Ferrari replicas? WHY?

[Bobby (aka Shaggar)]

I think the real reason is more a cry of attention.

I'm not overly bothered if someone wants to kit their car or not either.

A cry for attention? Come on Jaspa, youve seen me about for years so you know thats not me. Look at my last MR2 in my garage for goodness sake. I removed more from the car than anything else so give it the most minimalist look. Does it look attetion seeking? Really?

Also, this subject has come up before, and I've been the same, so I'm consistent if nothing else.

regards,

Bobby

[phoenixtat]

trully terrible things.

The Italian Police have the right idea: http://www.autoevolution.com/news/fake- ... 12541.html

[easty-5]

Of course we can all like diffeetn things mate. Doesnt justify blatant ripping off of someone elses marque and hard work. I think you would say something different if you had a real F355.

How come the guy who respects others hard work be the one to grow up but the rip off merchants are the adults? Puzzling. Usually its the kids who rip off things they can't afford not fully grown adults. Very puzzling indeed.

I do not disagree with your views on replica's and rip offs. infact, I agree with you 100%. I do however think you are bang out of order slating that guy's car in the way you did. That is what I meant when I said grow up. Childish doesn't even cover it. Just because the car is not to your taste, there is no need to ridicule the car in the way that you did. If you want to do that then I would suggest heading over and joining the muppets on barryboys.com.

[tonigmr2]

In fairness Bobby has been around for ever and most of us do know he is being more light hearted than anything.


Remember though Bobby, imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.

[Bobby (aka Shaggar)]

Of course we can all like diffeetn things mate. Doesnt justify blatant ripping off of someone elses marque and hard work. I think you would say something different if you had a real F355.

How come the guy who respects others hard work be the one to grow up but the rip off merchants are the adults? Puzzling. Usually its the kids who rip off things they can't afford not fully grown adults. Very puzzling indeed.

I do not disagree with your views on replica's and rip offs. infact, I agree with you 100%. I do however think you are bang out of order slating that guy's car in the way you did. That is what I meant when I said grow up. Childish doesn't even cover it. Just because the car is not to your taste, there is no need to ridicule the car in the way that you did. If you want to do that then I would suggest heading over and joining the muppets on barryboys.com.

To be fair he walked into that one. He got my opinion posting up a pic of his car. Then he decided to post another pic. What did he think he was going to get. Really? I already made the point that it was flawed then he just shows further how it is flawed. Thats the evil side of replicas. Ifg it was just an MR2 with lots of tuner parts then as long as they were fitted right, no one could turn around and say it doesnt match an existing model or marque. In building a Frerrari (apparent) replica, and claiming its the real thing (he did add the badges!) then people are obviously going to pick on the shortcoming and flaws. If he doesnt want that to hapopen, dont own somethnig which claims to be a replica but isnt close enough.

B

[easty-5]

To be fair he walked into that one. He got my opinion posting up a pic of his car. Then he decided to post another pic. What did he think he was going to get. Really? I already made the point that it was flawed then he just shows further how it is flawed. Thats the evil side of replicas. Ifg it was just an MR2 with lots of tuner parts then as long as they were fitted right, no one could turn around and say it doesnt match an existing model or marque. In building a Frerrari (apparent) replica, and claiming its the real thing (he did add the badges!) then people are obviously going to pick on the shortcoming and flaws. If he doesnt want that to hapopen, dont own somethnig which claims to be a replica but isnt close enough.

B

Again, I agree with what you are saying but my point is still valid. The way in which you ridiculed him was out of order and childish. Did you need the "hahaha"' and all the smileys? Followed up by another post 30 seconds later full of virtual laughs. You could have put your point across much more effectively, and maturely, if you simply pointed out the defects and shortcomings of the car compared to the real deal.

I agree with what you are saying about replicas, just try and have a little bit more tact, that's all.

[ashley]

This thread is funny

[alan7]

i agree ive had a right chuckle over it

i agree with bobby though my all time favourite car and 1 i would seriously go out and buy if i owned the money would be the 355 berlinetta as its just a beautifull car but although i would love 1 i would never try to replicate 1 as its just a total waste of time money and not worth the ridicule you get from having 1

we all know what a 355 should look like and the replicas just dont cut it the rear looks wrong the front does look saggy and from the sid ethe lines are all over the place

again i have a replica border bonnet,front bumper,rear spats and dare i say replica veilside skirts as thats my taste and i know thats not everyones cup of tea and i take the criticism on the chin as im happy with it but i still belive that its not like replicating a 355

and as for the comment about the trd kit

if replicating a trd its still an mr2
doing a 355 rip off is trying to rob a super car there was never a toyota 355 was there ??

but each to there own it takes allsorts i guess

[jimGTS]

i personally wouldnt have a huge problem, if these idiots didnt put 300 ferrari badges all over it......

if the badges were left off, some jap rims, none of this fake caliper COVERs with ferrari decalled on it, may look ok......


has anyone tried doing this conversion and added a border front bumper or anything?

be interested to see a hybrid of the 355/360 kit with the more off the shelf kits.

[Charged]

Maybe people want the Ferrari look but without the servicing and insurance costs?

Live and let live I say, it's really nothing to be too passionate about.

Absolutely.

I wouldn't want one , I wouldn't drive one. I dont like them BUT I am not going to start taking the mick out of the people who do own and drive them.

Funnily enough I saw one in North London a couple of weeks ago.. some kids were going wow, look at that ferrari, I walked past and remarked 'nice MR2 mate'.. the guy laughed and said thanks I would say that 8/10 people wouldn't know it was a fake.

[JimmyTheKosh]

When i put the pics on, i did say "I personaly dont consider my car to be a "Ferrari replica" as its a very long way away from the real thing" so it was a waste of time pointing out all the bits that dont look right, im fully aware of them.
I did not build this car, how you see it, is how i bought it.
I didnt buy it to pretend ive got a real ferrari, i bought it because i liked the look, not everyone does, but i didnt buy it for them did i?
I decided a long time ago to remove the badges but thats going to wait till i re spray it. I had one of my nieces my little ponies cable tied to the front grill covering up the prancing horse for about 6 months but i lost it in a carwash.

Bobby, some people aggree with what your saying (to a certain degree) others think your being a tw4t, i personaly think your being a tw4t to a certain degree, you dont like these cars, you have explained why, pointed out a few obvious give aways etc, nuff said, end of.
Dont get your knickers in a twist over it.....................then 5hit em from laughing so much, its not worth it.

[loudandproud205]

just another thought i own a dimma kitted 205 all its trying to be is a 205 t16 but its not its fiberglass fantastic thing that has added weight and ruined the handeling buy adding huge ass spacers.

but would have it any other way, would i hell i bought all the parts i fitted all the parts all with my own fair hands and on the road side as it was to low to go up the driveway. HOWEVER it wasnt just a blunt replica as the front and rear bumpers look gash so i gave a tweek with the in fashion items at the time, BIG mistake as jap bumpers were never meant for french hot hatchs ooopps but it was my own and i had the vision, yes it was a copy and always will be and yes ive had my share of attacks from barryboys over it to

[Bobby (aka Shaggar)]

When i put the pics on, i did say "I personaly dont consider my car to be a "Ferrari replica" as its a very long way away from the real thing" so it was a waste of time pointing out all the bits that dont look right, im fully aware of them.
I did not build this car, how you see it, is how i bought it.
I didnt buy it to pretend ive got a real ferrari, i bought it because i liked the look, not everyone does, but i didnt buy it for them did i?
I decided a long time ago to remove the badges but thats going to wait till i re spray it. I had one of my nieces my little ponies cable tied to the front grill covering up the prancing horse for about 6 months but i lost it in a carwash.

Bobby, some people aggree with what your saying (to a certain degree) others think your being a tw4t, i personaly think your being a tw4t to a certain degree, you dont like these cars, you have explained why, pointed out a few obvious give aways etc, nuff said, end of.
Dont get your knickers in a twist over it.....................then 5hit em from laughing so much, its not worth it.

Thats a lot of defence for someone who doesn't care what others think. Me on the other hand wont defend a thing Ive said as many on here know me only too well after over 8 years.

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[Si_Crewe]

Fish eyes arent the problem, I think your eyes are the problem if you cant see eveything thats wrong with that car, especially as you have a comparison with the real; thing. It's a crap imitation. Once again pure comedy that someone else jumps in and defends a MR2 covers in plastic to make it look like a piece of Italian exotica. HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH................

Also funny that you still dont get it! Pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeease, do go get one done yourself, then we can all laugh at your poor attempt at convincing people your have something you do not!!!!!!!!!

I guess you never pay attention to any posts except your own or you'd know that I can't really see the point of ANY aftermarket body parts really.

Fortunately, my head isn't quite so far up my own ar$e that I can see that it's possible for people to not, y'know, share my POV.

Just trying to enlighten you a bit about the pic's and, perhaps, offer a gentle prod to the other guy that it might be wise to use a better camera or stand further away when he takes the pic's.

I guess some would say he should stand a lot further away, and point the camera in another direction.

[Andy_Foz]

God I love keyboard warriors! I bet most of you wouldnt have the b0ll
0cks to act like this if you really met each other in the flesh.

Be nice, kids. If you wouldnt say it word for word to someone's face, probably best not to type it at all. You arent doing the forum any favours at all, even if some older members are in clicky packs and have known each other for years, doesnt mean newer members will necessarily read between the lines. Just makes it look like a hostile site that will push members to other MR2 related sites.

Peace out!

Andy

[Bobby (aka Shaggar)]

So Ive been called a 'xxxx', an 'ar$e' and been told I have my head up my own ar$e. Hmmmm, yet 'I'M' the one who's been told to grow up. I'm also the one who's been told to calm dow and not be so passionate about the subject. Odd that others start throwing the above insults. Hmmmmm

Inbetween all the jokey jibes and muck throwing Ive included plenty of reasons to back up my point of view as to why these cars command no respect from myself and opthers and also why I believe they shouldnt exist. Those who have them have offered no reason other than 'live and let live' and 'I like the look'. Not exactly grounds for raping the design, branding and image of another car brand.

Anyway, I kept this going so long (and noticed that the others kept biting) only because it really did have me laughing out loud and kept me entertained.

It's boring now so see you all in another thread folks. Its been good folks!

Laters! Mwah!

[Andy_Foz]

Bye!!!!

Andy

[ryan]

To answer one of the posters questions on page 1, its not a 406 Ferarri replica, these are FAR more convincing, see if you can spot the difference;
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9HgGhHQOcEo

Again, I wouldnt want to own one, but you have to admire the work thats gone into the really good replicas.

looks at this Forum members car! Looks fantastic!
http://www.imoc.co.uk/forums/viewtopic. ... t=#1038739

[VGB]

Here here Andy quite agree. I've not been on this forum for long and had thought people seemed a friendly bunch but whilst reading this really did start to wonder. I've been a member on numerous other forums with different cars I've owned and understand how much people's views differ but not seen many forums where people seem so disprespectful to other members. May be it's because I don't know the people and who knows who and I'm misinterperting things. I do hope so!

[Tiamat]

Maybe people want the Ferrari look but without the servicing and insurance costs?

Live and let live I say, it's really nothing to be too passionate about.

I agree totally, my mate has a genuine 360 spider, it cost him £60 for each wheel nut that had rusted, he ended up spending £840 just on wheel nuts! The service he had done cost him £2,500. I pointed out that that was more than I'd paid for my Rev1 Turbo. After I had decimated it (upto 70mph) down the A27.