Tribute Automotive MX250, One has been finished. 250 GTO
Discussion
One of Tributes MX250 body kits for the MX5 has just been finished in record time. The chap that built it had 'a few weeks to spare' and worked on it full time. Its had a lovely paint job and looks pretty damn good imho. Loads more to do on mine before the paint goes on, but in the mean time what do you think?Its on Madabout kitcars site, grayones build in the Tribute Automotive section, or
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tribute-Automotive-MX250...
Could do with lowering a bit
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tribute-Automotive-MX250...
Could do with lowering a bit
Edited by Seanick on Thursday 21st February 22:28
Edited by Seanick on Friday 22 February 08:52
Well yes its not trying to be replica, as its not smothered in fake Ferrari badges! Its a tribute to, and inspired by etc. I think it looks fab. Of course PHs will recognise the MX screen and door handles, but who would spend 22.5 MILLION POUNDS on one you can't risk using!
Re IVA, it does not require IVA as no structural changes to chassis etc etc, its just a skin, all been done before.
Re IVA, it does not require IVA as no structural changes to chassis etc etc, its just a skin, all been done before.
At last, someone with an open mind!
The rear arches were a bit wide for my taste too so I removed 2" from each side, so now 4" (100mm) narrower than they were. Have a look on my build thread if your interested.
http://www.madabout-kitcars.com/forum/showthread.p...
The rear arches were a bit wide for my taste too so I removed 2" from each side, so now 4" (100mm) narrower than they were. Have a look on my build thread if your interested.
http://www.madabout-kitcars.com/forum/showthread.p...
Its an interesting discussion, but as long as we are happy with the cars we drive thats is all that matters. The key word here is Tribute, or homage. Think of the tribute pop bands. Its not really Abba, its Bjorn Again. We know that. The group looks a bit like, sounds a bit like, and in the absence off the real thing, is quite good enough for a good night out.
I like Tribute Automotive and what they are doing. I put separately the words 250 GTO in the title just for the search engines. If this thread gets tribute one more sale and a bit more coverage then great. Mind you, they are swamped with orders for all their products. They have hit the nail on the head, key points .....retro, No IVA, straight forward or complex as you like. Thats how to 'move the kit car industry forward' or whatever the thread is.
If you want a dimensionally correct 250, they are working on one now to fit the TVR wedge. Several orders already as I understand it.
I rather like the 'new' Microplas Mistral body shell. Whoops, another key word fir the search engines!!!
I like Tribute Automotive and what they are doing. I put separately the words 250 GTO in the title just for the search engines. If this thread gets tribute one more sale and a bit more coverage then great. Mind you, they are swamped with orders for all their products. They have hit the nail on the head, key points .....retro, No IVA, straight forward or complex as you like. Thats how to 'move the kit car industry forward' or whatever the thread is.
If you want a dimensionally correct 250, they are working on one now to fit the TVR wedge. Several orders already as I understand it.
I rather like the 'new' Microplas Mistral body shell. Whoops, another key word fir the search engines!!!
Funny thing is.......I saw the 'kit' and liked it BEFORE I knew what a Ferarri 250 GTO was. Never heard of it before!
Wedges seem to go for 1500. Pretty standard running gear. All the external panels get removed. Cars always go through a two-a-penny stage before there is suddenly none left. Look at Ford Escorts. Just have to get the timing right......
Nothing is forever!
Wedges seem to go for 1500. Pretty standard running gear. All the external panels get removed. Cars always go through a two-a-penny stage before there is suddenly none left. Look at Ford Escorts. Just have to get the timing right......
Nothing is forever!
Well the good news is that I have addressed all of those comments in my own build, except the swages line which is now the opening gap fir my flip front.
The chap that built the one for sale had 6 weeks before he returned home to the med, so built it within that time-scale.
The rear arches are sized to match the MX , so no cutting, so no IVA. Grill has to change for copyright reasons. Mirrors, yes but easy to change.
wheels, £1500 is a lot for wheels imo, but I am not keen on them either.
Rear vent would line up with the top of original wheel arch, but yes, a bit big. Changed on new version.
Side vents? Well the wheelbase is a little less and the Mazda cab is a little further forward so not really room. I did paint them in to see but its a squeeze.
Side repeaters, required as its a,modern vehicle, plus time constraints fir this vehicle. Easy change.
Door handles. I am fitting Mini ones on mine.
Finally, dont forget......Its Not Trying To Be A Replica! Its a tribute too, as the name suggests. Thats like, a bit similar.
The chap that built the one for sale had 6 weeks before he returned home to the med, so built it within that time-scale.
The rear arches are sized to match the MX , so no cutting, so no IVA. Grill has to change for copyright reasons. Mirrors, yes but easy to change.
wheels, £1500 is a lot for wheels imo, but I am not keen on them either.
Rear vent would line up with the top of original wheel arch, but yes, a bit big. Changed on new version.
Side vents? Well the wheelbase is a little less and the Mazda cab is a little further forward so not really room. I did paint them in to see but its a squeeze.
Side repeaters, required as its a,modern vehicle, plus time constraints fir this vehicle. Easy change.
Door handles. I am fitting Mini ones on mine.
Finally, dont forget......Its Not Trying To Be A Replica! Its a tribute too, as the name suggests. Thats like, a bit similar.
Edited by Seanick on Wednesday 27th February 18:42
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