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Old Feb 28, 2009 | 12:14 AM
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RX8 Flares and Front Air dam ( installation?)

I just got my RX8 and I also ordered by aero flares(rear and side) and front air dam too. I bought them from mazdagear.com for around 900 bucks, just in case you wonder how much I paid for it.

Anyone know where should I take for installation in Houston? I called the dealers. They quoted me for about $500 for installation. That's too much. Thanks in advance. : )
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Old Feb 28, 2009 | 03:24 PM
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DYI is the best way. If you are a klutz with tools try some body shops and/or coustom car shops.
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Old Feb 28, 2009 | 04:03 PM
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I had my Whole apperance package installed at a Crash1 and the Charged me $150 for the whole thing.. I hope that gives you an idea of what to pay
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Old Mar 1, 2009 | 10:58 AM
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I called mazda dealer. They told me it will cost about 500 dollars. HUH!!!! too much.
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Old Mar 1, 2009 | 11:59 AM
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Originally Posted by ohmzx
I just got my RX8 and I also ordered by aero flares(rear and side) and front air dam too. I bought them from mazdagear.com for around 900 bucks, just in case you wonder how much I paid for it.

Anyone know where should I take for installation in Houston? I called the dealers. They quoted me for about $500 for installation. That's too much. Thanks in advance. : )
dont know about the sides but a monkey could do the front and rear
i say DIY if you can
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Old Mar 1, 2009 | 07:11 PM
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do it ur self its easy .... for the front air dam just remove the bumper u will see 6x on the bumper thats were u need to drill holes its very easy i done 2 car
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Old Mar 1, 2009 | 07:15 PM
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u paid alot of money i bought the front airdam,front splash guards,side aero,and rear splashguard brand new for less than $ 350
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Old Mar 1, 2009 | 07:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Baez rx8
u paid alot of money i bought the front airdam,front splash guards,side aero,and rear splashguard brand new for less than $ 350
i agree with you. he paid a lot.
i got the front and rear splash guards for $70
i got the side aero flares for $100
just got a new bumper instead of front air dam $550

still cheaper!
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Old Mar 2, 2009 | 07:59 AM
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Where did you guys get such a cheap kit???? I bought mine onlin. thought I got a good price.
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Old Mar 2, 2009 | 08:01 AM
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They may have gotten it off ebay. They have been selling them there.
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Old Mar 2, 2009 | 06:17 PM
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from ebay and they come from mazda oem u can make an offer to their listed price
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Old Mar 2, 2009 | 06:35 PM
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Anyone here bought parts on ebay from azpartsexpress? If so you should check this thread out.

https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-exterior-appearance-body-kits-27/oem-aero-flares-azpartsexpress-130941/
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Old Mar 3, 2009 | 08:05 AM
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Thanks Guys I've already paid for it. I looked it up on ebay too. They don't have my color. Mine is the crystal white (not the normal white). I saw they were pretty cheap on ebay too.
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Old Jul 3, 2012 | 05:18 PM
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i just purchased a 2004 with i think the touring package. it has the base black air dam and i want to buy the accent one...can someone maybe post directions for the removal of the black one and installation of the accent one? thanks a lot!
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Old Jul 3, 2012 | 05:25 PM
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Thanks for searching. Its pretty straight forward, there are X's on the inside of the bumper where you will need to drill for the installation of the AP lip. Just search the DIY section.

Here is how to remove the bumper. Mute the lame music.



Also, the factory service manual.

http://foxed.ca/rx7manual/2003mazdarx8/
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Old Jul 5, 2012 | 04:27 PM
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ok thanks a lot!
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