My F355 replica *new tailpipes*

[JimmyTheKosh]

I posted these pics in the sticky the other day but as that was a picture only section, and im interested in peoples opinions on these reps, thought id stick em in here, dont be scared to say bad things about it as i know its not to everyones taste, all comments are appreciated.

[lockys96]

id change wheels and seats

[JimmyTheKosh]

Yep, wheels are at the top of my shopping list mate, i hate em, they were on the car when i bought it.

[Ben]

I've always wanterd to see one of these in the flesh to get a real idea of how convincing it is.
Have you got any more pics of the front? It looks all out of kilter in that pic, but I suspect it may just be the camera position

[JimmyTheKosh]

Its quite convincing but theres 1 or 2 give aways if you know what to look for, headlights on the origional ferrari are more forward, about 3 inches from the front of the bumper, although some replica kits involve re locating the headlight units more forward to give it a more authentic look, also the origional has a slightly longer wheelbase.
Ill get some more pics sorted when i get back on my other laptop.

[Igor]

i love it. wheels do need changing though

how much did it set you back?

[JimmyTheKosh]

I got it for what i think was a complete bargain, £3900

Not bloody bad considering these kits cost £4000 alone, and thats just for the panels, then theres another £600 for the wheel spacers, £900 for the 18" wheels + tyres, £400 for the lights and badges, £1000 spray job, approx 50 man hours to build, not forgetting the price of the donor car to begin with.
And the looks from people as i drive past, and the regular "nice car mate" from the car along side of me at the traffic lights...................priceless.

I bought it about a month ago with a 1 or 2 known faults, the flexi hose part of the exhaust has split which i have now replaced, and the left rear shock has gone, but i bought a set of 4 with lowering springs off larry which should be here tomorrow.

[steve b]

I got it for what i think was a complete bargain, £3900

I think your right, these replicas usually fetch a lot more.

[nakamura]

I think its wrong in every way. Sorry.

[tonigmr2]

Apart from the wheels I think it looks quite nice. Bargain btw!

[JimmyTheKosh]

Cheers mate, Im still hunting for a set of new wheels but cant for the life of me find the ones i want, at a price i want to pay

These are the ones im after

[tonigmr2]

No doubt very pricey!

[JimmyTheKosh]

After a lot of swearing, shouting, welding, bending etc, finaly got my new tailpipes fitted

[slipping clutch]

They really suit the style of the car - compliments the body kit perfectly in my opinion.

[Igor]

looks really good. V6 next for an awesome sound

[JimmyTheKosh]

Cheers guys, yea they finish the back end off nicely, much better suited than the 4" either side.
Been looking into a v6 conversion, was quoted £2800 all in by Ztech. Still havent had much chance to have some fun in the car yet so that will be a winter job.

[marc GT Turbo]

[quote="JimmyTheKosh"] v6 conversion, was quoted £2800 all in by Ztech


that sounds a rather good price so when you having it done then

[JimmyTheKosh]

If i go ahead with it, it wont be till the end of the summer, ive been doing a search since the quote Ztech gave me, and i see woodsport is a little bit cheaper, and they clean the engine first.
Just wondering though, whats the difference between these 2 engines?

3vz-fe supplied and fitted with everything above - £2750

1mz-fe supplied and fitted with everything above - £3250

Ah ones a 2.5L and the other is a 3.0L right?

[JimmyTheKosh]

Still on a hunt for the wheels im wanting but the more i polish these ones, the more they grow on me.

[ChrisT]

I like the wheels to be honest mate