View Poll Results: Is it worth to get the fender strakes??
YES, I got it on my RX-8 as well
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50.00%
YES, I thinking to get one as well
13
43.33%
NO, it\'s waste of money, I don\'t want it
2
6.67%
NO, it\'s waste of money, but I got it anyway
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Fender Strakes
09-05-2003, 10:48 AM
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Fender Strakes
Do you think is it worth it to get the fender strakes??
Since it is quite expensive
Anyone got it already?
or thinking to get one as well??
Since it is quite expensive
Anyone got it already?
or thinking to get one as well??
09-05-2003, 12:59 PM
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I plan on getting the fender strakes ...
It's going to be a couple of more years before II'll be able to trade up my MP5 for the RX-8 - but I plan to get them ... and also at least the front gril trim, rear wing spoiler (I'm hoping that in a couple of years there will be more options available for different kinds of rear wing/spoiler styles) and maybe splash guards or the Appearance Package!
Back here in the states, Boowana was it on his Titanium RX-8 with the whole appearance package, they look great. It's a nice and simple way to make the RX-8 a little more personal ...
It's going to be a couple of more years before II'll be able to trade up my MP5 for the RX-8 - but I plan to get them ... and also at least the front gril trim, rear wing spoiler (I'm hoping that in a couple of years there will be more options available for different kinds of rear wing/spoiler styles) and maybe splash guards or the Appearance Package!
Back here in the states, Boowana was it on his Titanium RX-8 with the whole appearance package, they look great. It's a nice and simple way to make the RX-8 a little more personal ...
09-05-2003, 01:12 PM
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I personally feel that they give it the "finishing touch". They look sooooooooo nice, specially contrasting my Titanium Silver.
To me it is a must, along with the spoiler. Just my opinion. I think if you see two 8's together, one with/ one w/o , you will see what I am referring to. Best wishes from Florida. Good day!
To me it is a must, along with the spoiler. Just my opinion. I think if you see two 8's together, one with/ one w/o , you will see what I am referring to. Best wishes from Florida. Good day!
09-05-2003, 01:40 PM
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Strakes.....mmmmm!....
I think the strakes are the finishing touch, (and absolutely essential with the Titanium!).
However, that price is ridiculous...but it does leave some profit margin for any enterprising machinists....
I bought some very nice rotor shaped valve caps from a guy on eBay, who also pops up in this forum - he makes them on a CNC milling machine, and he said he is working on the Strakes....
When I hear from him again I will post a price......
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However, that price is ridiculous...but it does leave some profit margin for any enterprising machinists....
I bought some very nice rotor shaped valve caps from a guy on eBay, who also pops up in this forum - he makes them on a CNC milling machine, and he said he is working on the Strakes....
When I hear from him again I will post a price......
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09-05-2003, 05:14 PM
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I was keen on them until I saw them on a car... I think they might be a bit over the top... I like the more subtle look... also am worried they are a bit common with lots of cars having them now.
So, If they we're cheaper I may have gone with them, but wasn't sure enough about them to pay that much.
So, If they we're cheaper I may have gone with them, but wasn't sure enough about them to pay that much.
09-05-2003, 05:58 PM
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I'm waiting to have them fitted on the first service in a couple of days. I'm driving about without them.
I think they give a little "retro" punch to a modern look, which is something that appeals to me.
I think they give a little "retro" punch to a modern look, which is something that appeals to me.
09-06-2003, 07:42 AM
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I wanna get one as well
but there are 2 problems
1. Too expensive
2. Someone might try to pull it off ( by the way, it is easy to pull
it off? )
but there are 2 problems
1. Too expensive
2. Someone might try to pull it off ( by the way, it is easy to pull
it off? )
09-06-2003, 07:46 AM
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To reinforce my previous post: This morning I went out to get the paper in this drenched Miami tropical storm.. I looked at the 8 on my driveway.. and all I thought.."YOU have got to have those" It really makes the lines of the RX-8 come out. You've got to do it. Break open the piggybank if you have to.. One of those things for boys/gals who love "toys" . Do it. 
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