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Old 10-15-2003 | 04:00 PM
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I want a spoiler that adds style to my car

dont you have to be doing like 110 mph for a spoiler to help with downforce

some like that for noticeable force but i am sure that even at 70mph in the higway ther is a lot of wind against you to put down force ..
Old 10-16-2003 | 04:17 PM
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Originally posted by mikeb
I want a spoiler that adds style to my car

dont you have to be doing like 110 mph for a spoiler to help with downforce
have you ever noticed the Porsche 911 Carrera? the wing extends above speeds of 50MPG to provide downforce. and retracts as you go below 50-60mpg. i don't think you need to be going 3 digit speeds in order to benefit from an engineered spoiler.

in any case has anyone replaced a factory spoiler with the x-men spoiler? is this a straight swap?
Old 10-16-2003 | 04:25 PM
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good point

I sure if you remove stock spoiler holes will have to be filled and redrilled for xmen spoiler

its never a fun project
Old 10-17-2003 | 12:36 AM
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FYI, according to an e-mail I recieved from thespoilerfactory.com, they say that the X-Men spoiler that they have is a "fiberglass mold".
Old 10-17-2003 | 02:48 AM
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fiberglass

thats not good, it will crack under pressure
Old 10-17-2003 | 09:46 AM
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Originally posted by mikeb
fiberglass

thats not good, it will crack under pressure
And how much pressure is that going to take? you going to sit on it or ride it like a surf board ? What is the factory spoiler made out of does anyone know?

Damn better get rid of my boat and corvette ....fiberglass might crack

Gel coat in fiberglass tends to get spider web cracks over time heat, cold and stress. But I dont think the fiberglass would crack on a spoiler from being used as intended.

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Old 10-17-2003 | 01:24 PM
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I think the stock spoiler is ABS plastic

My civic had fiberglass frontbumper,side skirts,back bumper,mirrors,fenders,hood and I had countless cracks and problems
Old 10-18-2003 | 07:16 PM
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If you have the factory spoiler on and then remove it for the XMEN (or different) spoiler. Will the old one come off clean so it can be re-sold? Or will it be damaged in the removal process?
Old 10-19-2003 | 10:10 AM
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Anyone know where a website is that you can look at the rims on a virtual rx8? I'm lazy and don't want to do the work in Photoshop.
Reckless, check out www.tirerack.com. You can try out new rims there and it shows them on the car. You can even pick out the color of the car. Pretty cool site actually.

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Old 10-19-2003 | 03:53 PM
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i like the x men spoiler.....i am going to order mine.....i think it is fun and ppl may think its ricey but it is your car after all...not theirs..


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Old 10-20-2003 | 01:42 AM
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Originally posted by x-mobile
I like the x-men spoiler, and was thinking of getting one, but it may be too much. Yes it will make your car look too much like a rice rocket car..but if that's the look you are going for...then go ahead. The stock spoiler is cool, but I want something different too, since I am getting it put on at an after market price. I am just waiting it out for a bit until they get more kits for the rx-8. But I really want the X-men rims!!
OMG..get rid of the red...gesh...not cool...annoying as hell.
Old 10-20-2003 | 03:58 PM
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i like that spoiler...very nice
Old 10-21-2003 | 12:31 PM
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Just wanted to share this excellent pic of the spoiler...
Old 10-21-2003 | 01:27 PM
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*tries hard not to explode*

...please, for the love of GOD, are we not car enthusiasts??? please, let's get the terminology correct:

Spoiler: an aerodynamic device which is designed to reduce drag and lift (marginally), by damming air, creating behind it a streamlining turbulent flow.

Wing: an aerodynamic device which is designed to give the car more grip (weight) without increasing the mass of the car. this is done by creaing a pressure difference over the area of the wing (equals force) pushing the car into the ground.
the R-Magic wing looks like it might actually do this a little bit, as does the MS wing.

Mazda Speed, R-Magic, X-Men... all WINGS.

Euro spoiler and the NA Spoiler are yes, spoilers.

sorry, i needed to vent.
Old 10-21-2003 | 04:16 PM
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Originally posted by wakeech
*tries hard not to explode*

...please, for the love of GOD, are we not car enthusiasts??? please, let's get the terminology correct:

Spoiler: an aerodynamic device which is designed to reduce drag and lift (marginally), by damming air, creating behind it a streamlining turbulent flow.

Wing: an aerodynamic device which is designed to give the car more grip (weight) without increasing the mass of the car. this is done by creaing a pressure difference over the area of the wing (equals force) pushing the car into the ground.
the R-Magic wing looks like it might actually do this a little bit, as does the MS wing.

Mazda Speed, R-Magic, X-Men... all WINGS.

Euro spoiler and the NA Spoiler are yes, spoilers.

sorry, i needed to vent.
Here's your spoiler!....

Old 10-21-2003 | 05:15 PM
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Omg
this thread is too funny
Old 10-21-2003 | 07:53 PM
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By request, here's another pic of the.....
SPOILER!!!


SPOILER!!!
Old 10-21-2003 | 08:06 PM
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HaHA!! :D You guys are too funny!! calm down boys!! ..love bart's ***!! LOL
Old 11-29-2003 | 02:24 AM
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X-Men2 Kit?

Anyone know if there is any place selling the kit for the X-Men 2 movie? <Minus the wing... because that's just blah>?
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Old 11-29-2003 | 05:11 AM
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the only xmen part I've seen avaiable is the wing
Old 12-01-2003 | 12:28 AM
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Where Can I Get The X Men Spoiler???

I dont feel like reading back over 1,000 posts, someone has got to know????
Old 12-01-2003 | 12:34 AM
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try ebay! i know i've seen them there.
Old 12-01-2003 | 01:12 AM
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Old 12-01-2003 | 02:45 AM
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spoilerdepot.com
spoilerfactory.com
Old 12-01-2003 | 11:22 AM
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Check this thread....
https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-exterior-appearance-body-kits-27/x-men-body-kit-5493/


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