Notices

Anyone Purchase Racing Beats Body kit yet?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Rate Thread
 
Old 07-13-2005, 02:46 PM
  #1  
RX8 HA HA
Thread Starter
 
XDEEDUBBX's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Gardena Cali 310
Posts: 11,772
Likes: 0
Received 5 Likes on 5 Posts
Anyone Purchase Racing Beats Body kit yet?

Anyone?
Old 07-13-2005, 11:48 PM
  #2  
Freedom Costs a Buck o' 5
 
jaguargod's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Texas
Posts: 511
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Not yet, but I plan to when I get the money. I am mainly buying for the front end. The spoiler, rear fairings and side skirts are a bonus, but I am mostly interested in the front. Every other kit seems to have the same general design, and I just can't justify the expense to get a new body kit with a front that looks so similar to the stock one. I know not many people here are crazy about the RB kit, but I think it looks sharp, and that is all that matters to me.
Old 07-14-2005, 12:21 AM
  #3  
RX8 HA HA
Thread Starter
 
XDEEDUBBX's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Gardena Cali 310
Posts: 11,772
Likes: 0
Received 5 Likes on 5 Posts
true....i really like the sideskirts. The rear fairings are cool too. If anything, iwill just get the sideskirts. I think it will match the factory appearance package.
Old 07-20-2005, 12:32 PM
  #4  
Freedom Costs a Buck o' 5
 
jaguargod's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Texas
Posts: 511
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
I wonder if RB is going to be cutting the price of their body kit anytime soon? As far as I know, no one on this site has mentioned getting one, and I haven't seen any photos other than the ones on the RB website. They really have alot of good products. I am thinking of getting their intake and ram air duct, and I am definitely getting the a/c screen.
Old 07-20-2005, 12:45 PM
  #5  
Bigus Rotus
iTrader: (3)
 
Nemesis8's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Missouri
Posts: 8,573
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
I wonder if their REVi Ram Duct will work with the front nose?
Old 07-20-2005, 01:23 PM
  #6  
Administrator
 
zoom44's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: portland oregon
Posts: 21,958
Received 115 Likes on 88 Posts
i was just thinkingthe same thing yesterday kevin...
Old 07-20-2005, 01:45 PM
  #7  
04 Lightning Yellow
 
fotofreddy's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Iowa
Posts: 46
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
I just ordered the rear wing and the oil and a/c screens last week, still waiting for them to arrive. Next on the list will be the side skirts and the rear farings - I'm sticking with the stock front end.
Old 07-20-2005, 01:50 PM
  #8  
DRIVEN
 
cgrx's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Norcal
Posts: 2,053
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
No kidding, I haven't seen anyone posting pics of theirs
Old 07-20-2005, 02:31 PM
  #9  
turrrbo!
iTrader: (4)
 
\\Konig\\'s Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Santa Barbara
Posts: 2,325
Received 3 Likes on 2 Posts
I wouldnt pay for the front nose since it looks identical to a stock 8 w/apearance package. Ok maybe not identical, but very similar.
Old 07-20-2005, 02:35 PM
  #10  
2010 Prius - Miss the 8
 
Outlaws eXtreme's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: LA/SGV...Miss the OC
Posts: 1,676
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Konig, you have to see it in person, it's different than stock front. It sits lower, and has different openings. Middle lip portion hangs out more. Kinda have to get use to looking at it. Rear and sides are cool though.

I bet RB could sell more of them if the material wasn't FRP. You would think for people buying a 25-30k car, they would know that we could spend a little more for added durability. It's not like we bought some rinky dink Civic and can't afford the Urethane.
Old 07-20-2005, 04:47 PM
  #11  
Registered Lunatic
iTrader: (1)
 
Tamas's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: SF Bay Area, California
Posts: 3,580
Received 38 Likes on 33 Posts
^^^
what he said.

Granted, I'm not too keen on body kits in general, but I would not even consider anything that's made of fiberglass.
Old 07-20-2005, 05:12 PM
  #12  
"Call me Darkman"
 
DARKMAZ8's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Toronto/Florida
Posts: 2,034
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
it would be nice if it came painted
Old 07-20-2005, 08:15 PM
  #13  
Registered User
 
willhave8's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: in the moment
Posts: 603
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
I traded emails with Jim at RB 4 to 6 months ago on the issue of Urethane and having it come painted. I have hesitated on it because of both these issues. He stated they have had problems from the varying quality of some of the urethane molders and were concerned of the investment in the mold. As for it coming painted, that is not going to happen from them with the FRP parts since they insist to insure the highest quality fit and finish, it must be 'tweaked' on your car eg. sanded before it is painted. Therefore it must be done locally.

I personally, love the whole kit and may still get the whole thing in the future. I have found some shops near me that are interested in looking at the job. But I assume I have to add up to $1000 for their installation which makes the whole kit pricey.

Craig
Old 07-20-2005, 09:00 PM
  #14  
2010 Prius - Miss the 8
 
Outlaws eXtreme's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: LA/SGV...Miss the OC
Posts: 1,676
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Usually good paint/install is about 600+, so add the kit to that, and you get your total. The problem with buying any kit prepainted is color matching... no one can get it exactly the same, but Mazda's MS kit comes pretty close (obvious reasons for paint match). Urethane has its' drawbacks too... if it's not quality type material, it will tend to sag. Usually during the hot, scorching summer temps, such as the days we've been getting here in So Cal. I saw a replica kit at Fry's Electronic and their sideskirts were warped, and the front bumper was sagging. Obvious fake cheapy urethanes.
Old 07-22-2005, 05:50 PM
  #15  
RX8 HA HA
Thread Starter
 
XDEEDUBBX's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Gardena Cali 310
Posts: 11,772
Likes: 0
Received 5 Likes on 5 Posts
dam thats pretty bad....i had a stillen front end on my 94 sentra nack then and the lower valance sagged and warped...nothing is perfect!
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
8is>enuff
RX-8 Parts For Sale/Wanted
11
09-24-2015 08:57 AM
8is>enuff
NE For Sale/Wanted
4
09-03-2015 07:57 PM
PTQLam
Series I Aftermarket Performance Modifications
4
08-16-2015 05:40 PM
arjunmshah
New Member Forum
1
08-06-2015 10:56 AM
AussieGray
RX-8's For Sale/Wanted
0
07-16-2015 03:58 AM



You have already rated this thread Rating: Thread Rating: 0 votes,  average.

Quick Reply: Anyone Purchase Racing Beats Body kit yet?



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 03:09 PM.