SimonB Posted January 11, 2004 Share Posted January 11, 2004 Ok peeps, since I will shortly be receiving my shiny new FMIC, I'm trying to decide what front bumper to go for to get some air through it. I really like the Top Secret, but it's far too expensive, and the Miami Rice copy is no good to me as it doesn't have indicator holes which would mean I'd lose my sidelights (facelift car). So I've narrowed it down to the Whifbitz one, or DoLuck (either genuine or the Retaliator copy). Has anyone got any comments about the fit/quality etc of these? Or any comments at all come to mention it ? Some pics:- WhifBitz http://www.garagedynamics.com/marcus/98supra/supra3.JPG http://www.whifbitz.co.uk/images/parts/whifbitz-frontbumper.jpg Do-Luck http://www.do-luck.com/img/toyota/supra/80late/main.jpg I'll do this one as a link because the piccy is a bit big (great pic though)Do-Luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude Posted January 11, 2004 Share Posted January 11, 2004 Drill the lights from underneath and fit a small sidelight bulb , job done !!!! Dude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick_TC Posted January 11, 2004 Share Posted January 11, 2004 Do-Luck looks great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonB Posted January 11, 2004 Author Share Posted January 11, 2004 Originally posted by dude Drill the lights from underneath and fit a small sidelight bulb , job done !!!! Dude Not sure what you mean . You mean put a sidelight in the main lights? I kind of like the facelift lights as they are... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude Posted January 11, 2004 Share Posted January 11, 2004 They should fit ok in the hole where the gearbox cooler is on mine , i liked the fact that it didnt have any obvious side/indicator lights !! Dude:flame Dev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted January 11, 2004 Share Posted January 11, 2004 I like that Do-Luck bonnet, wonder how much they go for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude Posted January 11, 2004 Share Posted January 11, 2004 Originally posted by Wez I like that Do-Luck bonnet, wonder how much they go for. Bet the postman likes it more !!! Dude:flame Dev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkyJawa Posted January 11, 2004 Share Posted January 11, 2004 Mmmmmm Do-Luck: http://homepage.ntlworld.com/john.ambrosen/home.jpg :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted January 11, 2004 Share Posted January 11, 2004 Just checked and the bonnet is about £720 excluding delivery, vat and duty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonB Posted January 11, 2004 Author Share Posted January 11, 2004 Got to admit, I like the Do Luck more the more I look at it . I'm sure I'd scrape the hell out of it though! Anyone got any experience of the Retaliator Do Luck replica stuff? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Walker Posted January 12, 2004 Share Posted January 12, 2004 Theres a few nice bumpers yet to be tried in UK yet Simon, are you looking for something to show off your FMIC or try something different? Best Regards, Gaz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt B Posted January 12, 2004 Share Posted January 12, 2004 Simon, I have a facelift and am buying Dude's front nose from him. You could always wait to see how we get around the issue and just see what you think it looks like??? Will see if the originals will fit neatly and if not then will go with the drill hole option I guess. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonB Posted January 12, 2004 Author Share Posted January 12, 2004 Originally posted by Gaz Walker Theres a few nice bumpers yet to be tried in UK yet Simon, are you looking for something to show off your FMIC or try something different? Best Regards, Gaz. Well, I want one with a nice big hole for the FMIC, not so much to show it off but there doesn't seem much point in having one having half of it out of the airstream. I figure the more air going through it and to the rad the better! Don't really want anything too fussy or outrageous - the Bomex F&TF one for example I find a bit fiddly. What did you have in mind? Matt - I'd be interested to see how you get on with Dudes. Always good to have a guinee pig! When's it going on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Walker Posted January 12, 2004 Share Posted January 12, 2004 Originally posted by SimonB Don't really want anything too fussy or outrageous - the Bomex F&TF one for example I find a bit fiddly. What did you have in mind? One I thought might be a nice one to try is the original Supra bomex bumper - big hole and nice looking and smooth uncluttered design. Damn good price to and we could fit and paint it up north if need be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkyJawa Posted January 12, 2004 Share Posted January 12, 2004 Originally posted by SimonB Got to admit, I like the Do Luck more the more I look at it . I'm sure I'd scrape the hell out of it though! Anyone got any experience of the Retaliator Do Luck replica stuff? You are not wrong I'm on standard Jspec suspension and the Do-Luck bumper is an absolute nightmare, so easy to scrape, and pretty much can't go in any multi-storey car parks Scraped the feck out of it the other day too not noticable too much - but I know its there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonB Posted January 12, 2004 Author Share Posted January 12, 2004 Aha, you mean this one:- http://www.bomex.co.jp/item_img/10121110001.jpg I like that actually, and the sideskirts look nice too. Only trouble is there's nowhere for my facelift indicator/sidelights, like the MR Top Secret copy. Unless they just go in the side vents I suppose, like the original. What sort of price are we looking at Isn't it the middle of the night in Japan atm? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Walker Posted January 12, 2004 Share Posted January 12, 2004 Originally posted by SimonB Aha, you mean this one:- http://www.bomex.co.jp/item_img/10121110001.jpg I like that actually, and the sideskirts look nice too. Only trouble is there's nowhere for my facelift indicator/sidelights, like the MR Top Secret copy. Unless they just go in the side vents I suppose, like the original. What sort of price are we looking at Isn't it the middle of the night in Japan atm? Heres a couple of better photos: http://www.to4r.com/members/media/nils_fronton1.jpg http://www.to4r.com/members/media/nils_front1p.jpg Yes its 4.30am I will get you a price Simon. Gaz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonB Posted January 12, 2004 Author Share Posted January 12, 2004 Originally posted by Gaz Walker Yes its 4.30am I will get you a price Simon. Gaz. I should get yourself off to bed, never mind a price mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonB Posted January 12, 2004 Author Share Posted January 12, 2004 Can you get me a price for the side skirts while you're at it Gaz? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude Posted January 12, 2004 Share Posted January 12, 2004 Originally posted by HISUPE You are not wrong I'm on standard Jspec suspension and the Do-Luck bumper is an absolute nightmare, so easy to scrape, and pretty much can't go in any multi-storey car parks Scraped the feck out of it the other day too not noticable too much - but I know its there I dont know how cause my car is a LOT lower than yours and i managed 6 floors of a multi story the other night !!!! Dude:flame Dev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude Posted January 12, 2004 Share Posted January 12, 2004 Originally posted by Gaz Walker Heres a couple of better photos: http://www.to4r.com/members/media/nils_fronton1.jpg http://www.to4r.com/members/media/nils_front1p.jpg Yes its 4.30am I will get you a price Simon. Gaz. That nose is so ugly only its mother could love it , i had a secondhand one in the workshop and couldnt give it away , FGS Gaz sell the man something that looks 1/2 sensible like a F&f bomex not that abortion !!! Dude:flame Dev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 Adam Posted January 12, 2004 Share Posted January 12, 2004 That's what I've got in mine (f&f front bumper + original lighting kit) In total it cost me roughly £900 including shipping. That was from Suprastore.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkyJawa Posted January 12, 2004 Share Posted January 12, 2004 Dude, Dunno mate, anything with a slight slope is a complete arse! Maybe the bottom - which is quite level, sits further forward at the bottom than some others????? Dunno, but its mildly annoying as I have to plan ahead! Still, would rather do that than not have the Supe! Maybe the multi storeys round your way are flatter LOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted January 13, 2004 Share Posted January 13, 2004 Originally posted by dude That nose is so ugly only its mother could love it , i had a secondhand one in the workshop and couldnt give it away That'll be the one you took of my car! No wonder you couldn't get rid of it - it was all cracked ! I really liked that bumper too, something a bit different. I've still got it here if anyone wants to have a go at patching it up, and the side skirts and spats. Free to good home, buyer collects, blah blah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude Posted January 13, 2004 Share Posted January 13, 2004 Originally posted by Jake That'll be the one you took of my car! No wonder you couldn't get rid of it - it was all cracked ! I really liked that bumper too, something a bit different. I've still got it here if anyone wants to have a go at patching it up, and the side skirts and spats. Free to good home, buyer collects, blah blah Would suit blind uk owner with absolutley no taste !!!! dude:flame Dev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.