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GrifNasty 06-28-2010 01:51 PM

My Bodykit install/paint **UPDATE**
 
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I had a bad experience with a body shop awhile back. You may be familiar - https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-exterior-appearance-body-kits-27/my-bodykit-install-paint-193312/

Anyhow Its pretty much all fixed now. There are a few minor paint fixes that still need to be done..but thats about it.

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Krazed_Rx8 06-28-2010 01:59 PM

Looks good

The Reverend 06-28-2010 01:59 PM

sideskirts look great molded into the body like that :yesnod::icon_tup:

pdxhak 06-28-2010 02:46 PM

Looks good :) Did you smoke your taillights? Wheels and drop coming next to set off the kit?

Frosty288 06-28-2010 03:17 PM


Originally Posted by The Reverend (Post 3617109)
sideskirts look great molded into the body like that :yesnod::icon_tup:

+1 looks great!

terch1 06-28-2010 03:30 PM

Looks amazing!

Jedi54 06-28-2010 03:34 PM

lookin' good!
The fitment on the front bumper looks really tight around the side markers so be really careful when removing the bumper as the fiberglass can crack easily.

the 40th anniversary wheels look good on the OEM body style but with your new look, they just appear even more sunken in which means now you have the PERFECT excuse to go buy some aftermarkets. :cool:

Also, if you get an aftermarket exhaust down the road, you'll want to think about extending the exhaust tips out a bit or risk possibly melting that gorgeous rear bumper.

DarkBrew 06-28-2010 04:22 PM

Looks really well done. :icon_tup:
Maybe extend/enlarge your exhaust and space the wheels out a bit.

mscamp02 06-28-2010 05:07 PM

great job on the sideskirts I love em

GrifNasty 06-28-2010 07:57 PM

Thanks guys :yesnod:


Originally Posted by pdxhak (Post 3617152)
Looks good :) Did you smoke your taillights? Wheels and drop coming next to set off the kit?

Tails are smoked, so are side markers. Ive had S-techs installed for a while now.


Originally Posted by Jedi54 (Post 3617200)
lookin' good!
The fitment on the front bumper looks really tight around the side markers so be really careful when removing the bumper as the fiberglass can crack easily.

the 40th anniversary wheels look good on the OEM body style but with your new look, they just appear even more sunken in which means now you have the PERFECT excuse to go buy some aftermarkets. :cool:

Also, if you get an aftermarket exhaust down the road, you'll want to think about extending the exhaust tips out a bit or risk possibly melting that gorgeous rear bumper.

Damn Jedi, seems like you've been reading my mind.

I've got a few wheels in mind, just trying to figure the right offset . 38, 40 maybe. What do you guys think?

Im feelin' ya on the exhaust extension too. I'm probably going with Racing beat.

GrifNasty 06-28-2010 08:42 PM

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yiksing 06-28-2010 08:48 PM

Looks great, no gaps and stuff

Roidz 06-28-2010 11:17 PM

Looks good man. I really like the front bumper.

limpbozkit 06-29-2010 05:03 AM

The sideskirts do look awesome! I hope you never have to remove either of your front fenders tho! Also vehicles arent sent from the factory with body parts molded together because as a vehicle travels over uneven terrain the whole body flexes and moves so keep a close eye on the edges of where the skirts are molded for cracks...

mike[piston eater] 06-29-2010 05:22 AM

nice now for wheels and slammage

r1concepts 06-29-2010 12:00 PM

very nice

Youwonder 06-29-2010 12:05 PM

Looks good.. Love the side skirts where did you order the kit from??

GrifNasty 06-29-2010 03:27 PM

Thanks.

I bought it from another member, unpainted/primed. You can get it here http://www.vertex-usa.com/catalog/home.php?cat=28

newcastle 06-29-2010 09:49 PM

Nice to see another Vertex kit. Looks great!

dezau 06-30-2010 01:29 PM

wow skirt did molded into the body? how did that happen wow lol

Frosty288 06-30-2010 01:31 PM

Dude! I just realized you're in hampton Roads. We really need to meet up so I can take a look at your car if you don't mind, hopefully ordering at least the Vertex front and sides this week if they are still available.

Jedi54 06-30-2010 02:12 PM

Frosty:
(according to my very well placed sources)
Vertex USA has a large container of products arriving any day now so you should be able to order a few parts from them if you want.
take a look at their website and see if there are any authorized dealers out where you live as that might save you a bit on shipping.

Frosty288 06-30-2010 02:48 PM


Originally Posted by Jedi54 (Post 3619490)
Frosty:
(according to my very well placed sources)
Vertex USA has a large container of products arriving any day now so you should be able to order a few parts from them if you want.
take a look at their website and see if there are any authorized dealers out where you live as that might save you a bit on shipping.

This is good news - I've been meticulously keeping track as I recently got into an accident and have been in touch with someone at Vertex-USA. He said currently they only have one bumper available, and it was of two RX8 Lang front ends that arrived last week. But I havn't been in touch since last Friday.

I'm about to check up again though and see what they have and if they still have it

kersh4w 07-01-2010 01:29 AM

loving the molded skirts.

you will regret anything greater than a +35 offset.

18x8 +35 and BELOW. same for 18x9.

my rims are 18x8 +35, and im considering 5mm spacers. especially in the rear.

i'd say 18x8 +30 front, 18x8 +25 rear is probably pretty damn flush.

ItsMikeeyy 11-16-2013 10:05 PM

is this a authentic vertex?


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