X-Men Body Kit Info
10-15-2003, 03:00 PM
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Originally posted by mikeb
I want a spoiler that adds style to my car
dont you have to be doing like 110 mph for a spoiler to help with downforce
I want a spoiler that adds style to my car
dont you have to be doing like 110 mph for a spoiler to help with downforce
some like that for noticeable force but i am sure that even at 70mph in the higway ther is a lot of wind against you to put down force ..
10-16-2003, 03:17 PM
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Originally posted by mikeb
I want a spoiler that adds style to my car
dont you have to be doing like 110 mph for a spoiler to help with downforce
I want a spoiler that adds style to my car
dont you have to be doing like 110 mph for a spoiler to help with downforce
in any case has anyone replaced a factory spoiler with the x-men spoiler? is this a straight swap?
10-17-2003, 08:46 AM
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Originally posted by mikeb
fiberglass
thats not good, it will crack under pressure
fiberglass
thats not good, it will crack under pressure
Damn better get rid of my boat and corvette ....fiberglass might crack
Gel coat in fiberglass tends to get spider web cracks over time heat, cold and stress. But I dont think the fiberglass would crack on a spoiler from being used as intended.
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10-17-2003, 12:24 PM
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I think the stock spoiler is ABS plastic
My civic had fiberglass frontbumper,side skirts,back bumper,mirrors,fenders,hood and I had countless cracks and problems
My civic had fiberglass frontbumper,side skirts,back bumper,mirrors,fenders,hood and I had countless cracks and problems
10-18-2003, 06:16 PM
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If you have the factory spoiler on and then remove it for the XMEN (or different) spoiler. Will the old one come off clean so it can be re-sold? Or will it be damaged in the removal process?
10-19-2003, 09:10 AM
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Originally posted by reckless4fun
Anyone know where a website is that you can look at the rims on a virtual rx8? I'm lazy and don't want to do the work in Photoshop.
Anyone know where a website is that you can look at the rims on a virtual rx8? I'm lazy and don't want to do the work in Photoshop.
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10-20-2003, 12:42 AM
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Originally posted by x-mobile
I like the x-men spoiler, and was thinking of getting one, but it may be too much. Yes it will make your car look too much like a rice rocket car..but if that's the look you are going for...then go ahead. The stock spoiler is cool, but I want something different too, since I am getting it put on at an after market price. I am just waiting it out for a bit until they get more kits for the rx-8. But I really want the X-men rims!!
I like the x-men spoiler, and was thinking of getting one, but it may be too much. Yes it will make your car look too much like a rice rocket car..but if that's the look you are going for...then go ahead. The stock spoiler is cool, but I want something different too, since I am getting it put on at an after market price. I am just waiting it out for a bit until they get more kits for the rx-8. But I really want the X-men rims!!
i like that spoiler...very nice
10-21-2003, 12:27 PM
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*tries hard not to explode*
...please, for the love of GOD, are we not car enthusiasts??? please, let's get the terminology correct:
Spoiler: an aerodynamic device which is designed to reduce drag and lift (marginally), by damming air, creating behind it a streamlining turbulent flow.
Wing: an aerodynamic device which is designed to give the car more grip (weight) without increasing the mass of the car. this is done by creaing a pressure difference over the area of the wing (equals force) pushing the car into the ground.
the R-Magic wing looks like it might actually do this a little bit, as does the MS wing.
Mazda Speed, R-Magic, X-Men... all WINGS.
Euro spoiler and the NA Spoiler are yes, spoilers.
sorry, i needed to vent.
...please, for the love of GOD, are we not car enthusiasts??? please, let's get the terminology correct:
Spoiler: an aerodynamic device which is designed to reduce drag and lift (marginally), by damming air, creating behind it a streamlining turbulent flow.
Wing: an aerodynamic device which is designed to give the car more grip (weight) without increasing the mass of the car. this is done by creaing a pressure difference over the area of the wing (equals force) pushing the car into the ground.
the R-Magic wing looks like it might actually do this a little bit, as does the MS wing.
Mazda Speed, R-Magic, X-Men... all WINGS.
Euro spoiler and the NA Spoiler are yes, spoilers.
sorry, i needed to vent.
10-21-2003, 03:16 PM
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Originally posted by wakeech
*tries hard not to explode*
...please, for the love of GOD, are we not car enthusiasts??? please, let's get the terminology correct:
Spoiler: an aerodynamic device which is designed to reduce drag and lift (marginally), by damming air, creating behind it a streamlining turbulent flow.
Wing: an aerodynamic device which is designed to give the car more grip (weight) without increasing the mass of the car. this is done by creaing a pressure difference over the area of the wing (equals force) pushing the car into the ground.
the R-Magic wing looks like it might actually do this a little bit, as does the MS wing.
Mazda Speed, R-Magic, X-Men... all WINGS.
Euro spoiler and the NA Spoiler are yes, spoilers.
sorry, i needed to vent.
*tries hard not to explode*
...please, for the love of GOD, are we not car enthusiasts??? please, let's get the terminology correct:
Spoiler: an aerodynamic device which is designed to reduce drag and lift (marginally), by damming air, creating behind it a streamlining turbulent flow.
Wing: an aerodynamic device which is designed to give the car more grip (weight) without increasing the mass of the car. this is done by creaing a pressure difference over the area of the wing (equals force) pushing the car into the ground.
the R-Magic wing looks like it might actually do this a little bit, as does the MS wing.
Mazda Speed, R-Magic, X-Men... all WINGS.
Euro spoiler and the NA Spoiler are yes, spoilers.
sorry, i needed to vent.
12-01-2003, 10:22 AM
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Check this thread....
https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-exterior-appearance-body-kits-27/x-men-body-kit-5493/
https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-exterior-appearance-body-kits-27/x-men-body-kit-5493/