davis6110 Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 Iv been thinking about getting their bomex bumper and skirts but was hoping to fit myself so if the fitting is not good i will be devistated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesy Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 Sumopower, original kits are the best, I did not even test fit my kit, it was sprayed and straight fit no problems. Pay the price now rather then later . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matthewm1965 Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 My local body shop fitted one of those for me a few weeks ago. Said it was a real pain. End result not brilliant. The surface seems to have crinckled in a couple of places. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz1 Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 I found the prices at sumopower the best, I highly rate them guys great service aswell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nemo_arta Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 i bought 1 of these from another seller on ebay and to be honest i lined it up and thought it was pretty good. however my mate bought the same 1 from the guy you mentioned and it was aweful.. pay a bit more on ebay and you can get a pretty good rear bumper. i paid 270 i think it was Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan294 Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 In the ebay description though, it says they are in Partnership with Knight Racer, and the business details at the bottom show Knight Racer's address. I've just bought one from Nemo_arta, due to be test fitted this weekend, the quality doesn't look that bad. We'll see! Should be sprayed and fitted by next Saturday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra joe Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 I just paid 200 inc delivery lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan294 Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 I just paid 200 inc delivery lol From the Revolution Imports Ebay site? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan294 Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 Just a heads up, I've emailed Knight Racer, the £219 Trial bumpers on ebay are theirs. He also said that he could price match if you email through their website. I've had pretty good feedback from other members that have bought through them, JohnnyG included. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham1984 Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 Just a heads up, I've emailed Knight Racer, the £219 Trial bumpers on ebay are theirs. He also said that he could price match if you email through their website. I've had pretty good feedback from other members that have bought through them, JohnnyG included. That is somewhat a surprise. Who else minus Johnny G has had them as I might have a peek in their garage... Guessing he had it fitted elsewhere?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraDan24 Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 Revolution imports and Knight Racer are one in the same. I wouldn't buy from them ever again. I have heard of people getting decent bits from them, but its few and far in between. The bumper i got from them was really bad condition, and they totally ignored my emails. It's their fault they have a bad reputation, no-one else's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 it does say buy with confidence Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan294 Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 That is somewhat a surprise. Who else minus Johnny G has had them as I might have a peek in their garage... Guessing he had it fitted elsewhere?? Not sure Graham, johnny is happy with his I believe. I spoke to him about it before Xmas. The one I bought looks OK to be fair, but I'll find out this weekend when we trial fit it before painting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil1985 Posted May 3, 2012 Author Share Posted May 3, 2012 Cheeers for all your advice. I dont think i will buy from them though. Just as it would be my luck to get a poor fitting one and i just need the hassle. Id rather pay more and get a quality one and from a rep company or from the forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TokyoRich Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 Sumopower, original kits are the best, I did not even test fit my kit, it was sprayed and straight fit no problems. Pay the price now rather then later . You should always test fit... even if you are using OEM parts as unless you are the first owner you never know if an adjoining panel has been moved in the past. As thos of you who know me form Rexis know I have imported well over a thousand cars to the UK and fitted body kits in our workshop in Japan to probably 10-15% of them. In my experience a "perfect fit" bodykit is a bit of an urban legend! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan294 Posted June 16, 2012 Share Posted June 16, 2012 Had my Ebay Trial rear test fitted today, actually a Knight Racer Supplied one, but the same as this: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-MOULD-JDM-TRIAL-Toyota-Supra-JZA80-NA-TURBO-2JZ-Rear-Bumper-/140736029135?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item20c48561cf Fit wasn't horrendous. Not perfect though, did need heating up to fit properly, and will require some areas filling and extra fibreglass adding, Plus a lot of smooting work. Also the hole for the exhaust had to be trimmed a bit. (Nur Spec R) On the whole quite pleased so far. Will update once painted etc next week. Apologies for the pic being so far away! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
letmeshowyou Posted June 16, 2012 Share Posted June 16, 2012 Argh, I'd convinced myself to stay stock body, but I so love the Trial rear! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan294 Posted June 16, 2012 Share Posted June 16, 2012 Did wonder myself, but then thought, Sod it!! Looks good even in gel coat, can't wait to get it back painted! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
letmeshowyou Posted June 16, 2012 Share Posted June 16, 2012 Black on the lower part? I've often wondered what a graphite type colour would look like Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaan W Posted June 16, 2012 Share Posted June 16, 2012 Jesus I think people hope for too much these days, I mean whats a bit of re sculpting and smoothing take? Just a bit of motivation and basic skills surely these bumpers cant be so bad that people should avoid them. Im sorry but I just think its pure lazyness if you cant be bothered to make a bumper fit nicely. No matter what company it comes from I would always want to rework it to make sure it looked completely perfect from all angles. I would start worrying if it was made from cheese not because a hole is in the wrong place or it smells a bit funny.... I would buy it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz1 Posted June 16, 2012 Share Posted June 16, 2012 All that effort I'm glad I went orginal, cost me 800 at the time, fitment 99% perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan294 Posted June 16, 2012 Share Posted June 16, 2012 Exactly! I wouldn't expect it to be 100% straight off. Will look mint once it's done. For £220 it's right! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan294 Posted June 16, 2012 Share Posted June 16, 2012 All that effort I'm glad I went orginal, cost me 800 at the time, fitment 99% perfect. Yeah, but £220 plus a couple of hours work. I know which I'd rather do vs £800 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz1 Posted June 16, 2012 Share Posted June 16, 2012 Yeah, but £220 plus a couple of hours work. I know which I'd rather do vs £800 FairPlay, looks good either way . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Mark Posted June 16, 2012 Share Posted June 16, 2012 I'm after a trial rear but the horror stories about ebay ones and knight racer are off putting. I've just looked on the SumoPower website but couldn't find any. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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