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Old 08-23-2010 | 09:37 PM
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What's this side skirt?

Alright, first off, I own a Series II RX8, but I'm referencing a Series I, so I thought this section appropriate. Besides, side skirts work on both right? Or does the Series II have a different wheelbase or something random?

Anyway, does anyone know what side skirt the Castrol RX8 runs? Here is a pic:

http://www.mazdaspeeddevelopment.com...daytona-02.jpg

It almost appears like a stock side without a skirt and just a small lip, but I'm unsure.

Also, on that same note, does anyone know of a company that makes just a side lip for the 8? Like that on the bottom edge of the R3 side skirt, but that mounts to a stock Sport body without a skirt.

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Old 08-23-2010 | 09:49 PM
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Probably Mazdaspeed seeing how he's running the MS front bumper.
Old 08-23-2010 | 10:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Grog
Probably Mazdaspeed seeing how he's running the MS front bumper.
I think the MazdaSpeed sticks off more. The one on the Castrol is very close fitting.
Old 08-23-2010 | 10:17 PM
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It looks like its molded to the car actually. But also the style is most like the MazdaSpeed
Old 08-23-2010 | 10:18 PM
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check out the Chargespeed side skirts they may be what you are looking for in reference to pt 2 of your post
Old 08-23-2010 | 10:19 PM
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Originally Posted by RX8inSTL
It looks like its molded to the car actually. But also the style is most like the MazdaSpeed
I was considering that possibility. Any idea on just a side lip?
Old 08-23-2010 | 10:21 PM
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^ do you mean side skirt?
Old 08-23-2010 | 10:41 PM
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Originally Posted by RX8inSTL
^ do you mean side skirt?
Well it's not an entire skirt, just a small CF or FRP lip attached below the body on the side. I guess it would be proper to call it a splitter.

I'll find an example of what I'm on about.
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sry is this thing on
Old 08-23-2010 | 10:44 PM
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Here we go. Side splitter. Just the CF piece, not the whole skirt.

http://images.extremedimensions.com/...esplitters.jpg
Old 08-23-2010 | 10:45 PM
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Originally Posted by The Reverend
sry is this thing on
Sorry. Your other post didn't show until I refreshed. I'll give it a look. Thanks
Old 08-23-2010 | 11:07 PM
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Now where can I order the ChargeSpeed lip kit?
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Just so you know, the SpeedSource (and other Grand Am racing) RX-8s are tube frame cars, they are not production RX-8s with body kits. They were made to look like Mazdaspeed kits originally, and now are a mix of R3 front, MS sides and rear but with SII taillights.

More info on the Grand Am cars (and where you can buy one for only $300,000... without engine of course):
http://www.rileytech.com/
http://www.rileytech.com/PDF/GT.pdf

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