lucasl Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 Just picked up my top secret kit and im planning to fit it myself but now im starting to think maybe i should get it fitted professionally. Well its worth a try. any advice would be greatly appreciated. http://img267.imageshack.us/img267/3383/photo0385sh1.jpg http://img267.imageshack.us/img267/9079/photo0384vv9.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 that the NEW ts kit? or just a full normal kit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Ads Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 Are you going for the Woodone JGTC Paint scheme? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucasl Posted May 23, 2007 Author Share Posted May 23, 2007 no the its the gt300 kit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cable Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 Is that your garage? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fat_controller Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 my advice is take it to a bodyshop.lol knight racer or gvn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarlT67 Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 I would say have a go.... As long as you feel confident, have a good plan and aren't doing anything irreversible like drilling hole which will be on show...! As this would mean any mistakes could be rectified by the bodyshop if you find you can't do it or if you mess up This was my theory on fitting my TRD, had to drill holes and rig the position of the spoiler. Came out really good and a near perfect fit:) glad I had a go...! PS looking forward to seeing finished pics, love that kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishman Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 if you've spent loads of money on the kit (which you most probs have) surely it would seem a shame if you could of had it done by a pro and it looking mega - but then again you may be really good and do it yourself and save a bit of money, i would go for no. 1 if it was men IMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheefa Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 my advice is take it to a bodyshop.lol knight racer or gvn GVN then without a doubt! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucasl Posted May 23, 2007 Author Share Posted May 23, 2007 Are you going for the Woodone JGTC Paint scheme? Not sure on paint scheme yet im prob gonna keep it supra red for now, maybe a JGTC replica im still thinking. I wanted to fit it so I can say I built the car myself, I have done all the other work so far, this kit just seems harder than i thought. I have fitted a kit before and it came out really good, but not a wide one. anyway this is where i am so far, not very far http://img45.imageshack.us/img45/978/photo0389oo5.jpg I had to remove the tow eyes at the front to fit the bumper on so I think im gonna get a aftermarket tow ring http://img111.imageshack.us/img111/31/tow500om9.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suprash Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 Mate where can I get an aftermarket tow ring like that....? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixelfill Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 Mate where can I get an aftermarket tow ring like that....? * a helpful link http://www.driftworks.com/catalog/products/universal-heavy-duty-tow-hook.html Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suprash Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 * a helpful link http://www.driftworks.com/catalog/products/universal-heavy-duty-tow-hook.html Mike ......... Smart arse........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixelfill Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 ......... Smart arse........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DamanC Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 Nice garage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucasl Posted May 24, 2007 Author Share Posted May 24, 2007 Update ive fitted the rear bumper and started on the rear wings, the fitament is pretty bad if your not gonna filler it in, which im not so i have a small gap where the panels should fit flush but oh well. Heres some pics. http://img66.imageshack.us/img66/3074/photo0394my0.jpg http://img113.imageshack.us/img113/8572/photo0392ut7.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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b_have Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 Sure I've seen that garage in Half life Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucasl Posted May 24, 2007 Author Share Posted May 24, 2007 Sure I've seen that garage in Half life lol yea come to think of it, its a hangar at my dads company thats not in use at the moment so i quickly put all my junk in there till they need it again. Its amazing having so much space to work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b_have Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 lol yea come to think of it, its a hangar at my dads company thats not in use at the moment so i quickly put all my junk in there till they need it again. Its amazing having so much space to work Very nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rik Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 Looking good. Glad you ended up doing it yourself, i know i would have done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucasl Posted May 25, 2007 Author Share Posted May 25, 2007 Fitted the side skirts now, it took me ages to make sure they are both lined up the same lol http://img142.imageshack.us/img142/5267/photo0395tk4.jpg Im gonna end up using loads of those self tappers http://img152.imageshack.us/img152/2812/photo0400dh3.jpg I made some small brackets to hold the bottom part of the rear wings in place but now there are some gaps on the rear bumper (see pic) im not sure what to do to it i guess il have to fiberglass on to the rear bumper to extend the panel. any ideas? http://img444.imageshack.us/img444/7536/photo0398fq8.jpg http://img456.imageshack.us/img456/6422/photo0401je6.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucasl Posted May 25, 2007 Author Share Posted May 25, 2007 Does anyone know if there is a bodyshop in the west sussex area that could cut my existing inner arches away. I have an angle grinder but im way to scared to try this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockys96 Posted May 25, 2007 Share Posted May 25, 2007 looking good buddy, another fellow widebody. and a man with taste, hope u go the full jgtc look. was that a geniune ts kit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucasl Posted May 25, 2007 Author Share Posted May 25, 2007 looking good buddy, another fellow widebody. and a man with taste, hope u go the full jgtc look. was that a geniune ts kit? Hello mate, yea we should do a photo shoot of them after would look good. It is a genuine ts kit took ages to come form japan, im a bit suprised the fitament isnt as good as i thought it would be. Definatly doing the jgtc look lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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