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Old Mar 10, 2003 | 01:56 AM
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Titanium with side fins ?

Anyone got any piccies of the titanium with the 'fin trims' from the vent behind front wheel arch ?
(does that make sense to anyone ? - realize it sounds odd).

That and the starter button are the only accessories I am considering so a piccy would be great !

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Old Mar 10, 2003 | 02:24 AM
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The Geneva pictures show the fin trims on a tit grey and look fantastic.

I agree withg your extras, the only additions would be larger exhaust and maybe some tinting.

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Old Mar 10, 2003 | 07:03 AM
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Nice one - yep , sold.

How much is reasonable for those accessories ?
I mean starter button is cool but really - how much is it worth ?
Ditto the fins - look good but I am not paying hundreds for them !

So - guesstimates please ladies and gents - how much should the accessories be ?

I reckon no more than Ł20 for the button + fitting (Ł50 total?)
No more than Ł20/fin for the side fins. (Ł100 fitted).

To be honest I would hope for lower....

Thoughts ?
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Old Mar 10, 2003 | 07:37 AM
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Past experience has shown me (with Subaru's anyway) that accessories, particularly cosmetic ones are extortionate if you buy manufacturer parts.

Usually you can take what you think it is worth and at least double it!

I hope this is not the case with Mazda, as I fancy a few bits as well.

I assume within time thee will be other aftermarket companies that will produce similar accessories at less cost.

I could be way off (I hope) but guess the starter button will be Ł100-Ł200 fitted, and the fins around Ł100 bearing in mind the cost of labour.
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Old Mar 10, 2003 | 09:18 AM
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MarkW may well be right. The started button about Ł150 fixed and fitted and same for 4 fins (which are a must almost irrespective of price).

They may be cheaper elsewhere in time but may not be fitted when you want car delivery and not covered under warranty.

rael
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Old Mar 10, 2003 | 01:28 PM
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I think the fins give an unfortunate Z3 look to the car. It's all in the eye of the beholder of course...
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Old Mar 10, 2003 | 03:00 PM
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I agree, all will be double what you think.

I personally like the chrome around the exhaust pipe housing on the X-Men car. Seems to make the rear look more special.

Fins look better on black car as they show up the vents. The red doesn't really need them in my opinion.

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Old Mar 11, 2003 | 02:39 AM
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Fins look great on tit grey as they further enhance the curves as the picture shows.

Agree, would add nothing to red, nothing a respray would not cure. Oilman, changing your mind?

rael.:D
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Old Mar 11, 2003 | 04:27 AM
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NO WAY!!

RED FOR ME.

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Old Mar 11, 2003 | 10:30 AM
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Capitals suggest overcompensation. Underlying message is you are having 2nd thoughts.

rael
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