Fitz Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 I bet you rub that all over yourself when noones looking lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted June 29, 2012 Author Share Posted June 29, 2012 Go for it you no it makes sence. are you going to try and do it two tone. chrome and gold. Im thinking the centre part with the holes done in gold and the end legs in gold.. that would leave just the round bars in chrome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westy Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 YES! Two tone TRD will look awesome! Can't wait to see it! You keeping the brace now then Rob!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted June 29, 2012 Author Share Posted June 29, 2012 I bet you rub that all over yourself when noones looking lol They dont call me golden balls for nothing! - - - Updated - - - YES! Two tone TRD will look awesome! Can't wait to see it! You keeping the brace now then Rob!? Yeah might as well mate. Im looking forward to plating it but i need the strutbrace first lol still aint arrived from my chromer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littler Posted June 30, 2012 Share Posted June 30, 2012 Looks stunning Rob, the stance is spot on with the new wheels (and have to say pretty good pics ) Random question, what size/offset are the new wheels as I'm sure I read on one of Lee's old threads the rears are 11"wide? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted July 2, 2012 Author Share Posted July 2, 2012 masked the feet bases up on the Strutbrace i have decided to do these little bits in lamboughini orange then the gold plating will happen tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westy Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 Really looking forward to seeing how this turns out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted July 2, 2012 Author Share Posted July 2, 2012 Really looking forward to seeing how this turns out! Yeah me too actually! My vision of having the orange base would make the gold plated legs look like they are hovering over the turrets. Find out later Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter P Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 Look forward to seeing this Rob mate. Knowing how OCD you are, bet it's going to look the nuts!! Might have an idea for mine now! will chat at SupraPod. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted July 2, 2012 Author Share Posted July 2, 2012 base plates are finished in lambo orange now, Ordered 6 new chrome nuts for this strutbrace too as i think the gold nuts will clash too much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdistc Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 Gold solution arrived today, its the highest gold content possible.... Strutbrace is going to get it http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/attachment.php?attachmentid=154015&stc=1&d=1340965973 I skim read the instructions on the bottle, and initially thought it said ".. plating of metals to induce vomiting" and went WTF, that describes this build perfectly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraD06 Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 Looking good Rob, cant wait to see it finished. Off topic but do you know the size of the nuts you ordered? in need of some new ones myself but dont know the size. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted July 2, 2012 Author Share Posted July 2, 2012 I skim read the instructions on the bottle, and initially thought it said ".. plating of metals to induce vomiting" and went WTF, that describes this build perfectly hhmmmm not sure thats a compliment Looking good Rob, cant wait to see it finished. Off topic but do you know the size of the nuts you ordered? in need of some new ones myself but dont know the size. They is a seller in ebay who is local to me, just type in supra suspension and they come up with that search Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted July 2, 2012 Author Share Posted July 2, 2012 All ready for tonights gold bath! not sure what to do gold now lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fitz Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 Ooooooo, Shiny With a hint of Orange Zest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter P Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 Looking good Rob, cant wait to see it finished. Off topic but do you know the size of the nuts you ordered? in need of some new ones myself but dont know the size. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Toyota-Supra-MkIV-FTO-Suspension-Strut-Nuts-x-6-CHR-/261055879388?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3cc82498dc Link to speed access. I had a set from these guys as well having seen them on a few cars, nice cheap fix for the manky OEM ones! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter P Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 All ready for tonights gold bath! not sure what to do gold now lol http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/attachment.php?attachmentid=154132&stc=1&d=1341234284 http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/attachment.php?attachmentid=154133&stc=1&d=1341234284 http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/attachment.php?attachmentid=154134&stc=1&d=1341234284 Maybe just the middle bit with the holes in?? Then do the rest of the end pieces in the orange, and leave the oute frame as chrome? Just my 2p worth! As I said before, I know you'll make it look the danglies whatever you decide mate!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted July 2, 2012 Author Share Posted July 2, 2012 Yeah im going to start off with that first but knowing me ill end up plating the whole thing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdistc Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 hhmmmm not sure thats a compliment Haha, I'm not sure either - but it seemed funny to me at the time! I think it struck me more like your car is a sudden massive overload of shiny, and some people might be overwhelmed and need a sit-down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted July 2, 2012 Author Share Posted July 2, 2012 Finished the strutbrace off tonight. I left the centre chrome and 24ct plated the rest. Glasses on please! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 Looks cluttered with the brace, much cleaner without. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted July 2, 2012 Author Share Posted July 2, 2012 Looks cluttered with the brace, much cleaner without. I have not had to alter nothing in fitting the brace, as you know from your own car its nice having a change now and then. 6 nuts and its off again. I like it so thats all that matters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricky49 Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 I like it Rob nice touch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter P Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 Think it looks great! You are also guaranteed to be the only person in the UK, if not the world that has one like that! Top job as always Rob mate. :thumbs: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted July 2, 2012 Author Share Posted July 2, 2012 I like it Rob nice touch Think it looks great! You are also guaranteed to be the only person in the UK, if not the world that has one like that! Top job as always Rob mate. :thumbs: I have not seen many gold plated engine bays. I like doing things different and with regards to show and shine, going against the grain seems to get the judges attention. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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