RocketBunnys for sale

[gily25]

Some people make reckless decisions when purchasing cars (spent too much, wrong choice for family, etc.) and others are on the 18 month new car cycle, some screw up a mod and sell the car before their friends see or rust starts, others just plain don't like the BRZ/FR-S once they own it.

Unless the person tells you the real reason, honestly you're never going to know why they sold their car, but don't let it discourage you from a Rocket Bunny kit if that's what you want.

[636]

Originally Posted by Rampage

Every mod brings compromises. Some people compromise the hell out of their vehicle and then find out they do not like it so much anymore so they pass it on to someone else and buy something new with the hopes of recouping some of the money they have dumped into it.

There is nothing that compromises the FT86 as much as the RB kit. If a widebodied car is used as a daily driver it will show its age quickly no matter how well it was done. they are pretty much suitable only as a show car or as a drift car where constant maintenance is a given.

Obviously, I am one of those that do mot find the RB kitted cars "amazing" but then that is just my opinion.

Curious as to what you meant by "it will show it's age."

[Turbo95eg6]

To pay off the credit cards they built the car with, as always.

[Diode Dynamics]

I do subtle mods here and there. If something goes wrong with the car, I replace it with a better aftermarket component. I'm not one to buy every single part from day 1 and get sick of it.

Adding something new to your car keeps it exciting for a little longer IMO.

Nick C.

[Rampage]

Originally Posted by 636

Curious as to what you meant by "it will show it's age."

Normal driving on city and rural streets causes vibrations that make the fiberglass crack over time. The fiberglass will form spyder cracks that show through the paint. Molded in flares show cracks along the molded lines. Riveted flares weaken at the rivets, show cracks and get loose. Cut fenders rust under the flares even if done right if driven in snow or wet climates.
The list goes on. I have seen many beautifully done widebodys over the years that look great when done but within 2 to 3 years they looked like crap. These are cars where either the original owner or the 2nd owner were under the delusion that they could drive the car as a daily.

Widebody kits are best left to the show car circuit.

[boxer 2.5]

Originally Posted by dnieves

I can see that -it's a shame when individuality goes overboard then all of a sudden it becomes rice and the car is ruined. Unfortunately this will happen once the car becomes cheap and plentiful in the secondary market.



Dreading the day you see beat up twins with whale tails, chrome door/hood/trunk edge protectors and stainless steel fender trim molding.

Frs' going for 14-16k in my area now. Most definitely cheap and plentiful.
BRZ's are holding their value a little better.

[chrisl]

Originally Posted by Rampage

Normal driving on city and rural streets causes vibrations that make the fiberglass crack over time. The fiberglass will form spyder cracks that show through the paint. Molded in flares show cracks along the molded lines. Riveted flares weaken at the rivets, show cracks and get loose. Cut fenders rust under the flares even if done right if driven in snow or wet climates.
The list goes on. I have seen many beautifully done widebodys over the years that look great when done but within 2 to 3 years they looked like crap. These are cars where either the original owner or the 2nd owner were under the delusion that they could drive the car as a daily.

Widebody kits are best left to the show car circuit.

That isn't true of all fiberglass, just poorly done fiberglass. Corvettes have fiberglass bodies, and they look fine after many years if treated right.

[636]

Originally Posted by Rampage

Normal driving on city and rural streets causes vibrations that make the fiberglass crack over time. The fiberglass will form spyder cracks that show through the paint. Molded in flares show cracks along the molded lines. Riveted flares weaken at the rivets, show cracks and get loose. Cut fenders rust under the flares even if done right if driven in snow or wet climates.
The list goes on. I have seen many beautifully done widebodys over the years that look great when done but within 2 to 3 years they looked like crap. These are cars where either the original owner or the 2nd owner were under the delusion that they could drive the car as a daily.

Widebody kits are best left to the show car circuit.

The rocket bunny fender flares are made out of FRP, so there won't be any cracking over time. Good paint/cover up on the cut panels can remove any chance of rust.

If the flares are weakening at the rivets, I'm sure by that time you'll have enough money to buy new flares, or even upgrade to a better kit.

Excluding the hole to the door you make when cutting, which can easily be filled. I'm still not seeing a problem with making a Rocket Bunny a daily.

[Rampage]

Originally Posted by 636

The rocket bunny fender flares are made out of FRP, so there won't be any cracking over time. Good paint/cover up on the cut panels can remove any chance of rust.

If the flares are weakening at the rivets, I'm sure by that time you'll have enough money to buy new flares, or even upgrade to a better kit.

Excluding the hole to the door you make when cutting, which can easily be filled. I'm still not seeing a problem with making a Rocket Bunny a daily.

I can only speak from my experience with having seen kitted cars (including FRP) that have a couple years on them. I would not do it as I feel it is hugely detrimental to the value of the car and its durability. YMMV

[Tromatic]

Originally Posted by Dr Evil

I believe some are some were in the process of switching to the rocket bunny V2

Twice the fugly, twice the price?

[Ponwh]

Originally Posted by Tromatic

Twice the fugly, twice the price?

Looks pretty sexy to me. Worth the price.

[kodyo]

Originally Posted by boxer 2.5

Frs' going for 14-16k in my area now. Most definitely cheap and plentiful.
BRZ's are holding their value a little better.

Salvage title? The only ones I've ever seen even close to that are salvage title.

[boxer 2.5]

Originally Posted by kodyo

Salvage title? The only ones I've ever seen even close to that are salvage title.

Nope. http://newjersey.craigslist.org/cto/4184080770.html
Emailed him, offered 17,500, he came back with 18,500.

They're cheap.

[BMHumanic]

Originally Posted by dnieves

Why is it some people have a natural dislike for OEM and feel compelled to change everything? If they were given a $200k+ supercar would they do the same thing?

Yes, and its arguably the most beautiful car in existence