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I FAR I JAN 10, 01:13 PM

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Originally posted by madcurl:

As I stated 4 yrs ago, trying to play with the big boy's toys is costly which some of them make an effort in getting the kit as-close-as possible while others make futile attempts at fouling a 2yr old or trying to impress ill informed girl at the local watering hole.


As for me, I'll bypass that dog and pony show and keep it real.




You know, after reading your latest petulant attempt at psychology and trying to discern, discredit and discriminate against who, what, where and why, people have kit cars and/or replicas, I have concluded that you are suffering from Transference or in simple terms 'Penis' envy.

I FAR I JAN 10, 01:14 PM

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Originally posted by madcurl:

As I stated 4 yrs ago, trying to play with the big boy's toys is costly which some of them make an effort in getting the kit as-close-as possible while others make futile attempts at fouling a 2yr old or trying to impress ill informed girl at the local watering hole.


As for me, I'll bypass that dog and pony show and keep it real.




You know, after reading your latest petulant attempt at psychology and trying to discern, discredit and discriminate against who, what, when, where and why, people have kit cars and/or replicas, I have concluded that you are suffering from Transference or in simple terms 'Penis' envy.

I FAR I JAN 10, 01:16 PM

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Originally posted by madcurl:

As I stated 4 yrs ago, trying to play with the big boy's toys is costly which some of them make an effort in getting the kit as-close-as possible while others make futile attempts at fouling a 2yr old or trying to impress ill informed girl at the local watering hole.


As for me, I'll bypass that dog and pony show and keep it real.




You know, after reading your latest petulant attempt at psychology and trying to discern, discredit and discriminate against who, what, when, where and why, people have kit cars and/or replicas, I have concluded that you are likely suffering from 'Transference' or in psychological terms simple 'Penis envy'.

madcurl JAN 10, 01:21 PM

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Originally posted by I FAR I:

'Keep it real'?!?



Over the years, I've been asking myself the same question regarding replicas. "Why can't they keep it real" when coping a well known exotic car as they do when it comes to badging? What's the old saying, "Body by Fisher, mind by Mattel."

The location of the badging is correct, but


body isn't


nor is the engine.


If you're going to copy a exotic car at least try to make a futile attempt at "keeping it real." Otherwise, bypass that "Dog and Pony" show and just tweak your Fiero.
madcurl JAN 10, 01:31 PM
Originally posted: 12-14-2011 01:02 PM


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Originally posted by madcurl:

The best looking replica ever made IMHO. Makes all other replicas look stupid. Notice the details, the frame, the body, the windows, and last if not least the engine.

http://www.youtube.com/watc...NR4s&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watc...lpp_video&playnext=1

I think he missed the mark on the hood vents, but you're thrown off by the build., but seriously, if you're trying to fool somebody at least get the exterior right and never leave the 2.8 in the back.



This is what I would call, "Keeping it real." If you're trying to honor the classics, at least do it correctly. Don't settle for a watered down version were any 2-yr old can click on the internet and view you as a "poser."

This is how too, "Not keeping it Real."

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dratts JAN 10, 01:35 PM
Build it anyway you like. No reason a replica body has to conform exactly to the original. If you want exact, build it exact. If you want to customize it, customize it. If you don't have the skills or money to do an exact and an exact is not necessary to satisfy your needs, go for it. No one has to build anything to anyone elses standards.
bomaze JAN 10, 01:44 PM
I have to chime in here. This thread was originally started 4 years ago in regards to the ending of KIT CAR magazine. The thread was to lament the demise of a publication, but for some reason this thread has turned into a debate which has spilled over to the other thread that I started which was started to encourage people to send pics of their cars, not to turn into a feud. It was suppose to open dialog about the cars. If anybody wants to start a thread about choptop widebody Fieros vs Fiero based kitcars then they are free to do so. Please let's get back to the reason why we are here and that is the cars.
madcurl JAN 10, 01:45 PM

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Originally posted by I FAR I:

Replica kits of megabuck exotics are currently out there for a little more than the price of a MadArch Fiero 'kit'.

Kit cars are far, far, far more affordable than you know and thankfully educated consumers can still pick, choose and refuse from the options available.

The links below are fine examples of affordable exotic supercar kit manufacturers.

http://www.fiero.nl/forum/Forum4/HTML/062625.html

http://www.carkitinc.com/carkit.php




Fine examples for $5999, are you kidding me? Those $5999ers are the reason why for shoddy builds seen here. Just because it' $5999 doesn't mean it will look correct nor exceed 100k. The shoody builders are making exotic cars for everybody, just like Barney Frank made it possible for everybody to own a house.
TXGOOD JAN 10, 01:50 PM
Well said Dratts.
I think Madcurl is under the delusion that everyone who builds replicas is trying to make it exact and it falls short.
I personally want to build a replica and I don`t care if it is exact, although with the exception of the non-stretch Countach a lot of the bodies are "splashed" off of an original car.
And unless it`s in really bad shape, from a few feet away most can`t tell the difference in fiberglass or aluminum.
I know that just for grins I bought some original Diablo power window switches and they were about 100.00.
Well, if you try to go that route and try to buy everything that has Lamborghini on it you will spend a fortune.
Considering that I mostly drive and probably would not have a replica at many shows there is a lot of money that can be saved by not buying parts that are going to try to fool people into believing that the car is real.
What is ironic is that I would bet more people could tell you what kind of car even a bad replica is than be able to tell you that Madcurl`s car is a Fiero.
Not a dig on you Madcurl as I think your car is nice.

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I FAR I JAN 10, 02:06 PM

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Originally posted by madcurl:


Fine examples for $5999, are you kidding me? Those $5999ers are the reason why for shoddy builds seen here. Just because it' $5999 doesn't mean it will look correct nor exceed 100k. The shoody builders are making exotic cars for everybody, just like Barney Frank made it possible for everybody to own a house.



Look, I already KNOW you don't appreciate and have never built a kit car or replica and seeing as you've proven you don't understand, or know, a blasted thing about replicas or kit cars, your opinions means nothing to me. So you just keep on playing with your Fieros and I'll keep on enjoying Fiero kit cars!