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Old Mar 23, 2026 | 07:23 AM
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Shine Auto - still a thing?

Has anyone had a recent experience with Shine? I'm going to make some exterior changes to the FD, and Shine used to be the go-to for a few items. I look at the site and there's a ton of old unreplied comments throughout.. but in this day and age of scammers I can understand that. Any input is appreciated.
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Old Mar 23, 2026 | 08:22 AM
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I got a couple of items from them last year and no issues. Just a little bit of a wait. I did have an issue with them a few years back as I never received the diffuser I ordered after 5 months but they rectified that quickly after a couple of emails.
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Old Mar 24, 2026 | 07:02 AM
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Originally Posted by Mazdaspeed RX8 ver2
I got a couple of items from them last year and no issues. Just a little bit of a wait. I did have an issue with them a few years back as I never received the diffuser I ordered after 5 months but they rectified that quickly after a couple of emails.
I appreciate the info. TY

Anyone else have a recent experience?
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Old Mar 24, 2026 | 07:31 AM
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Was wondering the same myself. Rolled the dice and put in a fairly large order this past weekend. I figured worst case, I make it American Express' problem.
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Old Mar 24, 2026 | 08:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Sigma
Was wondering the same myself. Rolled the dice and put in a fairly large order this past weekend. I figured worst case, I make it American Express' problem.
Now THATS the initiative we're looking for!! I may be doing the same. Please keep me posted.
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Old Mar 24, 2026 | 10:23 AM
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I ordered an FD widebody and diffuser a few years ago and I wasn't impressed by their quality. The parts needed a lot of work (pinholes, warped parts, deep gouges, cracks) and I was so disappointed that I ended up reselling all of it and buying authentic JDM pieces. the JDM parts were much higher quality and needed less fit and finish.
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Old Mar 24, 2026 | 11:05 AM
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Originally Posted by Molotovman
I ordered an FD widebody and diffuser a few years ago and I wasn't impressed by their quality. The parts needed a lot of work (pinholes, warped parts, deep gouges, cracks) and I was so disappointed that I ended up reselling all of it and buying authentic JDM pieces. the JDM parts were much higher quality and needed less fit and finish.
10-4. Aftermarket be aftermarketing unfortunately.. Im looking at their OE bumper and support, being hopeful that its actual OE stuff.
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Old Mar 25, 2026 | 10:53 AM
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I was wondering the same. They are the only ones I have found that sell a replacement carbon fiber lip that isn't a 99 spec

FD3S RX-7 Misc. Items | Shine Auto Project
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Old Mar 25, 2026 | 11:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Mustanghunter
10-4. Aftermarket be aftermarketing unfortunately.. Im looking at their OE bumper and support, being hopeful that its actual OE stuff.
If it's OE you want, I'd either ask Ray Crowe or Ari @ RX7.com.

I know Ari has been very off uncommunicative lately, but no worse than Shine's rep on a good day. I've not heard of Ari just straight notnl delivering things, just kinda up in the air on when you'll get it.
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Old Mar 25, 2026 | 11:44 AM
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Originally Posted by boostin13b
I was wondering the same. They are the only ones I have found that sell a replacement carbon fiber lip that isn't a 99 spec

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For lips: 99'spec, Mazdaspeed, AutoExe, Uras, and others are widely available in Carbon amongst eBay/China sellers.

What Shine has that no others do is their flexible "HybridCarbon" which is a really nice feature in lips.
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