Mazdatirx just posted about this on their FB site, check it out,

 

I believe one of the reasons a mass produced true diffuser has not been created for the RX8 is due to the exhaust location / style. A proper diffuser should travel a fair length forward, just like Mazdatrix's. With a regular exhaust system, an awful lot of heat would get trapped in there / there isn't much room. But eh, this is just my guess based on working with diffusers on other cars.

Rotr8 - Were you working on a custom diffuser a while back? I think I remember drooling over it

 

I wish they would update the site already. I know it's only Ken and a few people but I would have never known they had so much inventory for the 8 until I saw a thread that had a few pics of kits they make(forgot where I saw it lol).

 

You could always do what SpeedSource does on higher speed tracks. They have two rear bumper setups, bumper A typical MS wide-body bumper all molded into one piece, bumper B is the same but with three slots cut out to vent air. In their case they are cutting down on the drag caused by the bumper but the same application could resolve the heat issue at the same time. Im actually prepping my MS bumper in this fashion for DGRR.
Yes I once mocked up a plywood bumper, it would have worked perfectly except like you mentioned that our exhuast hang low. It just wasn't suited for the car in the way I wanted.
I am currently making add-ons for the MS bumper that extend the diffuser fins about 60mm downward

 

https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-exterior-appearance-body-kits-27/shine-auto-project-229672/

 

Beautiful example, I agree too. Some grey, blacks or carbon just adds the flare to a car.

 

Its like you knew exactly what I was talking about or something lol

 

HAHAHA XD

Yeah Wind Dance, that's shmexy.

 

I'll be sure to look for you at DGRR...ive been thinking about doing something similar to this
where are you cutting the slots? in the back of the fins?

 

(Not trying to argue a OEM vs Replica)

Yeah but the other companies do such a SHITTY JOB. I think we all want a good AERO tested Mazdaspeed replica, not some Extreme Dimensions Fiberglass bullshit or some other crappy quality build that has to be fitted in order to get it on your damn car.

Quality... If Shine made a (Quality) AERO tested replica Mazdaspeed front then id be game... I DO NOT put replica crap on my car (quality is usually ****) and when I figured out my Seibon hood two years ago was a replica from the actual design from Varis (somehow I didnt know despite all my research... sigh) I almost took it off my car. If it hadn't gotten keyed and had the hood's clear gel coat sanded off and put an appropraite acyclic clear coat on I would of sold it.

 

Corksport does a MS replica. I'm surprised more people do go buy theirs.

 

Last time i check they were no ballers or millionares in this forum, or they wouldnt be driving a rx8 (Porsche, Lambos will beat the game).

WHO CARES ABOUT BODY KIT REPLICAS !!

 

^^ This. If I had the money I'd probably be driving a Tesla for pure shock value. (0-60 in 4s silently)

 

the price of $600 and brittle fiberglass turns people away, though it probably does not have much if any fitment issues. In the end its around 800-1000 painted. The good fitment makes up in price whereas ED's low cost is the result of shitty fitment.

 

The CS bumper is currently 25% off so it is $486.

http://www.corksport.com/corksport-m...r-for-rx8.html

 

Don't mean to jack the thread but, who sells the highest quality and best fitting MS front and sides?

 

Hate being an *** but that would be Mazdaspeed.....

 

Well I guess I wrongfully assumed that everyone knew that MS meant Mazdaspeed. Perhaps what I should ask is, who offers high quality Mazdaspeed replicas? Everything I've thus far read suggests that there are no real contenders, just checking with the "experts" on this site for opinions.

Thanks for any responses.

 

the members of rx8club dream of a high quality ms front replica.

Some replicas cant even be fitted

Some replicas have gaps

Some replicas only have gaps around the corner lights

Some replicas suck everywhere

Some replicas suck alittle everywhere.

Its all hit or miss with replicas, though i havnt seen too many horror stories with the company KBD. They generally suck around the corner lights, pay to get it to fit right, learn to live with it or cover the hole and delete your corner light are your solutions.

 

Just ordered my body kit from Shine.

RX8 F-type Front Aero Bumper
RX8 Spec-F Sideskirts CF Accented (Twill weave)
RX8 K-style Rear Aero Bumper CF accented (Twill weave)

Ken said it'll take them 2 weeks, hopefully it'll get here before I have to leave in April... but probably not.

 

This is going to look hot on red. I'm genuinely looking forward to it, be sure to take pics!

 

I would love to see the Feed front on a winning blue. if only i had PS :/

I would also love to see Shine Autos website have **** for the 8 >_<!! haha

 

Would be hard to PS white to blue. Maybe we can PS Matrx8's to Winning Blue once he's got it on!

 

^^^ no its not,
if AWJay wants a pic of yours in blue he can just pm me the pic and it will take about 2 mins.

 

Difficult compared to Image -> Adjust -> Replace Color -> Eye Dropper -> Fuzziness -> Hue

I play with PS and like to think I am adequate but am far from actually knowing what I'm doing

Either way, looking forward to seeing Matrx8's