Gaz Walker Posted July 2, 2004 Share Posted July 2, 2004 The stock lifts yeah, quite a bit at high speeds! Gaz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkyJawa Posted July 2, 2004 Share Posted July 2, 2004 Originally posted by Supragal thanks peter The stock one does lift, I noticed that. Surely though- if it's pinned it'll be ok won't it? It'll be fine As I said, my GTR has the aerodynamics of a brick and that was fine at 150 leptons with pins fitted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpie Posted July 2, 2004 Share Posted July 2, 2004 Thanks SG & Gaz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude Posted July 2, 2004 Share Posted July 2, 2004 I didnt want to use pins in mine so kept going faster , ive now had it off the clock and the bonnet stayed put !!!!!, i wont be using the FG one at TOTB though . Dude:flame Dev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supragal Posted July 3, 2004 Author Share Posted July 3, 2004 Well I've been to see it and it does flex a fair amount but it seems to be well made as per pointers in this thread- ie skins look well joined etc. Problem is I don't like the way it looks with the rest of the kit- gutted. So I think I'm gonna sell it anyway and fork out for a custom one And i had MASSIVE row with one of the owners of the bodyshop. I wish I'd recorded it, it was hilarious! ******* twat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith C Posted July 3, 2004 Share Posted July 3, 2004 Originally posted by Gaz Walker The stock lifts yeah, quite a bit at high speeds! Gaz. Never had that myself, even at 160+! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkyJawa Posted July 3, 2004 Share Posted July 3, 2004 Originally posted by Supragal Well I've been to see it and it does flex a fair amount but it seems to be well made as per pointers in this thread- ie skins look well joined etc. Problem is I don't like the way it looks with the rest of the kit- gutted. So I think I'm gonna sell it anyway and fork out for a custom one And i had MASSIVE row with one of the owners of the bodyshop. I wish I'd recorded it, it was hilarious! ******* twat What a complete bugger that it doesn't go So come on then - spill the beans about what you said Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supragal Posted July 3, 2004 Author Share Posted July 3, 2004 You kinda had to be there, TBH it wasn't funny at the time. They basically told me I couldn't have my car back until November because I would take it to shows and they want me to wait for next year. Actually, thats not true, the guy working on it didn't (in fact he walked off presumably coz he was disgusted and later said he wouldn't stop working on it), the other owner did. I basically told them to **** off and it all kicked off. Not pretty. But I won't get into it in the technical section. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkyJawa Posted July 3, 2004 Share Posted July 3, 2004 They truely are taking the piss now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toyotasuprauk Posted July 3, 2004 Share Posted July 3, 2004 Originally posted by Gaz Walker The stock lifts yeah, quite a bit at high speeds! Gaz. Like Keith my stock bonnet has never lifted at speed. Rosie they are taking the piss with your car, at the rate they are working at the moment I cant even see it being finished by November. I mean it took them 14 months just to get half the kit on, let alone finish to perfection and paint etc. However you've let them know your not happy and your kepping the pressure on them so thats all you can really do. Just think of it as an ongoing project and enjoy seeing it coming along in stages, it will be done eventually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syed Shah Posted July 3, 2004 Share Posted July 3, 2004 Originally posted by Gaz Walker The stock lifts yeah, quite a bit at high speeds! Gaz. Only if one of the bonnet clips is undone. Always press at on the front over both clips. If both are done, it will not lift at any speed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Posted July 3, 2004 Share Posted July 3, 2004 Top Secret mmmmmmmm yummy http://www.modellistadesigns.com/images/ts_hood/IMG_4062%20copy.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Harwood Posted July 3, 2004 Share Posted July 3, 2004 I've found the stock one to lift at speed too. It's not too apparent from inside the car, but next time you're level with one at high speed, look across. When I got my first Supra, I was traveling up a dual carriage way near me, and I could see a friend some distance in front. I floored it to catch him, and overtook him at about 140ish. He was immediately on the phone to me panicing that my bonet was about to flip, so we both stopped to have a look, it was firmly down. We couldn't even get our fingures uner the fron lip to try to lift it.... Can't explain how, but they do lift at speed. Anyway, Rosie, since that worrying experience, (and after driving Dudes car at speed), I didn't want a fibreglass bonnet, so I asked Steve M to get his scissors out... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeT Posted July 3, 2004 Share Posted July 3, 2004 Originally posted by Matt Harwood I've found the stock one to lift at speed too. It's not too apparent from inside the car, but next time you're level with one at high speed, look across. When I got my first Supra, I was traveling up a dual carriage way near me, and I could see a friend some distance in front. I floored it to catch him, and overtook him at about 140ish. He was immediately on the phone to me panicing that my bonet was about to flip, so we both stopped to have a look, it was firmly down. We couldn't even get our fingures uner the fron lip to try to lift it.... Can't explain how, but they do lift at speed. Anyway, Rosie, since that worrying experience, (and after driving Dudes car at speed), I didn't want a fibreglass bonnet, so I asked Steve M to get his scissors out... how much did that cost you matt? thats exactly what i want:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Harwood Posted July 3, 2004 Share Posted July 3, 2004 I have no idea! - Steve M from this BBS did it for me, and he's a plumber by trade... He hasn't given me the bill yet, but knowing plumbers..... Dude did the paintwork for me, and I'm fairly sure he's done the TRD style cut outs for people too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supragal Posted July 3, 2004 Author Share Posted July 3, 2004 I'm after the same style but with bigger venty things... We'll see. Problem is, the guy that wants it until November is the one doing the bonnet so I can see him dragging his heels BIG style. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude Posted July 3, 2004 Share Posted July 3, 2004 Originally posted by Supragal I'm after the same style but with bigger venty things... We'll see. Problem is, the guy that wants it until November is the one doing the bonnet so I can see him dragging his heels BIG style. Where can we get details of the argument , i need to know the details incase i dont want any of my punters to go to any shows this year !!!! Dude:flame Dev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supragal Posted July 3, 2004 Author Share Posted July 3, 2004 Originally posted by dude Where can we get details of the argument , i need to know the details incase i dont want any of my punters to go to any shows this year !!!! Dude:flame Dev They dont want me to go because I've missed a lot of the season already and a show cars only 'good' for one year. It was all starting to work out fine until the other bloke came back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve M Posted July 4, 2004 Share Posted July 4, 2004 Originally posted by Matt Harwood I've found the stock one to lift at speed too. It's not too apparent from inside the car, but next time you're level with one at high speed, look across. When I got my first Supra, I was traveling up a dual carriage way near me, and I could see a friend some distance in front. I floored it to catch him, and overtook him at about 140ish. He was immediately on the phone to me panicing that my bonet was about to flip, so we both stopped to have a look, it was firmly down. We couldn't even get our fingures uner the fron lip to try to lift it.... Can't explain how, but they do lift at speed. Anyway, Rosie, since that worrying experience, (and after driving Dudes car at speed), I didn't want a fibreglass bonnet, so I asked Steve M to get his scissors out... looking good, Price is dependant on my toys coming in and costing a reasonable price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted July 5, 2004 Share Posted July 5, 2004 Originally posted by Matt Harwood I have no idea! - Steve M from this BBS did it for me, and he's a plumber by trade... He hasn't given me the bill yet, but knowing plumbers..... rosie - i've got a copy trd FB one on mine (with clips) but have had no issues with bend/flex that i know of ? ......... HTH but as to finish/fitment - ahh, thats a story for another day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earthrokka Posted July 5, 2004 Share Posted July 5, 2004 Rosie mate U seem to be having the same luck as I ´m having with my biz when it comes to yer soop.. U have a very delicate and annoying case. Its no good us telling u to do this or that to them, I know u got ties with this place for this whole project. Thanks to the Mexicans, I know the feeling of shafting too U pay for somink then when the job is done u wind up with somink completely different. I paid 2 to 3 times for almost everything i had done here ..hehehe Good luck mate and dont hate yer car coz of twats ! its a beautifull car n´should be handled by pros not pirates whether its for parts or fitting. Unfortunately there are too many of those around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supragal Posted July 5, 2004 Author Share Posted July 5, 2004 thanks fella- and everyone for that matter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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