I finally did it too!!

[Reitrof]

wow, looks really nice! changes the look, but not overly so...

Thanks. Makes the car look a little longer since the ends don't curve in. Hoping to do the sides when the rain stops.

 

[subspeed6]

Oh nice. I didn't realize they would come pre-painted.

 

[altspace]

It's optional to get them direct from the factory painted or not. At least I know it is for all of the MAZDA RX-8 OEM parts. That's why I bought the appearance package from Mazda.

 

[altspace]

Looks great Bruce! Open the mouth a bit wider and squares off the fog openings. Could use bigger tips in the rear to fill that opening, but I dig it.

 

[Reitrof]

It's optional to get them direct from the factory painted or not. At least I know it is for all of the MAZDA RX-8 OEM parts. That's why I bought the appearance package from Mazda.

For the Miata, they only come painted, which is why I went with them.

Yes, I know what you mean with the tips, but the exhaust has already been swapped. Might try to get the tips higher up to close the gap.

Also the pieces are fiberglass, not plastic or whatever material the original bumper covers are made of.

 

[subspeed6]

Also the pieces are fiberglass, not plastic or whatever material the original bumper covers are made of.

booooooo.

 

[Reitrof]

booooooo.

LOL why booo. High quality piece.

 

[subspeed6]

Fiberglass chips bad. Plastic gives a little better than fiberglass.

 

[altspace]

Fiberglass? That's odd. The RX-8 MS kit is all ABS plastic.

 

[altspace]

Yes, I know what you mean with the tips, but the exhaust has already been swapped. Might try to get the tips higher up to close the gap.

Understandable. I do love the look of the diffuser.

 

[CTt3P5]

Looks good Bruce!

So when is the 'let's build Bruce a garage meet'?

 

[Reitrof]

Fiberglass chips bad. Plastic gives a little better than fiberglass.

True, but I'm wondering because of the shape that there was no support for the plastic? I'm only using it for summer. The original goes back on in the winter

Looks good Bruce!

So when is the 'let's build Bruce a garage meet'?

LOL, that's why I'm moving Jeff. Finally I will have a 2 car garage.

Hoping to install the side sills tonight and getting the clear bra done on Wednesday

 

[CTt3P5]

Doh...for some reason I was thinking you already moved.

 

[Reitrof]

Doh...for some reason I was thinking you already moved.

Not yet.

Got the side sills on tonight. Man what a job. definitely the worst of the 3. Broke a couple of brackets getting the old ones off. Oh well they won't be used again anyway.

The sills tie the front and back together well. No pics, too damed tired, but got it all on. Funny note the sills are plastic.

I love the look, and not too many Miata's with the kit.

 

[altspace]

It's subtle and sporty. Much like the RX-8 appearance package. Adds that bit of "flare" to the shape of the car. I gather custom clear bra job?

 

[Reitrof]

It's subtle and sporty. Much like the RX-8 appearance package. Adds that bit of "flare" to the shape of the car. I gather custom clear bra job?

I would guess since there is no pattern for the MazdaSpeed bumper.

 

[Crazee D]

Changes are lookin super sweet, Bruce!

Where's your CAN flag?

 

[Reitrof]

Changes are lookin super sweet, Bruce!

Where's your CAN flag?

Thanks Dan. Not sure where to put one. Had a little one on the P5.

 

[altspace]

http://s30.photobucket.com/albums/c349/rextreme/Roadster/

Check out these kits Bruce. Here's a sample.

 

[Reitrof]

Nice. Looked at a lot of kits but in the end stuck with the MazdaSpeed. Already painted and no fitment issues. Some of the kits like the one above have no place for fogs. MazdaSpeed were the only ones that came pre painted. Heard of many fitment issues with other brands.

Dropped the car at the dealer today to get the new bumper 3m'd. The parts guy told me he had a few customers wondering how to order that particular car.