MazdaSpeed Body Kit Information
08-12-2003, 05:15 AM
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The front bumper is very easy to install. It's one of the easiest bumper to take out and put it back on. It takes about 20 min to install the bumper.
The kit comes with installation instruction with pictures.
The sideskirts take longer to install but anyone with basic tools can install them easily.
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The kit comes with installation instruction with pictures.
The sideskirts take longer to install but anyone with basic tools can install them easily.
Chuck Huang
Originally posted by j-apex rx
was it hard to install kit . can you show pictures of that also.
was it hard to install kit . can you show pictures of that also.
08-12-2003, 05:16 AM
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You can say it's Mazda OEM. Mazdaspeed is the racing division of Mazda so all the parts come with a Mazda part number.
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Originally posted by RX-Nut
Is this Mazda OEM? What happened to the fog lamps?
Is this Mazda OEM? What happened to the fog lamps?
08-12-2003, 05:18 AM
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Mazdaspeed sells the brackets separately for you to retain the stock fog lights. Stock fog lights to me do not do anything so I just took them out.
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Originally posted by Spin9k
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.
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.
08-12-2003, 05:25 AM
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1. The original mazdaspeed bodykit is very expensive. The material is ABS plastic and ABS plastic injection mold is very expensive. Besides that, it comes painted with factory quality paint job.
2. Yes, we are making them right now. The bumper will be made out of polyurethane. The sideskirts and rear half bumper will be offered in both fiberglass and carbon fiber. The rear wing will be offered in carbon fiber only. The release date will be approx. in 1 month and the price will be about half of the original price.
3. The car in the photo is not lowered.
4. You need to drill holes on the trunk to put on the rear wing. The drill template comes with the wing.
5. You can install them yourself with basic hand tools.
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2. Yes, we are making them right now. The bumper will be made out of polyurethane. The sideskirts and rear half bumper will be offered in both fiberglass and carbon fiber. The rear wing will be offered in carbon fiber only. The release date will be approx. in 1 month and the price will be about half of the original price.
3. The car in the photo is not lowered.
4. You need to drill holes on the trunk to put on the rear wing. The drill template comes with the wing.
5. You can install them yourself with basic hand tools.
Chuck Huang
Originally posted by BaronVonBigmeat
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?
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?
08-12-2003, 05:27 AM
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If you know what molds are for and then you know what we are gonig to do with them. 
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Originally posted by mac
Just a silly question, what u planning to do with those molds
:D 
Just a silly question, what u planning to do with those molds
:D
08-12-2003, 05:58 AM
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I forgot to answer your question on the foam.
The US spec car has a larger metal reinforcement bar so you can see about 1.5" of the bar with the Mazdaspeed bumper. The Mazdaspeed front bumper comes with a plate at the mouth that covers the Jspec thinner reinforcement bar but it's not large enough to cover the US spec bar. We are going to make a plate that's large enough to cover the US spec reinforcement bar so you are not going to see the foam. We will include that with the bumper free of charge.
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The US spec car has a larger metal reinforcement bar so you can see about 1.5" of the bar with the Mazdaspeed bumper. The Mazdaspeed front bumper comes with a plate at the mouth that covers the Jspec thinner reinforcement bar but it's not large enough to cover the US spec bar. We are going to make a plate that's large enough to cover the US spec reinforcement bar so you are not going to see the foam. We will include that with the bumper free of charge.
Chuck Huang
Originally posted by Spin9k
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.
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.
08-12-2003, 06:08 AM
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I guess it won't support the headlight "pissers" that come stock with the Canadian cars?
I can't tell if there is a mesh/grill to protect the radiator and the oil coolers?
edit - forget that last question, I changed the angle of my LCD and I can now see the mesh :p
I can't tell if there is a mesh/grill to protect the radiator and the oil coolers?
edit - forget that last question, I changed the angle of my LCD and I can now see the mesh :p
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08-12-2003, 06:39 AM
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I have never seen a Canadian car so I don't know what you are referring to. Got a pic?
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Originally posted by mac
I guess it won't support the headlight "pissers" that come stock with the Canadian cars?
I can't tell if there is a mesh/grill to protect the radiator and the oil coolers?
edit - forget that last question, I changed the angle of my LCD and I can now see the mesh :p
I guess it won't support the headlight "pissers" that come stock with the Canadian cars?
I can't tell if there is a mesh/grill to protect the radiator and the oil coolers?
edit - forget that last question, I changed the angle of my LCD and I can now see the mesh :p
08-12-2003, 03:38 PM
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I'm still waiting for my car (it's apparently sitting in port), but here is a link to some good hi rez photo's. Scroll down 8 photos, you will see the shot of the front rotary crest. You will see a little rectangle cap below each headlight. Those are the headlight washers, they pop out and squirt wiper fluid on your headlights to remove the salt/slush etc from your lights. They are referred as "headlight pissers" since they don't have the little wiper blades that you find on the more expensive sedans.
08-13-2003, 05:04 AM
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I guess you have to either get rid of it or modify the bumper to fit those back on. The Mazdaspeed bumper does not come with a slot to bolt on the headlight washer.
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Originally posted by mac
I'm still waiting for my car (it's apparently sitting in port), but here is a link to some good hi rez photo's. Scroll down 8 photos, you will see the shot of the front rotary crest. You will see a little rectangle cap below each headlight. Those are the headlight washers, they pop out and squirt wiper fluid on your headlights to remove the salt/slush etc from your lights. They are referred as "headlight pissers" since they don't have the little wiper blades that you find on the more expensive sedans.
I'm still waiting for my car (it's apparently sitting in port), but here is a link to some good hi rez photo's. Scroll down 8 photos, you will see the shot of the front rotary crest. You will see a little rectangle cap below each headlight. Those are the headlight washers, they pop out and squirt wiper fluid on your headlights to remove the salt/slush etc from your lights. They are referred as "headlight pissers" since they don't have the little wiper blades that you find on the more expensive sedans.
08-22-2003, 09:33 PM
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Excuse my ignorance here for a moment and just bare with me for a moment. I am new to the import scene and body modifications. I like the Mazda Speed body kit along with the spoiler and I pretty much know how much it costs so if you are willing to make a duplicate that is half the price you are going to get some buisness. Also, here comes the question. What is stronger, ABS plastic or the poly. I am guessing the plastic because it's so much more expensive. I see so many front air dams that are cracked and they look like crap afterwards. I sell Chevy and Cadillac for a living and I just bought an 8 from a store in Northern Wisconsin, and I am still learning.
08-22-2003, 09:38 PM
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Polyurethane is much flexible than ABS plastic.
I think you are confused between polyurethane with fiberglass. Fiberglass cracks but polyurethane doesn't.
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I think you are confused between polyurethane with fiberglass. Fiberglass cracks but polyurethane doesn't.
Chuck Huang
Originally posted by Yoshi
Excuse my ignorance here for a moment and just bare with me for a moment. I am new to the import scene and body modifications. I like the Mazda Speed body kit along with the spoiler and I pretty much know how much it costs so if you are willing to make a duplicate that is half the price you are going to get some buisness. Also, here comes the question. What is stronger, ABS plastic or the poly. I am guessing the plastic because it's so much more expensive. I see so many front air dams that are cracked and they look like crap afterwards. I sell Chevy and Cadillac for a living and I just bought an 8 from a store in Northern Wisconsin, and I am still learning.
Excuse my ignorance here for a moment and just bare with me for a moment. I am new to the import scene and body modifications. I like the Mazda Speed body kit along with the spoiler and I pretty much know how much it costs so if you are willing to make a duplicate that is half the price you are going to get some buisness. Also, here comes the question. What is stronger, ABS plastic or the poly. I am guessing the plastic because it's so much more expensive. I see so many front air dams that are cracked and they look like crap afterwards. I sell Chevy and Cadillac for a living and I just bought an 8 from a store in Northern Wisconsin, and I am still learning.
Thanx
08-25-2003, 02:01 PM
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Yup.....goes for me too....
Chuck, you sound liike the man....I have been looking for this stuff ever since I ordered my car(March)....Corksport put up pics
initially with no prices....prices are there now but WAY too much $$$
Looks like you will be gettin all of my business...and I will spread the word here in Detroit.
I would like your info (price-list) as well ducatipace@comcast.net
I will be buyin everything available for this car...so you will be hearin from me alot !!!
Chuck, you sound liike the man....I have been looking for this stuff ever since I ordered my car(March)....Corksport put up pics
initially with no prices....prices are there now but WAY too much $$$
Looks like you will be gettin all of my business...and I will spread the word here in Detroit.
I would like your info (price-list) as well ducatipace@comcast.net
I will be buyin everything available for this car...so you will be hearin from me alot !!!
08-28-2003, 05:35 AM
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Re: Thanx
No definite prices at this time but they will be a lot more affordable than the original pieces. . Prices will be determined once the products become available. Thank you.
Chuck Huang
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Originally posted by Yoshi
Hey, thanx for the info. When you can get a chance email me the prices on your copies (jyagow@hotmail.com).
thanx again
Hey, thanx for the info. When you can get a chance email me the prices on your copies (jyagow@hotmail.com).
thanx again
09-06-2003, 02:51 AM
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Cheapest Place to get MazdaSpeed bodykit?
Like many ive fallen in love with the mazdaspeed kit but I am wondering what is the cheapest place to get it?
So far I have the following places:
www.rotaryextreme.com $5550
www.japanparts.com $4450
www.i-m-racing.com $6062
www.corksport.com $4921 (no mirrors)
www.takakaira.co.jp $4308
-Chris
So far I have the following places:
www.rotaryextreme.com $5550
www.japanparts.com $4450
www.i-m-racing.com $6062
www.corksport.com $4921 (no mirrors)
www.takakaira.co.jp $4308
-Chris
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09-06-2003, 11:14 AM
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A replica Mazdaspeed Spoiler?
i was looking at the prices of the spoilers and that little thing skyrocketed over $1000 just for that spoiler. Anyone know any replica spoilers or such on a lower price range?
09-06-2003, 11:33 AM
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I beleive there's anotha thread on this site, where rotaryextreme stated that they have just recently gotten the Mazdaspeed Body Kit and are making molds to reproduce it. It was stated that the Mazdaspeed Replica body kit would be about half as expensive as getting it from japan. Unless you are one of those... It's gotta be JDM, then the wait will do ya.
