To colour code or NOT colour code a Super VR-4

[BuzzPuppy]

Well, I'd thought I'd turn to people here to ask some advice re: colour coding.

As you may or may not know, I'm in the process of organising to buy Drifter-X's other car, the Super VR-4 (as seen starring on IronChef's site). It's to do with the body kit... I'm looking to get it colour-coded but should it be left black as a "Super VR-4 characteristic" thing? I'm thinking "yes" for consistency and make it look semi-euro with the silver all over for the consistent look. And besides, having colour-coded headlights standard with it... well why not?

 

[Guest]

Keep in mind here that the colour coding (if wanted) comes free with the purchase of the car! (My Dad is a panel beater).

My vote is to colour code it. Once saw a Super VR4 on trademe which had been painted and it integrated the front bar much more subtly into the body.

 

[Guest]

colour code for sure, will look far better

 

[Guest]

colour code, IMO the black kit makes them look unfinished.

 

[BuzzPuppy]

That's right Scott, I hadn't forgotten. I did see that red Super VR-4 offered for sale in NZ with the colour code and the darkened rims. It did look very schmick

 

[hawks]

^ this should help your decision

 

[mallen]

Yeah do it man...

 

[Guest]

Hawks speaks the truth (through imagery).

 

[BuzzPuppy]

Ah yes, "VR FOE" from CubVR4... I do like the lower lip being left black for a bit of contrast though. MUST... RESIST... EVO... BONNET...

 

[snickells]

Resist? I think not dude, get the bonnet and colour code that kit. Then you'll have one of the sickest looking legnum's in Victoria.

 

[SiliconAngel]

Isn't there an issue with water getting on and rusting engine components with the EVO & other vented bonnets?

 

[Guest]

Colour code for sure


What's the deal with the dog on the bonnet of the car?

 

[BuzzPuppy]

re: EVO bonnet... yes, I've seen the photos where some of the mild steel piping shows slight signs of corrosion underneath the vents. I COULD replace the lot with stainless steel or anodise the bejesus out of everything.

Then again *ahem* back to sanity. I need the car first! Keep the opinions rolling peoples, it's greatly appreciated (and thanks for helping "the new guy" out).

 

[hawks]

What's the deal with the dog on the bonnet of the car?

It's a Speed Dog, one of NZ's best kept secrets for getting insane power out of your VR-4.

 

[snickells]

Can some one please find a you tube video of that speed dog in action?

 

[bradc]

I did quite like the look of that car with the bumper on painted like that.

imho the kit definitely needs to be painted, it looks a lot better with it all painted, and makes the body kit look integrated, while if it is black it looks stuck on and a bit rough

 

[BuzzPuppy]

Actually, I was wondering if someone can dig up the "Top Gear" segment where they compared the difference between Speed-Dogs vs Speed-Holes. Remember when Hammo took a car out that had Speed-Holes dug into the bonnet by the Speed-Dog? It got an increase in boost AND cornered like it was on rails!!!

[yes it's Friday and I've been at work for too long]

 

[Peter_D]

That ain't no dog. It's a fluffy rat type animal. It would work well as a speed hump.

 

[BuzzPuppy]

It has been decided by the members of this illustrious forum... we paint!

 

[BuzzPuppy]

Someone doesn't want me to colour-code? Hmm, must be Mitchy and his black rims