i was wondering what other options there are to shaving the holes that the emblems leave on the trunk. shaving is too much money and i know they can be plugged nicely (or at least good enough for me). this is one of my fav RX8s and this person used something to just plug or cover up the holes. does anyone know what it is or have any other suggestions?

 

CF trunk? That's what I'm going to do.

 

that option costs more than shaving the trunk and repainting.

 

what ngo said...

besides, im not allowed to change trunks like that to stay in STU (autox class). if i could id get an Autoexe trunk lid in a heart beat

 

Those are just nylon hole plugs that can be picked up for a few dollars at home depot, loews etc. I used these as a temporary solution on my last car between the removal of badges and spoiler and when i had it filled and painted.

 

cool i better stop by home depot, and probably pick up some touch up paint too. are there various sizes? i have not debadged yet. just wondering if i need to get a certain size, and if so, what size

 

its not just stuck on with double sided tape?

aww thats lame. i wanted to debadge my car.

 

seriously, that looks like ****, just save up the $ and do it right. It's not hideously expensive, we're talking 2-300 bucks tops from any reputable shop.

 

it looks fine to me and thats what I want to do, if you can help me out, great. if not, thanks for reading anyway

 

i took off the mazda and rx8 badges and put a RENESIS lettering on it. Looks great and hides the holes

 

thanks, but not looking to rebadge, i want to plug/cover the holes

 

The RX-8 is on with stickey tape. the flying M and the Mazda are on with pegs.

The nylon hole plugs come in various sizes and should be in the same area as the fasteners. I have no idea what size would be needed for the holes on this car, sorry.

 

thanks for your help mac11

 

do what i did (on accident) get rear ended and ask the body shop to fill the holes on the new trunk

 

cheapest solution: blue painters tape painted black with a sharpie. Its been working for me for about 5 months now.. through rain, heat, and carwashes.

 

omg people. pls don't ruin your 8 with such cheap mods. do it right.

 

slightly OT. How do you pull the badges (Mazda and flying M) w/ pegs out? Just heat and fishing line like the other (RX-8) badge?

 

you can do it the same way you do any other badge

 

The fitment of the spoiler in that pic looks off... Wayyy too much Gap, im guessing its a replica, the real deal doesnt have that gap.

PS: the plugs just arent working for me, they look like ***.

 

thats a genuine mintblue spoiler. gap is the part over the quarter panel to make sure it doesnt hit.

PS: good thing itll be my car and not yours then huh?

 

yes, if it was made flush onto the fender then it'd hit the fender whenever you close the trunk.

 

If you don't mind the little blob look why not fill them yourself. $30 in bondo, sandpaper and touch up paint.

 

Yeah, NO.... Using tape and sharpies on your 8?? are you crazy!

 

One can only assume these are the same folks who bitch about gas prices and or fill up with low grade fuel. <soapbox> Do not live above your income level, if you cannot afford a sportscar, house, credit card, etc......don't get it. None of these things are NEEDS, they are WANTS, while the banks may thank you, you're killing your long term financial health. JEEZ!!! I can't count how many people I know who feel required to live a life style that exceeds their means (THANKS MTV AND POP CULTURE), it is so frusterating because nothing you say usually convinces them until they get so far in they can't find their way out. Then they come to me with checkbook and bills in hand "help me please" Ok, breathe......</soapbox>

Sorry, I am all better now.

 

i will not use paint and sharpie....

i dont want to bondo because i can always use these plugs, and if i it does bother me i can throw the emblems back on...

also, i do put premium fuel in my car