Sorry all I have is this video,I can email pics if anyone doesn't mind posting for me.I been looking for a "done correct" kit for over 10 years this one was priced perfect and in my neck of the woods.The car was put took together better then 90 percent of them but still needs some minor tweaks.The first major thing on my list is the wide track set up for the rear and possibly the front in time.I really want the car to ride as good as it looks.Much later a motor swap would be a good idea to match the look and the 3800SC sounds the way to go. Enjoy http://www.youtube.com/watc...XfaPw8&feature=g-upl
Thanks I recently ordered a better grill and real Ferrari mirrors,I hate to say how much they go for.I installed a new headlight switch for a cleaner look and now my parking lights actually work.I put a real F355 plaque on the dash and have some more updates coming this month,I will keep the progress posted.
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ace5514 Member
Posts: 692 From: west long branch, nj, usa Registered: Nov 2008
Thanks I recently ordered a better grill and real Ferrari mirrors,I hate to say how much they go for.I installed a new headlight switch for a cleaner look and now my parking lights actually work.I put a real F355 plaque on the dash and have some more updates coming this month,I will keep the progress posted.
Nice !
Skrilla yeah those mirrors are not cheap !! However they do pop up on ebay used and you can refurbish them fairly easily for much cheaper.
They retail $2500 a piece new I found a used set for $800.My car still has a long way to go,luckily the cosmetics are almost there the "project" part will be the performance/mechanical aspect.
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dratts Member
Posts: 8373 From: Coeur d' alene Idaho USA Registered: Apr 2001
Congratulations! I see that you have separate rockers and not the coke bottle shape doors of the original (IFG) first kit. Do you know who made the body kit? Mirage made a nice one with separate rockers. The very best was by Air Dynamics. Anyway, it looks nice and I'll bet that you paid a lot less than the builder did for just his materials.
Yeah somebody put a lot of time and money into this build it was done by B and B in clearwater Florida the work is great all panels are separate.It just needs to perform as good as it looks
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Oct 4th, 2012
exoticse Member
Posts: 8655 From: Orlando, Fl Registered: Jun 2003
Getting ahead of my self but ,by next year I will require much more powa(buwahaha) I would love to hear motor swap recomendations another thing important is reliablity.
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Recent updates: Painted the lower rear part black to be more authentic(its all in the details) Cut out the hole in the motor cover Cut out hole in door jamb to have a more authentic looking vent
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exoticse Member
Posts: 8655 From: Orlando, Fl Registered: Jun 2003
Very nice job. I wouldnt do anything to the track, the wheels look fine where they are. My Ferrari kit rode like a caddy and took turns like a slot car and it was about the same as yours. I had stock suspension with Bilstein struts and shocks. Key was taller series tires like 70 or 60 series, then the sidewalls absorb the bumps. The lower the profile tire, the rougher the ride.
Very nice job. I wouldnt do anything to the track, the wheels look fine where they are. My Ferrari kit rode like a caddy and took turns like a slot car and it was about the same as yours. I had stock suspension with Bilstein struts and shocks. Key was taller series tires like 70 or 60 series, then the sidewalls absorb the bumps. The lower the profile tire, the rougher the ride.
The real thing is just as bumpy anything with rock suspension will feel same.
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rogergarrison Member
Posts: 49601 From: A Western Caribbean Island/ Columbus, Ohio Registered: Apr 99
Yes, but the taller sidewall tires make a world of difference how soft the ride can be. My Corvettes had 35 series tires and rode like dump trucks. My Super Bee has 70 series tires and rides like a limo. You barely even feel a speedbump at 40mph. I had 70s on my Magnum and it literally rode like a boat on a smooth lake.
Decided to go with 18s and was never a fan of chrome wheels so I decided to fix that with some staggered 18s and going with a wider set up so I can use the stock tire size as a real 355.The rear wheels have a nice deeper look then the fronts hard to tell in the pics.Besides some C5 exhaust tip the outside should be done just cleaning up some things here and there.Hope you enjoy.
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May 8th, 2013
Heretic Member
Posts: 1102 From: Cambridge, Ontario, Canada. Registered: Aug 2001
Waiting on spacers for the rear but since they are staggered have a much deeper convex look.Thanks everyone they are Rota Grids with the 5 x 100 pattern you can find them on WRXs I dont think they make them any more I got a new set on EBay in flat black and had them done in gold with a little red metallic to set it off.What show are you talking about,I live in NJ and will be going to the Import/kit car show in carlisle,PA
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Yeah I was on the hunt for a 355 replica for years and know how uber rare it is to find one with seperate panels.It sure looks nice and nobody believes it a kit,lol.Id love to see pics of yours btw.
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exoticse Member
Posts: 8655 From: Orlando, Fl Registered: Jun 2003
Waiting on spacers for the rear but since they are staggered have a much deeper convex look.Thanks everyone they are Rota Grids with the 5 x 100 pattern you can find them on WRXs I dont think they make them any more I got a new set on EBay in flat black and had them done in gold with a little red metallic to set it off.What show are you talking about,I live in NJ and will be going to the Import/car show.
