cstokes24

Hey ,

Just saw some strakes on ebay that match the Mazda paint colors. There is a link to a website called rx8strakes.com. Anybody, got these? How is the quality?

cstokes24

Item description says:
These strakes are a faithful reproduction of the OEM metal strakes, molded in hard plastic. They are painted in quality acrylic enamel, clear coated to protect the finish, and finally polished to a high luster.

A pair of red ones are ending on ebay for 73 bucks....hmmmmmmm

humagin

I just won them . Final bid: 76.00 at 3 secs left! I was lucky. I will let you know as soon as I received them.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...spagename=WDVW

Oh yeah...DLS Customs sells them for 92.00 but try to get them! Unfortunatly, this guy (DLS Customs) did not reply to my emails (2 weeks since I sent my emails). I know that everyone says that he is very busy but it's not a good reason for me to approve the way he does business. He should get more resources. When You have a business, you have to do what is necessary to give a good service and not replying to the email is not very professional!

tiggerlee

I thought strakes were universal fit? That sight(www.rx8strakes.com) sells individual replacement strakes marked as upper,lower,left,right. Is there really a difference? I don't have strakes but I'm looking for someone to gold plate some for my 8 if anyone has any suggetions.

cgrx

^^^not universal^^^

humagin

Here are the replies that I got from him. I received replies within 1 hour!

Quote:"Thank you for your interest. At this time, I only have the strakes available that are listed on eBay. Time and resources permitting, I'm hoping to be able to sell them directly at RX8strakes.com at a later date. At that time, you will be able to purchase a 6 strake setup (4-strake kit and individuals). I am still trying to determine which strake (upper or lower) works best as the middle strake. I hope this helps. "

Second email:

Quote:"I do not have the inventory yet to start selling direct, so I am only selling on eBay for now to guage demand. You can place your bid on eBay, and if you win, you can either pay by Paypal using a credit card (this is very easy to do, and results in immediate shipping), or send a cashier's or personal check (shipping delayed until check arrives). I hope this helps. "

tiggerlee

^thanks cgrx & humagin! I guess I'll have to check out ebay.

jaguargod

Would these strakes that have the sunlight silver finish look good on a Ti Gray? Is the S.S. color about the color of the OEM stakes that Mazda sells?

MADIZM

I wish I didn't just buy the stainless steel ebay ones : (

I am getting them powdercoated black anyway

nijelSC

I got the black ones today. I wanted the VR's, but...
Paid them immediately and they were shipped right away. The guy informed me that I will receive second envelop with some double sided tape for more secure installation as an addition to the screws. This seller seems very responsible so far.
But let see the strakes.

cstokes24

Hey...I asked him this exact question. Here is the reply:
"I just purchased Titanium Gray and Brilliant Black paint, so I should have these listed within the next couple of days. "

Can't wait to hear a review and see pics of these strakes.

rotten42

I got mine from DL Customs......they did take a while but worth the wait. I got them to match my V-Red paint.

nijelSC

OK
I got the strakes today in the mail. They are very well made, professionally packaged with all you need to install them, including detailed instructions and even a phillips screwdriver. Each strake is marked for the exact mounting location. The finish is good and they are so light. This guy knows his work.
I'm very satisfied with the purchase. Great value.

KYRX8

they dont list the yellow ones

humagin

Hello nijelSC,
I am waiting for my red ones to arrive. I live in Montreal, Canada so it might take a little more time. Did you installed them already? If not, do you have the intention to use the adhesive strip? I don't know if the adhesive is really necessary due to the fact that they are so light. What do you think?

glassetcher

Overall, I just haven't liked the looks of strakes. However, I have not seen V red strakes on a V red '8.. Anyone have some pics to evaluate?

Zoom, Zoom

r042wal

Anyone have a link for DL Customs or DLS Customs?

tiggerlee

https://www.rx8club.com/forumdisplay...aysprune=&f=89

tiggerlee

I think he's still a member here.
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/438713

nijelSC

No, I haven't. I'm waiting for the veilside v1 I ordered. I will paint the strakes VR along with the kit. I wont use the adhesive strip. They are so light that there is no need for it.

LiL BenNy

i was looking at mine today.. heads up i think you should use the tape IMO if they are as good as a fit they will be up against the paint.. risking scratching paint.. so i wouldnt risk it and jsut put it on.. so it acts as a cushion..(sp?)

chrism

the guy selling them goes by smedley....i believe he got frustrated after spending nearly 200 on a set of oem ones and decided to make his own version......wasnt sure on how to price them so he let the market demand dictate pricing and started them off on ebay at 39.99.....pretty good way to get allot of business.....from what i hear they will be in all colors and custom colors once it takes off....

jenkins-crew

I was thinking of getting these, I want to do something different thought, everyone gets strakes.

avg8

Anyone know of the best place to get strakes for a 2005 RX8??? Thanks.

dazygirl415

I got mine from Howard, a man working out of the UK. They're stainless steel so they won't corrode and from what I've read, they're better quality than the strakes offered by Mazda.