My DDR GT4 build
Discussion
well I've got it back after 6 / 7 weeks I need to fit mesh and other bits like 2nd mirror etc... but it gives you the idea of the finished car. Only words I have is ignore exhaust pipe it will be changed!
I'm very happy with work they've done, after all the whole car is fibreglass including the whole door.
Picture Heavy!!
I'm very happy with work they've done, after all the whole car is fibreglass including the whole door.
Picture Heavy!!
AlmostUseful said:
Gotta be honest I'm not totally sold on the exposed headlight fittings, but other than that it looks absolutely bloody superb.
Well done, cracking effort.
Always happy for honest opinion.Well done, cracking effort.
which ones? The front headlights will be using black bolts....when i can source some GGrrrrr
If you mean you wouldnt have fixings at all, then i need them as to adjust the headlights can only be done with the cover off.
Looks absolutely amazing!
Ive been long interested in the DDR but was always dubious of the very little info available online about it.
I even remember early on when you paid for the kit, i had all my fingers crossed in the hope it would work out and not be a scam as i really wanted to see one of these built in the UK.
I'm glad its worked out as it has.
Ive been long interested in the DDR but was always dubious of the very little info available online about it.
I even remember early on when you paid for the kit, i had all my fingers crossed in the hope it would work out and not be a scam as i really wanted to see one of these built in the UK.
I'm glad its worked out as it has.
lexspace said:
I think it looks fantastic , brilliant job , well done mate .
Not to be too nosey but how much would I have to expect to pay to get to the point you are at now ?
Well being the first quite simply put costs more, I knew that when took on the project, based on my costs to get to this stage I am at now including being sprayed id say £30k.....I think its good for what I've done, however i understand its alot to put into something like this. Should of stuck with the cheapest thing I could find rather then the hardest possible route. But also as ultima or GT40 replica costs a lot more then that im happy.Not to be too nosey but how much would I have to expect to pay to get to the point you are at now ?
MLH - Thanks, I'm glad it all went well too....there is now a 2nd one being done for the UK
EggsBenedict said:
Fantastic. Really good.
would agree with previous poster on the lights - think I would have left them body colour. And the brake cylinder lids sticking out look a bit odd.
Minor points. Massive kudos to you - it looks great
The reservoirs will always be the thing of ahhhh. Had to be raised to pass the test, however I will be meshing with fine black mesh to make it look better and part of the design. I could of lowered them after the test but decided to only lower them slightly...they are the brakes after all lolwould agree with previous poster on the lights - think I would have left them body colour. And the brake cylinder lids sticking out look a bit odd.
Minor points. Massive kudos to you - it looks great
killerferret666 said:
The reservoirs will always be the thing of ahhhh. Had to be raised to pass the test, however I will be meshing with fine black mesh to make it look better and part of the design. I could of lowered them after the test but decided to only lower them slightly...they are the brakes after all lol
First I thought of a 'matching' piece of mesh on the other side to mirror your intention - but how about 'extending' the mesh to the other side of the panel as one piece, it could then look like an outlet vent? Some photoshop work needed here (sorry I don't know how otherwise I'd try it!)killerferret666 said:
Always happy for honest opinion.
which ones? The front headlights will be using black bolts....when i can source some GGrrrrr
If you mean you wouldnt have fixings at all, then i need them as to adjust the headlights can only be done with the cover off.
Purely the colour of the fixings on the front, black will make all the difference.which ones? The front headlights will be using black bolts....when i can source some GGrrrrr
If you mean you wouldnt have fixings at all, then i need them as to adjust the headlights can only be done with the cover off.
Fastpedeller said:
First I thought of a 'matching' piece of mesh on the other side to mirror your intention - but how about 'extending' the mesh to the other side of the panel as one piece, it could then look like an outlet vent? Some photoshop work needed here (sorry I don't know how otherwise I'd try it!)
I won't be cutting any of the bodywork now. Lol I'm sure with black mesh it will look fine, your eyes barely get drawn to it in person which is good.killerferret666 said:
Fastpedeller said:
First I thought of a 'matching' piece of mesh on the other side to mirror your intention - but how about 'extending' the mesh to the other side of the panel as one piece, it could then look like an outlet vent? Some photoshop work needed here (sorry I don't know how otherwise I'd try it!)
I won't be cutting any of the bodywork now. Lol I'm sure with black mesh it will look fine, your eyes barely get drawn to it in person which is good.I have to say the bottle area cut out with mesh over it wouldn't be a problem to me, but if you're handy with photoshop or similar (I'm not unfortunately) it could be worth just exploring the options.
Car looks great BTW, it will be a magnet at the shows.
LOVE the front, agreed that with black bolts those headlights should look perfect. Im not 'so' keen on the rear, although I think its keeping with the car, I just get a general impression that the rear lights give off an air of mid-90's supercar....possibly something more akin to a 430 rear light would look better?
Anyway, its not my car so overall irrelevant, great job!
Anyway, its not my car so overall irrelevant, great job!
Pete102 said:
LOVE the front, agreed that with black bolts those headlights should look perfect. Im not 'so' keen on the rear, although I think its keeping with the car, I just get a general impression that the rear lights give off an air of mid-90's supercar....possibly something more akin to a 430 rear light would look better?
Anyway, its not my car so overall irrelevant, great job!
Its nice to hear you guys say the same as what im thinking and i agree with this. The light units are pods, so I've worked on a design that is actually similar to the 430 and the tail lights will be twin red circles (tail / brake) with smaller indicators ones within the outside set of lights and on the inside ones fog one side, reverse the other. The outer casing will either be smoked or clear...either way should be plug and play and just slide into the plastic casing already there and is not as much work as it sounds.Anyway, its not my car so overall irrelevant, great job!
Black bolts will be sourced. Seems most common part people agree on.
The headlight covers, splitter and the wheels are all hydro dipped in the same carbon film.
In the photo with the lights on you can actually see carbon look reflecting the light. Wing mirrors also match and I'll continue this matching look into the interior when I redo it.
The headlight covers, splitter and the wheels are all hydro dipped in the same carbon film.
In the photo with the lights on you can actually see carbon look reflecting the light. Wing mirrors also match and I'll continue this matching look into the interior when I redo it.
Back from Oz now, although I've been ill a few days and managed to get on with some work yesterday.
Exhaust end piece should be done soon...I hope! And last pic shows the door open in the garage, so should be able to park it in most places. Although everytime I see a photo of the car in there, it surprises me how i built it in there.
- changing orange indicators to clear lenses on rear
- fit rear camera (not hooked up yet)
- fit meshing around car
- fit HID 4300k kit (not high 55w, but 35w for better light but without dazzling drivers)
- Change front end to softer springs
Exhaust end piece should be done soon...I hope! And last pic shows the door open in the garage, so should be able to park it in most places. Although everytime I see a photo of the car in there, it surprises me how i built it in there.
Its looking good James, congratulations on what you have achieved in that little garage, you should be proud!
What are your plans for the front number plate, as we all now, these are pretty ugly things and spoil the look of many cars. If it were me I would try to use something a little smaller than you are supposed to, not massively so and try and get in located low on something that would make the plate flat, below the front air intake. When I had my MR2 I external use velcro which held the front plate on after the original number plate mount was damaged.
Another question, is the area behind the rear doors that look like they should be windows, even though they are on the rear clam shell? Just seems like they need finishing off a bit. The front look excellent, they hydro dipping has worked really well and the contrast between the red an the black/carbon was a good choice.
I sort of agree on the back end, after how stylized the front looks, the back in a way seems like in needs something, I don't know what though. I look forward to seeing how the updated rear light and exhaust work out.
What are your plans for the front number plate, as we all now, these are pretty ugly things and spoil the look of many cars. If it were me I would try to use something a little smaller than you are supposed to, not massively so and try and get in located low on something that would make the plate flat, below the front air intake. When I had my MR2 I external use velcro which held the front plate on after the original number plate mount was damaged.
Another question, is the area behind the rear doors that look like they should be windows, even though they are on the rear clam shell? Just seems like they need finishing off a bit. The front look excellent, they hydro dipping has worked really well and the contrast between the red an the black/carbon was a good choice.
I sort of agree on the back end, after how stylized the front looks, the back in a way seems like in needs something, I don't know what though. I look forward to seeing how the updated rear light and exhaust work out.
Gassing Station | Readers' Cars | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff