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Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 03-28-2012, 12:10 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,582
Posted By Rampant
Shelby really needs to stop making marketing...

Shelby really needs to stop making marketing exercises masquerading as cars. So many better tuners out there -- who actually design their own parts -- which are much cheaper and better performers. It...
Forum: BRZ Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum 03-22-2012, 08:12 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,776
Posted By Rampant
Why is the WSJ reviewing cars anyway?

Why is the WSJ reviewing cars anyway?
Forum: FR-S & 86 Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum 03-22-2012, 02:08 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 10,299
Posted By Rampant
I am with you (just not as intensely :) ). I...

I am with you (just not as intensely :) ). I never understood metallic black. It ALWAYS looks dusty.


As far as the drifting haters:

1) It is their target market (at least image-wise) and...
Forum: FR-S & 86 Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum 03-09-2012, 04:23 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 32,105
Posted By Rampant
I much prefer the first one over the second one. ...

I much prefer the first one over the second one.
Though the side vents are way too much.
Why would they use the prototype though???

Anyway, thanks for sharing.
Forum: BRZ Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum 01-22-2012, 08:52 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 13,310
Posted By Rampant
Looks great. I might take off the vent in the...

Looks great. I might take off the vent in the rear bumper, but other than that, I like it a lot.
Forum: FR-S & 86 Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum 01-21-2012, 05:38 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 32,105
Posted By Rampant
I have been an addict for far longer than I would...

I have been an addict for far longer than I would care to admit.

Hello, my name is Mike, and I am a Photo-chopper..... :D
Forum: FR-S & 86 Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum 01-21-2012, 05:21 PM
Replies: 287
Views: 97,375
Posted By Rampant
Wow... those are fabulous!

Wow... those are fabulous!
Forum: FR-S & 86 Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum 01-21-2012, 05:00 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 32,105
Posted By Rampant
And dark red.... ...

And dark red....

http://rampantrenders.com/wp-content/uploads/FR-S_Varis_fr_6_dkRed-650x406.jpg


...must...stop..........'chopping................... :D
Forum: FR-S & 86 Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum 01-21-2012, 04:56 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 32,105
Posted By Rampant
And in gray... ...

And in gray...

http://rampantrenders.com/wp-content/uploads/FR-S_Varis_fr_6b-650x406.jpg
Forum: FR-S & 86 Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum 01-21-2012, 04:36 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 32,105
Posted By Rampant
I couldn't help but make it into my open air...

I couldn't help but make it into my open air concept as well:

http://rampantrenders.com/wp-content/uploads/FR-S_Varis_fr_6-650x406.jpg

Now we are talking!
Forum: FR-S & 86 Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum 01-21-2012, 04:10 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,946
Posted By Rampant
Here is the front view: ...

Here is the front view:

http://rampantrenders.com/wp-content/uploads/FR-S_openAir_front-650x406.jpg
Forum: FR-S & 86 Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum 01-20-2012, 11:10 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 32,105
Posted By Rampant
You didn't see my previous post, did you? :D ...

You didn't see my previous post, did you? :D

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2473
Forum: FR-S & 86 Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum 01-20-2012, 11:03 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 32,105
Posted By Rampant
I did a slight tweak to the "simplified" version...

I did a slight tweak to the "simplified" version to add a bit of a curve to the outside cutline and lower opening, as well as getting rid of the "double splitter."
...
Forum: FR-S & 86 Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum 01-20-2012, 12:21 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 32,105
Posted By Rampant
Trust me, I would like nothing more than to get...

Trust me, I would like nothing more than to get one of my kits built. Come close a couple of times..... :)
Forum: FR-S & 86 Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum 01-20-2012, 11:53 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 32,105
Posted By Rampant
I agree it could use some tweaking, but I think...

I agree it could use some tweaking, but I think the point for a kit like that (even my last one) is to actually change the character of the car slightly.
Forum: FR-S & 86 Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum 01-20-2012, 06:02 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 32,105
Posted By Rampant
The sides were traced off the sketch. And, while...

The sides were traced off the sketch. And, while I do agree with you -- I do see Varis trying to do something different, and that I always like to see. Even if it doesn't end up being something I...
Forum: FR-S & 86 Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum 01-20-2012, 06:00 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 32,105
Posted By Rampant
You guys are starting to redesign the kit, which...

You guys are starting to redesign the kit, which wasn't really the intention.

But... since I love to play around with this stuff way too much--here is a version, sort of what you were describing...
Forum: FR-S & 86 Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum 01-20-2012, 04:52 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 32,105
Posted By Rampant
Like this? : ...

Like this? :

http://rampantrenders.com/wp-content/uploads/FR-S_Varis_fr_3-650x406.jpg
Forum: FR-S & 86 Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum 01-20-2012, 04:37 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 32,105
Posted By Rampant
And the simplified version: ...

And the simplified version:

http://rampantrenders.com/wp-content/uploads/FR-S_Varis_fr_2-650x406.jpg

That, I like....

High-res at: http://rampantrenders.com/2012/01/varis-86-body-kit-render/
Forum: FR-S & 86 Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum 01-20-2012, 04:34 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 32,105
Posted By Rampant
And since line art sketches just won't do: ...

And since line art sketches just won't do:

http://rampantrenders.com/wp-content/uploads/FR-S_Varis_fr_1-650x406.jpg
Forum: FR-S & 86 Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum 01-20-2012, 01:07 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 32,105
Posted By Rampant
I only took out the front fender vents behind the...

I only took out the front fender vents behind the tires. The rest I just reduced the number of "slats" to clean it up a bit.
Forum: FR-S & 86 Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum 01-19-2012, 11:58 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 32,105
Posted By Rampant
Hmm... a few tweaks and I think it could look...

Hmm... a few tweaks and I think it could look great:

http://img28.imageshack.us/img28/8840/varistouchup.jpg
Forum: FR-S & 86 Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum 01-18-2012, 02:55 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,946
Posted By Rampant
BTW... high-rez and other shots up at:...

BTW... high-rez and other shots up at: http://rampantrenders.com/2012/01/fr-s-open-air-concept/
Forum: FR-S & 86 Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum 01-18-2012, 02:40 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,946
Posted By Rampant
I was going for something a little different than...

I was going for something a little different than the usual convertible and also wanted include a lot more body rigidity with a lot less weight without having a folding top or a huge back window.
...
Forum: FR-S & 86 Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum 01-17-2012, 10:46 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,946
Posted By Rampant
Open Air FR-S Concept

Figured I would through my hat in the "convertible FR-S/86/BRZ rendering" ring.

4253

Edit to include other views:
...
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 12-13-2011, 12:36 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 45,879
Posted By Rampant
I have several questions: - how will the...

I have several questions:
- how will the oversized rear fenders be attached? If it is to be blended, it will be much more expensive and might have problems blending and getting the paint to work on...
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 12-13-2011, 12:36 AM
Replies: 139
Views: 30,435
Posted By Rampant
I have several questions: - how will the...

I have several questions:
- how will the oversized rear fenders be attached? If it is to be blended, it will be much more expensive and might have problems blending and getting the paint to work on...
Forum: BRZ Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum 12-07-2011, 01:37 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 22,602
Posted By Rampant
Modulare B18. ...

Modulare B18.

http://www.modularewheels.com/collections.php
Forum: BRZ Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum 12-03-2011, 11:55 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 22,602
Posted By Rampant
You could make it functional - and what would be...

You could make it functional - and what would be the aerodynamic penalty?

Anyway....just fun to play with. That is the great thing about our hobby - everyone has different tastes and we can all...
Forum: FR-S & 86 Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum 12-03-2011, 07:29 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 36,246
Posted By Rampant
And....umm..... where did they think the rear...

And....umm..... where did they think the rear passenger's legs were supposed to go?

http://img845.imageshack.us/img845/4993/18021570.jpg

Are they admitting no human can fit back there? :D
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