Painted vents
10-09-2003, 08:35 PM
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I was wondering if anyone else has done this? It should have been done by mazda on the black i think. It totally makes the car. They did a great job with designing this little piece but it just didnt show up before. Now its cool. What do you guys think?
10-09-2003, 09:07 PM
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Thanks rx8'ers
Wow! thanks for all the great response! ya the miata is faster than the 8 and handling is as responsive but the 8 can do it and make it feel like you're riding in an audi a4 somehow I prefer that perfect balance of not beating you up and still ripping you around turns. I'm also not sure that the miata is actually faster. I think the acceleration just feels harder but that speedo on the 8 is scary after 9k in 2nd gear I'm goin how fast??!? As far as other colors in the rx-8 GO FOR IT. Paint the trim piece. Its easy to access and worst case scenario you just paint it black again. Thats how I saw it. I'm still debating on the front grill...
10-09-2003, 10:11 PM
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That looks really nice on the black. I bet it would on the red, green and blue, not sure about the tit and silver though. I think it makes the black look more classy.
10-10-2003, 12:31 AM
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Man that looks good on the black. Nice job! I think it would look good on the green as well. The bright colors I think look best in black. On the Ti and silver not sure, it's a judgment call. Either way good idea!
10-10-2003, 01:50 AM
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What sort of paint did you use? Just some standard silver spray-can type?
Also I wonder if it would still look good without the strakes... have you taken them off and given it a good lookover without them?
Also I wonder if it would still look good without the strakes... have you taken them off and given it a good lookover without them?
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Originally posted by mikeb
the guy from anaheim did this too
looks great
I dont think it would look good on my red though
nice miata
the guy from anaheim did this too
looks great
I dont think it would look good on my red though
nice miata