Hi
since she is almost ready, just waiting for the ICE install and the unfortunate situation of having to have some if it painted again due to reactions, I thought it was time to post a few pics.
I know the colour scheme isnt original but I love it
stunning mate!!!!
Love it!
Quote from: Alex1986stunning mate!!!!
Love it!
cheers mate :)
Crikey, that\'s corking that!
Obviously, not being a long-time member on here I don\'t know the history of the car. Is it a replica or original from the film.
If it has been fitted by yourselves, how did you find the Fortune kit?
Well done,
Jamie
its a replica
I had the kit fitted. Have millions of pics all the way through, generally it was a good fit but did need attention here and there
Awesome.....first one i\'ve seen done in the UK!
But you seem to have caught some poor bloke in your bumper in the first pic? :Thumbs-up
Quote from: Nuk Su KowAwesome.....first one i\'ve seen done in the UK!
But you seem to have caught some poor bloke in your bumper in the first pic? :Thumbs-up
the painter hopefully as if he did it right it wouldnt need some attention and I would have it at home right now lol
stuning mate and well done for pulling it through...there were many people who wanted this kit but didnt due to how much work it would take to get it right. Well done again as you are the only one in the Country with this car and now may have many to follow you once they know it can/ is good rare kit to go for. I bet you will be asked millions of question so be ready...:Thumbs-up
very nice indeed. love the rims on it too. dam you have too much money to spend.
looks stunning
well done for putting the time, money and effort in to do one from scratch.
more pics when you get a chance, engine bay, interior etc ;)
Quote from: shafsterlooks stunning
well done for putting the time, money and effort in to do one from scratch.
more pics when you get a chance, engine bay, interior etc ;)
engine bay, interior isnt quite finished yet
definately the first one in the UK with this kit... well done :Thumbs-up
very nice indeed soooo how much did that cost you then ;)
Stunning mate:eek:
Shame its towards the end of the show season tho. Would have liked to have seen it at Rotorstock.
Well done :)
Chris
Blimey, fair play that man.....quality looks superb.
I\'m not a huge fan of the kit, but it really does look stunning!
I too would like to see this in the flesh.
Get some bigger flasher pics up when you get it home!
Very nice indeed.....
Quote from: Jimjitsuvery nice indeed soooo how much did that cost you then ;)
havnt added it all up yet, not sure if I shouod shock myself doing so either lol
Quote from: D2BBAStunning mate:eek:
Shame its towards the end of the show season tho. Would have liked to have seen it at Rotorstock.
Well done :)
Chris
did it more for me than to show but am looking forward to seeing fellow rex owners at shows
Well done mate, looks really good !!!!
Great work.
There is one on Ilse of wright and another in UK I know of being built, but you are the first to have posted pictures and completed.
We have got a jornalist coming to our BBQ on Sunday 26th, this is ideal if you could get it here for a feature in a mag
details here
http://www.rotaryart.uk.com/acatalog/News.html
fair play that man. and i am glad you arent doing it half arsed as you have the engine bling and at the sound of it you will have the ice and interior to match.
must have big pockets as stated. but good for you, you cant take money with you when you go and what better to spend it on than your pride of joy (or at least thats what all my cars have been).
cant wait to see it in the flesh
Excellent, I think it looked nicer being driven around in Tokyo Drift than just sitting but that\'s an awesome job :Thumbs-up
Quote from: rotaryart.uk.comGreat work.
There is one on Ilse of wright and another in UK I know of being built, but you are the first to have posted pictures and completed.
We have got a jornalist coming to our BBQ on Sunday 26th, this is ideal if you could get it here for a feature in a mag
details here
http://www.rotaryart.uk.com/acatalog/News.html (http://www.rotaryart.uk.com/acatalog/News.html)
Hi
I cant go as I am off to europe on business at the time of your BBQ. Maybe next time :)
Hope the weather stays great for your party though :)
Good to hear that there are a couple of others, it will be nice to see the 3 of them all together at a show or something
Quote from: D1 WTFfair play that man. and i am glad you arent doing it half arsed as you have the engine bling and at the sound of it you will have the ice and interior to match.
must have big pockets as stated. but good for you, you cant take money with you when you go and what better to spend it on than your pride of joy (or at least thats what all my cars have been).
cant wait to see it in the flesh
Thanks mate appreciate your words and your right, there is no point in working hard if dont set yourself a target :)
Beautiful mate - so what events are your going to take it to as i\'ll go 80% just to see this car lol
Quote from: Paul1982Beautiful mate - so what events are your going to take it to as i\'ll go 80% just to see this car lol
thanks mate, not sure as yet but will def let people know :)
absolutly amazing mate :eek: all of the kit cant be a copy, the lights, spoiler?? where you get a copy of that kit, didnt know they even were copies of it.
Quote from: ttpowerabsolutly amazing mate :eek: all of the kit cant be a copy, the lights, spoiler?? where you get a copy of that kit, didnt know they even were copies of it.
Its the Veilside Fortune kit mate. The whole thing is one complete kit.
Chris
i know that mate, just in the previous thread its says its a replica, just wondering of the place its from and wheather the lights and spoiler etc are replicas aswell.
No TTpower - the bodykit is the real thing but its a replica of the car on Tokyo Drift:
http://paultan.org/archives/2006/05/29/the-fast-and-the-furious-tokyo-drift-cars/ (http://paultan.org/archives/2006/05/29/the-fast-and-the-furious-tokyo-drift-cars/)
Quote from: ttpoweri know that mate, just in the previous thread its says its a replica, just wondering of the place its from and wheather the lights and spoiler etc are replicas aswell.
I was answering if it was the original Tokyo Drift car or a replica at the time. Glad you like it though and thanks
ah right i see, my god, thats an expensive piece of kit then lol! good on you mate, you done a hek of a job.
Thanks to everyone who had kind words, I have taken a few more pics of the back end too. Hope you like
Congratulations fella.....I have a lot of respect for people that choose a path and follow it....not just say "one day"
Enjoy driving that beauty...:god :god :god :god
looks awesome
Bloody hell, you must be loaded:yes :yes :Laugh :InLove
Wowzers!:eek:
ello mate who fitted the kit 4 ya
Where did you get the wheels ?
see told ya...you will be bombarded with all the question.. you better be wait till all have asked then answer in one go....love the pics and was going to ask how hard was to put the kit on??:Tongue1
Where abouts in the UK are you? Would love to see thtat in the flesh!!
Looks awsome! I remember seeing the kit at the Auto salon when it was released. Be good to take alook as Mark said!
thanks guys
Troy, your mate Carl sorted the kit
the wheels are work wheels got them from Carl at invo-tec.com great guy!!
Gandy, if i am its in the past tense now with this project being finished lol
Mark, am on the isle of man but the car is still in cornwall at the mo, just has rotora big brakes fitted all round and a hydraulic handbrake
Quote from: XMNthanks guys
Troy, your mate Carl sorted the kit
the wheels are work wheels got them from Carl at invo-tec.com great guy!!
Gandy, if i am its in the past tense now with this project being finished lol
Mark, am on the isle of man but the car is still in cornwall at the mo, just has rotora big brakes fitted all round and a hydraulic handbrake
looks stunning, bit concerned about the hydrolic handbrake, you consideiring drifting it? you really must be loaded, i only did a an hour or so at rs4 and ripped my front arch out, i would hate to think what damage you would do to that on a rough drift circuit
Quote from: antnicuklooks stunning, bit concerned about the hydrolic handbrake, you consideiring drifting it? you really must be loaded, i only did a an hour or so at rs4 and ripped my front arch out, i would hate to think what damage you would do to that on a rough drift circuit
nahhh not really, just that you loose your handbrake when you fit the rotora rear brakes on so you need either a second caliper or a hydraulic handbrake
still... it will be fun to have a play with the handbrake ;)
Quote from: rotaryart.uk.comGreat work.
There is one on Ilse of wright and another in UK I know of being built, but you are the first to have posted pictures and completed.
We have got a jornalist coming to our BBQ on Sunday 26th, this is ideal if you could get it here for a feature in a mag
details here
http://www.rotaryart.uk.com/acatalog/News.html (http://www.rotaryart.uk.com/acatalog/News.html)
How did your BBQ go? hope you had good weather. Am back in the UK on monday, shame couldnt have gone
just looking at the rear end, how easy is it to change a bulb? as the lights look like they are sat behind the cover?oh and where bouts in Cornwall close to me?
Quote from: RobMatthewsjust looking at the rear end, how easy is it to change a bulb? as the lights look like they are sat behind the cover?oh and where bouts in Cornwall close to me?
if you left the kit as it was you would have to take the back end off to change a bulb. if you cheat and cut out a panel in the boot, then it will make life easier in the future ;)
where in cornwall are you?
Quote from: RobMatthewsjust looking at the rear end, how easy is it to change a bulb? as the lights look like they are sat behind the cover?oh and where bouts in Cornwall close to me?
just noticed where you are, its about 60 miles from you
just a quick update, had my big brakes fitted now, look very nice, even if I say myself lol
How did the rear setup set you back? Does it use a hydralic handbrake?
Dude the car looks absolutely amazing; the fortune kit really does set that car off. Its not very often people can put the work in and pull a work of art off like this the whole car shines. I really like what you have done with it, now all you need to do is quit your current job and set yourself up with your own business selling replica parts for the Tokyo drift movie lol. I must say really nice work well done. I hope you enjoy your new toy it and I am sure you will have many people looking at it and also taking photos of it treating it as the Tokyo Drift Show Car.
Quote from: Initial-DHow did the rear setup set you back? Does it use a hydralic handbrake?
Hi Ben
I dont know how much the rears where as I bought the big brakes as a full set which was a little oiver 3k
yep, lost the handbrake when the new disks went on so had a hydraulic one fitted, not tested it myself but am told it grips like hell :)
Quote from: 2DangerousDude the car looks absolutely amazing; the fortune kit really does set that car off. Its not very often people can put the work in and pull a work of art off like this the whole car shines. I really like what you have done with it, now all you need to do is quit your current job and set yourself up with your own business selling replica parts for the Tokyo drift movie lol. I must say really nice work well done. I hope you enjoy your new toy it and I am sure you will have many people looking at it and also taking photos of it treating it as the Tokyo Drift Show Car.
cheers mate, I am looking forward to taking her for a spin it will def be fun :)
Well seeing the hydraulic hand brake and the engine bay pic and the brake upgrade - i\'m just wondering what is the engine spec and whats your interior like?? :-)
That must have cost a fortune LOL!!!!!
Looking good fella, although not my cup of tea!!
Jono
No punn intended ehh ;) thanks and I know these cars with major body kits arnt for everyone but its nice to hear from you :)
Quote from: Jono FD3That must have cost a fortune LOL!!!!!
Looking good fella, although not my cup of tea!!
Jono
Being honest I tried to not go crazy so as to try to keep it reliable. Thats why I kept the twins. so I uprated the injectors and added a couple along with HKS-RS induction, new intercooler Blitz NUR spec decat exhaust etc.
I will see about some internal pics soon. just having the ICE install so after that I guess. I fitted some Cobra Misano\'s and matched the leather on them for a full leather re-trim
Quote from: Paul1982Well seeing the hydraulic hand brake and the engine bay pic and the brake upgrade - i\'m just wondering what is the engine spec and whats your interior like?? :-)
Quote from: XMNBeing honest I tried to not go crazy so as to try to keep it reliable. Thats why I kept the twins. so I uprated the injectors and added a couple along with HKS-RS induction, new intercooler Blitz NUR spec decat exhaust etc.
I will see about some internal pics soon. just having the ICE install so after that I guess. I fitted some Cobra Misano\'s and matched the leather on them for a full leather re-trim
Did the misano\'s fit ok? Thinking of getting some. Oh yea car looks cool dude I bet you will drive it like a grandad. But you need more power to match the looks dude should have gone single! :burnout
Nahhh i dont think so, its not my style of driving
in a word no they dont, due to the issues with mine, cobra dont recomend them for the rex. mine was the prototype for the sub frames. you can get them in but you need to mod the door cards etc
Pip dyno\'d it at a little under 350, that will do for now :)
Quote from: MimsDid the misano\'s fit ok? Thinking of getting some. Oh yea car looks cool dude I bet you will drive it like a grandad. But you need more power to match the looks dude should have gone single! :burnout
loving that more and more, each time I see it !!
nice one mate
350bhp in a light car is rapped - I think people on here forget how fast that is compared to most cars on the road. Yes 450bhp is easy to get to but there is already not much on the road that can touch the RX.
I\'m looking for similar power as, its drivable and can be used every day :-)
Quote from: Alex1986loving that more and more, each time I see it !!
nice one mate
Cheers mate :)
Quote from: Paul1982350bhp in a light car is rapped - I think people on here forget how fast that is compared to most cars on the road. Yes 450bhp is easy to get to but there is already not much on the road that can touch the RX.
I\'m looking for similar power as, its drivable and can be used every day :-)
thats my take on it, a ferrari 360 has 400 horses so in that context 350 is fine IMHO
http://www.udrivecars.com/ferrari.tpl (http://www.udrivecars.com/ferrari.tpl)
The Ferrari is 400bhp and 1380kg
and the RX7 is 1160kg - i think 350bhp in an RX would be faster power to weight!!
Quote from: Paul1982http://www.udrivecars.com/ferrari.tpl (http://www.udrivecars.com/ferrari.tpl)
The Ferrari is 400bhp and 1380kg
and the RX7 is 1160kg - i think 350bhp in an RX would be faster power to weight!!
cheers for that mate, I hadnt worked it out yet but am really looking forward to cranking it round the mountain now :)
I think the ferrari is 289.8bhp/ton and your RX is 301.7bhp/ton - so the RX wins lol!!
Quote from: Paul1982I think the ferrari is 289.8bhp/ton and your RX is 301.7bhp/ton - so the RX wins lol!!
i wonder how much mine weighs, I lost the front wings, front end, back end, bonnet and boot and changed for FRP so it should be lighter than a normal one :)
what spec is yours?
very similar to yours mate - but it needs a remap etc so Carl at Haywards is going to need to work his magic lol. hopefully pull 300rwhp but i\'d be happy with 280+rwhp as mine hasnt had a rebuild (from what i know of)
cool, like you said b4, at that power its usable every day:) and still a very fast car
Quote from: XMNNahhh i dont think so, its not my style of driving
in a word no they dont, due to the issues with mine, cobra dont recomend them for the rex. mine was the prototype for the sub frames. you can get them in but you need to mod the door cards etc
Pip dyno\'d it at a little under 350, that will do for now :)
Good power that dude! How much modding was needed to the door cards?
Will you be going to the jurby airfield trackday at isle of man? Would absolutley luuuuurve to see this!!!
Quote from: MimsGood power that dude! How much modding was needed to the door cards?
needed to cut out a fair chunk out of the door and the card othewise it was too tight and the seat would not move backwards and forwards, see pics
Quote from: RobbieRX-7Will you be going to the jurby airfield trackday at isle of man? Would absolutley luuuuurve to see this!!!
tell you what, thats one of my wishes too, this project has been such a pain with everything going wrong and taking much longer with it being like a one off its unbelievable. even today with the ICE install parts of the fitting kit for the composites are missing, and guess what they are the bits we need to use......... typical lol
in short no, its unlikely to be back on the island before then :(
Awesome project, credit where its due, your doing an amazing job on her !
I was thinking of green back frp Misanos for mine cause they are one of the best looking seats around.
In Japan they were 52% off. So I was thinking of a green interior.
I can cross those off the list though. I am not making that kind of modification.
I guess it will be black bride then.
Looking good. I look at the fortunes everytime I go to Newera yard. They always look awesome. Yours does too!
Russ.
Quote from: RobbieRX-7Will you be going to the jurby airfield trackday at isle of man? Would absolutley luuuuurve to see this!!!
Hi mate, was good to see you at jurby, shame you were so tired due to missing the first boat. I had fun going round the track. hope to see you around, in my rex next time hopefully
Quote from: rextremeI was thinking of green back frp Misanos for mine cause they are one of the best looking seats around.
In Japan they were 52% off. So I was thinking of a green interior.
I can cross those off the list though. I am not making that kind of modification.
I guess it will be black bride then.
Looking good. I look at the fortunes everytime I go to Newera yard. They always look awesome. Yours does too!
Russ.
cheers Russ, its taken a while to get it as it is now.
I must admit, I wasnt looking to have to make any amends either but you know how it is, there is always a little problem lurking when you do something new lol. Got to agree with you, they do look mega seats :)
Luba
One for the fans:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=axzqre3p_Gc
Had to be done, as I LOVE this car!!!
The movie is a bit boring without any car sound though.
The real car with t04 Z is amazingly loud!!!!
I was thinking that ! Was waiting the whole 6minutes for some car sounds, and all we got was the car starting up for a couple of secs!!
like you say, nice little film that could do with some sound lol
car looks awesome cant believe i have only just seen this thread lol.
lot of time and effort put in there i know what its like from when i first done my veilside kit 4 years ago,import car,repair and fit kit,sva car,respray it,retrim in leather,fit ice it just went on and on and took me nearly a year:mad:
but as in your pics the wait is well worth it:Thumbsup!
any new pics or update on it now out of interest?
Quote from: nick englishcar looks awesome cant believe i have only just seen this thread lol.
lot of time and effort put in there i know what its like from when i first done my veilside kit 4 years ago,import car,repair and fit kit,sva car,respray it,retrim in leather,fit ice it just went on and on and took me nearly a year:mad:
but as in your pics the wait is well worth it:Thumbsup!
any new pics or update on it now out of interest?
Hoping to have it completly finished within days so will do some more pics, just the inside door pull needed for the passenger side, anyone know of one that hasnt been repaired?
Looking forward to it!
o yes .....very nice ,i bet you didnt have much change out of 30k
It is nice to see someone spending money on style instead of chasing BHP figures all the time. Were the works wheels a substitute due to Andrew\'s not being made anymore?
Quote from: Jin KazamaIt is nice to see someone spending money on style instead of chasing BHP figures all the time. Were the works wheels a substitute due to Andrew\'s not being made anymore?
hi Mate, thanks and yes they were. There wasnt really much choice for simple looking wheels and the andrew evo\'s were an excellent choice but I think the work wheels look fine too :)
Luba
Only just noticed this thread!
Good to see another one! :D We\'ve got 2 here, one\'s sold - other one\'s just about ready to sell too. I think people fail to realise how much work has been involved in creating your Fortune FD!
Great job there. I think you\'re right about not fitting a big single. I prefer driving the twin than the crazy TO4Z one..
Are you doing a proper sound installation, etc. inside too?
You\'re going to laugh at the amount of attention these cars get. Camera phones and people pointing everywhere you go :D
Miguel
Quote from: NeweraOnly just noticed this thread!
Good to see another one! :D We\'ve got 2 here, one\'s sold - other one\'s just about ready to sell too. I think people fail to realise how much work has been involved in creating your Fortune FD!
Great job there. I think you\'re right about not fitting a big single. I prefer driving the twin than the crazy TO4Z one..
Are you doing a proper sound installation, etc. inside too?
You\'re going to laugh at the amount of attention these cars get. Camera phones and people pointing everywhere you go :D
Miguel
Hi Miguel
I remember when we spoke oct.nov last yr I was aware what the work was going to be but your right there is more than you think. The rear lights had to have the back panel cut out and covers made so that you can access the bulbs without a nightmare. Also the petrol tank piping etc etc and then more etc etc lol.
re the ICE, I have built this for myself and as such have gone for stelth. I have retained the rear seats so that my kids can get into it and have therefore, fitted as big as can fit into the current holes speaker wise. head unti wise I have gone for the all singing/dancing dvd/sat nav/digital tv etc double din unit. I have managed to find a couple of small amps that fit neetly behind the back seats. Not my preferred choice of make but the boot is still useable which is the main thing.
I have also had a spare wheel custom built so that I wont be totally stuck in the event of a puncture. Its been a very long project a year so far and there have been trials and tribulations along the way but I am looking forward to get it back shortly after the bumper has been painted again
lol..... your right about the camera phones lol
cheers for the interest :)
Your kids will be the most popular at school!
Any more photo\'s ready?
Quote from: Dan NortonYour kids will be the most popular at school!
Any more photo\'s ready?
Hi Dan
thanks but I must admit I am already a lucky father :) I have two fantastic kids. My son and daughter are both what every father could ever wish for being sporty, intelligent and popular with their peers.
I was thinking of getting some more done when the weather is better so its looking like its better to wait until next year. I must admit, I am looking forward to meeting some more of the MRC gang, shame there wernt more of you over on the IOM track day.
Luba
well its been a long time in the making but I pick my baby up on Monday, I hope I havnt spoken too soon and something goes wrong just before I get her. Not withstanding that I will be flying up the motorway to Pips for him to have a final look at her before I take the ferry home.
Hope to see you all out there at shows during the year. I hope you arrange another Jurby track day and that more of you come over. If any of you can make it Mad Sunday during TT is the best day of the year for me so come to that if you can
Looking forward to the pics mate.....all the best with getting her on the ferry!
Cheers mate, with my luck I will rip the bloody front end off getting her on the bloody ferry lol
Quote from: Dan NortonLooking forward to the pics mate.....all the best with getting her on the ferry!
wicked, excited for you buddy. looking forward to see pics.
will be better to see you all at shows
Quote from: D1 WTFwicked, excited for you buddy. looking forward to see pics.
A new pic, I like this one a lot :) Hope you do too
sweet pic fella ,you will get sume looks ,i sure have done !!
Quote from: pigme1000000sweet pic fella ,you will get sume looks ,i sure have done !!
yep, its been madness since i got her a couple months ago lol. People stopping you all the time. Cant remember how many times i had to pop the bonnet lol
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v674/pigme1000000/IMGP1848-1.jpg)
mine..
You guys both coming to Rotorstock this year right?