Keep an eye out on Ebay. I won mine in an auction for $83 plus $9 shipping. They didn't come with hardware, but I was able to find what I needed at the hardware store for about 10 cents. They were in great shape and installed easily. I really like how they look.

 

lots of us in the Uk have had a problem with corrosion on the strakes, damn salt they put on the road in winter - if didnt get them from mazda already i'd go for some stainless steel ones - look on ebay

http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Road-Race-A...eNameZl2QQtZkm

 

Where can i order the stainless ones in the US?? I guess i could order one from the UK web site but it doesnt provide the on US dollar amount?

 

I got mine as a gift, i think they were from rx8garage.net.

 

Um.... Did YOU read the instructions before installing?

 

I guess black ain't the only color that looks bad when it gets dirty.

 

strakes is a word that if u say it a lot, it begins to sound stupid.....

like someone just made it up (like flange)

 

at some point every word was "just made up" by someone.

 

I got the ones on eBay.....GREAT GREAT quality! They are polished stainless steel, and they are beautiful! I was a little nervous since they were stainless.....and I never thought of stainless as being shiny, but they look exactly like they are chrome.

I agree.....these are an absolute NECESSITY for the RX-8. Wow, I knew they would look cool.....but they look AMAZING! Go get some!!! for sure!!! :o)

 

just put mine on last weekend....love them!..and somebody didnt follow the template :D

 

I didn't get a template...but it's not real hard to tell if they're level or not

 

Personally I like the aluminum OEM, becasue I like the softer look without the shine. Stainless will probably hold up better because it does not oxidize like aluminum. This is more of an issue with areas w/snow and road salt. Does anyone know if someone makes them in brushed stainless?

 

Besides a couple of complaints from the UK strake owners, I've not heard of any oxidation issues with them. My strakes have been through 2 winters with heavy salt use on the roads (it's my daily driver), and there's no sign of pitting, tarnish or discoloration... they still look great with a wipedown after a wash.

I agree, I like the softer, brushed look over shiny stainless.