Fender Strakes
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Fender Strakes
Im thinking about buying the fender strakes from my local mazda dealer but one thing i was wondering is if anyone has had them stolen. The dealer told me they are basically just clip ons and extremely easy to steal and im not sure if im going to be paying 200 just to let them be stolen.
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they're more than just clip ons. They actually screw through the fender vent. Yes, you could steal them, I guess.... i dont know why you would though, but then again, people have done stranger things.
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They bolt onto the side vents and you use loktite to secure the bolt on the inside of the vent.
All 4 strakes also then have double sided sticky material at the front and rear that secures firmly to the car.
Someone would need to undo the 4 fasteners behind your front wheel well and then they would have to remove the entire side vent to steal the strakes. They could not just steal the strakes without taking the entire side vent with them. Also, if you have the front splash guards it is nearly impossible to steal the strakes.
You should probably find a new dealer because your dealer is obviously misinformed.
All 4 strakes also then have double sided sticky material at the front and rear that secures firmly to the car.
Someone would need to undo the 4 fasteners behind your front wheel well and then they would have to remove the entire side vent to steal the strakes. They could not just steal the strakes without taking the entire side vent with them. Also, if you have the front splash guards it is nearly impossible to steal the strakes.
You should probably find a new dealer because your dealer is obviously misinformed.
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They're pretty hard to get on/off from my understanding whenever I had mine put on.
I agree with the above post that your dealer is slightly misinformed. If you want, last I checked you could find them on EBAY for cheaper than $200 as well.![Smilie](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/smile.gif)
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I agree with the above post that your dealer is slightly misinformed. If you want, last I checked you could find them on EBAY for cheaper than $200 as well.
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Re: Fender Strakes
Consider buying the shock sensor alarm upgrade option - a steal for $45 - and hopefully would help deter the theft of your strakes.
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Consider buying the shock sensor alarm upgrade option - a steal for $45 - and hopefully would help deter the theft of your strakes.
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Consider buying the shock sensor alarm upgrade option - a steal for $45 - and hopefully would help deter the theft of your strakes.
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Originally posted by TheColonel
I can't find any on Ebay
I can't find any on Ebay
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I'd love to buy the shock sensor, only problem is I live on base at NAS Pensacola, home to the Blue Angels and a flight school. Base housing, and my car are directly under the approach path. Plus the Blue Angels occasionally fly at treetop level to practice. They set off the shock sensor for three cars in the lot every couple of days.
Anyone seen a cheap supplier for the strakes? There was some dealer in Texas that had pretty good prices, they were selling online too. The lowest I've seen on eBay was $190, right now there's a set for $200.
Anyone seen a cheap supplier for the strakes? There was some dealer in Texas that had pretty good prices, they were selling online too. The lowest I've seen on eBay was $190, right now there's a set for $200.
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Originally posted by Labop
..... Anyone seen a cheap supplier for the strakes? There was some dealer in Texas that had pretty good prices, they were selling online too. The lowest I've seen on eBay was $190, right now there's a set for $200.
..... Anyone seen a cheap supplier for the strakes? There was some dealer in Texas that had pretty good prices, they were selling online too. The lowest I've seen on eBay was $190, right now there's a set for $200.
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Yet another case of dealer personnel talking out of their butts. Why am I not surprised?
If correctly installed, it would take a determined attack with a screwdriver or other prying tool, since the VHB tape takes a very strong set, the strakes themselves bolt through the vent piece, which is in turn held in place by four clips that are difficult to access, and the strake itself is difficult to get a good enough grip on to pull very hard.
I get that people will steal the damndest things, but this doesn't strike me as something to be overly worried about.
If correctly installed, it would take a determined attack with a screwdriver or other prying tool, since the VHB tape takes a very strong set, the strakes themselves bolt through the vent piece, which is in turn held in place by four clips that are difficult to access, and the strake itself is difficult to get a good enough grip on to pull very hard.
I get that people will steal the damndest things, but this doesn't strike me as something to be overly worried about.
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