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Old Jun 22, 2006 | 01:06 AM
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Apexi Side Skirts

I already have a WTB thread going in the Classifieds but I thought I'd ask here anyway.

I've been trying to track down a set of Apexi Side Skirts, but it seems NO ONE has them in stock and they are either being discontinued (one shop told me this) or they are back ordered for a month.

Can someone point me in the direction of someone who might have them in stock, or if you know if they are being discontinued. I've been looking for a similar style side skirt to match my 99 spec front end, but I can't find a single one that looks remotely close in the clean tasteful style of the Apex Side Skirts.

Any help would be appreciated
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Old Jun 22, 2006 | 01:13 AM
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Contact Chuck at www.rotaryextreme.com. He sells replica Apexi side skirts $495/pr. used by many on the forum. Much cheaper than the real thing.
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Old Jun 22, 2006 | 01:20 AM
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Already did, he's out of them
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Old Jun 22, 2006 | 08:19 AM
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xblazinlv,

*IF* you can get them, be prepared to wait. A local buddy has them. He bought his set 4-5 years ago but it took about 7-8 months for him to receive it.
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Old Jun 22, 2006 | 09:09 AM
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i have pair for sale
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Old Jun 22, 2006 | 10:03 AM
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As I have stated many times when this thread type pops up every other week.... Apexi isn't sending them to the USA anymore. They are not in a high enough demand. This is why Chuck made his replicas. Last I knew Chuck was getting out of the business, so that is probably why he does not have any.
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Old Jun 22, 2006 | 10:05 AM
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They are nice but now what everyone makes them out to be, I had a pair and sold them. If you like that style check out the 99 spec side skirts, much better IMO.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/JDM-R...QQcmdZViewItem
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Old Jun 22, 2006 | 10:24 AM
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I don't think the OEMs are what some make them out to be. I think the 2-piece nature of them looks like ****, creating that line. Sideskirts on cars 99% of the time flow as one piece across the bottom.
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Old Jun 22, 2006 | 10:34 AM
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true, but you could mold them together. Plus, I think they look damn good on rx7 rage's car.
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Old Jun 22, 2006 | 11:01 AM
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Hold on the OEM bashing, they are very nice and solid. I am supprised how thick the urathane is, but these puppies will hold up.


Fiberglass ones look good also but one false move and crack.....
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Old Jun 22, 2006 | 11:53 AM
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You cant tell me this isnt HOT

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Old Jun 22, 2006 | 11:58 AM
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Originally Posted by AMRAAM4
As I have stated many times when this thread type pops up every other week.... Apexi isn't sending them to the USA anymore. They are not in a high enough demand. This is why Chuck made his replicas. Last I knew Chuck was getting out of the business, so that is probably why he does not have any.

I had one company check with Apexi while I was on the phone (a big sponsor of this site) and they said they would have more in 2 weeks. Then another big sponsor from this site told me they are being discontinued.


WTF.... I just need to know if I can get my hands on them or not. If not, I'm going to have to contact wheelchoice and see if they can get me a set from Japan.
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Old Jun 22, 2006 | 12:02 PM
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So if I do get fucked over and can't get the Apex side skirts......any other popular recommendations that look good with the 99 spec front end?

I'll try to bid on those 99 spec side skirts on ebay, but if I don't win, then I need another option. Anyone have suggestions? I haven't seen anything else I like besides the Apexi side skirts.
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Old Jun 22, 2006 | 12:43 PM
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Originally Posted by xblazinlv
I'll try to bid on those 99 spec side skirts on ebay, but if I don't win, then I need another option. Anyone have suggestions? I haven't seen anything else I like besides the Apexi side skirts.
FDNewbie always seems to have a few sets of OEM skirts. Drop him a pm and see if he can help you out.
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Old Jun 22, 2006 | 01:52 PM
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Did you try: http://www.horsepowerfreaks.com/pric...dy/Side_Skirts
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Old Jun 22, 2006 | 02:25 PM
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Originally Posted by hus

Yup, just called. Out of stock / discontinued.

Hopefully the guy who responded that he has a set can help me out. If not, then FDNewbie is going to get me a set of OEM 99 Spec side skirts
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Old Jun 22, 2006 | 03:00 PM
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Didn't someone on here make Apexi replica sideskirts?

He had that blue FD with the dark blue stripe across the side. Forgot his user name.

Edit: I think his name's Xeros. Do a check for his username and Apexi.

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Old Jun 22, 2006 | 03:44 PM
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If you want some that look exactly like the Apexi then get the N1.

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Old Jun 22, 2006 | 05:46 PM
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love the APexi side skirts. That's why I jumped on the bandwagon when Chuck did the group buy. Now I just have to put them on lol What it's been like two years since I had them lol. Second choice is the 99 OEM ones but IMO is far second
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Old Jun 22, 2006 | 05:58 PM
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apex skirts are basically oem but in one piece. i went with oem because of the material. that line doesnt bother me at all. like what purerx7 stated, if its done right, itll look very nice.
besides..i dont think its that hard to find some replica apexi skirts
just wait for a deal to pop up
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Old Jun 22, 2006 | 09:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Jason
If you want some that look exactly like the Apexi then get the N1.

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Got a pic? The one on your site is too small to see. I haven't seen any close up pictures of it, Chuck at Rotaryextreme told me the same thing (look into the N1)
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Old Jun 22, 2006 | 10:40 PM
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Here is a larger shot of the N1 sideskirts
Attached Thumbnails Apexi Side Skirts-pic4.jpg  
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Old Jun 22, 2006 | 10:43 PM
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Old Jun 22, 2006 | 10:43 PM
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I actually do like those, very nice.

I saw on your site they are the only side skirts listed that modification is necessary to fit? Anything in particular? And the question of the year: do you have them in stock lol
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Old Jun 22, 2006 | 10:46 PM
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They are very easy to install. Took me probably an hour to do both sides.
I know Chuck has a set in stock. Give him a call or if you cant reach him I can have him send them directly to you.

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