Fake Gucci, LV, and now Ferraris......

[frozenrice]

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/02/28/AR2008022802551.html

[dj_rice]

:eek: :eek:

[Mazstyle]

I don't get it, people in north america have been doing that for years - they're called kit cars. It's not like these guys were tricking people.... :confused:

[Godfuader]

The ring used mostly Pontiacs as their base, but also Mercedes and Toyotas, building a copy of a Ferrari body over the original car's engine.


Ferrari body with a Toyota engine...we might be on to something pure genius. You have looks, reliability and affordability. :D

[gpomp]

Originally posted by Godfuader


Ferrari body with a Toyota engine...we might be on to something pure genius. You have looks, reliability and affordability. :D http://content.answers.com/main/content/wp/en/8/83/MR2-Ferrari355.jpg

[badatusrnames]

More commonly referred to as a replica car. In Europe I think they try to protect the prestige of brands a little more here. Whether it is fake Parmesan cheese or replica Ferrari's.

[Reap]

so???????

[Toms-SC]

Originally posted by Reap
so???????

Quit whoring threads 08, which banned account are you?

[black13]

Damn, I wouldn't mind buying one of those.
Who cares if its fake. That's the closest I'm gonna come to buying an actual one.

[civicluva]

Originally posted by Godfuader


Ferrari body with a Toyota engine...we might be on to something pure genius. You have looks, reliability and affordability. :D

But sounds like a toyota

[4lti7ude]

Lol, if you cant beat them. Join them.

[mikey008]

Originally posted by black13
Damn, I wouldn't mind buying one of those.
Who cares if its fake. That's the closest I'm gonna come to buying an actual one.


Same here! Next closest thing in owning a Ferrari! Who cares if it's fake! haha

[403Gemini]

Can you fit a v8 into a fiero? If so, it wouldnt be that bad at all ;) Would sound mean enough to make people think its a ferrari

[RickDaTuner]

I'm interest in seeing pictures of the build

[Reap]

Originally posted by Toms-SC


Quit whoring threads 08, which banned account are you?

what?

[TegLover]

Originally posted by 403Gemini
Can you fit a v8 into a fiero? If so, it wouldnt be that bad at all ;) Would sound mean enough to make people think its a ferrari

yes the 350 i believe.

[Supa Dexta]

yeah I've always thought 350's sound like ferraris.

[SCHIDER23]

:drool: even though is fake like others have said it doesn't look bad as long as you don't turn it on or let anyone see the engine :thumbsup:

[funkedelic]

i figured it would cost more than 30k to make the car look like an ACTUAL ferrari in everyway

[Toms-SC]

Originally posted by Reap


what?

Less talk, more shut up.

[Mr_ET]

^ I miss TNATION at least he was entertaining :cry:

[TurboZombie]

Originally posted by 403Gemini
Can you fit a v8 into a fiero? If so, it wouldnt be that bad at all ;) Would sound mean enough to make people think its a ferrari

The V8 Northstar engine will fit. As well as most of GMs v6 engines, including the the supercharged 3.8l.

[canuckcarguy]

I've seen and heard some replicas, and none of them sounded anything like a real Ferrari. I'd rather have a real Timex than a fake Rolex, and I feel the same way about my cars.

It's like people that change the badges on their cars to badges from higher models (how many Civic SI stickers do the dealers sell). I guess I just don't get it.

[Numi]

Originally posted by Godfuader


Ferrari body with a Toyota engine...we might be on to something pure genius. You have looks, reliability and affordability. :D

lmao..

[turbo4dr]

I would buy one :thumbsup:

[calgarydub]

Maybe this is what that "plug" was talking about you know. The one that got beat up at the hitmen game was it? Him and is rarri. L0L3RC@T approved.

[C4S]

At least .. it is MADE IN ITALY! :eek:

[Godfuader]

Originally posted by Supa Dexta
yeah I've always thought 350's sound like ferraris.

They have one of the best exhaust notes...like a tame ferrari.

[frozenrice]

Originally posted by Godfuader


They have one of the best exhaust notes...like a tame ferrari.

LOL, 350cu.in.s or 350z?