KRMRX8

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hey guys,
I searched and nothing came up.
Might anyone know if the mirrors are exactly the same or not between the 2004 and 2008 model? I just bought a new 2008 anniversary edition and since I do a lot of interstate driving, I want to keep the car clean of road rash and road chips.

Colgan doesn't make a bra for the RX8 with the OEM lower air dam but they have mirror covers for the 2004.

Any help would be great!

Kim

kevinD1226

they make clear bra that works great, any autobody place should b able to get it for u.. i think 3m makes it actually, my brother did it to his evo it cost about $600 thou atleast his car cost him that much

shakeyourbrakes

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get a sheet of 3m clear bra material, (i posted in an earlier thread with a good link). I did my mirrors and most of my autobahn front bumper for around 70 dollars. Came out great, and havnt had a paint chip since

KRMRX8

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Thanks gys for the help. I drive a lot of cross state trips and my last car a Stealth twin turbo had the Colgan bra and mirror covers and they kept the paint like new for 10 years so I asked the parts guy at the dealership and he did a cross check and says..hipe he is right_ that the mirrors are the same for 04-08..I think Mazda is the only mfg. that kept the mirrors the same for that many years_ whew- The clear 3M I will try on the head lights as you suggested. Thanks!
I was going to do the oil cooler screens but given in summer they need all the air they can get I will have to take chances on road junk getting through. I think that is why the 2009 has wider oil cooler openings?

Tamas

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The oil cooler screens will not impede the airflow all that much. IMO there is much more danger in getting the coolers hit by some rock.

Aipex8

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Yes, the mirrors are the same.

KRMRX8

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Thanks for the information!
I ordered the Colgan mirror bras and the Mazdagear OEM front mask.
I might make the oil coolers' screen myself from black honeycomb plastic to match the center front using a few L shaped brackets glued under the bumper cover to attach the screens. it looks like once the L brackets are in place, the bumper cover doesn't need to be removed to fit the screens ( fingers crossed)