Phlukey Posted September 18, 2015 Author Share Posted September 18, 2015 Cheers guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phlukey Posted December 2, 2015 Author Share Posted December 2, 2015 (edited) Ok so where to start lol....... sorry it's been a long time since my last update, I've been busy with work, but a lot has been going on with the car. After some thinking and discussion it was decided that it would be best to go for a full body re-spray to get the paintwork up to the same high standard as the new bay. Plus at the same time it would allow me to have the skirts blended into the rear arches the way I'd always wanted (think this kind of smooth blend looks great on a TRD). Simon and his team at Autobody Solutions have been doing a great job on the bodywork. I'll let the pictures do the talking...... Riddox carbon lip spoiler removed without damage. Phew! Lol Rear arch blend stripped right back to strengthen and help prevent cracking. Rivet heads drilled and fibreglassed to prevent them from showing through the paint. This can happen when the car is parked during a hot sunny day, due to the differential expansion rates of metal and FRP. Scary seeing your pride and joy like this but the end result is worth it Old paint being removed and rear arches being re-blended. You can also see skirt blend taking shape. Fit of rear bumper and rear lights being improved. Skirt blend to rear arches. Always wanted this done, but it's something that's hard to get right. Edited December 2, 2015 by Phlukey (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phlukey Posted December 2, 2015 Author Share Posted December 2, 2015 Getting ready for primer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luxluc Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 Great progress Phil. Keep those updates coming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abtin90 Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 Wow credit to you, you have really improved what was already an amazing car. However with the engine bay changes, new turbo kit, paint and body work I can't help but think it would have been just as easy to start from scratch lol... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phlukey Posted December 2, 2015 Author Share Posted December 2, 2015 Primer on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phlukey Posted December 2, 2015 Author Share Posted December 2, 2015 Wow credit to you, you have really improved what was already an amazing car. However with the engine bay changes, new turbo kit, paint and body work I can't help but think it would have been just as easy to start from scratch lol... Fair comment abtin, but try finding a Toyota or MVP (only high quality examples) TRD3000GT kit..... they are discontinued. - - - Updated - - - Great progress Phil. Keep those updates coming. Cheers mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abtin90 Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 Fair comment abtin, but try finding a Toyota or MVP (only high quality examples) TRD3000GT kit..... they are discontinued. Wow wasn't aware that the kits been discontinued. It's really going to be a forum best once it's complete. Any idea when it'll all be finished and back on the road? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phlukey Posted December 2, 2015 Author Share Posted December 2, 2015 Wow wasn't aware that the kits been discontinued. It's really going to be a forum best once it's complete. Any idea when it'll all be finished and back on the road? Hoping for the summer mate, but I'm not gunna rush it. It'll be done when it's done I guess lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phlukey Posted December 2, 2015 Author Share Posted December 2, 2015 Skirt blend to rear arches. I think Simon has done a great job here. Really chuffed with how the blend turned out, the lines flow seamlessly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phlukey Posted December 2, 2015 Author Share Posted December 2, 2015 Have sooooo many more pics from Simon to update the thread with, but I'll add more later as I've gotta go to work for an evening shift. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 Saw this the other week when I had my archs done. Car looks incredible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sukhy Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 Some good work there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 Looks amazing mate. Credit to yourself, Srd and Simon for doing brilliant faultless work. Going to be a stunner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesy Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 looks stunning already mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supraleeturbo Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 Love the 7j Wheels upgrade they need a wash lol saw this the other day it's coming on nicely mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz1 Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 Awesome EPIC build . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee P Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 Love the 7j Wheels upgrade they need a wash lol saw this the other day it's coming on nicely mate 8.5" ! you just wish you had them on your supra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew K Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 Looking awesome mate and loving the attention being taken to get all the bodywork right and the kit fitted nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supraleeturbo Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 8.5" ! you just wish you had them on your supra Dam too wide for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abtin90 Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 Dam too wide for me Time for some ridox or Nur arches then lol [emoji12] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supraleeturbo Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 Time for some ridox or Nur arches then lol [emoji12] You know that may Evan double up on the arches if I went that wide lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hitbox Junkie Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 Soo Looks fantastic going to be a real awesome car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luxluc Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 The final product will be a monster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mplavery Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 Stunning mate ! Really loving the engine bay !!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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