SupraRider Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 Hey guys, After months and months of waiting, the wait is finally over and I must tell you it was definitely WORTH THE WAIT!!! I haven't had the opportunity to drive my car since late last year because of some mechanical problems and the car had been sitting with Hypertech Scotland at Bonnybridge till April/May this year, had the car back in its functional condition for 3 weeks or so and it went straight to Simon's at Irvine in June and only to collect the car last Monday 30th Nov so you can imagine the excitement I was feeling because it almost feels like I'm buying a whole new Supra all over again! To add, I was on a tight budget so the constraint was to find a bodyshop that has superb workmanship that I could trust and could turn my car into something more presentable compared to its current state. Believe me, finding that bodyshop in Scotland is hard work! So thanks to George aka Geo for introducing Simon's to me. Simon and his team have put in so much effort and detail to my car that I cannot thank him and his team enough and plus his upkeep of customer service was first class! Always keeping the customer informed with pictures of latest progress and updates, always giving you the time of day to answer your queries even if he has got a million things to do in his day! The car arrived on the first day at his bodyshop and immediately noticed it was going to be hard going to get my car in shape. The paintwork on the car seemingly had been painted so many times over in silver and the chrome were peeling off the alloy wheels so badly that at one point it would've been better off getting new ones but unfortunately, there wasn't enough budget to do so. So the brief of things to do was this: A full body-repsray A full JDL bodykit (with the many pieces of kit that comes with it) - some parts of the kit to be blended into the body and customised only leaving the front bumper as an attachment. De-chromed the alloys and get it repainted De-badged on the front Remove rear wiper and rear squisher Remove aerial Re-paint current brake calipers with Supra Logo Re-paint internal dash Paint door handles Paint mesh grille when fitted Front wipers to be replaced and painted Registration plates to be replaced. Forgive me people as this thread will be picture heavy but I know you will love it! (cos I do!) I dont' know how to paste a picture into a thread so I'll be loading them up as attachments instead. Sorry for the inconvenience! Here goes: This was the original state of my car. As you can see, the silver tone on the bodywork looks different and don't you just love that shopping trolley? LOL! you will also notice the state of my wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest blueangel Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 come on then wheres the pix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraRider Posted December 3, 2009 Author Share Posted December 3, 2009 Full bodykit arrived all the way from Poland and Simon is carrying out a trial fitment onto the car.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraRider Posted December 3, 2009 Author Share Posted December 3, 2009 trial fitment continues... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 Well done Simon (whoever you are) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraRider Posted December 3, 2009 Author Share Posted December 3, 2009 can't believe the number of man hours Simon and his team took to prime my car to a good state ready for paint... I think he said that my bonnet alone requires sanding down almost 10 times! not sure what the previous owner did to my car!! The dash was originally in silver and will be painted in a different colour to suit the whole bodykit. The wheels will be de-chromed and painted as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraRider Posted December 3, 2009 Author Share Posted December 3, 2009 well, this is where the car is ready for paint!!! and here are some pics to show the amount of work that has gone into creating that ultimate finish product! Next lot of re-spray pics to follow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraRider Posted December 3, 2009 Author Share Posted December 3, 2009 Next lot of spray pics following from the initial spray... Ok almost there.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraRider Posted December 3, 2009 Author Share Posted December 3, 2009 well like I said... almost there!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraRider Posted December 3, 2009 Author Share Posted December 3, 2009 So here it is people... my final post for this thread (maybe not...) I'll take better pictures in the future but this should suffice at the moment... Hope you have enjoyed my thread! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 I'm not a fan of the kit but it's a very nice colour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benkei Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 Dude, that looks shit................................HOT! Will need higher res pics though to appreciate the quality a little more, although I know pics will never do it justice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraRider Posted December 3, 2009 Author Share Posted December 3, 2009 A BIG THANK YOU TO SIMON AND HIS TEAM OF PROFESSIONALS FOR MAKING THIS AWESOME PROJECT A POSSIBILITY!! To get in touch with Simon: Simon Accident Repair Centre 18 Whittle Place, South Newmoor Industrial Estate, Irvine, KA11 4HR Tel: 01294 222966 email: [email protected] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraRider Posted December 3, 2009 Author Share Posted December 3, 2009 Hey dude I know you have to see it in the flesh and I can't really upload pics more than 200KB which obviously doesn't show off the quality of the pics.. will try photobucket when I have the chance!!! Dude, that looks $#@!................................HOT! Will need higher res pics though to appreciate the quality a little more, although I know pics will never do it justice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 nice colour mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dayosupra Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 Bodywork looks to be top class well done to simons!! Car looks mint:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraRider Posted December 3, 2009 Author Share Posted December 3, 2009 Getting lots of head turns already just driving out of the bodyshop...it will probably be one of its kind in Aberdeen! Was simply grinning all the way driving back home! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smallshinyant Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 I like it.. a lot. I like the colour with the black wheels. looks good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanM Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 What was getting done at Hypertech? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supramkivcork Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 Looks great mate. Job well done by the bodyshop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foggy147 Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 perfect colour Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philstowell Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 What a job, that looks great mate. happy days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraRider Posted December 3, 2009 Author Share Posted December 3, 2009 All that hassle, was swopping a damaged ECU for a new one, getting a new shock absorber, fitting clear glass headlights, full exhaust system, Speedo delimiter and conversion, glo dials, wishbone, air induction kit and all your usual MOT servicing. What was getting done at Hypertech? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraRider Posted December 3, 2009 Author Share Posted December 3, 2009 Thanks guys for all your compliments!!! Keep posting!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deathmonkey Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 Excited? Thats a great colour. Love that mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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