Guy builds Reventon replica on a MR2 chassis

edkwon · December 28th, 2007, 01:36 AM

honestly i thought it was going to look terrible before i clicked on the video, but its not a half bad effort

http://webridestv.com/showvideo.aspx?video=15703

bartboy9891 · December 28th, 2007, 01:44 AM

I'm impressed, though in real life it may look too small.

Dsemaj · December 28th, 2007, 02:02 AM

Bloody impressive.. I'd order one.

IceBone · December 28th, 2007, 02:09 AM

Too many pics of the real thing mingled in. Is there a photo gallery? The flash video hardly does the details justice.

KaJuN · December 28th, 2007, 02:15 AM

Wow very impressive! If I saw one drive by me on the street I'd certainly think it was the real thing. Some of these replica builders really know what they're doing. At a car show a few months ago I saw a Lamborghini Countach that I swore was real. Then I peeked at the interior and it was stock Fiero. It had me fooled.

hansvonaxion · December 28th, 2007, 02:23 AM

The URL is at the end of the vid, but their account is over bandwith limit!
I wish I could do fibreglass work like that, but I'd rather make something original.

edkwon · December 28th, 2007, 02:37 AM

honestly if i was going to build a replica of a midengined supercar, the reventon wouldnt be my first choice of ca to emulate. but at least he did a good job of it. i wonder if the car looks obviously shorter than a real Murc if you saw it in person. ive seen a couple impressive Countach and Diablo kit cars in the flesh, but they appeared about 80-90% scale.

devil500 · December 28th, 2007, 02:47 AM

Did he at least do some work to the motor or did a full swap to something powerful..Unless the car is just a show piece for the garage. Still nice work, but I need really build pics...

WannabeSS · December 28th, 2007, 04:46 AM

I'd think it was real....

Until i tell him to floor it and he takes off at a snails pace. lol

Ottobon · December 28th, 2007, 04:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hansvonaxion

I wish I could do fibreglass work like that, but I'd rather make something original.

x2

NAIDANAC A · December 28th, 2007, 05:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by devil500

Did he at least do some work to the motor or did a full swap to something powerful..Unless the car is just a show piece for the garage. Still nice work, but I need really build pics...

Ya considering the interior is perfect...consider me skeptical

No Boss · December 28th, 2007, 05:07 AM

Still don't understand or like kit cars... but this is neat.

Wizegui · December 28th, 2007, 05:17 AM

Want one! I have to admit that this replica was bloody well done. Very detailed and refined. I just wonder if it has that signature uber cool speedo thing.

fbc · December 28th, 2007, 05:24 AM

I admire and respect the skill involved in making it, but why not make something, you know, original...

edkwon · December 28th, 2007, 05:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fbc

I admire and respect the skill involved in making it, but why not make something, you know, original...

cause its easier to copy than to create an original design. plus copying a known exotic design gets instant recognition instead of confused 'what is that?' looks.

thedguy · December 28th, 2007, 06:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by edkwon

Quote:

Originally Posted by fbc

I admire and respect the skill involved in making it, but why not make something, you know, original...

cause its easier to copy than to create an original design. plus copying a known exotic design gets instant recognition instead of confused 'what is that?' looks.

Not all of us have an eye for design. some of us just like to build and screw around with things. I'm all of the above.

wooflepoof · December 28th, 2007, 06:31 AM

Man if anyone is THAT good at fiberglass and wants something original ILL design a car for em i've a few in the career management class notebook that i'm proud of.

klutch · December 28th, 2007, 08:28 AM

Damn fine job.

And if that's an SW20 turbo, he can actually get near the LP640 power output with a good amount of work into it. Mind you, it'll sound nothing like a V12...

Viper007Bond · December 28th, 2007, 08:57 AM

The proportions don't look right to me. You can tell it's a fake.

Clown · December 28th, 2007, 09:12 AM

Look familiar?

+ YouTube Video

December 28th, 2007, 01:36 AM	#1
edkwon Joined: Nov 21st, 2006 Last Online: 03:53 AM Location: Lil Osaka Posts: 2,173 Car: Legacy GT Spec B '07 Rep Power: 22	Guy builds Reventon replica on a MR2 chassis honestly i thought it was going to look terrible before i clicked on the video, but its not a half bad effort http://webridestv.com/showvideo.aspx?video=15703

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bartboy9891 I'm not Moe Joined: Dec 1st, 2004 Last Online: 02:44 AM Location: University of Michigan Age: 19 Posts: 7,619 Car: 1996 Grand Am SE sedan, and dad's 2006 S60 2.5T Rep Power: 41	I'm impressed, though in real life it may look too small. __________________

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Dsemaj Previously Known As Jamesd Joined: May 3rd, 2006 Last Online: 03:40 AM Location: Adelaide, Australia. Posts: 2,056 Car: '95 BMW 530i, '85 Nissan Bluebird S3 GXE Rep Power: 26	Bloody impressive.. I'd order one. __________________ 1995 BMW E34 530i V8 M60B30 218HP/163kW 5sp Auto 1985 Nissan 910 Bluebird I4 CA20S 105HP/78kW 3sp Auto

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IceBone Gulf Livery Rules Joined: Jan 14th, 2007 Last Online: 02:00 AM Location: Slovenistan Age: 24 Posts: 6,660 Car: Mitsubishi Carisma GDI Rep Power: 70	Too many pics of the real thing mingled in. Is there a photo gallery? The flash video hardly does the details justice. __________________ The Mitsubishop of Natural Aspiraton

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KaJuN Joined: Jul 31st, 2006 Last Online: November 17th, 2008 Location: USAF Basic Training Age: 22 Posts: 4,628 Car: Land Rover Discovery, 1980 Yamaha XJ650 Rep Power: 91	Wow very impressive! If I saw one drive by me on the street I'd certainly think it was the real thing. Some of these replica builders really know what they're doing. At a car show a few months ago I saw a Lamborghini Countach that I swore was real. Then I peeked at the interior and it was stock Fiero. It had me fooled. __________________ D-Fence: Kajun is just outside caressing his Discovery....touching it gently, you know......it is such a dirty bitch.....but he seems to love dirty girls in high heels who are taller then him and have "quite a few pounds" on their hips ^^ Yes we can! Join my fan club. You know you want a piece of this action!

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hansvonaxion Joined: Apr 8th, 2005 Last Online: Yesterday Posts: 1,087 Rep Power: 29	The URL is at the end of the vid, but their account is over bandwith limit! I wish I could do fibreglass work like that, but I'd rather make something original.

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edkwon Joined: Nov 21st, 2006 Last Online: 03:53 AM Location: Lil Osaka Posts: 2,173 Car: Legacy GT Spec B '07 Rep Power: 22	honestly if i was going to build a replica of a midengined supercar, the reventon wouldnt be my first choice of ca to emulate. but at least he did a good job of it. i wonder if the car looks obviously shorter than a real Murc if you saw it in person. ive seen a couple impressive Countach and Diablo kit cars in the flesh, but they appeared about 80-90% scale.

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devil500 Joined: Aug 8th, 2007 Last Online: 02:45 AM Location: NYC Age: 16 Posts: 419 Car: Soon to have something :) Rep Power: 7	Did he at least do some work to the motor or did a full swap to something powerful..Unless the car is just a show piece for the garage. Still nice work, but I need really build pics... __________________ Robert Kubica: 2008 Canadian Grand Prix Winner

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WannabeSS Banned Joined: Sep 3rd, 2007 Last Online: February 16th, 2008 Location: Minnesota, USA Age: 17 Posts: 515 Car: 2003 Chevy Trailblazer LTZ Rep Power: 0	I'd think it was real.... Until i tell him to floor it and he takes off at a snails pace. lol

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Wizegui Joined: May 3rd, 2006 Last Online: 01:59 AM Location: Richmond, BC Age: 17 Posts: 1,607 Car: 93 Toyota Tercel LFS Status: Rep Power: 21	Want one! I have to admit that this replica was bloody well done. Very detailed and refined. I just wonder if it has that signature uber cool speedo thing. __________________ My 1993 Lexus IS 150... If you actually googled this up, then I've got some bad news for you...

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fbc Mantastic! Joined: Jan 8th, 2005 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 33 Posts: 10,353 Car: 2006 MY07 Astra SRi Turbo Rep Power: 77	I admire and respect the skill involved in making it, but why not make something, you know, original... __________________ www.sniffpetrol.com

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klutch Courteous urinator Joined: Jan 6th, 2006 Last Online: December 1st, 2008 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 1,696 Car: Whatever's in the press fleet. Rep Power: 27	Damn fine job. And if that's an SW20 turbo, he can actually get near the LP640 power output with a good amount of work into it. Mind you, it'll sound nothing like a V12... __________________

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Viper007Bond Lazy Head Dude Joined: Sep 21st, 2003 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Portland, Oregon Age: 24 Posts: 20,988 Car: Dodge Viper (I wish!) Rep Power: 234	The proportions don't look right to me. You can tell it's a fake. __________________ Fight back against the evil Quiky by +1'ing this post! There is no replacement for displacement. - Wolfgang Bernhard, Chief Operating Officer, Chrysler Group talking about the Dodge Viper SRT-10 ... I ask Herb Helbig, vehicle synthesis manager for SRT and a member of the original Team Viper development group since day one, if they'd ever thought of adding traction control. "It comes with two," he says, pointing at my feet. "Learn to use them." Got it. - Motor Trend on the 2006 Dodge Viper Coupe, November 2005

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