Mazdaspeed Bodykit
 

Can anyone redirect me to a website where i could order these parts that fits the car without any modification needed ? cheap too...

also is it possible to have it already painted on the EOM colors of the rx8 or do I HAVE TO repaint it ?

thanks guys

The authentic Mazdaspeed body parts (bumper etc...) are no longer in production. They were originally only available through Mazda dealers. Unless you stumble across a company that bought up some, has one left, and doesn't advertise it, you pretty much have to buy a used set.

Even if it was for sale still, it's certainly NOT cheap. Any cheap one you would have found would be a replica, and that means it can have fitment problems and require modification. You aren't going to find authentic perfect fit body parts and also have them cheap. Just doesn't happen. The cheap comes from taking short cuts...

Regarding paint, if you find a used set in your body color then no, it won't require painting.

Mazda is getting rather sold out. Replicas are available, but, unless from Japan, fit poorly.
Genuine MazdaSpeed is never cheap.

RX8 Wings and Fiberglass

Alright thanks for always being quick for answering ... well then any other website for other kits that would fit ? cheap for me is like 700$ a piece (i.e. front bumper )

If you want to avoid fitment problems, then go through the manufacturers directly. Anything else has a decent shot at having fitment problems.

As for what is out there, go look at the "calling all body kits" thread (or something like that) and start doing research into different brands. I can't list a single website that has more than 1 for sale unless they are selling replicas. Prices vary even more than personal opinion about what you think looks good. So I can't tell you to pick one over another, etc... This is something you have to do your own research on.

Here the law is too strict no body kits are allowed so i doubt manufacturers here will help i wanna buy a kit no matter what that fits ... and looks good...been looking at the veil side but way to expensive for now... which is 4900$.

I mean the kit manufacturers. Like if you wanted the Veil Side, go through their website. If you want INGs, go through INGs website. If you want Burnout, go through their website, etc...

And yes, kits WILL be expensive unless you get replicas.

The RX-8 has lots of curves that make it harder to fit something (which makes it cost more). If the manufacturer wants to prevent the new bumpers from causing aero problems or cooling problems, then the investment cost goes up. Making sure the tooling for the parts is precise and repeatable so that fitment is flawless every time makes the price go up. Packaging the parts for shipment so they don't get twisted from movement or temperatures makes the price go up.

The RX-8 is a low volume car which means a small market to recoup investment costs.

Any authentic kit is GOING to be pricey, very very legitimately.

The replicas are made by companies who want in on the market, but aren't willing or can't go the full length as the big companies, so they take shortcuts, usually in the manufacturing process. Usually this means fitment problems. Fragile or brittle material is also possible that shatters when hit with road pebbles. But hey! you get it cheaper right? So it must have been worth it? :uhh:

No, if you want quality, you HAVE to pay for it. There is no other option here.

aight and if i was going to buy a mazdaspeed replica... would it NOT FIT AT ALL or fit but some small clips aren't fitting exactly and easy fix ? i don't know anything about molding fiberglass and change stuff on a kit

check out that link and tell me if its legit or not its a mazdaspeed bodykit :

Streetparts GmbH: Fahrzeugspezifischer Produktkatalog

and a few other aftermarket parts looks legit to me... but doesn't seem to have the rear mazdaspeed bumper ? is the lip the only difference ?

The front bumper in that link is a replica.

Typically with replicas, the fitment problems are things like missing mounting points, a curve that is supposed to match the body lines isn't quite right, the bumper is flexed outward and when the fender tips are bent inward it flexes the whole bumper badly, etc...

Usually body work is required to get it to fit properly, otherwise you are left with gaps where there shouldn't be, overlapping bodywork where there shouldn't be, etc... And then once you pay a bunch to get it fitted properly you get it painted to match the car, and a month later the paint won't stay on the bumper or the bumper is all cracked up from common road debris.

Aight same with side skirt and rear lip u think ? or i might be good with these and just find a front bumper somewhere else

Yes, if a website is selling even 1 piece of replica, it's pretty safe bet that every other body piece they have in the same kit is a replica as well.

I can't tell you what you will be fine with. Only you can make that call.

yea but i mean what can be wrong with skirt fitting not really much right ?

See post #9 in this thread.

From what ive seen, the manufacturer KBD makes the best fitting mazdaspeed front bumper replica.

they arent all great, but they have a better track record of fitting well than any of the other companies. Ive seen 2 or 3 and they were slightly off the sidemarkers. look up on the forums for kbd replica front bumpers.

USUALLY people dont post threads like "hey check out my sweet cheap replica bodykit" so if you cant find anything, try searching through the classifieds section of people selling the front bumper, they usually have pics along with it.

go through ALOT of different classifieds and you will start to see that not all for example VIS replicas fit the same, some better than others but not perfect. you will start to know which companies generally make better fitting kits.

CorkSport makes a replica of the mazdaspeed that deletes the sidemarkers and has a different style mesh, i have yet to see a picture on the forum or anybody commenting on fitment, but they are a reputable company, i dont see them having a shoddy replica that doesnt fit, but its entirely possible.

I am looking for a body kit as well and had the same questions as OP. Now that I know the Mazdaspeed is no longer in production I have to settle for a body kit that I like and a reputable manufacturer so fitment would not be too expensive (because, base on whats been posted here, fitment cost will be unavoidable).

So a guide to go by when buying a body kit would be:

1. Find the kit that I like.
2. Find a reputable manufacture that produces the kit that I like.
3. Go for the best quality materials.
4. The budget should be twice the cost of the actual kit to compensate for extra fitment fees.

Referring to post #9, these are the common problems with replicas. Are these problems also expected with any body kit regardless if replicas or not?

Is urethane the best material to go for??

There are SOME oem parts that dont fit exactly like they should, some are better than others but they all require SOME modification. Apparently the front shineauto replicated autobahn fits extremely well with super minor modification.... thats what ive heard..

for your second question, it depends on application. Urethane is nice because it doesnt crack like fiberglass at the expense of it sagging eventually in a few years depending on sunlight exposure. It allows for minor easy modification by just heating it up.
Fiberglass will never sag and can easily be fixed with patches, but they crack.

its all tradeoffs. this is the general +'s and -'s of them but much more exist, thats where your homework comes in.

Here's the urethane version which we sell, made in the USA:


VSaero Urethane RX8 Mazda Speed Style Kit

Full Poly Urethane kit, features full replacement rear bumper rather than a lip.

Poly Urethane has a smoother finish when compared to Fiberglass. It is also much more flexible than any fiberglass, "flex" fiberglass or even factory oem plastic.

Poly Urethane is more expensive but over the long run should be a more economical choice over fiberglass since it lasts much longer. Good for daily drivers.


RX-8 Front Bumper - YouTube Flex Test:

RX-8 Side Skirts - YouTube Flex Test:

RX-8 Rear Bumper - YouTube Flex Test:

RX-8 Mazda Speed Style Kit


Mazda Speed Style Front Bumper
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Mazda Speed Style Side Skirts
http://carbonfiberhoods.com/media/fo..._200024_00.jpg

http://carbonfiberhoods.com/media/fo..._200024_07.jpg

Mazda Speed Style Rear Bumper
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Crap.

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That kit is crap. Fits like crap, looks like crap, etc. Who cares if a bumper can be folded up? I have seen a ton of these type of kits, they always fit horribly, are wavey, etc.

Alright, stop reporting this people, they are a vendor

Usually I wouldn't bother to explain the blatantly obvious, the reason the bumper is flexible "folded up" isn't to conserve storage space in your garage it's to absorb damage. Bumping into things, curbs, cones, steep driveways etc..

You've seen "hundreds" of "wavy urethane" RX8 Mazda Speed style bumpers so I assume you can easily take a picture of one we've sold to you or a friend.

You have any evidence of this or are you just making stuff up?

Are you just assuming FIBERGLASS is the same as URETHANE and angry because you bought A BUMPER from a totally different company and therefore blame it on us somehow? Those are some pretty amazing mental gymnastics you're pulling off.

EricB had a good explanation of pros and cons of both materials. Fiberglass and urethane are two totally different animals.

Surely, you're not just lying so please post the date / sales order # / pictures or the "wavy" urethane bumper and receipt from our company / PayPal transaction number / Authorize.net order number, I've got all day, I'll be waiting.

It's fake. I spoke with him a while ago

Damn :/ too bad, thanks man!