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Old Oct 15, 2007 | 05:39 PM
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mazaspeed is.
Incorrect.. You still have to cut the Mazdaspeed rear bumper.. Not perfect, bolt on kit.. Granted Mazda speed is as good as it gets, but its also made by Mazda, it better fit right on with no problems.
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Old Oct 15, 2007 | 07:32 PM
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Originally Posted by chrism
i dont get all the veilside hate
its just fun to knock veilside but it just doesnt look rx8, if you put that on a civic for example itd fit, but rx8's are IMO supposed to look clean.
not that i'm saying all veilsides are ugly but most are. just like not everyone with an MS kit looks good.


that said, i think your car would be a good example of an acceptable one
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Old Oct 15, 2007 | 07:53 PM
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well i thank you for the positive thoughts and it just reinforces exactly what i was saying.....its all in the execution and total of all the parts
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Old Oct 16, 2007 | 02:34 PM
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1. We just moved. We spent the last 2 weeks taking the old place apart and moving everything to the new place. We are still getting set up.

2. We JUST got our urethane shipment. There is a bunch of RX8 urethane stuff in stock now.

3. Customs - yeah 3 days would be nice.... But, that isn't always the case.
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Old Oct 16, 2007 | 07:16 PM
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That means I should be getting my front end by next week . Correct ?
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Old Oct 17, 2007 | 05:18 PM
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how hard is the the front clip to put on, is it just as bad as the rear. i assume that the side skirts are a piece of cake.
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Old Oct 17, 2007 | 05:59 PM
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Originally Posted by nubbs
how hard is the the front clip to put on, is it just as bad as the rear. i assume that the side skirts are a piece of cake.
It all depends oon the kit.. Best bet is to just the proffessionals do it.
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Old Oct 17, 2007 | 06:31 PM
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the front clip will need to be shaved and molded a bit near the corners for a perfect fit....the skirts were perfect for me and the rear i just bought was already fitted......but i would not try this myself unless i had some autobody experience.....keep in mind the d1gt is fiberglass and results will vary a bit.....
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Old Oct 17, 2007 | 06:55 PM
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when you say shaved and molded what do you mean. do you mean what i think you mean by sanding and cutting and then using bondo.
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Old Oct 17, 2007 | 07:02 PM
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something like that.....
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Old Oct 17, 2007 | 07:21 PM
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Well I got the call today from Veilside, my kit is in. It will be in my garage by the middle of next week. I'll have in the shop by next weekend , I figure. One thing is that I will not do it on my own , after spending that money i want a good job. Theres no way I will touch it.
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Old Oct 18, 2007 | 11:23 AM
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Yesssss, I will be boxing it up today.

with ANY fiberglass kit, I would say that at least SOME sanding/work needs to be done. Two are never going to be the same just for the simple fact that the gel coat will never cure exactly alike.

It is when you go with the counterfit companies that you REALLY need to work on the parts a LOT.
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Old Oct 18, 2007 | 07:15 PM
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veilsidebrian how about hooking a few forum people up with special pricing i got my eye on a few more things
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Old Oct 19, 2007 | 01:25 PM
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PM me with what you are looking at.
I will figure out how to get you the best price on what you want.
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Old Oct 19, 2007 | 01:35 PM
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AUTOBAHN imo is the best looking kit for the 8
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Old Oct 21, 2007 | 09:08 PM
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Originally Posted by VeilSideBrian
PM me with what you are looking at.
I will figure out how to get you the best price on what you want.
thank you...you have mail sir
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Old Oct 21, 2007 | 10:00 PM
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Veilside ftw
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Old Oct 21, 2007 | 11:09 PM
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Originally Posted by WoodsOfGreenRx8
No body kit is perfect.
im sure its already noted elsewhere in this thread but... there are some that are DAMN close. MS is perfect fit and birect bolt on with exception of cutting for the rear diffuser... and there are a couple of jDm kits that are/were offered as OEM options over there that are perfect fit so they say...
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Old Oct 22, 2007 | 12:42 AM
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Originally Posted by rx8spiritR
Veilside ftw


FTMFW***

(future D1GT owner right here)
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Old Oct 22, 2007 | 05:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Fortunate Few
FTMFW***

(future D1GT owner right here)

+1
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Old Oct 22, 2007 | 07:01 AM
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For anyone who has the vented hood:

1) Does it help lower engine temps?
2) How's the fitment for both types (CF and FRP)?

Thanks.
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Old Oct 22, 2007 | 05:32 PM
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Originally Posted by paulmasoner
im sure its already noted elsewhere in this thread but... there are some that are DAMN close. MS is perfect fit and birect bolt on with exception of cutting for the rear diffuser... and there are a couple of jDm kits that are/were offered as OEM options over there that are perfect fit so they say...

That it has.. DAMN close though, isnt perfect, but I also understand there will never be any perfect, minus the MS kit & thats cause its made by Mazda, and as I said about that, it better damn well be.
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Old Oct 22, 2007 | 07:55 PM
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installed the rear....only got some crappy phone pics...i will have the better ones up tomorrow




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Old Oct 22, 2007 | 07:59 PM
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Nice Chrism.. I just went by the shop today & mine is also finished & installed.. I shall put up images tomorrow!
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