I wanted to get a new carbon fiber engine cover for my RX-8. From what I understand, there are two main companies who are making the covers: IPT and CFtype.com. I DID manage to speak with IPT. IPT said that their cover fits over the MazdaSpeed strut bar, but it does not have the front clips on the cover. You must use velcro. This disappointed me since I really wanted a perfect OEM fit. When I called CFtype.com about their cover, the person I spoke with said he wasn't sure if it had the clips or not and couldn't confirm if it would fit over the MazdaSpeed strut bar. IPT wanted $299 for the cover, and CFtype.com wanted $399 for the cover.

I was wondering if there was anyone out there with the cover from CFtype.com that could confirm if it includes the same clips as the factory cover (perfect OEM fit, no velcro) and if it would fit over the MazdaSpeed strut bar. If it doesn't and it is the same as the cover from IPT, I don't see any reason to spend the extra $100 unless there is some kind of major quality difference in the carbon fiber that I am unaware of.

 

i dont own either nor do i know what clips you are talking about but the one made by IPT is priced at 250 on rx8garage.com i believe... if not some other site has it for 250 so just look around.