So I need to replace the headlight covers on both lights. I did a search and it landed me on a carbon fiber set from eBay. My question is has anybody actually used these I've been burned by the "direct fit" before.

Mazda RX7 FD3S Carbon Fiber Headlight Cover 2pcs | eBay

 

I have a set of those on a black R1 (my Dads car, but I bought and fitted them) and while they do fit fine, the look of carbon against the black paintwork is not the greatest thing. They always look 'dirty' grey/brown against the solid black. Might have blended nicer if he had a carbon hood too. They stick out too much on their own :p

If you were going to paint them body color, or like the carbon look, go for it But Ray at Malloy Mazda can get OEM covers at a similar (maybe slightly cheaper) price?

*Edit: after 2 years on our car, the clear gelcoat turned a dark yellow in the UV from the sun, something else to know I guess

 

Thanks, I think it will blend real nice with a cf hood, once I can get the money man those things are expensive. I thought about getting the Oem ones but figured the cf would be stronger in the long run.

 

Nothing fits like OEM.

 

I heard their fitment is not that great.

 

Yeah, go with OEM. The headlight covers are complicated enough that only OEM fits right. I had a nice R-Magic Japan vented headlight cover, it was the real deal and it fit not so great. I can only imagine how bad a cheapy Ebay one would fit.

OEM and done. They come pre-primed and ready to paint.

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