View Poll Results: Which Rear Spoiler do you like?
R-magic
16
6.13%
MazdaSpeed
121
46.36%
GT wing (RE-amiya, Feed, LEG RX8)
33
12.64%
Appearance Package Spoiler
54
20.69%
No Spoiler
37
14.18%
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Rear Spoiler/Wing Info
12-18-2003, 03:39 PM
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the design of the wing is for real: it does work, albeit not equally well for each car (it's one of a few designs that teams can choose to run in the JGTC).
because it IS for aethetics primarily (really), it's in my opinion that it's just a little too high... drop it 3-4", and it'd not have any complaints.
because it IS for aethetics primarily (really), it's in my opinion that it's just a little too high... drop it 3-4", and it'd not have any complaints.
12-18-2003, 06:52 PM
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I would have to agree with the drop actually.
Its a great spoiler , functional and pretty much its a universal spoiler now, hints the height, im sure its possible to get them to shorten it a little. As is and if your heavy into looks, it doesnt fit the RX8 lines well.
It feels like dejavu---A lot of people use to say the same about the RX7 with the same spoiler and now a lot of people have them hehe.
Its a great spoiler , functional and pretty much its a universal spoiler now, hints the height, im sure its possible to get them to shorten it a little. As is and if your heavy into looks, it doesnt fit the RX8 lines well.
It feels like dejavu---A lot of people use to say the same about the RX7 with the same spoiler and now a lot of people have them hehe.
12-21-2003, 11:45 PM
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Yeah, IMO it would look better dropped a little since I won't be driving crazy speeds everyday. I'm not a huge fan of the cf wings, but I am trying to warm up to it. It can be done ricey or clean. Look at any RX-7 on a magazine and it has a cf wing. Look in Japan and the same goes. But, IMO it looks better on darker cars.
12-23-2003, 08:57 AM
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Did I make a mistake?
I don't have a lot of experience here, so you'll have to forgive what may seem like a novice question,...but I bought my 8 with the factory spoiler on it and now I've seen a few aftermarket spoilers that are rather attractive.
My question is, did I make a mistake getting the factory spoiler because it will limit my choices on aftermarket spoilers because of where the factory one mounts...or is there some way around this that my novice mind is not aware of?
Thanks for your informed response
My question is, did I make a mistake getting the factory spoiler because it will limit my choices on aftermarket spoilers because of where the factory one mounts...or is there some way around this that my novice mind is not aware of?
Thanks for your informed response
12-23-2003, 12:53 PM
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I don't think you made a mistake, I think the factory spoiler looks great. Also of note a cars resale is enhanced with the addition of OEM parts. as for the mounting holes on other spoilers, I don't know if their any different, sorry.
12-23-2003, 02:41 PM
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Like Mike said, it's easy for anyone who can install your spoiler to fill holes left by the factory spoiler. However, most body kits on the market so far completely replace the front end from the headlights down (like the Mazdaspeed one does), so you may wind up not having to worry about filling any holes at all.
As for what to do with your old factory spoiler, put it up for sale in the "Parts for Sale" thread, here: https://www.rx8club.com/rx-8-parts-sale-wanted-44/ . In fact, if it's a Titanium colored one, I might even be interested.
Hope this helps.
As for what to do with your old factory spoiler, put it up for sale in the "Parts for Sale" thread, here: https://www.rx8club.com/rx-8-parts-sale-wanted-44/ . In fact, if it's a Titanium colored one, I might even be interested.
Hope this helps.
12-24-2003, 04:24 AM
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Do these wings actually BLOCK your rear view? (only for those who use their interior rear-view mirror a lot like I do..)
I've never driven a car with such high and mighty wings, although if i were to get one, I'd get the Mazdaspeed to go with the rest of the kit
I've never driven a car with such high and mighty wings, although if i were to get one, I'd get the Mazdaspeed to go with the rest of the kit
05-04-2005, 01:01 PM
#365
Cool - where are your pics located?
The '95 Bonnevile record was achieved by the addition of the spoiler, and it looks to have basically the same form as the Mint Blue one. Remember the '93 attempt in the White RX7? The one that went airborne? Well, they came back in '95 with the addition of this spoiler, and it held the rear end down for the record run, so this is the one I want - the Mint Blue one.
The '95 Bonnevile record was achieved by the addition of the spoiler, and it looks to have basically the same form as the Mint Blue one. Remember the '93 attempt in the White RX7? The one that went airborne? Well, they came back in '95 with the addition of this spoiler, and it held the rear end down for the record run, so this is the one I want - the Mint Blue one.
05-04-2005, 01:09 PM
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05-19-2006, 03:45 PM
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X-Men wing not at spoiler factory
Hey, I called the spoiler factory and said that they don't sell the X-men wing anymore. Does anyone know if anybody sells it and how to get it thanks
05-19-2006, 06:47 PM
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Hey, I called the spoiler factory and said that they don't sell the X-men wing anymore. Does anyone know if anybody sells it and how to get it thanks
http://www.nopionline.com/nopistore/...ype=A&vcatid=0
I don't know about availability of either store...
12-08-2006, 01:38 AM
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3.5 years since the start of this thread, I'm putting my vote in for the Mazdaspeed spoiler.
I just ordered one for my whitewater pearl. Funny how it's still the most popular.
I just ordered one for my whitewater pearl. Funny how it's still the most popular.
