Gaz6002 Posted October 27, 2010 Share Posted October 27, 2010 Was he happy to appreciate 'work' in any sense had gone into his car despite knowing whether it had all been done painstakingly by one person or by a garage? He built a Beetle. Well, not him, but his people. He did appreciate it though. I have no idea where this is going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted October 27, 2010 Share Posted October 27, 2010 (edited) Quite the contrary, since he started it, I have been in awe at the time and effort Hodge has put into his build and the fact that he has done pretty much everything himself. I wish I could do the same, but I simply don't have the skills - it is not my area of expertise! Saying my rant is a putdown to hodge is a strawman, I never mentioned his build or implied that it is unprofessional in any way. I was saying that I wanted professionals to do mine as I simply do not possess the skills to perform the work to the standard I wanted. Totally agree with you, and I don't for one minute think you were aiming anything at Hodge. My point was that things can easily be read out of context Charlotte, when comparing car for car I don't think it makes any difference how you got to the end result. It's always nice to have the hand in your own creation, but that is probably more for personal reasons than any actual comparison between the cars. One member said "Like Hodge" the other person pointed out "Not like Hodge" and gave reasons why. I just didn't want to see people getting upset over miscommunication Edited October 27, 2010 by Scott (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyP Posted October 27, 2010 Share Posted October 27, 2010 Still my favorite Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlotte Posted October 27, 2010 Share Posted October 27, 2010 Charlotte, when comparing car for car I don't think it makes any difference how you got to the end result. It's always nice to have the hand in your own creation, but that is probably more for personal reasons than any actual comparison between the cars. One member said "Like Hodge" the other person pointed out "Not like Hodge" and gave reasons why. I just didn't want to see people getting upset over miscommunication And I can understand why the comment was misread because it was rather flipant 'unlike inferno who just opened his cheque book(exclaimation mark)'. Thus implying the same kind of effort wasn't made. Moot point now though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted October 27, 2010 Share Posted October 27, 2010 And I can understand why the comment was misread because it was rather flipant 'unlike inferno who just opened his cheque book(exclaimation mark)'. Thus implying the same kind of effort wasn't made. Moot point now though. It was a bit pokey but I think it was more to emphasise the contrasting differences rather than a dig at the person. Easily misread, I did try to clarify and be nice for a change Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlotte Posted October 27, 2010 Share Posted October 27, 2010 Easily misread, I did try to clarify and be nice for a change Funnily I didn't see your comment like that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra_aero Posted October 27, 2010 Share Posted October 27, 2010 (edited) Chris, how can you be shocked, even my wife agrees! She is a beauty, even though I know these pictures are old and you have a much sexier engine bay in white with the viper stripes and the half carbon TRD, not to mention the drop to getting it sitting so nicely! What wheels are on Chris' car? Must admit his car is a perfect example of subtle exterior mods creating an absolute stunner of a car. So far this is my favourite stock looking car. I'd have that every day of the week. Though was hoping to see my old car uploaded here to see how it looks if it's now a contender. Given it follows the rule of stock kit with expensive wheels Edited October 27, 2010 by supra_aero (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude Posted October 27, 2010 Share Posted October 27, 2010 Hey mate, I appreciate your positive comments in my build thread, but don't appreciate the cheap digs you are having at me. Sure I did not build the car with my own 2 hands, but that is because I wanted to best craftsmenship and experts to work on it. I would have no chance in hell at being able to assemble an engine, build a rear seat delete, an audio sound stage, assemble and fabricate a sequential twin turbo system from scratch, tune said setup, incorporate nitrous, exhaust cutouts, fuel mapping, custom exhaust fabrication. Nor could I spray the car, do the custom bodywork, the metal widebody kit, wire the entire car... the list goes on and on. I trust professionals to do it, and I have no regrets whatsoever. I am not ashamed to say that I did not build the car. I did however spend more time than you could imagine researching, conversing, designing and negotiating the entire build from start to end. I may not have been doing the work myself but I was there every step of the way. The car was and is my dream car and as I had (in my opinion) the best of the best working on each aspect that they excelled in, nothing was left partially complete or 99% of the quality I wanted - it was all done perfectly and I honestly can not spot a single flaw or anything I would change if I were to do it again. I have done nothing but be genuine, honest and where I could, help out others in the Supra community. I am a very easy going guy as well, and it takes quite a bit to provoke me. So sure, take your cheap shots at me if it makes you feel better... send me a photo when you get a Supra and do every single modification with your own hands. I too think you have taken this the wrong way, your build is fantastic and will surely be one of the great supras. BTW heres a pic of mine everything except the flocking has been done here:cool: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hodge Posted October 27, 2010 Share Posted October 27, 2010 I too think you have taken this the wrong way, your build is fantastic and will surely be one of the great supras. BTW heres a pic of mine everything except the flocking has been done here:cool: Think that's the 1st time I've seen that John. Love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted October 27, 2010 Share Posted October 27, 2010 Everyone of these cars are old beaters, where is KDW's car? That HAS to be the best in the world surely? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hodge Posted October 27, 2010 Share Posted October 27, 2010 Everyone of these cars are old beaters, where is KDW's car? That HAS to be the best in the world surely? Why. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted October 27, 2010 Share Posted October 27, 2010 Why. I was joking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hodge Posted October 27, 2010 Share Posted October 27, 2010 Ahhh ok lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monsween Posted October 27, 2010 Share Posted October 27, 2010 My vote goes for the hammerite re-spray one...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooley Posted October 27, 2010 Share Posted October 27, 2010 theres another car i forgot to add and thats blueangels i think again its not finsihed yet but i really like how he has imho modernised the supra with his headlight conversion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJP Posted October 27, 2010 Share Posted October 27, 2010 What wheels are on Chris' car? Must admit his car is a perfect example of subtle exterior mods creating an absolute stunner of a car. So far this is my favourite stock looking car. I'd have that every day of the week. Though was hoping to see my old car uploaded here to see how it looks if it's now a contender. Given it follows the rule of stock kit with expensive wheels Just to warn you there is a queue for Chris' car a very long one and dont want to boast but I am right up the front Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra_aero Posted October 27, 2010 Share Posted October 27, 2010 Just to warn you there is a queue for Chris' car a very long one and dont want to boast but I am right up the front Can't say I'm surprised. Love that car. I might even copy it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo Posted October 27, 2010 Share Posted October 27, 2010 Not sure if Johnson actually sold this in the end or if it is still on the forum - can't find many pictures now, but I always loved it. http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=216511 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted October 27, 2010 Share Posted October 27, 2010 Just to warn you there is a queue for Chris' car a very long one and dont want to boast but I am right up the front Erm, I found him first so Anyway I should be on the list for your car too!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcAB10 Posted October 27, 2010 Share Posted October 27, 2010 MarcAB10 Paul Whiffin Hodge Jamie P The guy that bought the RSP TRD from Jurgen (can't remember username) Here is Marc's for those that haven't seen it:- http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs099.snc4/36301_129474000417843_100000657300793_194940_1386719_n.jpg http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs059.ash2/36301_129473983751178_100000657300793_194939_5701025_n.jpg http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs059.ash2/36337_129477200417523_100000657300793_194947_5522731_n.jpg Others I could have included are (pics are on external drive) Pistonbroke , marcAB10 , Geo, jevansios, Suprastar3000, SupraAYF etc etc there are to many great great cars... a credit to owners and the club alike Just noticed this, thanks guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hodge Posted October 27, 2010 Share Posted October 27, 2010 Not sure if Johnson actually sold this in the end or if it is still on the forum - can't find many pictures now, but I always loved it. http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=216511 Totally agree. This is a phenomenal looking car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supraturbochris Posted October 27, 2010 Share Posted October 27, 2010 is there a queue for my supra??? Just wait till march, be even minter then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty71 Posted October 27, 2010 Share Posted October 27, 2010 is there a queue for my supra??? Just wait till march, be even minter then them Supra side stickers look mint on it real nice all round matey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supraturbochris Posted October 27, 2010 Share Posted October 27, 2010 to be honest scotty when i bought the supra, she was in quite a bad state, im just really happy with what people think of her. Might even sell her at some point, buy a manual supra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted October 27, 2010 Share Posted October 27, 2010 to be honest scotty when i bought the supra, she was in quite a bad state, im just really happy with what people think of her. Might even sell her at some point, buy a manual supra stop chatting rubbish and let me paint it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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