liam1 Posted August 12, 2007 Share Posted August 12, 2007 whats peoples opinons on the supra ive seen some lovely modified ones on here and some lovely stock ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guigsy Posted August 12, 2007 Share Posted August 12, 2007 i was going to stay stock but got bored after a few months Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest CoolsBlue Posted August 12, 2007 Share Posted August 12, 2007 really its what you like, everyone has THEIR OWN tastes, me, i prefer a really modified supra with a full kit, i like the stock look alot to, but prefer a full kitted supra more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted August 12, 2007 Share Posted August 12, 2007 whats peoples opinons on the supra ive seen some lovely modified ones on here and some lovely stock ones. For goodness sake, try to make some effort to write a sentence that makes sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogmaw Posted August 12, 2007 Share Posted August 12, 2007 My opinion is that I've seen some lovely stock supras and some lovely modified ones too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Geneb Posted August 12, 2007 Share Posted August 12, 2007 For goodness sake, try to make some effort to write a sentence that makes sense. Getting tired mate? My opinion is that I've seen some lovely stock supras and some lovely modified ones too and then we so No.1 Boy racers Carbon fibre supra. god those abflug kits are damn ugly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hadyn Posted August 12, 2007 Share Posted August 12, 2007 Stock looks, modified engine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazboy Posted August 13, 2007 Share Posted August 13, 2007 Depends what has been done and who did it. There aren't many cosmeticaly modified cars on this site that I like 100% though, no probs when it's lack of funds, the problem is when money outweighs taste or acting like a sheep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted August 13, 2007 Share Posted August 13, 2007 really its what you like, everyone has THEIR OWN tastes, me, i prefer a really modified supra with a full kit, i like the stock look alot to, but prefer a full kitted supra more. You have changed your mind then, in your Jun Bumper thread your exact words were 'stock sucks' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rovervi Posted August 13, 2007 Share Posted August 13, 2007 i prefer stock with some nice wheels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyb10supra Posted August 13, 2007 Share Posted August 13, 2007 depends what you mean by modified as well. Me personally, I think a few subtle mods cosmetically and engine wise can sort your supra out no end Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kieren1234 Posted August 13, 2007 Share Posted August 13, 2007 You have changed your mind then, in your Jun Bumper thread your exact words were 'stock sucks' HAHA well spotted Smarty, the split personality strikes again!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraGirlie Posted August 13, 2007 Share Posted August 13, 2007 I think it also depends on what you want the Supra for, like a fully modified one isn't very practical for a daily driver. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DamanC Posted August 13, 2007 Share Posted August 13, 2007 I think it also depends on what you want the Supra for, like a fully modified one isn't very practical for a daily driver. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnA Posted August 13, 2007 Share Posted August 13, 2007 The problem with a previously modified car is that you don't really know what has been changed and why. So what appears as a simple swap for an 'improved' item might also be hiding botches from incorrect fitting, let alone the part itself being substandard compared to stock. When you need to fix or change something you might be opening up a can of worms. Peripheral parts that you'd assume will fit around it may not fit, bolts/fasteners may be different to what you thought. And if a modified part fails you may not find a replacement (or it might be very expensive) and fitting a stock on may not be easy because other bits around were changed to accomodate it. So relatively simple jobs might take longer and cost more. Also when it comes to bodywork, I'd be suspicious of hidden faults underneath the 'bling' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pig Posted August 13, 2007 Share Posted August 13, 2007 Well said John. IMO Stock Rocks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_blackman Posted August 13, 2007 Share Posted August 13, 2007 I prefer stock personally Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnA Posted August 13, 2007 Share Posted August 13, 2007 Even if you want to heavily modify something, I think it's better in the long run to know the state of things beforehand. So if you've used a special kind of modified bolt in those hard-to-reach manifold locations, you KNOW about it. If you've used a head gasket with such and such thickness (to compensate for the extra head skim) you KNOW about it. Or if you've used a specific kind of pistons you KNOW what they are (overbore etc) and where to look for replacement rings/whatever. If you are hands-on then you'll know how important this is. If you are not, then the garage will charge you accordingly (if you're lucky) If you're not lucky they won't notice and you'll have yet another unexplained failure. So it's gonna hurt sooner or later. I would be very reluctant to pay anything extra for a 'modified' motor, even if it looks like they haven't cut too many corners. In fact I'd price in a *discount* for the potential aggro ahead. ..but maybe it's just me, others seem to be happy paying double the price of a stock equivalent, just because it's got 'mods' They won't even question why the previous owners blew the stock turbos, and what other sort of abuse the car has been through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted August 13, 2007 Share Posted August 13, 2007 ^ Amen. With regard to looks, stock with nice wheels is what I like. But then again a kitted car like the Do-Luck one looks great too. What I hate to see is a car kitted with all sorts, has stock wheels and lacks power.. so its a bad taste all show no go. Thankfully I'm seeing less of these on the road and at shows these days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daston Posted August 13, 2007 Share Posted August 13, 2007 I like the look of GT cars that have the power to back it up. When mine is done its going to be all show (with BPU) until I save for a new engine and single. Then it will be all go as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guigsy Posted August 13, 2007 Share Posted August 13, 2007 well i cant afford the "go" at the moment. and i dont particulary need it on my 2 mile drive to and from work every day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnA Posted August 13, 2007 Share Posted August 13, 2007 In a previous life I was young, dumb and clueless enough to buy a "kitted-out" mini. Others in the know were sceptical, but I thought it was just sour grapes. They were jelous of my 1300cc beastie. So I took on a bet and took off the badass-looking plastic arch extensions to prove that there was nothing sinister behind. They were rusted to buggery. I lost the bet and sold the car soon after, everything I touched was hiding a horror story behind the fancy clothes. Even the bright white colour was covering up a nasty front shunt. Lesson learnt, thank you very much. Now I tend to question *anything* that is not original. Why, how, when. Even straightforward 'upgrades' like fancy alloys can leave you with a bad aftertaste after hitting a pothole. Not necessarily as robust as the stock ones. I put aside availability of a single wheel, incorrect offsets or sizes etc... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supragal Posted August 13, 2007 Share Posted August 13, 2007 Generally modded. I like the facelift look standard, pre facelift I'm not a huge fan of stock. Engine wise, as with any car you get used to it then you have to spend money!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hadyn Posted August 13, 2007 Share Posted August 13, 2007 There aren't many cosmeticaly modified cars on this site that I like 100% though, no probs when it's lack of funds, the problem is when money outweighs taste or acting like a sheep. Very well said Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darragh Posted August 13, 2007 Share Posted August 13, 2007 im not a fan of the plastic fantastic kits however there is some nice ones on here:cool: i love the stock look with the interior and engine modified as i find it turns more heads:d and yes i love the uk 17s lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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