To strake or not to strake?
10-03-2004, 07:51 AM
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To strake or not to strake?
I have a black RX8 with red/black interior, rotary accents, and appearance package. Do I put on the polished fender strakes or do I leave the side of the car alol black? Can't decide.
10-03-2004, 09:08 AM
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NHguy:
Not to make your 8 look like mine (black 8 here with red/black interior), but I have a set of black strakes and they look awesome! PM if you are interested in joining us on a Fall Run coming up.
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Kevin
Not to make your 8 look like mine (black 8 here with red/black interior), but I have a set of black strakes and they look awesome! PM if you are interested in joining us on a Fall Run coming up.
Thanks,
Kevin
10-03-2004, 09:31 AM
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Originally Posted by nhguy
I have a black RX8 with red/black interior, rotary accents, and appearance package. Do I put on the polished fender strakes or do I leave the side of the car alol black? Can't decide.
Ya gotta strake it ... see these for alternatives to the OEM strakes:
https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-exterior-appearance-body-kits-27/oem-colored-strakes-38773/
and
https://www.rx8club.com/dls-customs-closed-89/rx8fun-products-pricing-37845/
... we can custom finish something or duplicate the OEMs or even provide 3 per side ... for alot less money than the OEMs.
10-03-2004, 12:32 PM
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NHguy:
Not to make your 8 look like mine (black 8 here with red/black interior), but I have a set of black strakes and they look awesome! PM if you are interested in joining us on a Fall Run coming up.
Thanks,
Kevin
Not to make your 8 look like mine (black 8 here with red/black interior), but I have a set of black strakes and they look awesome! PM if you are interested in joining us on a Fall Run coming up.
Thanks,
Kevin
10-03-2004, 01:40 PM
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OK I have to weigh in here, just so its not unanimous. I personally am Anti-Strake. They look like an attempt at "retro," which doesn't fit this car IMO.
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10-03-2004, 02:52 PM
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I'm pro-strake and say go for it. Especially if you have the front/ rear accents.
Pics of strakes on my black 8 here
Pics of strakes on my black 8 here
10-03-2004, 03:47 PM
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Strakes look very nice. I would not go with black strakes on a black car - they will not show. Get the polished aluminum-look and definitely go with derwankel's (RX8fun) offering since those are a lot cheaper than the factory accessories but look just as good.
10-03-2004, 04:36 PM
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I likethem on darker colors like black and green maybe even blue and red. I dont think Id put them on yellow silver or titanium though.
10-03-2004, 10:01 PM
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They definitely look better on ALL colors in my opinion.
I never liked the look of the side air vents much on the 8. The strakes make all the difference in the world. Which is why I ordered a set from RX8fun this morning!
I never liked the look of the side air vents much on the 8. The strakes make all the difference in the world. Which is why I ordered a set from RX8fun this morning!
Strake That Baby!!!
10-04-2004, 06:01 AM
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I got my black strakes from Antichristpm quite a while back. I think they look great against the black body. Here's a few pictures for you nay-sayers :p
I got my black strakes from Antichristpm quite a while back. I think they look great against the black body. Here's a few pictures for you nay-sayers :p
10-04-2004, 03:33 PM
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I wasn't all that sure I liked the strake look till I saw a set in person. *I* really liked them. But ultimately I think you should buy what YOU like.
10-04-2004, 09:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Tamas
my10ae, your pics are nice but they still don't change my opinion: black strakes on a black car don't show... :p
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