I am considering installing a set of Mazda accessory exhaust finishers on my 04 and was wondering if anyone here had installed a set or has an RX-8 with a set already installed. I'm wondering how they look installed and how well they hold up.

 

are you talking about the shiny insert that goes in the shrouds?

 

Yes, those are the ones.

 

im not a fan of the look but i dont like chrome or shiny stuff on my vehicles

 

That's fair. I was considering getting them and wanted to see how they would look before doing so. I've never seen an RX-8 with them in anything other than the accessory brochure. I wasn't sure if they fit well or if they held up as well.

 

Well, I went for it and bought a set for my 04 6spd Base. I figured why not. They seem easy enough to install and I think they will look nice!!

 

Nice. I always thought those looked great. I wish I could run them. Maybe if I go back to a cat I will. My finisher is 2 stroke dust... Lots...

 

I did install them last weekend but it got dark and I wasn't able to get any pictures of them on the car. I will take some today and post them so others can reference this thread if they are curious about install or appearance. Here's how the first one that I installed came out:

 

I forget to get a picture of the rear of the car showing the exhaust finishers in the daylight. It rained all day yesterday and the car stayed in the garage. When the rain subsided a little, I opened the garage and grabbed this picture. Not the greatest, so I'll grab one in the daylight tomorrow.