 Posts
MS kits arent fiberglass,,, I forget the exact material the name is kinda exotic,,, someone will chime in, one way is the front bumper bar insert, does it have one or not? If not definately fake...
#4
whines all the way home
iTrader: (2)
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Towson/Baltimore, MD
Posts: 7,402
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes
on
2 Posts
If there is someone in the Denver area with an authentic MS kit, I would gladly pay for you to come by and inspect the parts to determine its authenticity. I really don't know how to be sure. I have plenty of pics and here's the original thread:
https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?t=161184
https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?t=161184
#10
Don't Tase Me Bro!
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: CO
Posts: 239
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
What does that material look like? Orange color? Also, does the bumper feel more fragile/stiff that the stock bumper?
Last edited by Texak; 02-04-2009 at 07:10 PM.
#17
Don't Tase Me Bro!
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: CO
Posts: 239
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
That is good to hear.
I still have the issue of the wing. The wing itself feels about the same as the stock wing, which I think is right. But the base of the wing that covers the lip of the trunk is not painted. It has a slightly rough feel and is a dark grey. It also has terrible fitment. the center of the base sits about a cm above the trunk lid, and it feels like fiberglass.
I still have the issue of the wing. The wing itself feels about the same as the stock wing, which I think is right. But the base of the wing that covers the lip of the trunk is not painted. It has a slightly rough feel and is a dark grey. It also has terrible fitment. the center of the base sits about a cm above the trunk lid, and it feels like fiberglass.
#22
Don't Tase Me Bro!
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: CO
Posts: 239
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Oh, one detail about the bumper. The lower lip that is below the vents is the same color as the rest of the bumper. I thought that MS bumpers have a darker grey color painted there... the rest of the kit does.
#23
Finally a MT
iTrader: (11)
yes your are right.. The kit that you bought could have all been painted. I think it is because the front black platic bar looks like it was painted as well because it is really shiny. the paint your talking about is a dark grey and the rear piece is supposed to be almost all that color
#25
Don't Tase Me Bro!
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: CO
Posts: 239
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
The black bar hasn't been painted, but I suspect the bumper either was repainted, or is a knock off.
IF ANYONE KNOWS OF A SPECIFIC MARK ON AN AUTHENTIC BUMPER PLEASE LET ME KNOW.
IF ANYONE KNOWS OF A SPECIFIC MARK ON AN AUTHENTIC BUMPER PLEASE LET ME KNOW.