blackenedwings

Does anybody have any pictures of an RX8 with the Mazdaspeed bumper without the side skirts? I really like the MS bumper, but I'm not sure I like the side skirts and would like to see how the bumper looks with just a factory appearance package.

sumdeus

I dont have any pictures but I dont like it, 3/4 front and side views look weird... it looks like the RX-8 has a giant overbite.

TopGear8

iTrader: (3)

It doesnt look good from the side. I had my MS front on for about 2 weeks before I put my sides on and it looked weird. Definitally looks alot better with the sides. If you have the sides that come with the Mazda appearance package then it will look ok, but still not flow as nicely as it does with the MS sides. mysql has the MS front and Appearance package sides and rear.

rotary.enthusiast

Mysql has some pics at various angles in this thread with the MS front + factory aero pieces.

https://www.rx8club.com/rx-8-multimedia-photo-gallery-6/mysql101s-turbocharged-rx-8-a-137580/


FWIW I think it looks alright with all of the factory aero pieces (front flaps, aero flares, and rear flaps)

mysql

as long as you have the mud guards and the oe side skirts, it looks ok

https://www.rx8club.com/attachment.p...1&d=1202599086

with just the ms bumper, it's acceptable, but it's not the best.

thebiggdaddy

From experience, I think the sideskirts are a must. They don't have to be Mazdaspeed, but it does look empty without sideskirts.

NgoRX8

iTrader: (1)

yea, for any front end, you need sideskirts. i have my sideskirts off right now while i'm cleaning my car, it will not leave the garage until they're back on. lol

blackenedwings

Yeah, seeing those pictures, the mud guards are definitely a must at least so the bumper matches up properly in height. How far is your car dropped Mysql? I think that makes a pretty big difference in the look too with the sides.

BRODA

iTrader: (7)

I think it looks fine...

Revolution Rotary

see i disagree with everyone my buddy has the mazdaspeed front and rear and no skirts and it looks fine

i dont think the skirts are a must at all it just comes down to what each person likes personally the MS skirts are kinda ugly they have no flare to them bt thats just my opinion

NgoRX8

iTrader: (1)

if someone doesnt like the ms side skirts thick can pick out a different one. still looks better with something there than without.

magnat_man

It is not a MS bumper, but maybe you will find your answer with these pictures.

For more pictures, click the link in my signature.

CIAO

blackenedwings

Hmm, I actually kind of like the mud guards better with the MS front than the MS sides... are the mud guards an OEM part? I saw this link:

http://mazdapartspeople.com/searchpr...+Splash+Guards

...of course no Black Cherry Mica just like every other body part.

NgoRX8

iTrader: (1)

lol, get them and paint them...

Razz1

If you do leave the garage I will take a picture and post it!

mu ha ha....

Revolution Rotary

if anything the mud guards are better then the MS skirts but i have no skirts on my car and it looks fine idk i guess its just whatever each person likes

rxaddict

Obviously a personal preference thing, but I think it looks great even with out the appearance pkg. IDK, I've always thought the appearance pkg made the car look too bulbous in profile. You be the judge:

chickenwafer

iTrader: (9)

I had my MS bumper on for a week before installing the side skirts (I had the factory aero flares before) and while it didn't look half bad, after putting on the side skirts it looks MUCH better.

I found this pic of mine that shows two RX-8's back-to-back, both with the MS bumper, mine only has the aero flares (ti gray one)

rxaddict

And a couple more recent ones I forgot about, even though the side is somewhat blocked on the second pic:

Revolution Rotary

i agree with you 100% bro i think the aero flares make the rx8 look bad the stock body lines look amazing on the car and just the MS bumper with no skirts or anything looks fine your car is proof of that

NgoRX8

iTrader: (1)

it looks like it's just missing something right there.

Revolution Rotary

EXACTLY finally someone else who agrees

blackenedwings

Wow, both of those cars look amazing.

Jedi54

iTrader: (7)

Chicken: if you had front splash guards it wouldn't have looked as weird.

blackened: I agree, two sexy lookin' cars there! (Chicken + Mazdamaniac)

mysql

not dropped. OEM springs.