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Old 02-01-2011, 08:15 AM
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I have a fiberglass front bumper. I bought it used for like $200. It was never installed and wasn't painted. I spent like $1000 to have the bumper fitted properly, sanded, sealed, and installed. Fitting the bumper required shaving areas down and filling other areas to get it to fit correctly. The shop spent hours at the corners of the bumper where the turn signals are located to get it to fit properly. Be prepared to spend some money if your going to have it professionally painted and installed. My shop guy also had to reseal the bumper to ensure the paint would adhere to the bumper properly.
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i ship stuff with usps all the time bigger than that for about 6 bucks. ho much did it weigh?
for just the coil bracket in there and all the stuffing, i would say less than 2LBS
Old 02-02-2011, 06:16 AM
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I just ordered a Seibon carbon fiber hood for my 2010. I'd appreciate any advice or stories of experience with this kind of stuff. I also ordered a carbon fiber spoiler but, apparently the factory is closed all of February for Chinese New Year and I can't get my part until March. WTF?
I have a seibon/vis racing hood. They are the same no matter which company you choose. First they don't come with the hood latch. So if yours is not black, remove it and have it powder coated, or paint it yourself. Second they do not come with the bolts, so if your cars not black, remove the hood spars and bolts and also paint them black. Then you will need to wash the car. Mainly the hood. They come dirty. It will have carbon fiber on it from the production process. So get a good wax. Like a Maguires wax. Not a synthetic easy on either. A true carnauba wax. Its a pain but its the best kind to create a good bottom layer. This will keep the top coat really nice for a good six months. This was just my experience though and others may have been different.

As for the rear spoilers I have no idea, but if its like the hood, it doesn't come with installation hardware.
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Sorry it took me so long to post up pics guys, here it is! Let me know what you guys think!
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Old 04-12-2011, 11:26 PM
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Nice! It needs a drop though.
Old 04-13-2011, 01:02 AM
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Can you take Better pics close ups also what company you got the kit from??.. I have a replica on my 8 and it's all a hit or miss my corners are were it needed some bondo to fit better.. But over all it's your 8 anyways..

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Old 04-13-2011, 07:07 AM
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Sorry it took me so long to post up pics guys, here it is! Let me know what you guys think!
HEY HEY take does rims off... Im the only one with axis supermesh in this forum. Whats your address lol
Old 04-13-2011, 07:29 AM
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Well i took my kit to a bodyshop as well because my rear bumper was supposedly too long on the sides. However, the kit fit well overall. As far as the company, i ve had it for months now and i still dont know hows the manufacturer!!! I got it on EBAY for $175 plus a ridiculous shipping rate but it still ended up being dirt cheap. Oh and as far as the pics, i might post em up tomorrow when i get my 8 back because im painting them flat black. So dont worry "Novoken" youll still be the one and only with supermesh rims with a GREY color lol. Idk about giving my address but i live on 200st so its pretty near homestead. You live in Miami??
Old 04-13-2011, 09:54 AM
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you and i must meet and we will talk about your kit. share ideas and whatnot. your down the street from me remember
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Okay cool, just let me know when
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Yeah, i bought one of those off of ebay...nothing but fitment issues, and the side skirts suck! trust me, i went through that and now I have a full authentic mazdaspeed kit.

The authentic kit is worth it.
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