maverick02

Anyone know where i can buy a full body mazdaspeed kit at a good price? Is it hard to install myself?
Thanks!

TownDrunk

I fenagled with a local dealer until I got the price I wanted (comparable to the prices you see on websites (like Trussville Mazda's). This was just last week. The bad news is that if you're looking for yellow, the bumper doesn't come in that color anymore and you still have to have it painted.

I understand that the install is straightforward, but I don't have my parts yet, so I can't speak from first hand experience. Good luck.

Im_DANomite

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slllygirl10 installed the entire kit by herself.

KYLiquid

Its really easy, for the side skirts and wings, you have to drill a hole, for the back diffuser you have to cut the bumper, the front is a straight swap.

its very easy and with 2 people the whole kit can be done in 1 afternoon.

maverick02

hrm.. are directions included? i kinda hate to drill and cut when im pretty clueless about what im doing, heh.

Im_DANomite

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yes...instructions are all included.

kwescott

NO way. If this is your second attempt at putting a kit on, well, sure....but not your first go around. If we are talking about someone who has never installed a body kit before it is going to take some time as every step is contemplated. I mean, we are talking about drilling holes in your car. Not something you want to make a mistake on. And don't you remember all that damn time cutting out all the templates...especially for the sideskirts....and the time trying to figure out the diagram that shows you how to cut the rear bumper...man oh man.

With someone having a little bit more experience, you could get it done in about 8 hours....without any breaks. And with plenty of floor jacks. This is what I would estimate on an install. You are looking at a good 45-60 minutes for the front bumper, add another two hours for installation of the fog lights (if you got em), 2 hours for the rear bumper, 30 minutes for the wing, and another 2 hours per side skirt.

The part that slowed me the most on my initial install (on my car), was only having the one car jack that comes with the car. If you got buddies that can lend you the jacks from their 8...it would greatly speed up your install. Having four jacks and having the entire car off the ground would help...especially when you are drilling the 4 holes that go into the underside of the car for the sideskirts.

The other thing that slowed my install, was having to pull the factory apearance package off...that was a pain.

TownDrunk

I get my parts Friday and will likely be installing it this weekend. I'll let you know how it goes.

Broke_Apex_Seal

the directions are awesome! I did the whole kit and fits great if done correctly.