Si_s Supe Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 (edited) Since owning my Supra, I've always planned on adding OEM skirts and spats to it and colour coding the OEM front lip as IMO, this is the best look for these cars. I've finally got the parts needed but am now in a bit of a dilemma! I've recently had several comments along the lines of 'cracking car, very clean...nice to see someone that's not added any nasty extras to it!' Now, I know the OEM gear is far from 'nasty', but it got me thinking! Do I go with my original idea, or, just colour code the stock plastics IE bottoms of sills, arch plastics and front lip!? Here's how the car currently looks for those that don't already know. Your opinions will be appreciated muchly!! Edited October 26, 2011 by Si_s Supe (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Si_s Supe Posted October 26, 2011 Author Share Posted October 26, 2011 Here's a rather grainy photo of a mates old NA with colour coded stock plastics. Looks pretty sweet I think! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee_e Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 Keep it stock dude , colour code the lip maybe .. but apart from that its a Cracking example of an unmolested sup. Some people say the stock look is dated etc but to be fair its each to their own at the end of the day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Si_s Supe Posted October 26, 2011 Author Share Posted October 26, 2011 Dated...really?? I've always thought it to be very much the opposite! As you say though...each to their own! I think I like the stock / OEM kitted look equally which is what's making it so difficult to decide!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 Please don't do anything, it's perfect as it is the only thing that would benefit the looks would be a spot of lowering. The wheels are spot on too, it really needs nothing else. It will shame most Supras for looks as it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westy Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 I wouldn't add spats an I def wouldn't colour code the plastics! OEM sideskirts would look good, but your car looks good as is...so why bother spending the extra cash!? I'd simply add a lip at the front and lower it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 I'd leave it be as it looks pretty good as it is, or do what i did and go nuts and spend a fortune on a widebody kit and big rims Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey. Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 Step away, the car looks good, colour code the front lip would be my only comment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Si_s Supe Posted October 26, 2011 Author Share Posted October 26, 2011 I'm quite surprised at the lack of support for the colour coded plastics route! Is there a reason for this that I should know about? As in do the plastics never go back on correctly after removal or something? Westy, looking at your car, if anyone knows a good looking Supe it's you! Your's is sexual! j_jza80, lowering is definitely on the cards! Looks like I'll be saving money on paint to towards suspension! Dunk, wide body is not for me...or my pocket I'm afraid! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 Same as everyone else for me too, mine's kitted but I'd love to own one like yours next. Needs lowered and the only other thing I would consider is a lip (maybe one of the rarer ones like an amuse) or active spoiler. Lovely car bud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaky Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 I'm quite surprised at the lack of support for the colour coded plastics route! Is there a reason for this that I should know about? As in do the plastics never go back on correctly after removal or something? Westy, looking at your car, if anyone knows a good looking Supe it's you! Your's is sexual! j_jza80, lowering is definitely on the cards! Looks like I'll be saving money on paint to towards suspension! Dunk, wide body is not for me...or my pocket I'm afraid! Paint your plastics and there is more paint to chip.lower your car and say hello to the speed bumps! i like to go over them, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 I don't think there is a better look that OEM skirts and spats. Both my cars have looked similar (see garage). The great thing about these cars is the amount of changes you can make to them. I think that stock can be a bit boring but tasteful wheels and couple of tweeks and they can look a million dollars. Everyone to their own though..!! http://img231.imageshack.us/img231/9850/img2011091100032.jpg http://img510.imageshack.us/img510/6701/img2011091100033.jpg H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Si_s Supe Posted October 27, 2011 Author Share Posted October 27, 2011 I don't think there is a better look that OEM skirts and spats. Both my cars have looked similar (see garage). H. See now your white one, that's the exact look was going for with mine. Looks awesome to me! I REALLY need to think about it. Might as well change my name to Mr Indecisive! Ha ha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markylee Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 (edited) Hi Si , I personally would leave it as it is, maybe just lower it a bit, i had original skirts and spats on mine , the skirts made it look a bit fat if you know what i mean, looks much sleeker now, and i didnt like the spats much either, the only time i like them is when they are blended in, and guys ive seen this car in the flesh and shes beautiful. ps. you say that you have fitted hid kits before , do you fancy earning some extra pennies and fitting one for me in the not too distant future? Edited October 27, 2011 by markylee add on (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Raven Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 Oem skirts and spats, After market lip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyRog Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 I have gone through a couple of different kits and loads of looks, as it is now, I tried to make it look like something that Mr.T might of done. I still like the stock look and in some ways wish I had stayed that way, would of saved me so many £'s and problems With your's I would say go with a slight lowering, nothing major, so speed bumps don't become a headache and an active spoiler Colour coding is a definate as it helps make it look lower as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littler Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 I like both looks with or without the OEM skirts and spats. Mine has got them but it wasn't a deciding factor in what look I was going for. If you keep it as it is then like it has been said lower it, as I've always thought the stock ride height without the skirts/spats looks a bit high. If you fit the skirts and spats colour the code the front lip, that's my next to do job! Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noz Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 some OEM side skirts would go nicely, maybe a diffuser if you wanted to jazz things up a bit? i was considering getting a trial rear and removing the diffuser for something a bit different. but still unsure what to do :S your friend's NA is set off well but the deeper rears, and apart from being a pre-facelift is pretty similiar. grab yourself a carbon lip and i think the ride height would finish it off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 go full do-luck kit......oh, dont touch it mate looks superb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monsween Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 (edited) Lip and lower. Do nothing else Just like this Edited October 27, 2011 by monsween (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellis Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 I don't think there is a better look that OEM skirts and spats. Both my cars have looked similar (see garage). The great thing about these cars is the amount of changes you can make to them. I think that stock can be a bit boring but tasteful wheels and couple of tweeks and they can look a million dollars. Everyone to their own though..!! [/url]http://img231.imageshack.us/img231/9850/img2011091100032.jpg http://img510.imageshack.us/img510/6701/img2011091100033.jpg H. Without doubt the best look for a Supra, OEM all the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesy Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 Since owning my Supra, I've always planned on adding OEM skirts and spats to it and colour coding the OEM front lip as IMO, this is the best look for these cars. I've finally got the parts needed but am now in a bit of a dilemma! I've recently had several comments along the lines of 'cracking car, very clean...nice to see someone that's not added any nasty extras to it!' Now, I know the OEM gear is far from 'nasty', but it got me thinking! Do I go with my original idea, or, just colour code the stock plastics IE bottoms of sills, arch plastics and front lip!? Here's how the car currently looks for those that don't already know. http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u164/sipowell85/203439ca.jpg http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u164/sipowell85/751d72a2.jpg Your opinions will be appreciated muchly!! I like the stock look, but also into tasteful kits etc.... ....my opinion with your car would be to lower it, quite a lot....stick some slightly more agressive/wider wheels, OEM skirts and get a big front lip splitter....bish bosh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 Active spoiler lip and lower Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 Leave it totally alone, put some really nice suspension on it (mine.... ) and enjoy. Front lip only, if you really MUST fiddle with the looks. 99% of "body kits" don't fit properly, make no means of using all the excellent front underbody ducting and flooring, and rub the bottoms of the doors starting rust off. Plus so many look comic book OTT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter richards Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 it looks great as it is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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