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Old 12-18-2007, 10:11 PM
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Mazdaspeed wing

where can i find the mazdaspeed wing at a resonable price? i want it but i do not wanna pay a grand to have it? Are there any good replicas out there with great prices? thanx
Old 12-19-2007, 10:39 AM
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you just want a replica of the mazdaspeed wing?
lolll...talk about reliability...
stop being a cheapass and save up your pennies to get the real thing
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the new replica with the metal bracket isn't bad. ms one fit with some stickers and screws anyway...

if it's a body kit, i understand the logic behind getting the real thing, but for the rear spoiler, i'd rather save $500 or whatever the difference is and get a replica instead.

painting is the only issue. just prep the wing yourself with primer + sanding and have it shot at a local shop. or just spray paint it. i've seen one painted flat black on a velocity red and it didn't look bad at all.
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Originally Posted by stickmantijuana
the new replica with the metal bracket isn't bad. ms one fit with some stickers and screws anyway...
dont forget, the purpose of a spoiler is to produce down force when your going really fast...

boy, will i get a good laugh out of it when you bring your rx-8 to 200 mph + and your wing just flys off your 8 and smacks the car behind you
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if you're trying to get your rx8 to the speeds you speak of, i wouldn't recommend an ms wing to begin with. besides, do you even know the difference between the ms mount & the replica mount? don't just chant real one's always better, and you get what you pay for. that's not always so.

besides, most want it for looks and maybe a few lbs of downforce at 70mph.

if you're racing, get an adjustable gt. if you're showing off, replica's fine.
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so i take it then that you recommend an adjustable gt for the speeds i speak of?

it's called mazdaspeed performance parts for a reason...
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the fiberglass brackets stunk when I had them. our car can't even do 200 LOL. In sure the mazadaspeed wing would be fine. Replicas you can't really be sure about. Then again, its just fiberglass.
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Originally Posted by NgoRX8
our car can't even do 200 LOL.
...take off the top speed limiter...
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Originally Posted by Mike06
...take off the top speed limiter...
drag is your biggest enemy, not the speed limiter (do MTs even have them?)
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Originally Posted by Bastage
drag is your biggest enemy, not the speed limiter (do MTs even have them?)
yes, i'm afraid that we are victims to the top speed limiter just like every other recently produced car in america...we can all thank PRESIDENT BUSH
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You are an idiot and have zero idea of what you are talking about.
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Originally Posted by Mike06
yes, i'm afraid that we are victims to the top speed limiter just like every other recently produced car in america...we can all thank PRESIDENT BUSH
?? huh ??
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Originally Posted by savedsol
You are an idiot and have zero idea of what you are talking about.
whoa whoa whoa!

i wasn't aware that this was a forum for flaming...
all i'm doin is expressing my personal opinion, just like everyone else in this forum.

now that you might not agree with it is something not uncommon here, but your aggressive manner in expressing it quite rude and frankly hurtful.

you don't see me flaming you for your own opinions, so if you could please respect mine it would be greatly appreciated....thank you
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Originally Posted by Mike06
yes, i'm afraid that we are victims to the top speed limiter just like every other recently produced car in america...we can all thank PRESIDENT BUSH
Please tell us what law was passed by bush that all cars in America need a governor

Next please show us a photo of said governor on your 8.

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how does this piece of plastic relate to this forum section?
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the fitment on the aftermarket MS wing is pretty bad. I've seen a few over the years (in person) and I'd never put that on my car.

Your call though...
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Originally Posted by stickmantijuana
the new replica with the metal bracket isn't bad. ms one fit with some stickers and screws anyway...

if it's a body kit, i understand the logic behind getting the real thing, but for the rear spoiler, i'd rather save $500 or whatever the difference is and get a replica instead.

painting is the only issue. just prep the wing yourself with primer + sanding and have it shot at a local shop. or just spray paint it. i've seen one painted flat black on a velocity red and it didn't look bad at all.
what stickers are you talking about ?

my MS wing is secured with metal bracket.s I dunno what you mean by fit with some stickers and screws anywa ...
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top wing is mounted on the metal bracket. the bottom part is mounted onto the trunk with double sided tapes & screws last i checked.

mm there's a thread about the ms wing replica install somewhere. it shows that it fit okay.

besides, what's there to fit? the bottom part can easily be molded in with some primers or worst case, just sand off some fiberglass where necessary. i can't imagine that taking more than 30min.
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when it comes to wings like this man ---get the real thing. its a value not a bargin.
In other things I have tried to save a buck or two and ended up wishing i had not tried the way i did.
Sweet looking wing and good luck to ya
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Originally Posted by Mike06
...all i'm doin is expressing my personal opinion, just like everyone else in this forum.

now that you might not agree with it is something not uncommon here, but your aggressive manner in expressing it quite rude and frankly hurtful.

you don't see me flaming you for your own opinions, so if you could please respect mine it would be greatly appreciated....thank you
The problem with your entire statement is that 100% of it is not factual. You aren't dealing in opinions. There is no speed limiter and President Bush has signed no law that makes all cars have a governor.

So now let's talk about flaming. I did not flame, I provided facts: http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/idiot Shoot your mouth off to spread your politics while making two false statements... voila.
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Hell he's a Democrat..................... everything is Bush's fault!
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Originally Posted by stickmantijuana
top wing is mounted on the metal bracket. the bottom part is mounted onto the trunk with double sided tapes & screws last i checked.

mm there's a thread about the ms wing replica install somewhere. it shows that it fit okay.

besides, what's there to fit? the bottom part can easily be molded in with some primers or worst case, just sand off some fiberglass where necessary. i can't imagine that taking more than 30min.
Do you have the wing ? I guess not

because you cannot hold the wing with double side tape, the screw actually has to go *thru* the trunk, its 100% secure, its the Urethane Sheet you are talking about.

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Originally Posted by Razz1
Hell he's a Democrat..................... everything is Bush's fault!
I love Bush for what he did to the world's gas prices !

I used to be able to zoom zoom zoom zoom zoom zoom zoom .... without killing my piggy bank.

now I can only zoom zoom zoom ...
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the MS bracket (real or fake) is one piece. it bolts to the top spoiler, the bottom lip, and the trunk.
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I have the real MS wing and it does use some double sided tape. Ngo is right; the bracket secures it to the trunk but there is 3m in there also


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