Convertible RX-8 Build Thread
04-08-2011, 12:47 AM
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I looked @ the corkscrew, its the skirts I dislike.
@ moment looking @ the Accolade C-Spec body kit. Have a lot of metal work inside going on, dash out, electrical out...may be pulling driveline, got an offer on it, and then get to do an eng swap too. :-) theni won't want to sell
@ moment looking @ the Accolade C-Spec body kit. Have a lot of metal work inside going on, dash out, electrical out...may be pulling driveline, got an offer on it, and then get to do an eng swap too. :-) theni won't want to sell
I mean I see your point, but I dont think you realise what it will look like? 
04-08-2011, 08:31 AM
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When did I say no to skirts? If I did misspeak, sorry. There must be skirts, but I want ones that mold into the doorline, not ones that look like they were added on.
But they must flow with the front, rear.
I want skirts, but clean, good flowing lines.
Looking @ the cspec,
But they must flow with the front, rear.
I want skirts, but clean, good flowing lines.
Looking @ the cspec,
04-08-2011, 08:35 AM
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The whole body kit needs to be clean, or I will find another, ease of fitment would be nice too
04-08-2011, 09:13 AM
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I would say R3 skirts would work with either a MAzdaspeed front or maybe even a Racing Beat? I love the look of those sides myself, I have the original Mazdaspeed on mine now and I don't like the front of them, but they fit well and flow with my bumper so I've kept them, if I were to change the R3 or maybe the Autoexe would be my next choice.
The racing beat stuff is very mild, almost looks factory, it's good quality and not too terribly expensive compared to the jdm stuff. I would definitely not waste time on knock off or non-authentic stuff as you'll be consumed with trying to get it to fit right, it'll come out looking like ***, and you'll have wasted time/labor/$$ that could be spent on other parts of the build just to make a half *** kit look legit.
here's the R3, I dig the front as well but you'd have to do fenders and everything to make it fit right, although an R3 vert would definitely be pure sex lol
The racing beat stuff is very mild, almost looks factory, it's good quality and not too terribly expensive compared to the jdm stuff. I would definitely not waste time on knock off or non-authentic stuff as you'll be consumed with trying to get it to fit right, it'll come out looking like ***, and you'll have wasted time/labor/$$ that could be spent on other parts of the build just to make a half *** kit look legit.
here's the R3, I dig the front as well but you'd have to do fenders and everything to make it fit right, although an R3 vert would definitely be pure sex lol
04-08-2011, 10:26 AM
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I would say R3 skirts would work with either a MAzdaspeed front or maybe even a Racing Beat? I love the look of those sides myself, I have the original Mazdaspeed on mine now and I don't like the front of them, but they fit well and flow with my bumper so I've kept them, if I were to change the R3 or maybe the Autoexe would be my next choice.
The racing beat stuff is very mild, almost looks factory, it's good quality and not too terribly expensive compared to the jdm stuff. I would definitely not waste time on knock off or non-authentic stuff as you'll be consumed with trying to get it to fit right, it'll come out looking like ***, and you'll have wasted time/labor/$$ that could be spent on other parts of the build just to make a half *** kit look legit.
here's the R3, I dig the front as well but you'd have to do fenders and everything to make it fit right, although an R3 vert would definitely be pure sex lol
The racing beat stuff is very mild, almost looks factory, it's good quality and not too terribly expensive compared to the jdm stuff. I would definitely not waste time on knock off or non-authentic stuff as you'll be consumed with trying to get it to fit right, it'll come out looking like ***, and you'll have wasted time/labor/$$ that could be spent on other parts of the build just to make a half *** kit look legit.
here's the R3, I dig the front as well but you'd have to do fenders and everything to make it fit right, although an R3 vert would definitely be pure sex lol
I like the R3 look a lot, clean. Where can I get a package of front? Highly considering dropping in a stockish 05 Stang V8,stick. Have an offer for the rotary/autostick, would be more fun w 400hp, and tire shreading torque
04-08-2011, 11:48 AM
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Yes I want a full kit, rear bumper isn't that bad, but want it to match.
The skirts are a must, but must be clean, blend in. Used to match up pieces a lot, but if I find one I like. I'm ready to order it.
Haven't seen the collage, will look. Figured w knowledgable RX8 guys here, ya'll would have good opinions.... so far the R3 is the cleanest
04-08-2011, 12:32 PM
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Been on phone w Mazda Comp tryn to see about an R3 front...... piece of cake except that each headlight will be a lil over a grand. The rest is affordable. Will have to see what transpiers.
04-08-2011, 05:28 PM
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Want to order one tomorrow or Monday @ latest.
If I go Mazdaspeed, which is the best I think, does it have a long delivery time too? Is there anyone here who can help get it cheaper. Through MazdaComp, I think is only way for less
04-08-2011, 05:33 PM
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Extreme Dimensions is absolute ****. Autoexe stuff is best through either japanparts.com or mazmart. I was meaning more like this one. https://www.rx8club.com/showpost.php...postcount=1774 and https://www.rx8club.com/showpost.php...postcount=1638
Mazdaspeed isn't made anymore and you have to get lucky. There are some primer'd ones left over but not many prepainted.
Mazdaspeed isn't made anymore and you have to get lucky. There are some primer'd ones left over but not many prepainted.
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04-08-2011, 06:11 PM
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Extreme Dimensions is absolute ****. Autoexe stuff is best through either japanparts.com or mazmart. I was meaning more like this one. https://www.rx8club.com/showpost.php...postcount=1774 and https://www.rx8club.com/showpost.php...postcount=1638
Mazdaspeed isn't made anymore and you have to get lucky. There are some primer'd ones left over but not many prepainted.
Mazdaspeed isn't made anymore and you have to get lucky. There are some primer'd ones left over but not many prepainted.
Thanx for info, helps a lot. Not wanting anything crappy on this ride.
04-09-2011, 08:51 AM
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Extreme Dimensions is absolute ****. Autoexe stuff is best through either japanparts.com or mazmart. I was meaning more like this one. https://www.rx8club.com/showpost.php...postcount=1774 and https://www.rx8club.com/showpost.php...postcount=1638
Mazdaspeed isn't made anymore and you have to get lucky. There are some primer'd ones left over but not many prepainted.
Mazdaspeed isn't made anymore and you have to get lucky. There are some primer'd ones left over but not many prepainted.
I actually have an extra Mazdasoeed bumper at my fiend's shop, it is damaged (torn from a dumbass backing into me at a stoplight...yes...a stoplight...backing into me...ugh) but I'd be willing to sell it. If anyone is interested, it's just sitting on a shelf not being used right now.
extreme dimensions is the absolute worst **** out there, not only do their kits suck, but they ultra fail at customer service, the only reason they're in business is all the cheap honda guys eat up their utter crap and they sponsor a lot of stuff and throw their name around, but they're still completely 10000% awful. I wouldn't buy their crap with someone I didn't like's money, I wouldn't even take it for free, hell, I wouldn't even accept a sponsorship from them and they offered it to me for Sema 2 years ago, as well as a friend of mine with a Civic Si.
04-10-2011, 09:53 AM
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I actually have an extra Mazdasoeed bumper at my fiend's shop, it is damaged (torn from a dumbass backing into me at a stoplight...yes...a stoplight...backing into me...ugh) but I'd be willing to sell it. If anyone is interested, it's just sitting on a shelf not being used right now.
extreme dimensions is the absolute worst **** out there, not only do their kits suck, but they ultra fail at customer service, the only reason they're in business is all the cheap honda guys eat up their utter crap and they sponsor a lot of stuff and throw their name around, but they're still completely 10000% awful. I wouldn't buy their crap with someone I didn't like's money, I wouldn't even take it for free, hell, I wouldn't even accept a sponsorship from them and they offered it to me for Sema 2 years ago, as well as a friend of mine with a Civic Si.
extreme dimensions is the absolute worst **** out there, not only do their kits suck, but they ultra fail at customer service, the only reason they're in business is all the cheap honda guys eat up their utter crap and they sponsor a lot of stuff and throw their name around, but they're still completely 10000% awful. I wouldn't buy their crap with someone I didn't like's money, I wouldn't even take it for free, hell, I wouldn't even accept a sponsorship from them and they offered it to me for Sema 2 years ago, as well as a friend of mine with a Civic Si.
04-10-2011, 02:08 PM
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Ya, can't find a happy e.d. customer.
Ordered a new mazdaspeed, will see if they have it to ship out, Knight skirts, like the flow, look. I like the stock rear, will do some mods, but overall, unless front is back ordered, good to go... if MS isn't shipped, will go autoexe.
Ordered a new mazdaspeed, will see if they have it to ship out, Knight skirts, like the flow, look. I like the stock rear, will do some mods, but overall, unless front is back ordered, good to go... if MS isn't shipped, will go autoexe.
05-19-2011, 09:35 PM
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In middle of B-pillar Rollbar, and moving the upper door latches into the door to latch to rollbar. All is going well. It is taking a backseat to customer cars @ moment, but good progress. @ moment stock eng is still in it, not sure if swapping or not. Everyone who sees it @ the shop likes the lines.
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