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Why?
Why?
Why?
Why?
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1709287.htm
The first pic, the side profile, it looks hideous and nothing like the real thing!
The second pic, the rear is too wide for the axle!
The third pic, it just looks so out of proportion!
The fourth pic, i recognise those little vents on the bottom of the drivers side window!
The fifth pic, just looks wrong!
The last pic, the unforgettable jap interior with a different badge!
Fair enough the chap is honest about what it is, but still the question is
Why?
Why?
Why?
Why?
Why?
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1709287.htm
The first pic, the side profile, it looks hideous and nothing like the real thing!
The second pic, the rear is too wide for the axle!
The third pic, it just looks so out of proportion!
The fourth pic, i recognise those little vents on the bottom of the drivers side window!
The fifth pic, just looks wrong!
The last pic, the unforgettable jap interior with a different badge!
Fair enough the chap is honest about what it is, but still the question is
Why?
Why?
I really dont understand the thinking behind them either, a good MR2 will cost a few k?
This kit must cost a few k too?
Lets be generous and say 6k. So for a total of 10K you could get a very very nice car.
Why bother having something that looks, in my personal opinion, s
t! (Others may not share this opinion)
I doubt it would fool many people into thinking it was real, then again maybe it does as there seems to be a lot around.
I still dont understand, why???
This kit must cost a few k too?
Lets be generous and say 6k. So for a total of 10K you could get a very very nice car.
Why bother having something that looks, in my personal opinion, s
t! (Others may not share this opinion)I doubt it would fool many people into thinking it was real, then again maybe it does as there seems to be a lot around.
I still dont understand, why???
shimmey69 said:
as we are all on here we ARE pistonheads!! a lot of people arent and will think that its a real ferrari!! and this way he can impress 15 year old girls when he say he has a ferrari!!!
Exactly, your average person isn't going to know the proportions of a Ferrari, they'll see a sporty looking car with a prancing horse on the bonnet and understandably think it's a Ferrari.http://www.woodsport.org/joomla/index.php/engine-c...
Is it wrong I like the idea of this? MR2 + 355kit + 2GR-FE
Is it wrong I like the idea of this? MR2 + 355kit + 2GR-FE
todd69 said:
R360 said:
Fair enough the chap is honest about what it is, but still the question is
Why?
Why?
Because it's a replica!Why?
Why?
Why not
t stuck on it. That dude who made a countach from scratch in his basement made a replica, this thing is just a ruined MR2.It must also mildly annoy people who have worked hard to get their dream car in a ferrari 355 only for people to wonder whether its just an MR2 with some tat stuck on. Sure the educated will know the difference but lets face it, having a Ferrari is probably 75% driving pleasure and 25% showing off. And before anyone says it, why shouldnt you be allowed to show off?
mikesufc said:
This upsets me.... Very much.
Why, surely it's his choice what he does with his money, and whilst you may not like it, what is wrong with it? If we all had to conform to the norm the world would be a duller place. What is it about this place that the fascist view is encouraged.
As far as MR2 based "replicas" (aka fakes) go that one is the first that I have seen that is priced even cloe to this planet. Most I've seen tend to try asking for the thick end of £20k for these cars. Sure, this one needs suspension, wheels, tyres, paint and some interior work to become a closer "tribute" (aka fake), but all of the hard work is done.
For the types of people who this kind of thing appeal to, its likely to look a bargain.
Disclaimer:At no point above has the author indicated or implied that he likes the subject matter, or any desire to build, recreate, buy, own or drive said vehicle
For the types of people who this kind of thing appeal to, its likely to look a bargain.
Disclaimer:At no point above has the author indicated or implied that he likes the subject matter, or any desire to build, recreate, buy, own or drive said vehicle
People are saying people do this because non-petrolheads will think anything that looks sporty and has a ferrari badge on is a ferrari. If this is true, then why not just put a ferrari badge on standard mr2? I hate the extreme cars one especcialy because I prefer the looks of the 406 coupe to the 360 and its layout is the complete opposite.
shimmey69 said:
Quite like the look of that DTM kit for the CLK though, however there doesn't seem to be any details on the white PorscheThese give people the opportunity to pretend, that is all. In the same way as there are fake watches to try to impress. Some will never, inspite of a lifetime of work get the real thing, so if they choose to indulge a fantasy so what?
what we must not forget though is that some of these are built to a very high standard by the owners. Many on here will throw a cheque book but could never match the skill or workmanship these have on them.
It may be misguided but they cretae jobs and taxes, I can see no real harm in them, if it upsets people so much look away.
what we must not forget though is that some of these are built to a very high standard by the owners. Many on here will throw a cheque book but could never match the skill or workmanship these have on them.
It may be misguided but they cretae jobs and taxes, I can see no real harm in them, if it upsets people so much look away.
" I have had some fond memories in it and hope you do too."
Why, what have you been doing in it with me?
Still, it is a true masterpiece compared with the American who tried to make a Lamborghini out of a 1994 Camaro.
http://jalopnik.com/5672050/the-camaroghini-a-mull...
Still, he could always install this:
http://jalopnik.com/5672082/dont-fire-up-the-woode...
Wodden engine, wooden go.
Why, what have you been doing in it with me?
Still, it is a true masterpiece compared with the American who tried to make a Lamborghini out of a 1994 Camaro.
http://jalopnik.com/5672050/the-camaroghini-a-mull...
Still, he could always install this:
http://jalopnik.com/5672082/dont-fire-up-the-woode...
Wodden engine, wooden go.
Edited by LuS1fer on Thursday 28th October 08:35
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