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Old 01-07-2009 | 07:05 PM
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Question Autoexe or Autobahn?

Hey guys I am about to order a new bumper since my current Autoexe SE-02 Replica doesn't fit that great and is starting to crack. I am most likely going to be just replacing it with the same thing, but I am also considering the Autobahn one. Does anyone know what an Autobahn looks like with Mazdaspeed sides? So anyways, I am looking for your opinion as to which I should get since I still do really like mine and it is unique. Thanks.

Also, attached are some pics of what they look like, eventhough you all know what mine looks like.
Attached Thumbnails Autoexe or Autobahn?-au-bahn-sports-rx-8-bodykit.jpg   Autoexe or Autobahn?-autobahn-rx8_5.jpg   Autoexe or Autobahn?-autoexe-rx-8-bodykit.jpg   Autoexe or Autobahn?-autoexe-rx-8-bodykit_16.jpg   Autoexe or Autobahn?-autoexe-rx-8-bodykit_18.jpg  


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Old 01-07-2009 | 07:19 PM
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Have you checked out the new Autoexe kit for the 8?
Old 01-07-2009 | 07:21 PM
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real autoexe is one of the best kits you can get.
Old 01-07-2009 | 07:29 PM
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Originally Posted by SayNoToPistons
Have you checked out the new Autoexe kit for the 8?
Yeah, I was considering it, but it looks odd from the side and I think I like mine better.
Old 01-07-2009 | 07:55 PM
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I aggree for as much as I was excited when I first saw the new SE-03C after hard consideration and a critical eye, I too started to not like the look of it from certain angles, I love how it integrated the 09 fogs and the side vents are wonderfully sculpted but at some angles its just too happy...
Nevere been a fan of the SE-03, and the Autobahn is way to simple and detracts from the clean lines of the 8...
The SE-02 is one of my favorites, I would go with the authentic... I'MDanomite had the authentic and loved it, I also like the Vertex, but sometimes its too much,,,
Recently the Panspeed has grown on me, its clean and simple, roughly the same front as factory but with integrated shin spoiler....
RMagics was one of my favs, but now only looks good with the extremely expensive over-splitter
the FEED is rare in the states and pretty good looking
You can never go wrong with RE Amemiya, and Knights sports is really nice too...
uuuuuhh yeah see why I cant decide either...
Old 01-07-2009 | 09:04 PM
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Does anyone know what an Autobahn looks like with Mazdaspeed sides?
search for JJWASH45's thread. he has that exact setup.
Old 01-07-2009 | 10:03 PM
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Who made your replica cuz i just bought an autoexe replica from shineauto
Old 01-07-2009 | 10:42 PM
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i say autoexe cause i have the autobahn and its so ugly that no one should put it on their rx8...okay so really i just dont like the popularity the kit has gained, for a while there werent many people on here and now it seems that everyone is getting it. honestly i think the autobahn looks better than any kit on the market. here is a link to a recent photoshoot with my 8 if you want to get a better idea of what the front looks like

https://www.rx8club.com/rx-8-multimedia-photo-gallery-6/graffiti-wall-photoshoot-163625/

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Old 01-07-2009 | 10:46 PM
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Originally Posted by perks11
i say autoexe cause i have the autobahn and its so ugly that no one should put it on their rx8...okay so really i just dont like the popularity the kit has gained, for a while there werent many people on here and now it seems that everyone is getting it. honestly i think the autobahn looks better than any kit on the market. here is a link to a recent photoshoot with my 8 if you want to get a better idea of what the front looks like

https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?t=163625

hope this helps some
wait what?
Old 01-07-2009 | 11:15 PM
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yeah Im a little confused too,,,
AutoExe FTMFW!!!
Old 01-07-2009 | 11:16 PM
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I think the Autobahn looks alot better. But I think you should get Vertex Lang
Old 01-08-2009 | 12:42 AM
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always liked the autoexe
Old 01-08-2009 | 01:23 AM
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Old 01-08-2009 | 10:09 PM
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Originally Posted by mscamp02
Who made your replica cuz i just bought an autoexe replica from shineauto
I got my kit including paint for free with my car since the previous owner didn't want it. I don't know who made it, but through research, I believe Shine Auto is the only one who makes replicas of Autoexe kits, so it most likely is from them. Unfortunately, the quality is not very good at all which is why I am getting the authentic. My fitment was horrible before I spent hours trying to make it look better which it does, just not as good as an OEM fit. Mine has been cracking and their are also weaves in the bumper due to a crappy mold. Search for Mazdaexe's threads on the Autoexe kit since he has the same one and it definately was from Shine. He didn't seem very happy with it and needed a lot of work to get it close to right. For me if I were to have bought the bumper originally, I would never even consider a replica due to crap quality and fitment. If you want the best get an Authentic as installation will be a breeze and quality will be top notch.
Old 01-08-2009 | 10:25 PM
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hmmm thats interesting to hear about Shines quality...
They usually have good quality,,,
It could be someone elses replica, they are not the only one, just the best known,,,
Old 01-08-2009 | 10:27 PM
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Possibly. I just haven't seen any other replica Autoexe's except Shine. Mazdaexe wasn't too happy with Shine's quality on his though.

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Old 01-08-2009 | 10:32 PM
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huh! good to know...
Iwas planning on finishing my Burnout kit with Shines but now I must reconsider...
Old 01-08-2009 | 11:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Rx8 Fanatic
I got my kit including paint for free with my car since the previous owner didn't want it. I don't know who made it, but through research, I believe Shine Auto is the only one who makes replicas of Autoexe kits, so it most likely is from them. Unfortunately, the quality is not very good at all which is why I am getting the authentic. My fitment was horrible before I spent hours trying to make it look better which it does, just not as good as an OEM fit. Mine has been cracking and their are also weaves in the bumper due to a crappy mold. Search for Mazdaexe's threads on the Autoexe kit since he has the same one and it definately was from Shine. He didn't seem very happy with it and needed a lot of work to get it close to right. For me if I were to have bought the bumper originally, I would never even consider a replica due to crap quality and fitment. If you want the best get an Authentic as installation will be a breeze and quality will be top notch.
One of the best posts ever. This should be stickied and shown to all potential RX8 body kit buyers ever.
Old 01-08-2009 | 11:58 PM
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......i like the auto-ban over the auto exe kit.

unless it was the lip kit.


but i've been really getting into the whole nakamura racing kit.
Old 01-09-2009 | 02:09 AM
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Autobahn..

I'd get it if l know l wouldn't get ripped on import charges. Plus the Autoexe has holes in strange locations..
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Old 01-09-2009 | 08:15 AM
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autoexe gets my vote.....both are nice tho.
Old 01-09-2009 | 01:15 PM
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Oh yeah, what jedi said.....Auto-Bahn, hands down, the better of the two. I have the Ings kit and love the lower lip of the (bahn)..........
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Old 01-09-2009 | 01:26 PM
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Originally Posted by topgear8
I think the Autobahn looks alot better. But I think you should get Vertex Lang
I will probably get the Autoexe, but am now very interested in seeing what the Vertex would look like in Titanium Gray. Do you have any pics?
Old 01-09-2009 | 01:46 PM
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sorry guys didnt mean to confuse anyone with pointless sarcasm. I say autobahn all the way! was just joking about the ugly part, but i forget you cant see sarcasm over the computer. my fault RX8 fanatic


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