Hey Rotary Extreme

Just a word of caution, the JSpec Mazdaspeed front end won't fit the US-Spec RX-8's without modifications.

The real-bumper, under the skin of the nose is different between Japan and US models. (about 10-20 kilos different... 20-40 lbs!!)

 

hey chuck... nice to see you got your hand on that kit... im excited as much as you are, but are you planning to make a replica of the kit?? :D

please do us a favor and update us k... take some pix before install and after install... and take a picture next your rx7... boy, i cant wait... hehehe

 

I didn't ask. I guess I will find out when it arrives.

Chuck Huang

 

I guess I will find out about that when it arrives as well.

I am pretty sure the US version has some heavy duty bumper reinforcement bar vs. the Jspec one.

Everything is still mystery until it arrives and I fit it on the car. I will keep you all updated.

Chuck Huang

 

I can't say much right now but you definitely will see a lot of RX-8 products from Rotary Extreme on both performance parts and bodykits. My plan is to have at least 1 new product released every month.

I will post some pictures of the mazdaspeed kit on the rx-8.

Chuck Huang

 

I read a while ago on here about someone making a mazdaspeed look alike kit. Does anyone know the status or who is making it? And how much will it be (painted or not)?

 

I'm new here, but if it doesn't exist then give it some time. I 'm sure VIS Racing will make an imitation in the future.

 

Honestly I dont like the car w/o it.. .. Ive been looking at 350z's (my brother has one) an cars in that price range. Ive always wanted an Rx7 and was actually dissapointed with the Rx8 .. But with aftermarket parts coming on the way and the Mazdaspeed Body kit.. Ive changed my mind.. I was just wondering if you could get the kit through the dealership because right now im looking at www.takakaira.com which sells everything jdm that you need.. but at a price. Its worth it to me but if there are better alternatives id rather get that. I usually dont buy a car due to its aftermarket parts but who doesnt love a rotary?

 

this thread has mazda speed parts info!<p>
http://www.rx8forum.com/showthread.php?threadid=7593

 

We already got the Mazdaspeed RX-8 bodykit and test fitted it on our project RX-8. Despite the rumor that the front bumper does not fit the US spec car, after test fitting, it fits on the US spec car without any problem. Enjoy the photos.















Chuck Huang

 

what material is the mazdaspeed kit made out of? hopefully its something better than fiberglass, uerathane maybe?

 

that looks great but it looks like the rx8 is touching the ground, how is the clearance

 

how much does the gound clearence of the front valence change--i am planning on buying a set of the mazdaspeed shock/springs and do not want to be scraping the round . I live on a divided highway and must cross 5" median every time a pull into my driveway.

 

The material is ABS plastic.

Chuck Huang

 

There is 5.5" ground clearance with the front bumper.

Chuck Huang

 

Is it the real Mazdaspeed kit or is it a imatation? n how much was it altogether?

 

It's the original mazdaspeed RX-8 kit. There is no imitation at this time. I can't quote price info or my post will be deleted by the mods.

Chuck Huang

 

Could you take some pics of the kit in daylight? I don't the one at night does it justice. Thanks.

 

I already took off the whole kit to get the molds done. You can see other photos of the mazdaspeed kit at

http://www.rotaryextreme.com/gallery.html

If those won't do it for you either, I will put the bumper back on the car and take some photos during day time.

Chuck Huang

 

was it hard to install kit . can you show pictures of that also.

 

Is this Mazda OEM? What happened to the fog lamps?

 

How are you intending to cover those unsightly things under there, like the white foam from under the old bumper, also aren't the fog lights just covered up. What's up with that?

Don't mean to rain on your parade, but I think its "face" looks a bit huge for the car, esp. the oil cooler/fog cutout area. Maybe just the light and the photos. Pls post more in daylight if you get a chance.

Good luck.

 

A few questions:

1) I've never really been a fan of 90% of body kits out there (I'll make a definite exception here), so I have to wonder...do full kits (front, side, rear, mirror, spoiler) generally cost as much as umm...a complete super/turbo charger package for your average car?? It costs more to look fast than to actually BE fast?

2) Can we expect that there will most likely be a price drop eventually or a cheaper knockoff by a competitor, once the 8 has been out a while?

3) Is the car in the photos lowered also?

4) Does the rear spoiler require you to drill holes in the trunk lid?

5) Is this something you can easily install yourself if you are good with tools and obeying written directions?

 

it looks great i hope you get back to us with info .if is no big deal to put together i guess i won't waited for the mazdaspeed version after all. i don't need more horse power 247 is good for me.

 

Just a silly question, what u planning to do with those molds :D