New spoiler for the RX8
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I knew it was from a GTO. (There is a GTO sitting about 12 feet from me right now.) I think that it looks better than that round factory spoiler. It makes me think, but it would have to be painted to match the velocity red on the Mazda. Great price, but I think I will stick with my plan to get the Mazda Speed Spoiler.
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Originally Posted by Jedi54
See Tigger!!! You should have just bought this spoiler and you could have had the best of BOTH worlds.
Doesn't look all that bad actually. I still prefer my MS spoiler but not bad...
Doesn't look all that bad actually. I still prefer my MS spoiler but not bad...
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Originally Posted by Jedi54
the GTO got discontinued?!
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Originally Posted by chrism
makes the rear look fat to me.....maybe with a kit or something to fill it in...but otherwise its a bit much in the back
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Originally Posted by SpeedB
i think that spoiler looks great but like tigger said about the view out the back must largely diminished and my tints are so dark that i can barely see right know as it is
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Originally Posted by tiggerlee
Isn't putting a GM spoiler on a Mazda sacrilege?
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Here's how I finished off the underside of the trunk once I drilled the holes. Had to drill larger holes on inside of trunk so I could use a small socket on the bolts for the spoiler. Purchased split rubber rings from Lowes.
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Originally Posted by tiggerlee
Did you have to drill an extra hole for the wiring harness for the brake light? If so, I hope you applied a rubber gasket to it also.
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Those foam pads may not make a water tight seal. Initially when I removed mine it had alot of that sealer around the holes,some of which came off when I removed the spoiler.I put it back on until I could get the shop to weld and paint etc. Had a bit of water leak into the trunk from the larger of the five holes.
So you may want to keep an eye on that one.
I don't recall the set-up on the trunk lid of the 8 but,on the GTO the mounting holes fall outside the trunk weather stripping so even if they do leak the water runs off and drains down the outside. The larger hole for the wiring falls inside the trunk weatherstripping so if it leaks you'll know it.
So you may want to keep an eye on that one.
I don't recall the set-up on the trunk lid of the 8 but,on the GTO the mounting holes fall outside the trunk weather stripping so even if they do leak the water runs off and drains down the outside. The larger hole for the wiring falls inside the trunk weatherstripping so if it leaks you'll know it.
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Originally Posted by tiggerlee
Those foam pads may not make a water tight seal. Initially when I removed mine it had alot of that sealer around the holes,some of which came off when I removed the spoiler.I put it back on until I could get the shop to weld and paint etc. Had a bit of water leak into the trunk from the larger of the five holes.
So you may want to keep an eye on that one.
I don't recall the set-up on the trunk lid of the 8 but,on the GTO the mounting holes fall outside the trunk weather stripping so even if they do leak the water runs off and drains down the outside. The larger hole for the wiring falls inside the trunk weatherstripping so if it leaks you'll know it.
So you may want to keep an eye on that one.
I don't recall the set-up on the trunk lid of the 8 but,on the GTO the mounting holes fall outside the trunk weather stripping so even if they do leak the water runs off and drains down the outside. The larger hole for the wiring falls inside the trunk weatherstripping so if it leaks you'll know it.
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The guy I bought my spoiler from posted them on ebay along with pics of my ride. The bids start at $50 + shipping. For those who are interested in a buy it now price you will have to contact him using the "contact seller" tab. If you win the bid at $50 + shipping then it would be a heck of a deal.
Check it out:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/04-05...QQcmdZViewItem
Check it out:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/04-05...QQcmdZViewItem
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Originally Posted by 4 years to Supercharge
I like how the spoiler looks. (even on the GTO Tiggerlee)
You mentioned the R-Magic lip spoiler 1stgen8 is that going to be in addition to the GTO spoiler?
How high off of the trunk is the middle of the spoiler?
You mentioned the R-Magic lip spoiler 1stgen8 is that going to be in addition to the GTO spoiler?
How high off of the trunk is the middle of the spoiler?
I guess I should have said front lip spoiler or front bumper add-on. Ordered it from Lazi back in Nov.
Just measured it.....middle of the spoiler is a little shy of 4 inches high off the back of trunk. I have no problem seeing thru back window......my seat stays in the gangsta lean position most of the time.
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I was thinking about something like this... I was going to use the g35 Sedan wing on my 8.. I got it from a friend and was thinking about it but I have a CF lip wing so desided to keep it.. I will put it on and take pictures today to sort of give an Idea and also for shitz and giggles...
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Originally Posted by WreakLoosE
I was thinking about something like this... I was going to use the g35 Sedan wing on my 8.. I got it from a friend and was thinking about it but I have a CF lip wing so desided to keep it.. I will put it on and take pictures today to sort of give an Idea and also for shitz and giggles...
My next choice would have been the G35 sedan wing. One of my friends has a G35 but didn't want to give up the wing.
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You're just all creative as hell ain't ya Will! Looks good man. Like the new wheels too.
I finally got the RB springs on the front that you sold me. Gave it a slightly stiffer ride, not much. I didn't notice any lowering of the front though ... almost looks higher!
I finally got the RB springs on the front that you sold me. Gave it a slightly stiffer ride, not much. I didn't notice any lowering of the front though ... almost looks higher!
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Originally Posted by 7andan8
You're just all creative as hell ain't ya Will! Looks good man. Like the new wheels too.
I finally got the RB springs on the front that you sold me. Gave it a slightly stiffer ride, not much. I didn't notice any lowering of the front though ... almost looks higher!
I finally got the RB springs on the front that you sold me. Gave it a slightly stiffer ride, not much. I didn't notice any lowering of the front though ... almost looks higher!
https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-interior-audio-electronics-24/close-out-amps-crutchfield-107756/
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Originally Posted by TeamRX8
certainly one of the best looking OE-style wings I've seen on an RX-8
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Originally Posted by 7andan8
You're just all creative as hell ain't ya Will! Looks good man. Like the new wheels too.
I finally got the RB springs on the front that you sold me. Gave it a slightly stiffer ride, not much. I didn't notice any lowering of the front though ... almost looks higher!
I finally got the RB springs on the front that you sold me. Gave it a slightly stiffer ride, not much. I didn't notice any lowering of the front though ... almost looks higher!
When I first installed my front suspension it was riding about an inch higher because not letting the car down before tightening the two nuts on the upper control arm.