Big Supes Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 (edited) I guess its all about personal opinion, but I've been fighting off the urge to bodykit my car.... well... pretty much since I've had it. I find myself torn because it would be a real shame to butcher the original paint and bodywork on a UK car that's been cherished for the last 20 years. So, here's the conclusion so far: I have zero intentions of getting rid of my car so I'm not overly concerned with resale value so it would be more to do with preserving the body, should I want to remove it later on down the line. If I were to go with a kit, what would be the best way to fit a widebody? I don't like the idea of drilling holes in the quarters for rivets so bonding it to the car and blending would be the best option? Thoughts peoples. Edited February 2, 2015 by Big Supes (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Bailey Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 Nothing beats a clean stock body supra. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axl Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 Nothing beats a clean stock body supra. The do-luck does imo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 Nothing beats a clean stock body supra. TRD widebody is one of the few that works on a mkiv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spidermonkey Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 Stock for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downimpact Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 The do-luck does imo This the Do-luck gen 2, was the bumper it should have come with stock imo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
formatzero Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 Subtle kit improves the car look I think,but don't like the drilling holes bit:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwilkinson Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 (edited) Stock for me. The biggest issue with body kits is the impracticality of them. You have to lower the car to make most look half decent. By then the nose is the lowest point on the car and you end up having to plan trips that avoid the ever growing number of speed bumps. Stock body is a breeze to drive most places and can still be lowered without causing too many issues. Edited February 2, 2015 by mwilkinson (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjy Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 There you go Adam. Do it. You know it makes sense. [emoji6] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Supes Posted February 2, 2015 Author Share Posted February 2, 2015 Subtle kit improves the car look I think,but don't like the drilling holes bit:) Indeed. This and any serious arch work. For the record, the only kit I'm really interested in at the moment is the full Ridox widebody. Does anyone know if the rear quarters can be bonded/epoxy'd without holes 'n rivets? Also, how much arch work has to be done, if any? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Supes Posted February 2, 2015 Author Share Posted February 2, 2015 http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/02/02/b802c83ece6f3de268e35a9b6c613313.jpg There you go Adam. Do it. You know it makes sense. [emoji6] Looks nice dude, just not for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 NUR motorsport widebody is lovely and subtle Bear in mind any widebody car is going to require blending, filling etc. Filler always cracks eventually. Ridox with stock arches is a good compromise imo, or Top Secret III front bumper with oem skirts and spats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyRog Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 It comes down to personal choice If you decide to go down the body kit route though, most kits don't fit well, so make sure you have a very good bodyshop on your side I built mine with the intension of trying to keep the stock curves, but with more aggression, but it cam e at a very high price £'s wise Also remember to Wide Arch means cutting the original arches away to allow for the wider stance, so no returning to stock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drift_bear Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 I've had stock and body kitted supra's, I much prefer the clean stock look but with a lip Adam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjy Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 Indeed. This and any serious arch work. For the record, the only kit I'm really interested in at the moment is the full Ridox widebody. Does anyone know if the rear quarters can be bonded/epoxy'd without holes 'n rivets? Also, how much arch work has to be done, if any? If you're going for rear 1/4's, you may aswell paint the whole car. You're gonna need uber wide wheels to fill big arches, so the metal arches will have to be chopped off. I love the big rear arch look, but I'd never start chopping the shell about like that unless it was meant to be a show car and nothing more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Supes Posted February 2, 2015 Author Share Posted February 2, 2015 NUR motorsport widebody is lovely and subtle Bear in mind any widebody car is going to require blending, filling etc. Filler always cracks eventually. Ridox with stock arches is a good compromise imo, or Top Secret III front bumper with oem skirts and spats. I do like the NUR. It looks nice from the back, but something about it when looking down the car at a 45 degree angle, it flares outwards from the doors to aggressively, ruining the lines of the car. Just my opinion, of course. Yes, the filler cracking issues is what also sprang to mind, but as the finish will be a wrap, I don't mind pull it off every now 'n then to make repairs and then rewrapping it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackyBoi Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 I think Top Secret front and skirts along with a Trial rear with the diffuser bit painted is the best look for a Supra either that or same setup except a stock rear with the Shine carbon diffuser Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Supes Posted February 2, 2015 Author Share Posted February 2, 2015 If you're going for rear 1/4's, you may aswell paint the whole car. You're gonna need uber wide wheels to fill big arches, so the metal arches will have to be chopped off. I love the big rear arch look, but I'd never start chopping the shell about like that unless it was meant to be a show car and nothing more. Chopping the arches out is going to be what all of this is going to be hinged on. I'm not sure if I can bring myself to do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hitbox Junkie Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 Twinz design body kick looks epic. one of the only ones id consider over stock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Supes Posted February 2, 2015 Author Share Posted February 2, 2015 I think Top Secret front and skirts along with a Trial rear with the diffuser bit painted is the best look for a Supra either that or same setup except a stock rear with the Shine carbon diffuser I do like all of the above, but I think its widebody or stock at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supraleeturbo Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 If you do I'll buy all the stock bits of you :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Supes Posted February 2, 2015 Author Share Posted February 2, 2015 Twinz design body kick looks epic. one of the only ones id consider over stock Agreed dude. It's a nice compromise... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 Twinz design body kick looks epic. one of the only ones id consider over stock That does look lovely Maybe not quite distinctive enough though, many would be hard pressed to tell the difference from stock. Which is why I love it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Supes Posted February 2, 2015 Author Share Posted February 2, 2015 If you do I'll buy all the stock bits of you :-) They would be kept along with all the original parts I've taken off unfortunately mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 Hi Adam long time no speak. Here is my two pence worth. If your fixated on a body kit go for it. Personally I wouldn't but you have already said the car is staying so do what you want. I wouldn't go for a widebody as returning it to stock will be next to impossible if you do change your mind. But again if your fixated on a widebody kit then just have it done right, it will mean extensive work to the OEM body so wouldn't worry about rivets, or keeping the OEM stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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