supra_aero Posted December 30, 2008 Author Share Posted December 30, 2008 I knew it was going to be split opinions. I knew and went with what I liked and I am hundred percent happy. I love it! I may change it anyway going forward anyhow - but love it the way it is. I know many love the stock look and no way I can convince others to like kitted supes (or airfix supras in some cases ). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jevansio Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 I knew it was going to be split opinions. I knew and went with what I liked and I am hundred percent happy. I love it! I may change it anyway going forward anyhow - but love it the way it is. I know many love the stock look and no way I can convince others to like kitted supes (or airfix supras in some cases ). Good outlook Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcAB10 Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 i really like the bonnet but i'm not keen on the kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NatsupraTT Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 Looks very nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magictorch Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 Sorry preferred it how it was...but it would be boring if we all had the same taste....lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 I knew it was going to be split opinions. I knew and went with what I liked and I am hundred percent happy. I love it! If you're happy thats all that counts, the kits not my cup o tea but those wheels look ace against the black! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoff Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 The bodyshop did a good job on sorting that bumper out Charles:). Good job:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marbleapple Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 I think it looks good. Love the wheels. The original Supra doesn't look half as good as the new one. The new styling is much more aggressive. (Ignore the old fuddy duddys who prefer the original look... they wear slippers and drink Bovril) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjy Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 (Ignore the old fuddy duddys who prefer the original look... they wear slippers and drink Bovril) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazboy Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 I think it looks good. Love the wheels. The original Supra doesn't look half as good as the new one. The new styling is much more aggressive. (Ignore the old fuddy duddys who prefer the original look... they wear slippers and drink Bovril) Better than cheap tracksuits and Stella. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyW Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 Got to be honest I prefer the before pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali C Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 Very nice m8, as long as you'r happy with it! While we are on the subject of kit's whats the kit on this one: http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/832486.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomgeer Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 Stock look for me too I'm afraid, but I agree that the OEM spoiler with the kit tones it down alot which is a good thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra_aero Posted January 1, 2009 Author Share Posted January 1, 2009 Cheers hoff and the kit lovers Its funny people say - "I prefer the stock look". I have had at least 6 or 7 people within the last week commenting on how cool the car looks and asking how much it is. This happened about twice in my year and half of having it stock. Almost everytime I now go to a petrol station I get stopped by people asking about the car. Also I get far more idiots wanting to race it now, from lotus elise's to beemers and celicas. Again this hardly ever happenned when it was stock. I way prefer the new look as said before, but I really don't understand how people prefer stock looking supes. I guess its different if the stock supe has an active spoiler/bonnet scoop/larger brakes and glass/facelift lenses it could be arguable that it looks as good as a kitted supe but still.. to me it looked a bit dated stock. The kit brings it more up to date imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazboy Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 Very nice m8, as long as you'r happy with it! While we are on the subject of kit's whats the kit on this one: http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/832486.htm That's a full Trial kit, same as Mufflemans. looks ok. I way prefer the new look as said before, but I really don't understand how people prefer stock looking supes. I guess its different if the stock supe has an active spoiler/bonnet scoop/larger brakes and glass/facelift lenses it could be arguable that it looks as good as a kitted supe but still.. to me it looked a bit dated stock. The kit brings it more up to date imo. Since you ask, and remember opinions are like belly buttons, everyone has one but it may not be like yours: To me, the Woolworths Supras look very dated, the various kits do not flow together nor do they work with the lines of the car, it looks like different people drew rough sketches in isolation without knowing what the rest of the car was going to look like nor what car they were making parts for. Look at JohnnyW's car, which has absolutley nailed the perfect look with the OEM kit and tasteful wheels, it's timeless & classic and makes me so envious that it isn't mine- yours does not make me do this. Just look at it! http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/vbpicgallery.php?do=view&g=1897 JamieP has a black stock car which with a nice set of wheels also looks ace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali C Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 Awh thanks, where abouts can you this kit up from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra_aero Posted January 1, 2009 Author Share Posted January 1, 2009 That's a full Trial kit, same as Mufflemans. looks ok. Since you ask, and remember opinions are like belly buttons, everyone has one but it may not be like yours: To me, the Woolworths Supras look very dated, the various kits do not flow together nor do they work with the lines of the car, it looks like different people drew rough sketches in isolation without knowing what the rest of the car was going to look like nor what car they were making parts for. Look at JohnnyW's car, which has absolutley nailed the perfect look with the OEM kit and tasteful wheels, it's timeless & classic and makes me so envious that it isn't mine- yours does not make me do this. Just look at it! http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/vbpicgallery.php?do=view&g=1897 JamieP has a black stock car which with a nice set of wheels also looks ace. Jamie's car has big expensive brakes and wheels and the active spoiler so its not really a stock example to be honest. I disagree entirely about the lines (assuming you are talking about my car here?). Veilside skirts go with a bomex front and the rear is bomex spats. The bonnet grill matches the grill of the bomex bumper. Additionally the veilside skirts go with the wheels superbly imo. I guess you have your opinion which is fair. As I said, I got next to no comments about the car in stock form and do now get positive comments so we can't all be wrong. I am not against people saying negative things about a car but comments like woolworths supras is uncalled for. As usual some big shot has to rain on someones parade. I dislike many supes on here but don't go taking the mick about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcAB10 Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 perhaps saying "woolworth supra's" is a tad derogatory but i tend to agree with gazs veiws, imho i find a lot (not all) kits cheapen the look of the supra and the lines of the kits don't flow with the lines of the car, as in, lots of angles and 'vents' on the bumper compared to the smooth clean lines of the supra. The toyota designers put a clean smooth bumper on a clean smooth body. my car doesn't have any kit on it at all, not even oem skirts/spats but i get a lot of people asking me about the car at garages ect. Don't get me wrong tho, i do not dislike your car, i just prefer stock as i feel it complements the lines of the car better. I would much rather someone having a nice clean example with a kit than seeing an abused rusty stock supra. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benkei Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 What state of 'stock' do we mean here? Completely stock, or OEM skirts, spats and active spoiler? I think the completely stock - with no skirts, spats or anything looks TOO plain, and dated. However, with the skirts and spats to add a bit more style to the shape of the car, it looks a lot better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazboy Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 Jamie's car has big expensive brakes and wheels and the active spoiler so its not really a stock example to be honest. I disagree entirely about the lines (assuming you are talking about my car here?). Veilside skirts go with a bomex front and the rear is bomex spats. The bonnet grill matches the grill of the bomex bumper. Additionally the veilside skirts go with the wheels superbly imo. I guess you have your opinion which is fair. As I said, I got next to no comments about the car in stock form and do now get positive comments so we can't all be wrong. I am not against people saying negative things about a car but comments like woolworths supras is uncalled for. As usual some big shot has to rain on someones parade. I dislike many supes on here but don't go taking the mick about it. Nice wheels and big brakes have nothing to do with the body, and it looked nice on the OEM 17's. The active spoiler is standard on my car so = stock. Woolworths = Pick and Mix . As for raining on your parade, perhaps don't say "I don't understand" as some will fill you in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian W Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 Prefer it before. Sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra_aero Posted January 2, 2009 Author Share Posted January 2, 2009 Nice wheels and big brakes have nothing to do with the body, and it looked nice on the OEM 17's. The active spoiler is standard on my car so = stock. Woolworths = Pick and Mix . As for raining on your parade, perhaps don't say "I don't understand" as some will fill you in. Sorry Gazboy I misunderstood. I thought you meant woolworths as in cheap/bankrupt ass parts . My mistake. Apologies. At least everyone likes the wheels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazboy Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 Sorry Gazboy I misunderstood. I thought you meant woolworths as in cheap/bankrupt ass parts . My mistake. Apologies. At least everyone likes the wheels No worries The wheels are ace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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