pbryant_knight Posted November 16, 2009 Author Share Posted November 16, 2009 Ah, no prob. would have just looked a lot nicer if it was just "You have the wrong spats on the rear." then it would have been more of an informative post than what it sounds like with the Fail on the end of it lol. Yeah, i didn't know a lot about Supras when i wrote that. was pretty much my first or second post. I now know they aren't the right spats but am reluctant to change them at the moment as they've just been painted and i think they look ok.......for now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mathew Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 heres a similar wheel as to what was on the f&f supra (im guessing a lot cheaper aswell) bk993 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbryant_knight Posted November 16, 2009 Author Share Posted November 16, 2009 Thanks for that Mathew, appreciate it. You're right about the look, not too far off it at all. They look ideal. Probably out of my price range at the moment but will definately look down that road whe i finish with the other bits and bobs. Any idea on the cost of these wheels? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest blueangel Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 ask Keron i think he has a set of racing harts for sale which if i remember were the wheel you need Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mathew Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 Thanks for that Mathew, appreciate it. You're right about the look, not too far off it at all. They look ideal. Probably out of my price range at the moment but will definately look down that road whe i finish with the other bits and bobs. Any idea on the cost of these wheels? set of 18's with tyres £782 set of 19's with tyres £799 width wise both 18's and 19's come in 8 and 9.5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbryant_knight Posted November 16, 2009 Author Share Posted November 16, 2009 Cheers but i think it'll be a while before i have any spare cash to fling at wheels Unless they are really cheap and he'd do a part ex for my wheels That's not a bad price for the wheels with Tyres. hmmm......haven't seen my bank manager for a while........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomgeer Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 I think you should change the wheels mate, not that theres anything wrong with the ones you've got on it, but it is the first thing people will notice is wrong when looking at the exterior of the car. You would easily sell the wheels you have fitted on here anyway I would have thought, they must be worth a fair amount to offset on the bk993's that Mathew found. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 FYI The wheels on the real fast and furious car are Racing hart M5's like in this link. http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/vbpicgallery.php?do=big&p=3942 I think it would be worth getting the right wheels/bonnet/bumpers for the spot on replica look. Might be worth registering the car with these guys, could make some money. http://www.starcarhire.co.uk/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benkei Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 FYI The wheels on the real fast and furious car are Racing hart M5's like in this link. http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/vbpicgallery.php?do=big&p=3942 I think it would be worth getting the right wheels/bonnet/bumpers for the spot on replica look. Might be worth registering the car with these guys, could make some money. http://www.starcarhire.co.uk/ I don't think he's going for the 'spot on' look, more like 'heavily influenced'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbryant_knight Posted November 16, 2009 Author Share Posted November 16, 2009 I'm going for the "Do it a bit at a time" look lol. It will be spot on eventually as funds permit. Getting the most important parts done first though like paint, graphics etc. The Starcarhire site belongs to my friend Steve. He's already asked me to register it with him but i'm waiting until i've done a little bit more to it Peter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benkei Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 It will be spot on eventually as funds permit. Does that mean you're going to take a chainsaw to the roof?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbryant_knight Posted November 17, 2009 Author Share Posted November 17, 2009 (edited) Maybe I have some plans Anyway, no matter what it turns out like in the end, it can't be worse than this. Peter Edited November 17, 2009 by pbryant_knight (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benkei Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 ...it can't be worse than this. OMFGZ!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra_aero Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 The wheels are probably worth more than the car - lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supra-Dreamer Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 I Just can't stand massive wings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miko_supra Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 maybe i have some plans anyway, no matter what it turns out like in the end, it can't be worse than this. Peter :d:d Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inferno Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 Interesting... a guy on the AU forums did something similar: http://supraforums.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=44308 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra steveo Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 good effort from the oz guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 Pete - is the car on the road at the minute? Would love to see it at a local meet - going to be trying to sort something out for next month, so keep an eye on the North East events. Keep up the good work mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 Cheers Guys. we all have our different opinions of what a replica should be. Replica; 1. a copy or reproduction of a work of art produced by the maker of the original or under his or her supervision. 2. any close or exact copy or reproduction. I'd say your car was influenced by, not a replica of the F&F Supra. Good luck with the build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbryant_knight Posted November 19, 2009 Author Share Posted November 19, 2009 I'd say your car was influenced by, not a replica of the F&F Supra. Good luck with the build. Quote: Replica; 1. a copy or reproduction of a work of art produced by the maker of the original or under his or her supervision. 2. any close or exact copy or reproduction. And you posted this lol. Don't forget it's not finished . It'll be an ongoing project as funds allow It's busy getting the Bomex front bumper added and TRD hood as i type Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 Quote: Replica; 1. a copy or reproduction of a work of art produced by the maker of the original or under his or her supervision. 2. any close or exact copy or reproduction. And you posted this lol. Don't forget it's not finished . It'll be an ongoing project as funds allow How does using parts with a completely different design make it close? A replica should look the same. It's like saying Blackpool tower is a replica of the Eiffel tower Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbryant_knight Posted November 19, 2009 Author Share Posted November 19, 2009 Interesting... a guy on the AU forums did something similar: http://supraforums.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=44308 I looked all over for that pic while i started building the replica too, now it turns up lol. He's done a cracking job. Yeah Stevo, definately up for a meet Errmmm it's a Supra, has or will have the correct parts?? have you even read all the posts here. Like i say, it's a work in progress. 9 out of 10 people (other than the experts on here) can't tell the difference. I'd say that makes it damn close lol Peter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra steveo Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 It's busy getting the Bomex front bumper added and TRD hood as i type aahhhhhh so you found a TRD bonnet then ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supragaz Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 I think the Aussie has set the benchmark there. Now that IS a replica and a very good one at that. He has done his homework and the finished product shows that. I disagree that 9 out of 10 people would think your car is a replica of the F&F car as it is I am afraid. Think I would have left the spraying and graphics til the end, after the body mods and kit were fitted but thats just me. each to their own I say but it is nothing like a replica at the mo. I do however look forward to seeing the pictures showing it progressing to a decent replica in time. Good luck and keep us posted Gaz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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