pbryant_knight Posted May 3, 2012 Author Share Posted May 3, 2012 Yep, got the graphics all sorted on Monday, but i'm not entirely happy so haven't posted the pics for fear of criticism lol. Gonna wait until i see if i can get the guy to sort it first. Was really p'd off on Monday when i got the car into the daylight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supra Gaz Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 As long as it doesn't look like the Nova I think you will be ok! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbryant_knight Posted May 3, 2012 Author Share Posted May 3, 2012 To be fair it looks better than the last one. But still doesn't compare to that nova. Lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p3te Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 seen this on your driveway, really looking the part now with the graphics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbryant_knight Posted May 3, 2012 Author Share Posted May 3, 2012 Cheers pete. I'm not 100% happy with the graphics at the minute, or the price I was charged but hopefully get it sorted soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supraturbochris Posted May 4, 2012 Share Posted May 4, 2012 that nova is stunning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robzki Posted May 4, 2012 Share Posted May 4, 2012 If you put pics up I promise to be nice. I'm interested to see why you aren't happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a98pmalcolm Posted May 4, 2012 Share Posted May 4, 2012 Holly crap that Nova!! hahaha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbryant_knight Posted May 6, 2012 Author Share Posted May 6, 2012 Ok here's a pic of the car as it is now. The most important reason i'm not happy is the colour. It needs to be darker. I got a few samples made first and looked at them in the graphics shop and it looked darker but when i got it into the light, they were lighter and the black was like a grey colour and stripey as theough the print heads were misaligned. The second reason i'm not happy is the helmet. That's my fault as the guy in Hong Kong who designed these used the model as a base as we couldn't get any really decent clear static shots from the movie, and give him his due, they are 99% accurate to the model. I'm in the process of re-designing the helmet with a friend to get it more screen accurate. Lastly, and the most important reason i'm not happy is the price the guy charged for the graphics. I got the last ones fitted by him and he charged £50. Since then we've became friends and he's done little bits and pieces at a resonable price. Because of this i didn't ask for a quote as i thought he wouldn't rip me off. I got charged £400 to cut and fit them. The less accurate ones i got off eBay US only cost £80 including postage amd the printing and cutting process would have been exactally the same. I just paid the bill and then stewed about it overnight getting more annoyed. got several other quotes from local Graphics places and the cheapest was £125 plus Vat from Hooper Signs so i feel well ripped off. Peter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbryant_knight Posted May 6, 2012 Author Share Posted May 6, 2012 A couple more in different light On the plus side, It still looks better than my last one. Don't know if it comes up to the mark of that Nova though. Peter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham1984 Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 Ok here's a pic of the car as it is now. The most important reason i'm not happy is the colour. It needs to be darker. I got a few samples made first and looked at them in the graphics shop and it looked darker but when i got it into the light, they were lighter and the black was like a grey colour and stripey as theough the print heads were misaligned. The second reason i'm not happy is the helmet. That's my fault as the guy in Hong Kong who designed these used the model as a base as we couldn't get any really decent clear static shots from the movie, and give him his due, they are 99% accurate to the model. I'm in the process of re-designing the helmet with a friend to get it more screen accurate. Lastly, and the most important reason i'm not happy is the price the guy charged for the graphics. I got the last ones fitted by him and he charged £50. Since then we've became friends and he's done little bits and pieces at a resonable price. Because of this i didn't ask for a quote as i thought he wouldn't rip me off. I got charged £400 to cut and fit them. The less accurate ones i got off eBay US only cost £80 including postage amd the printing and cutting process would have been exactally the same. I just paid the bill and then stewed about it overnight getting more annoyed. got several other quotes from local Graphics places and the cheapest was £125 plus Vat from Hooper Signs so i feel well ripped off. http://i1205.photobucket.com/albums/bb430/pbryant_knight/New%20fast%20and%20Furious%20Supra/IMG_1460.jpg Peter Your car somewhat stands out a bit parked on your street. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
letmeshowyou Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 I'm not gonna say anything about being too fussy, as I'd be the same, but I like that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stinboy Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 I doubt that anyone will notice the difference - I know I wouldn't be able to even with a photo of the original in hand. Great job I say!! (although I take letmeshowyou's point that if you're not entirely happy it will bug you ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stinboy Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 Your car somewhat stands out a bit parked on your street. Oh I don't know - that Vectra looks quite tasty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supra Gaz Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 I think that looks brilliant, especially in that gloomy car park! You need to get a smaller number plate on the front dude. The law states the placement of the plate should not impede the performance or running of the vehicle and with no place to put the plate on the front without it restricting the running of the vehicle, I.e. The radiator for cooling (intercooler for you turbo boys) you can place a smaller plate to at least make an effort. I did a bit of digging on this and had a chat with some traffic mates and we came to the same conclusion. Depends if you get a div traffic officer mind with a different view. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
safcdixon Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 Looking good Peter, as said by everyone above you would have too be a total f+f nut too notice any differences, there's one thing you need too do now, Build Doms charger too sit next too it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbryant_knight Posted May 6, 2012 Author Share Posted May 6, 2012 I think that looks brilliant, especially in that gloomy car park! You need to get a smaller number plate on the front dude. The law states the placement of the plate should not impede the performance or running of the vehicle and with no place to put the plate on the front without it restricting the running of the vehicle, I.e. The radiator for cooling (intercooler for you turbo boys) you can place a smaller plate to at least make an effort. I did a bit of digging on this and had a chat with some traffic mates and we came to the same conclusion. Depends if you get a div traffic officer mind with a different view. Thanks for the comments guys. The number plate is the minimum legal sizing for lettering. I've already got the DVLA guidance and the police letters from when they tried to take me to court. I think i posted up the DVLA email a few year back with the lettering sizes that are within the Law. These are Import size plates. Any smaller and you're getting into motorcycle plates and they are not legal. The police dropped the case when i finally said "ok then, Take me to court" lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra joe Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 See Jurgens for import plate sizes, did you get your exhaust ? 400 to put graphics on is stupid bud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbryant_knight Posted May 6, 2012 Author Share Posted May 6, 2012 I know i feel ripped off. REALLY ripped off. And because of that, i now have no money for an exhaust I've been through the plate thing with both the DVLA, VOSA and the Police. I've spent today modifying the graphics to a more screen accurate standard until i can get the design upgraded and cut. Not perfect, but better than they were before. Peter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suprakeith Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 Looks very good to me,but again if it was bugging me i completely understand you want it perfect as i would Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supra Gaz Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 I was traffic mate, you can dictate the legislation if needed, I have a copy of it printed off in my glove box. I love the look of the car mate, I can't tell the difference between your graphics and the official car. Are you doing the interior too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jakon316 Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 Hi Peter I'm new to this site don't own a Supra but I've always been a bit of a Fast and Furious addict and always been quite obsessed with the Supra from the 1st one! Anyway I had to sign up and comment because I've been following this thread this week and personally I actually think the graphics look very good! I've seen your original Supra and think this 1 looks much better the only bit of constructive criticism if you don't mind is see if you can aim for some more accurate alloys and remove the mesh on the front? That to me is where the main visual differences stand out for me from the original and not with the graphics. Great work though I hope if you ever sell it you make a nice profit for your work and if you do this for a 3rd time please buy an aerotop! Please keep us updated its a decent build you have done here! Regards Jace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham1984 Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 See Jurgens for import plate sizes, did you get your exhaust ? 400 to put graphics on is stupid bud. +1 As my friend got a numberplate for his NA the other day and it is just a single strip on the front bumper, Way smaller than what you have already and is the smallest legal size. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TubbyTwo Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 looks ok in the pictures mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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