Replica Cars

**renzo_d10** · January 2nd, 2010 03:16 PM

^^ Especially if you don't have enough space on your garage to put your Ferrari, oh I mean, Ferrari replica on.

Yes it can be a chick magnet. But at the same time, it can also be a theif magnet. :bwahaha:

Oh and about the ferrari pic. It seems that the guy forgot to clip the paddle shifters on.

He sells it for 28500EU or about 1.938php.

pretty cheap for a 430.

**actor21** · January 3rd, 2010 03:20 AM

say i have an MR2 already, how much would i spend to have it converted as the one posted above?

**bynnos** · January 3rd, 2010 03:53 AM

Originally Posted by actor21

say i have an MR2 already, how much would i spend to have it converted as the one posted above?

The kit is manufactured by DNA Automotive. Their website has pricing for the different options. As I've said, the kit is in UK so you will have to pay separately for the shipping of the panels and accessories. You will then of course have to build the car and spend on materials and labor (if you do not build it yourself).

For choices on other kit cars and manufacturers, click this link.

**actor21** · January 3rd, 2010 04:08 AM

if not available locally then it would cost more than what's expected...and i don't know anybody locally that can build this replica that will look exactly in the picture, imo i dont want to spend and be disappointed of the outcome in the end

**bynnos** · January 3rd, 2010 07:21 AM

Originally Posted by actor21

if not available locally then it would cost more than what's expected...and i don't know anybody locally that can build this replica that will look exactly in the picture, imo i dont want to spend and be disappointed of the outcome in the end

Building kit cars is a hobby and a passion....and it's not cheap. Majority of Kit Car enthusiasts derive pleasure from building their own cars (like the guy who built the F430). They also spend a lot to make their cars look OEM as much as possible. Turnkeys are available for those who don't have time...but then again, shipping a fully built car from the UK to the Philippines is another problem.

Of course the cost will be more since you have to factor in shipping (not sure how much). And expect to spend more during the actual build. If you don't want to spend as much, don't have the time or the skill and are worried about the risk, then Kit Cars may not be for you. You'll be better off just buying a high end car locally.

I once met a builder who specializes on classic Ferraris. His shop was near E. Rodriguez Ave. He was at that time building a Testarossa 250 and was offering to build me a Ferrari 355. He also had the mold for a Ferrari Enzo in his shop.

**actor21** · January 3rd, 2010 09:43 AM

you don't want to spend as much, don't have the time or the skill and are worried about the risk, then Kit Cars may not be for you. You'll be better off just buying a high end car locally.

this is actually my problem, i don't know how to build one, and dont know anyone who can build it artistically (local shop) and off course i don't want to experiment on my hard earned money "baka i might not be happy with the outcome"...

i have actually asked my dad about it and he wanted to buy an mr2 for this project but none of us knows how to build one...

hay....buhay

**uls** · January 3rd, 2010 12:48 PM

if you are only passionate about driving and not building, kit cars are not for you

most people just wanna pay the money, get in the car and drive

few people have the passion to actually WORK on a car

change oil palang ayaw mag-DIY, dadalhin pa sa casa or gas station

either hindi marunong o tamad

pag maselan ka, kit cars are not for you

sigurado you will hate the squeaks and vibrations of kit cars

if your standards are very high (you can even find faults in corollas and civics), kit cars are not for you

**actor21** · January 3rd, 2010 01:37 PM

Originally Posted by uls

if you are only passionate about driving and not building, kit cars are not for you

most people just wanna pay the money, get in the car and drive

few people have the passion to actually WORK on a car

change oil palang ayaw mag-DIY, dadalhin pa sa casa or gas station

either hindi marunong o tamad

pag maselan ka, kit cars are not for you

sigurado you will hate the squeaks and vibrations of kit cars

if your standards are very high (you can even find faults in corollas and civics), kit cars are not for you

good point ULS, now where can i buy a camaro with the sticker price of hyundai genesis coupe hehehehe

**bynnos** · January 3rd, 2010 01:40 PM

To get an idea on how this kit is built, check out the videos below:

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-NvO8240i8"]Part 1[/ame]
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mGqrSzbxQl0"]Part 2[/ame]
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J6Cz6rm2U7c"]Part 3[/ame]
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iTTAo9Vs1ko"]Part 4[/ame]
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RWdoJaD8noU"]Part 5[/ame]
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3cOxjyke3UQ"]Part 6[/ame]

This is a modern kit so it is "relatively" easy to build. Pero syempre dami pa ring challenges if it's your first time to build one

I encourage you to do more research to better understand the intricacies of kit cars. Daming kailangan malaman at maintindihan. It's not like buying a car from the dealer where you just "turn the key" and off you go. As I've said, passion talaga kailangan.

Good luck

**uls** · January 3rd, 2010 02:26 PM

now how many people here are that passionate?

paglinis palang ng sasakyan dadalhin pa sa car wash

most people here would rather pay other people to work on their cars

ayaw madumihan ang kamay

all they wanna do is get in the car and drive

kit cars would only make it here if a company would import the kits, build the cars in-house, then sell the completely built cars, and offer warranty and after sales service

pinoys are spoiled