Carbon Fiber Console Kit from Mazda Speed.
04-24-2007, 01:25 PM
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Carbon Fiber Console Kit from Mazda Speed.
Has anyone purchased the Mazda Speed carbon fiber kit before? It runs for about $375. It can't tell what is included in this package, beside the trim that is on each side of the center console. Help!? 
04-24-2007, 02:54 PM
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Yeah I gather that it is not real carbon fiber. It's pretty high, but since it is product from Mazda that could explain the price. I am just trying to find out if anyone had purchsed this yet, so I know what pieces to be included.
The only reason I am considering this is because I purchased my 8 used and the passenger side trim is scuffed pretty bad. I could order another stock trim for $130, but if I go the distance I could just purchased the next best thing.
The only reason I am considering this is because I purchased my 8 used and the passenger side trim is scuffed pretty bad. I could order another stock trim for $130, but if I go the distance I could just purchased the next best thing.
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04-24-2007, 02:55 PM
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I zoom therefore I am.
There's another thread where a member used something like 10 bucks in imitation CF tape and acheived a look similar to the MS kit. Pretty much everyone agreed it looked good.
Armxn is right, 375 is a crazy price.
Armxn is right, 375 is a crazy price.
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04-24-2007, 03:01 PM
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I am the one that made a cheap center console. look in the diy section, or search for a DIY CF center console. I would link it but I have to get back to work. if you don't find it I will link it later. it cost me about $30 total.
04-24-2007, 07:31 PM
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Originally Posted by J2R
Yeah I gather that it is not real carbon fiber. It's pretty high, but since it is product from Mazda that could explain the price. I am just trying to find out if anyone had purchsed this yet, so I know what pieces to be included.
The only reason I am considering this is because I purchased my 8 used and the passenger side trim is scuffed pretty bad. I could order another stock trim for $130, but if I go the distance I could just purchased the next best thing.
The only reason I am considering this is because I purchased my 8 used and the passenger side trim is scuffed pretty bad. I could order another stock trim for $130, but if I go the distance I could just purchased the next best thing.
It would look real with the Velocity Red color!
04-25-2007, 08:09 AM
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of the center console? maybe you missed the link at the top of the DIY?
https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...1&page=1&pp=15
https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...1&page=1&pp=15
04-27-2007, 04:24 AM
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I have the Mazdaspeed CF center console. The back is just the side trim pieces but the front is the entire console. It's expensive - especially for not being CF - but I think it looks good and it matches the other Mazdaspeed CF interior pieces.
I have the console, door handle bezels, and the door switch panels. I bought and installed them all so soon after I bought the car I often forget that they don't come that way from the factory.
I can take some pictures and post them tomorrow if you're still interested in seeing it.
I have the console, door handle bezels, and the door switch panels. I bought and installed them all so soon after I bought the car I often forget that they don't come that way from the factory.
I can take some pictures and post them tomorrow if you're still interested in seeing it.
04-27-2007, 08:05 AM
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I went ahead and bought it. Yeah it's expensive, but I am not really into using tape as a cover up. We all have our personal pref. I would love to see the pictures of the rest. I just got mine in the mail today, amazing finish to it. I didn't think to buy the handles, and the switch covers. I am just happy that I bought the most expensive piece first to get it out of the way. :D
I didn't think to buy the handles, and the switch covers. I am just happy that I bought the most expensive piece first to get it out of the way. :D
04-27-2007, 08:44 AM
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can you post pics of the entire set up? I would like to see how it looks.
J2R, you are right on personal pref, to each there own. post pics when you get it installed!
J2R, you are right on personal pref, to each there own. post pics when you get it installed!
04-27-2007, 10:26 AM
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I promise I will. I should be able to install it later tonight. I should have pictures Saturday.
I added a photo to show what was sent. Sorry the picture is so crappy. It's all I have on me while I am at work. (Better than nothing eh?)
I added a photo to show what was sent. Sorry the picture is so crappy. It's all I have on me while I am at work. (Better than nothing eh?)
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04-27-2007, 12:10 PM
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Looks nice with the black interior! I wonder how it is going to turn out with mine being brown/black. If it was red/black that would be wonderful.
05-09-2009, 09:50 PM
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120,000+ miles tick tock
decalkits.com has some good carbon tape, its actualy kinda stretchy but still has a 3d look (they actuly guarantee people cant tell the diff, dont kno how much the stand behind that tho)