Suprakeith Posted October 5, 2022 Author Share Posted October 5, 2022 7 hours ago, SupraAyf said: I'm pleased you're OK Keith but I'm sad about the car mate. I hope you get it rectified soon enough. Good luck, Andrew Thank you, Andrew Very true and least i am ok that's the main thing and the car will be sorted soon and back out ready to enjoy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suprakeith Posted October 5, 2022 Author Share Posted October 5, 2022 Slight update since accident, now my pride has slightly recovered it's time to hurt my wallet I've managed to sort facelift lights that collecting next weekend, also going to send my headlights to good supra friend to be repaired and refreshed. Have decided going to treat car to the Whifbitz adjustable anti roll bars to try reduce any understeer and improve her stability, mainly stiffen up rear end, plus treat her to new tyres am thinking Eagle F1s at moment but will decide once rest done on car, am thinking half reason lost grip could be down to the old tyres. Only thing haven't fully decided on is new front bumper style. I've spoken to Knightracer and they still make Bomex bumper which is bonus as do love that style but also like the Do Luck front end, in an ideal world would go for the Ridox but quite few supra's have them these days plus it's nearly 2k for the bumper with the carbon fibre splitter and add on's which is one expensive front end. Oh, also going to try get a Carbon BGW to help keep rear end planted plus love a BGW on a supra. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattdavies Posted October 6, 2022 Share Posted October 6, 2022 13 hours ago, Suprakeith said: Slight update since accident, now my pride has slightly recovered it's time to hurt my wallet I've managed to sort facelift lights that collecting next weekend, also going to send my headlights to good supra friend to be repaired and refreshed. Have decided going to treat car to the Whifbitz adjustable anti roll bars to try reduce any understeer and improve her stability, mainly stiffen up rear end, plus treat her to new tyres am thinking Eagle F1s at moment but will decide once rest done on car, am thinking half reason lost grip could be down to the old tyres. Only thing haven't fully decided on is new front bumper style. I've spoken to Knightracer and they still make Bomex bumper which is bonus as do love that style but also like the Do Luck front end, in an ideal world would go for the Ridox but quite few supra's have them these days plus it's nearly 2k for the bumper with the carbon fibre splitter and add on's which is one expensive front end. Oh, also going to try get a Carbon BGW to help keep rear end planted plus love a BGW on a supra. I would say that the old tyres ( dont know how old ) are one of the contributing factors. Stiffening the rear end is only going to make the problem more prononced on UK roads. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suprakeith Posted October 6, 2022 Author Share Posted October 6, 2022 21 minutes ago, mattdavies said: I would say that the old tyres ( dont know how old ) are one of the contributing factors. Stiffening the rear end is only going to make the problem more prononced on UK roads. The tyres were new just before took car off road 5&1/2 years ago, think they only did 800miles before started build. was meant to put loosen the back end little bit snd stiffen up front to promote bit more under steer. . The joys of playing with the kitten while typing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted October 6, 2022 Share Posted October 6, 2022 Be careful with the roll bars, with good tyres in the dry not a problem but stiffer in the wet could bite you in the ass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suprakeith Posted October 6, 2022 Author Share Posted October 6, 2022 42 minutes ago, Dnk said: Be careful with the roll bars, with good tyres in the dry not a problem but stiffer in the wet could bite you in the ass Good point, need to find good balance with the handling, with also giving me more feel and grip in the car. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted October 6, 2022 Share Posted October 6, 2022 5 minutes ago, Suprakeith said: Good point, need to find good balance with the handling, with also giving me more feel and grip in the car. I'd start with the tyres and get the geo done 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suprakeith Posted October 6, 2022 Author Share Posted October 6, 2022 2 minutes ago, Dnk said: I'd start with the tyres and get the geo done Oh yes 100% going to get her new tyres abs Geo done, just while she’s up in air will fit few upgrades and check all arms aswell, see if have any play in any of the rubbers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supraleeturbo Posted October 8, 2022 Share Posted October 8, 2022 Dude so glad you are ok and the damage is an easy fix! You will be back in no time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suprakeith Posted October 8, 2022 Author Share Posted October 8, 2022 3 hours ago, Supraleeturbo said: Dude so glad you are ok and the damage is an easy fix! You will be back in no time Oh yes 100% am fine after spin out, these are proper built beasts, very easy fix just bumper and headlight really. The hardest part is trying to decide what bumper to go for lol am torn between getting another Bomex or Do luck one at moment, not massive fan of the Ridox without the carbon extras. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraAyf Posted October 8, 2022 Share Posted October 8, 2022 Nice to hear that you've got a plan sir. That said, the cost soon adds up on these cars 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suprakeith Posted October 8, 2022 Author Share Posted October 8, 2022 1 hour ago, SupraAyf said: Nice to hear that you've got a plan sir. That said, the cost soon adds up on these cars Oh yes def man with plan now, 100% agree the cost soon adds up only started with looking at new bumper now around 3k lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suprakeith Posted October 17, 2022 Author Share Posted October 17, 2022 Well bit of update, have taken apart front end, and so far, have repaired intercooler holding tabs, rubbed down zinc primer front cross member, repainted bumper frame. On sunday went and picked up good set of facelift lights plus going to send mine off for full refurb and repair. Few pictures of how she's looking at moment. The new front bumper should be turning up Wednesday then just need to sort getting bumper and boot lid to Bodyshop. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted October 17, 2022 Share Posted October 17, 2022 Not as bad as it first looked but still ouch Have you decided on a front bumper? One word of warning about the do-luck, they’re massively impractical if you have speed bumps or any steep transition changes on your driveway or any local roads. They stick out a long way in front and constantly get hit. Still love the look but wouldn’t have one again! PS: Those Halfords rubber mats are bloody awesome things for the price Saved a lot of back and arm rash! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suprakeith Posted October 18, 2022 Author Share Posted October 18, 2022 5 hours ago, Homer said: Not as bad as it first looked but still ouch Have you decided on a front bumper? One word of warning about the do-luck, they’re massively impractical if you have speed bumps or any steep transition changes on your driveway or any local roads. They stick out a long way in front and constantly get hit. Still love the look but wouldn’t have one again! PS: Those Halfords rubber mats are bloody awesome things for the price Saved a lot of back and arm rash! No def not as bad as first thought and looked, yes have decided to stick to the Bomex bumper. Pleased you have said that about the Do Luck not being practical as with the Bomex on my car was ok getting over most speed bumps. Big time agree those matts are awesome for price and so much better than laying on floor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suprakeith Posted October 23, 2022 Author Share Posted October 23, 2022 Well just to add to my luck at moment lol, the bumper from Knightracer turned up Wednesday, so Saturday painted lower sub frame ready to fit bumper cage and intercooler and test fit bumper before sending to paint this week with bootlid. While opening the bomex bumper noticed the ends all broken and damaged and the finish and quality was terrible, not pleased at all, have emailed them telling them want bumper collected and full refund, As instead going to go the Ridox bumper from Whifbitz now. Does anyone know if stock crash bar fits with the Ridox bumper? Little bit annoyed as my bonnet was from knightracer and that arrived damaged aswell, seems their quality isn't good at all. Few pictures of the terrible bumper haven't opened it fully so can send back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted October 23, 2022 Share Posted October 23, 2022 I see they are still banging out crap then 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suprakeith Posted October 23, 2022 Author Share Posted October 23, 2022 24 minutes ago, Dnk said: I see they are still banging out crap then Yep does seem that way!! very disappointed and won't be using them in future that's for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tayr Posted October 24, 2022 Share Posted October 24, 2022 My ridox skirts and spats are from knightracer. They arrived crap quality. took loads of work to make them fit and better condition. Granted Albert said he would replace them or refund them but i didn;t have another option at the time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suprakeith Posted October 24, 2022 Author Share Posted October 24, 2022 8 hours ago, tayr said: My ridox skirts and spats are from knightracer. They arrived crap quality. took loads of work to make them fit and better condition. Granted Albert said he would replace them or refund them but i didn;t have another option at the time Oh dear not what you wanted, he emailed me today and is collecting bumper tomorrow which is good but did say he was going to stop offering the bomex bumper duo to Mould be 20years old....which is shocking they using 20year old mould as the quality is terrible. Have now ordered Ridox bumper from whifbitz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted October 24, 2022 Share Posted October 24, 2022 That bumper is shockingly poor. Damage can happen, but the rest of it… It’s a subjective thing but I think the Ridox is a far better looking bumper than the Bomex anyway 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suprakeith Posted October 25, 2022 Author Share Posted October 25, 2022 17 hours ago, Homer said: That bumper is shockingly poor. Damage can happen but the rest of it… It’s a subjective thing but I think the Ridox is a far better looking bumper than the Bomex anyway Oh yea its def shockingly quality for sure, I do agree the Ridox is better looking with all the carbon adds on. but also do really love the Bomex look aswell. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noz Posted October 25, 2022 Share Posted October 25, 2022 I ordered my bumper from meduza. Nothing bloody lined up either. I always wanted to make bodykits but didn't because of concern of fitment issues. Looks like no one else cares Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suprakeith Posted October 26, 2022 Author Share Posted October 26, 2022 7 hours ago, Noz said: I ordered my bumper from meduza. Nothing bloody lined up either. I always wanted to make bodykits but didn't because of concern of fitment issues. Looks like no one else cares It does seem that way doesn't it that none of these companies care about proper fitment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tayr Posted October 26, 2022 Share Posted October 26, 2022 13 hours ago, Noz said: I ordered my bumper from meduza. Nothing bloody lined up either. I always wanted to make bodykits but didn't because of concern of fitment issues. Looks like no one else cares tbh i think thats the issue - maybe alot of people aren't so bothered about poor fitment. either that or for the companies to make true fitment it would cost more and customer wouldn't pay the extra £ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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