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Old 09-07-2011 | 11:50 AM
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Wings/Spoilers from other cars on RX-8s

I'm looking for a wing for my RX-8 that was used by another car. I like the high arch style like a 98 Mitsubishi Eclipse. My question is has anyone seen any RX-8's with wings/spoilers from other cars? I'm particularly interested in the wings used on the SRT-4 although I have no measurements and I am leary the wing will be higher than the roof.

I have seen other RX-8's using the GTO (Monero) wing (don't like). Ive seen an RX-8 with a 2000+ Toyota Celica wing (looked good), and I've seen the Mitsubishi EVO wing as well (too high/big). I'm just hoping someone has maybe seen another car's wing used on the RX-8 that looked good and fit?
Old 09-07-2011 | 11:56 AM
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I thought about trying the RX7 FD R1. I never got a hold of one to see if it would fit. I did go with the GTO wing.
Old 09-07-2011 | 03:00 PM
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Try FD veilside GT wing if you don't like something that's high.
Personally I prefer voltex/apr gt wing or evo 8 wing.
Old 09-07-2011 | 03:05 PM
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^ do they even make voltex wings for rx8s Never liked that look but its growing on me.
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Old 09-07-2011 | 03:31 PM
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I put a 2010 R3/GT spoiler on my Shinka... Does that count???
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I've seen an evo wing on an rx8. Need to find that photo on this site.
Old 09-09-2011 | 02:05 AM
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Old 09-09-2011 | 06:08 AM
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The only wing i really liked was the R magic pro staff... then i sold it
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Old 09-09-2011 | 06:21 AM
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^ +1 it does look good, i've seen it in person.. why you sold it?
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Originally Posted by alnielsen
I thought about trying the RX7 FD R1. I never got a hold of one to see if it would fit. I did go with the GTO wing.
I just ordered a GTO wing for $28 Does it mount up to all 6 holes in the trunk from the stock spoiler? Or will I have to cap some off?
Old 09-09-2011 | 11:24 AM
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No it will not. Mine came with studs in the mounting holes. I used blue painters tape and a tape measure to get the holes right. I triple checked the location before drilling the holes.
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Oh damn for some reason I thought I read somewhere it fit. Thanks for the quick reply! I'm going to cancel my order.
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"it fits" as in "it sits on the trunk". would be pretty silly if there were universal mounting holes for spoilers on all cars.
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Evo 8 wing:
http://minds-farm.blogspot.com/2010/...ng-on-rx8.html
Old 09-09-2011 | 01:44 PM
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^not too bad. A bit too angular imo.
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If it were a lower height it would flow better. Too high doesn't look good for a spoiler, just comes off too much rice like. A functional wing is another matter.
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The Evo spoiler is lower than the roof of 8, can you see it sitting at about 8/10 height of the rear windshield.
From a lower angle, which is how the photos were taken, it looks high, but it's not.
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Originally Posted by foo77
can i say fail?
Yes, you are entitled to your opinion!

Originally Posted by Junirol
The only wing i really liked was the R magic pro staff... then i sold it
WOW I love the way that looks and being in carbon fiber it would match my hood BUT I'm willing to bet said and done that wing cost more than $1,500. Am I close?

My 8's trunk is at a body shop now getting de-badged and re-winged. I liked the way the SRT-4 wing looked sitting on the trunk so I pulled the trigger on it. I'll get pics up when I get it back. Kinda skeptical though It's a body shop I've never used or been to before and he offered to mount the wing too so I may regret it after its all said and done. But he did a car that sold through a Barrett Jackson auction and it looked pretty sweet so I guess no gutz no glory...
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Originally Posted by ooobigfire
I just ordered a GTO wing for $28

Whoa...great find! Where did you order it from? Just curious. I'm still looking for a spoiler for my rx8.
Old 09-11-2011 | 05:39 PM
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I dont much care for the angular spoilers. I'd love to see something more rounded - like the one from a GSX. I think it would look almost like an FD.

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I wouldn't mind going higher than the stock RX8 spoiler, though.

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Originally Posted by ooobigfire
Oh damn for some reason I thought I read somewhere it fit. Thanks for the quick reply! I'm going to cancel my order.
Actually, it fit's nicely. There just isn't any pre-made locations (or a template) for drilling holes. Also, the GTO spoiler has a 3rd brake light. None of the Mazda style spoilers have this. So, a hole has to be made to accommodate that feature.

I paid $49 for mine. Shipping was $50. This was 5 yrs ago. It took me 1.5 yrs to get the courage to try to install it.
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Originally Posted by monchie
Whoa...great find! Where did you order it from? Just curious. I'm still looking for a spoiler for my rx8.
Check, LS1Tech.com or PontiacTalk.com. There may be someone taking one off that they would giveaway.
Old 09-16-2011 | 05:52 PM
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Okay well after a little over a week and many delays my trunk lid is finally prepped and ready for paint. Whether you like it or not I'm fairly confident no one else will have an SRT-4 wing on their RX-8 trunk. Suffice it to say that the SRT-4 trunk and wing is a different shape than the RX-8's trunk is. At any rate after some custom modification here is where it sits today before paint. I'm told it should be done tomorrow afternoon I guess we'll see...


http://www.flickr.com/photos/62699382@N02/6153592063/http://www.flickr.com/photos/62699382@N02/6153592063/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/62699382@N02/
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