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motomoron
motomoron HalfDork
3/8/11 9:17 p.m.

Suerpreplicas.com

They'll make you a Bentley or a Ferrari or a Lamborghini that just like the real one for $20k!

Discuss.

cwh
cwh SuperDork
3/8/11 9:38 p.m.

Where are they? Any idea how legit they are? You know, if it sounds too good to be true, etc....

Fit_Is_Slo
Fit_Is_Slo Reader
3/8/11 9:39 p.m.

A typical American carbonfibre mixed with kevlar worker can earn anywhere between US$10.00 to US$20.00 an hour according to the level of trade skills

Fit_Is_Slo
Fit_Is_Slo Reader
3/8/11 9:40 p.m.

They appear to be based in Nigeria

RexSeven
RexSeven Dork
3/8/11 9:58 p.m.

They claim their kits are made in Mexico. But yeah, wherever these "replicas" are supposedly made, that site looks extra-shady. Poor spelling and grammar are strong tip-offs that the website might not be on the level.

Javelin
Javelin GRM+ Memberand SuperDork
3/8/11 10:04 p.m.

All of the pics are of the real cars, they have exactly zero pictures of their own monstrosities. Also, they claim to be able to do all-electric cars that put even vaporware like the Tesla Model S to shame. All with the grammar of a brain-damaged 14-year old. Shady doesn't even begin to come close...

John Brown
John Brown GRM+ Memberand SuperDork
3/8/11 10:16 p.m.

I love the idea of building a M6 out of a 318i.

NickF40
NickF40 GRM+ Memberand HalfDork
3/8/11 11:13 p.m.

But I just ordered the SLR kit for my Sunfire

Leach
Leach GRM+ Memberand SuperDork
3/9/11 12:18 a.m.

They don't mention scale. For 50+ years Revell and AMT have been able to churn out thousands of replicas of almost any car for under $20.

NickF40
NickF40 GRM+ Memberand HalfDork
3/9/11 12:27 a.m.

Their selling Tamiya models, they have more detail.......gotcha! lol

Trans_Maro
Trans_Maro Dork
3/9/11 12:44 a.m.

Uhh.. sure...

We're putting a Bear Fibreglass 1934 Ford together at work and the amount of time to get the panel fit right on that car is insane.

I seriously doubt a replica could -ever- be cheaper than the real thing.

JoeyM
JoeyM SuperDork
3/9/11 5:52 a.m.

I'd bet that they are in China

http://www.autoweek.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080819/FREE/815812549/1528/newsletter01

Faking supercars? In an unglamorous garage in London stands a fake 1967 Ferrari P4. The P4, Ferrari experts assure me, is one of the most beautiful Ferraris ever, with all of its curves in the right places. It also is one of the most expensive models in the Ferrari stable (estimated value: $15 million). Only three were ever made, but I own No. 4. Read more: http://www.autoweek.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080819/FREE/815812549/1528/newsletter01#ixzz1G6P1v9Yz [...] The story begins with the curvaceous Ferrari. I first learned of the car's existence after our investigators were tipped off during a counterfeit-watch investigation in central Thailand. Instead of timepieces, they found fake Ferraris, Lamborghinis and Lotuses. "Hogwash," I told the lead investigator when I got the report. Counterfeit supercars? Not possible. Their pride at stake, they returned to the workshop in the dead of night and sneaked a series of eye-popping pictures, which they sent to me in London. I was intrigued. As a gearhead, I felt bound to broaden the scope of the investigation and asked the investigators to try to track down other cases. They found a factory in northeast China, which claimed to produce modern sports cars. Could they manufacture me a Mercedes-Benz SLR, I asked, even though it was not listed in their full-picture catalog? Within three days, I received a reply: No problem. I decided to raise the bar. How about a Maybach? The answer came back two days later by way of a question: Would I like a long or a short wheelbase? But here's the problem with these fake cars: The gas tank could explode, the brakes might fail, the steering wheel is rickety, and, I am sad to report, the famous Ferrari red on my P4 is starting to peel. (By the way, I should make it clear that conscience keeps me from driving it, as well as the certain knowledge that my boss would kill me should I give in to the temptation of taking it for a spin.) Read more: http://www.autoweek.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080819/FREE/815812549/1528/newsletter01#ixzz1G6PNDZYI
ahutson03
ahutson03 Reader
3/9/11 7:04 a.m.

I like the testimonial picture with "James Lebron" of the Miami Heat standing next to his F430

chuckles
chuckles Reader
3/9/11 7:40 a.m.

Guys, it says "The Name You Can Trust" right there on the first page.

aircooled
aircooled SuperDork
3/9/11 10:30 a.m.

Yes... you can trust that it is their name....

DukeOfUndersteer
DukeOfUndersteer SuperDork
3/9/11 10:39 a.m.

Man, that Pagani Zonda Kit looks absolutely dead on! Oh wait, THAT IS A PAGANI ZONDA!

ansonivan
ansonivan Dork
3/9/11 10:43 a.m.

The site design immediately gave me a head ache.

DukeOfUndersteer
DukeOfUndersteer SuperDork
3/9/11 11:05 a.m.

I almost fell out of my chair in laughter at this:

Also on the same structure tube chassis we can build two V-12 engines in-line with each other. With two V-12 engines it is one of the fastest Super cars in the world.

A V24??

http://www.wikipediasupereplicas.com/bugatti_veyron_super_replica_gallery.php

Otto Maddox
Otto Maddox HalfDork
3/9/11 11:10 a.m.

"Super Replicas World offers a guaranteed return of a minimum rate of 40% annually on each investment."

Sweet! I am cashing in my 401K immediately.

Slyp_Dawg
Slyp_Dawg GRM+ Memberand HalfDork
3/9/11 11:12 a.m.
DukeOfUndersteer wrote: I almost fell out of my chair in laughter at this:
Also on the same structure tube chassis we can build two V-12 engines in-line with each other. With two V-12 engines it is one of the fastest Super cars in the world.
A V24?? http://www.wikipediasupereplicas.com/bugatti_veyron_super_replica_gallery.php

it would be more impressive if they made a new block and crank to make a W24. then they would have my attention in a good way. as it stands, great laughing stock

T.J.
T.J. SuperDork
3/9/11 11:49 a.m.

I don't know.....they have a 10 day 100% Money back guarantee. Seems legit to me. Why I think I just might get me a McLaren F1 for $20k.

DukeOfUndersteer
DukeOfUndersteer SuperDork
3/9/11 12:17 p.m.

It just keeps getting better! Apparently, James Bond's Aston was built by them...

http://sr.com.pa/news_flash.php

They have also come out with a Tesla Replica....

http://sr.com.pa/index.php

Curmudgeon
Curmudgeon SuperDork
3/9/11 7:44 p.m.

Ha. The Ferrari Electric 'recycles its own battery power'. They have conquered perpetual motion! But you know the worst part: somewhere there are suckers getting taken in by them.

Javelin
Javelin GRM+ Memberand SuperDork
3/9/11 11:48 p.m.

WAIT!!! I found one they actually did! Ahahahahahaaaaa!!!

JoeyM
JoeyM SuperDork
3/10/11 5:57 a.m.

It looks nice....I'd be happy to drive that a 30mph or less. (i.e. at speeds where I am guessing I can still walk away if horrendous build quality causes an accident)

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