Ferrari 360 Modena Replica - It Looks Good!

Weird, this is the first Ferrari 360 Modena replica I’ve ever seen that actually looks good! Now that I think about it, it’s one of the only kit cars in general that looks good. Yeah, that picture up there is the kit, not the real 360.

The Ferrari 360 Modena happens to be my favorite car of all time, and while there aren’t very many kits out there for it, there are a few I’ve seen…and they’re hideous. Take this horrendous example:

Sorry to whoever made this, but that looks terrible, and wouldn’t fool anybody. It doesn’t even have the glass covering the engine! C’mon, that’s part of the 360’s character. I’m not sure how long this link will last, but click here to check out the auction. UPDATE: Auction pictures no longer active.

Anyway, this kit from Extreme Cars looks great, and being such a 360 Modena lover I’d say I’m pretty critical (or is it cynical?) It can even be converted from a 2-seater to a family-hauling 4-seater. That’s pretty impressive. It’s built on the Peugeot 406 as opposed to an MR2 or Fiero, which attributes to the accuracy. From what I can tell it’s of high quality, and each panel is spaced correctly, showing the craftsmanship is good. The rear of the car is surprisingly accurate, other than the lack of tailpipes, unless I’m missing something here:

The most surprising thing on the car is the attention to detail, giving it every badge, shield and detail that the genuine car has. The 3.0-liter V6 is front-mounted (giving it the 4-seater capability,) but if you know the 360 Modena, the clear hatch showcasing the engine has been a problem for past kits. This offers that same clear cover, and has a faux-engine back there. If you look closely, you can tell it’s fake, but it’s still a very good job, and someone who doesn’t know this car inside and out could not tell the difference.

Not including the donor Peugeot 406, the complete kit costs 6,000 GBP, or around $11,360 USD. Certainly not cheap, but considering the quality and accuracy, it might just be worth it. Don’t go out and buy it just yet though, the “complete” kit isn’t quite complete. The wheels shown cost an extra $1,900 to $2,900, and the wheel spacers to make them look right cost another $748. We aren’t done yet. The essential original badging costs $340, the headlights $1,700 per pair, and the tail lights are $473. OK, that’s just the exterior. Because I’m sure you want to spend even more, the interior kit is $950, and if you want to do the 2-seat conversion (it stays 4-seat otherwise,) that will cost you around $1,150.

Needless to say, if you want the car as close to the authentic version as possible, all this is necessary. With some quick math, that comes up to around $20,000, plus the cost of the donor Peugeot, plus the cost of installing it. You do have a couple of options though. If you get lucky, you can catch a turnkey car on their website ($47,000 to $57,000,) but not get it exactly how you want it, or they will do the installation for you for a mere $20,800.

Those prices don’t even include the poly-carbonate windows, the standard lowering springs, or the coil-over suspension, but I’m sick of doing conversions from GBP to USD I know it seems expensive, but this is as close to a real 360 Modena you are going to get, without spending closer to $150,000. Plus, the insurance will be much cheaper. Their next project includes an all-wheel-drive version with two 3.0 L V6’s; one in the front and one in the rear.

Click here to check out the kit.

UPDATE: Please read member comments below before considering purchasing this body kit.

Man I did not expect this one. Pretty clever but it is really sad that peopel want to replicate super cars. This car is nothing like the real thing and I feel that it is not right to copy the design of such cars.And the worst thing is that they probably puled out the molds from a real ferarri.How comes ferrari do not do nothing about it? I do not thing there is pride copying successful design. Unbeleivable amout of work is done puting the kit car together and all that work and talent goes down the drain becouse the work is not unique. Not good but better than copying Barabus TKR.

Surely it does not matter about copying the whole world copies something and if the car looks good and is cheaper then why not is my answer.

yeah well its better than having none at all, tune up the engine for maybe a few grand and u will surely turn heads where ever you will go. for about £10 000 i can have this car made and tuned to nearly the performances of the real thing, you cannot wait another 20 years for the prices of the real thing to get down to 20k. i already have like 12 k and im gonna assemble it myself will be great and will purr like a tigerrrr

Hey guys im new to this so wusup all.
I think its cool to have a kit car which looks like the real thing but without the expensive maintanence, its more economical & affordable for everyday use unlike the real1 but i prefer the mr2 version (topless) Hey Kitter if your looking to make a 360 go for the conveterbal look chicks love it im starting to buld 1 on an mr2 & i cant wait to have it finished, If you need any advise KITTER let me know i can let you know were to get the kit from.
PEACE..

hi ya,Im the man if you want to know anything about these kits,especially from Extreme kit car company.I had a 355 replica kit off 1 of there agents.I dont know were to start but I been waiting for a chance like this to tell you guys out there about this company and there kits.I will be competely honest with you in all the things I experienced.Firstly before you buy the kit ,they tell you it easy and straight forward to put the kits together .they say that because they have been building them for years and also made the kit.They dont tell you all the extras involved if you want the car to look real.You think it will take 2-3 months to build but it can take upto 1 year because of all the body work you have to do and filling everywhere.Finally when you’ve gone through time,money,headaches and your fed up then you start to drive the car and before you know it you have movement cracks in the paint and body work ,so then you have to spend thousands more to have it strenghten and respaired.It took me 3 years to fix everything.Now you are thinking, well you buy a ready one off them so you dont go through all that trouble but still you will find that you will have trouble with the body and also you dont know what sort of car they have given you underneath.I had my car for 6 years before I converted it to a 355 replica.Guys all Im sayings is its not what you think ,it cost loads and after 1-2 years everybody knows about these replicas so if you got a real one or not everybody thinks it a replica so youve wasted your time and money.Dont trust extreme kits !

hi there, just wanna say thanks to richard. I was seriously considering investing in the kit but after reading the trouble you had with assembling the kit, i have done a U turn and changed my mind. I think most people don’t realise that the company wants to make money and what they don’t tell you is that the materials used to make the kit are cheap. All show and no go. If you want to get attention then get a proper kit for a 406 for example a wide body kit and get it sprayed with a custom paint. It will look decent and people will respect you more for it.

Thanks Idrees, I agree. Richard, your comment is very much appreciated, and I’m sure has helped with the decision for a few people who were considering investing in this kit or one similar. It’s a good point that many points are not considered in body kits, no matter how attractive they look on paper. I’ll add an update in this article to reflect these comments. Thanks again, and your comments are always more than welcome!

Hey xishkx, Where can I get the MR2 Kit? PLease help, I’ve been searching everwhere. Thx!

Hi Guys.
Firstly i just wana say how sorry i am for Richards misfortune, But yes extreamKits are well over priced & not honest at all as a close friend of mine faced the exact same problem with his 355 as Richard did BUT don’t confuse the 2 kits, Firstly the 355 kit is a very difficult kit to put onto an mr2 as its mostly bond on parts & if you don’t have any experience then forget about it….
Im speaking of the Ferrari 360 Spider kit which is simply bolt on Yes there is a bit of bonding to do for instance the outer doors needs bonding on to the m2 door as the same with the boot & bonnet need bonding together, This kit fits on to the mk3 spider it has around 25 pieces & im giving myself around 1.5 months to do it in, im still looking for a donor car. Hopefully ill find my car by the end of jan 07 & will have completed the build by latest Feb 15 depending on when I have the car.
Exstreamkits make a similar kit for the 360 buts its for a Peugeot 406 & again its all bonding a difficult kit to put on & it’s a coupe but im sure every one would rather have a convertible right? Now they have there kit up for just under 20k way too much.

If your thinking of making the 355 from the mr2 mk2 I suggest you think again on this but as for the 360 kit id give the thumbs up on this but if you guys are still wary on this subject I suggest you wait for me to finish my build & see if my views have changed on this.

Richard had a bad experience with his 355 build but please don’t confuse the 2 different kits, 1 is virtually a bolt on (360spyder) & the others a pain in the ass to make (355).

Hey Mark id be more then happy to help you drop me an email on xishkx@hotmail.co.uk
& ill get back to you as soon as I can

Hi guys and girls out there its richard here again.After 3 long years of struggle and misfortune its come to the time to sell my replica.I know it sounds crazy now when after all that madness , now its finished for me Im going to sell it.You people know from my last report that all thats happened to me from dishonest people that Im am completely up front.If there is anybody who is interested in buying a 355 replica,the latest model by extremes but I have to say that its not like any other one because of all the unique stuff that I made personally to make it look as closest to the real thing.See for yourself if you are interested.I will send you out photos and anyone is welcome to come and see it in person.Send me your e-mail at enlightened_7@hotmail.co.uk if you like.I will also in time be putting it on e-bay but I am a bit reluctant because of all the other crap replicas that are on there.I know this sounds a bit out of line but if you are interested see for yourself.Take care people and watch out there are alot of real ferrars on ebay that seem to be quite cheap but there frauds.You can also tell because the ebayer selling these cars say to contact them by e-mail only and have no rating so watch out guys!speak soon!

for the people saying how wrong it is to steal the design please,

do you really think someone considering one of these is actually stealing buisness from ferrari?

joe blow is about to buy a 360 and then he hears he can get a toyota with a body kit for 1/10th the price>? doesnt happen ferrari dont care and they shouldnt imatation is flatery. japenese cars are all copies to start off with take a look at the car this is made with the toyota mr2 and put it next to a porsche boxster. then get back to me

Thanks for the comment, Sean. I agree with you in that replicas don’t steal business from the real manufacturer; anybody who wants a real Ferrari and can afford it would be willing to spend the full amount on getting the authentic car.

However, saying that all Japanese cars are copies just isn’t true. The MR2 does look suspiciously like the Boxster, I’ve said that since the MR2 Spyder came out. Could you give another example of a Japanese car ripping off another manufacturer?

i think it;s true, if you guys want some kits for mr2 visit the mr2bodykit.co.uk,,

Hey xishkx. how far have you got with your project??
your supposed to have finished by now right.
i hope your getting on ok cos i really would like to build one myself can you help me get the 360 body kit please i really want to have one made for the summer.
so haow far are you mate

hi i just wanted to add that i’ve recently cought a 360 bodykit for my mk3 mr2 from www.mr2bodykit.co.uk and they wer eextremely helpful and well priced. I paid 2k for my kit and they are more than willing to help with any problems you have and also they are currently setting up a step by step build guide on their website along with a chat forum.

Now i am stuck! i own a mk2 mr2 and a 406 coupe and have been looking at the 355 kit and 360 kit, after hearing all these bad reports i dont know what to do, ideally i want a 360kit but it seems that the kit for the 406 aint so good, i need some impartial advice please! email anth.payne(@)yahoo.co.uk take out the bracket btw.

John Davies.
Before recomending mr2bodykits you should have actually completed the build because someone i know purchased a kit from these guys & it didnt fit like they stated, alot of the parts didnt fit together & the door panels were 1″ narrower then it was supposed to be the rear light panel was again 1″ too smal the list goes on!! he had to spend thousands currecting all the faults & on top of that when the car went in for spraying a few of the panels bubbled up coz of the poor fibreglass quility & this had to be sanded back down fillered & then re painted
So before you come on here saying how good of a bargain you really got first finish the build then tell everyone if you really got a bargain or not!!
So guys think twice about john davies recomendation!
xishkx were did you purchase your kit from???

I want to buy a replica of the 1958 ferrari 250 testarosa. Where can I get it or who can make me one???

If you all want to buy a kit for the 360 Spyder on toyota, 360 coupe on Peugeot, or 430 spyder on Toyota…I CAN SELL ANY OF THEM TO YOU ALL!!! I´m from Spain and I can send it worldwide!!! My email: sereva_6226@hotmail.com

Hey guys be very wary of these international arsholes thaey took me for 3 grand, they promis you the world & when it comes down to the crunch the F**K OFF with your hard earned cash. a similar person promised me a dodge viper replica from spain he showed me these wonderfull pictures promised me everything for a real bargan price i was nieve & haned threw the banks a deposit of 2 grand he sweet talked me for about a month but once i gave him the deposit i never heard from him again just an email with a picture of the sunset i was extreamly upset i went to the bank & they told me that there was nothing they could do as these transactions are not insured & they are sent under your own risk because it isnt a business transaction i was stunned. So please guys dont let these Tossers sweet talk you into taking your hard earnt cash learn from my mistakes you will be better off sticking to buying from the uk.

Thanks for the heads up, Ian. The comments on this post show that we should all do our research thoroughly before making any expensive purchases of this sort, especially from overseas.

Hi Ian and everybody,
I don´t know who you paid for that kit that you say you already paid and you didn´t get. I have the kits and I sell them, if you don´t believe you just have to come to visit me and buy it with cash at my business, so you wn´t loose any money again, but please don´t say that here from Spain we play with your money and your ilusions. Some body did, but not me. I´m them only one in all Europe and I think in the all world that is selling the kit of the new 430, and of course I do deliver the kit. Please first think before talking ….THANK YOU!!!!
Send me and e-mail, and we can talk about it, and maybe I can try to help you to find this guy from Spain who stole your money. Give me his name and address and what ever you have of him. I´ll help you. REGARDS

Hi again,
some information, I have mounted the kits of the 360 on Toyota MR2, and I´m finishing the mounting on the one on Peugeot 406 from Extreme. The one on the Toyota, is o.k. to have it finish, not too difficult, but the one on Peugeot, it´s terribly difficult, you have to cut the roof, all the back of the car, etc,etc, so you loose a lot of hardness and strong from the roof and back of the car. The pieces don´t fit any good. The exterior fibers once they are on the car it looks like a pick up, they are so high from the floor, it looks awful, and the pieces for the interiors doesn’t work at all, they don’t fit. Also the glasses they sell you are not glass, so you can´t use them in Europe, not legal. Also the fibers that I got where in very bad conditions and some pieces that I bought in the kit where also missing, then I got in contact with them and they didn’t want to send them to me, they said they had already send them to me. Missing parts were: pieces of iron including structures to mount the car, front lights covers. What out with this guys!!!!!

In a few months I’m planning on going to live to Florida and build the kits and the cars over there, with very good prices for the American market, very competitive! keep in touch with me in this e-mail: sereva_6226@hotmail.com

Send you pictures of the cars finish(turnkey), actually I have in stock one 360 Spyder and a F-430 Spyder on Toyota MR2. We’ll have fisnish a new 360 Spyder and a F-430 Spyder, on Toyota also, in about 5 week, and a 360 on Peugeot 406 coupe in about 4 weeks.

ohhhhhhh….. So now that ive spilt the beens on the spanish con our friend is moving to florida can this be a coinsidence!!!

I THINK NOT SERGIO I BET IT WAS YOU THAT TOOK MY MONEY

why all of a sudden are you saying that you are moving to another country!!
Guys please dont trust this man he is extreamly manipulative & has a wicked tounge but for those that do not learn from my story SHAME ON YOU!!
YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!!

Look Ian, I don´t know who has been playing with your money, but it wasn´t me!!! You can´t say that it was me, and if you follow saying that you´ll have to do it through the justice!!!! Please give me your full name and address because I´m not going to allow you to keep saying such things about me and my work, I´m not a thief!!! I really feel bad if some body had played with your illusions, but you can´t simply say that it was me. Please get in contact with me by e-mail and if you want I´ll try to help you. I won´t take any money from you like somebody did. If you don´t stop saying such things about me I´ll go to the justice for sure.
Yes Im moving to Florida, what´s wrong with that????
I have a brother in S.C., and I love the states. I´m going to follow with me business overthere, but remember I sell kits and turn key cars. If you can´t prove what you say please…SHUT UP AND KEEP YOUR TONGUE QUIET IN YOUR MOUTH!!!!

Uh oh, looks like a duel!

No,no, it´s not a duel, it´s somebody saying wrong things about me, I´m not the guy that he´s talking about. If some body wants a kit or a turnkey, just have to come to Spain to visit me and buy seeing what you´re buying. If this guy did something wrong with his money he can´t just say it was me. It´s not fair to me. I´m a serious bussiness man. If you want a kit just come to visit and get it. I only get money from my work, and my work is to sell kits and turnkey cars.
Please Ian give your full name and address, and stop talking about me. You can´t just trought the stone and hide your hand. If you say what you say against me, do it with full name and address. THANKS.

Hi guys. Interesting comments. I live close to the Extreme factory and am probably going to go have a look at the 360 product and see what’s involved with fitting it to the 406 kit.
If you have any questions you want me to ask when i’m there, just post here.
Regards,
Mikey

Hi Mikey - if you could share your perception of the 406 conversion by Extreme vs a real 360, that would be very appreciated. Also, following on from Richard’s comments on the 355, it would be great if you could go for a test drive in the 360 and see whether you just end up hearing panels creek (or fall apart!).

It would also be great to see a bunch of pictures - both interior and exterior - as most of the ones on the net seem to be either from a kitcar show or their own promotion pictures.

Finally - does anyone else have any comments on the Mr2 conversion? I’d be interested to know whether that falls apart (pre-spending £kkks) too. Generally, I’d prefer the roadster version. Also, anyone have any ‘candid’ pictures of this?

Thanks

I do have the 360 on MR2 and the 430, both spyder. Also have almost finish the 360 on Peugeot 406. Neither of them fall aparts. If you want pictures of this cars(I have many of them), I can send them to you if you email me to sereva_6226@hotmail.com
Those cars are in Spain and are for sale. Also if you want I can sell to you the kits to build them, you just have to tell me that you want a kit, which one, and come to pick it up, once you see the kit, you pay to me and then you take it with you.

Hi all …

I am currently looking to purchase a complete Ferrari 360 modena or a kit to apply, but from reading the previous posts … i.e. Richard having probs with his kit and Ian being ripped off by Sergio (joke) … I am thinking that owning a ferrari for so-little money is too good to be true …

I am currently looking at something like http://www.gumtree.com/london/77/9580077.html … i would love for people to tell me the pro’s and con’s of buying a car like this, especially as i can’t afford to waste £20K !!!

your advice would be appreciated … keep up the good work, Dan

Hi Dan,
if you really want to buy a good replica from Ferrari, I have them and you can see the 360 spyder, the 430 spyder(unique in the world right now), both of them on Toyota MR2, and the 360 on Peugeot 406. Please get in contact with me on this email sereva_6226@hotmail.com
I have the turnkey cars for sale, and aso if you want I have the kits for sale so youcan build them yourself.
I didn´t get any money Ian, I don´t even know him, so please don´t joke about that.
If you want to purchase a car or a kit, or you want me to build you one, please come to visit me and I will show you everything and I will make your dreams reality.

Sergio, please provide a website for the readers to review your kits. Most buyers need to actually see the car they’re buying before buying one.

Mikey: When you go, please take pictures and let us know how it goes. Thanks!

I don´t have a web site right now, but if you email me, I will send you pictures of the cars and the kits. Also if somebody know how to put the pictures in thios forum I can put them, no problem, please tell me how to do it. Thanks.

Did anyone get a chance to look at the Ferrari in my prev post?
if anyone owns a mod-ferrari … how much to insure? runnin costs? etc …
i am completely new to this type of vehicle, but can see why everyone is interested in them

In Spain we take the insurance for a Toyota MR2, so it´s relatively cheap. Running cost is also cheap, because it is a Toyota MR2, so it´s really cheap. You have to change oil, filters, everything to a Toyota MR2. It gets about 8-9 liters of gasoline to run 100 km. Spare parts cheap(comparing with Ferrari) because it´s a Toyota. Tyres are a little bite expensive, 275-285/30/19 for the rear and 225/30/19 for the front wheels, but it is not a really powerfull car(comparing with Ferrari) and you get a lot of km. with a set of them.
So it´s a good deal to have this cars, they are not as fast as the originals, but the price is much, much cheaper, the maintenance is ridiciolous, and for everybody on the streets and wherever you go you are driving a Ferrari, without many expenses. This is a car to show not to run race tracks.

Sergio nothing against you BUT Why on earth are you even on this blog YOUR IN SPAIN!!! so get OFF!!!. I dont think that anybody wants to go spain & buy anything from some1 in another country especiall when your talking about taking thousands of pounds with you to another country to buy from some1 who we know nothing of & you dont even have a website. for some1 who says they have the best replica kits & says they will make the 360 for cheap should have a bit of cash to splash out on a really good websit (I Bet he`s gonna say he has 1 under contruction now) BULL S**t!!
I was wathcing Watchdog last night a a guy went to buy a car he thought was a real bargain which he saw on a website, he took around 3k with him to another town by himself they beat the crap out of him & robbed him, after watching this program i wouldnt trust any1 let alone some1 from spain!

Also in your blog about it being difficult to fit the 360 on a Peugeot you have just blantently coppied exactly what xishkx wrote back in january, he`s already said how difficult it is to fit to this type of car but you have just re-written it in you broken english context.

Guys dont let this guy brainwash you!!

I don´t know what your problem is? sorry about my english, but at least you and everybody can understand me, I would like how good you do speaking spanish!!!
I´m in this blog because I love what I do, I have good kits and turnkeys to sell, and if somebody is interested I would love to make him happy.
However you don´t give your full name and address, I don´t know if I can help anybody in this blog, but sure you don´t, you are a negative guy, and you think every body is a thief just because you let your money go who knows where.

Hi everyone again, i’m new to all this but currently bulding my 360 and loving every minute of it. I would like to know who Ian is and infact if he has his own company selling these kits as he seems to slate and constantly abuse every single person that comes onto this site to post a comment. Very true i do think you should be wary of international sellers but i also believe you should be wary of sellers in this country (I gather that watchdog programme was set in this country?!) I think guys, Sergio has posted enough comments stating that were more than welcome to go over and view the cars and make our own decisions before handing over any cash. You dont have to carry the cash with you!!!because that would be stupid. He’s not pressurized anyone into doing anything.
So Ian do you have your own business or are you just a very bitter person that’s had a bad childhood and cant trust anyone?
So what i’m trying to say guys is that maybe we should all take what Ian says with a pinch of salt and enjoy what we do but be very careful who we buy from and what were buying.

Cheers for listening guys

regards

John

John … How’s the building on the 360 going? i guess u are quite mechanicaly minded to take on a project like that? does it work out a lot cheaper as a DIY project than purchasing from a company? Rgds

Hi Dan,
I’m no mechanic but i do love my projects( boats mainly!! to my girlfriends delight!!!) At the moment i’ve repaired my donor car which wasnt to bad. and have fitted the chassis extensions which cost me £295 + vat. The wishbone extensions etc come to around £375 + vat but i havent fitted them yet then all you have are the lights and wheels to buy. the kit is obviously bolt on but thats no big shakes. the guys i’ve bought the kit from have sent me pictures of the parts i’ve had problems with and have a technical email address if there are any issues your unsure about. I dont think its that hard a project as long as you take your time with it cos thats where you make mistakes and when you go to paint the car it will stand out and ruin your kit.
So all in all when most kits themselves come to around 8 k un built and i will have completed mine for about 3.5k + the car i would say its a lot cheaper than buying from some of the companies and cant beat the customer service to be fair. If you are interested mate email me at johnathandavies_5@hotmail.com and i’ll pass you there contact details. I actually went to see the kit on a car at there garage before i bought anything so yes you can trust them (sorry if that sounded bad but i thought i’d stick it in before Ian decided to have a dig , AGAIN!!)

regards

john

Cheers John … i might be sending u an email soon mate

Hi john how far into the project are you? & what parts of the 360 body have you mounted onto the car??

Cheers

Hi Kash i’ve not done much to be honest read my last post.I’ve only maange the chassis extensions and front and rear bumper, unfortunately due to illness!!! arghhh but i’m fighting back and cant wait to get back to it. I’ve roughly placed the wings etc on and it all looks good. Have you got one on the go yourself?

Oh by the way everyone Sergio has sent me emails with all pics and prices and a nice email. cheers sergio

regards

john

Sorry to hear that john, & yes i am building one, but in your blog you said you had got the extensions but you hadnt fitted them yet so thats why i was asking haw far you were

i had problems with the rear mounting frame they didnt fit as good as i was told i had to inlarge the holes and cut a chunk out with a grinder for it to fit correctly, im stuck i cant find the correct hinges for the bonnet i was hopping you or anyone else doing this project can help?? i have mounted the front end and rear bumper onto the car but it way too high off the floor
how high does yours look from the fron and not forgetting once we put the 18″/19″ this will take the car higher of the ground i know were going have to lower the car but im worried the cars gonna look too high for it to pass the test??
Jonn what do think

Hi Kash, which one are you building? the 360 on Toyota or on Peugeot?

Cheers

sergio im building 360 on toyota

Sergio if you can help me please email on kash987@hotmail.co.uk Thansk

Hello! I’ve read all the posts and now i am a bit confused. John..you are building a toyota or a peugeot? Is it hard to build? Don’t you know if the guys that you bought the kit from ship worldwide? Allan, have you visited ExtremeCars yet. From what i’ve seen on the net so far, they seem the most serious and have the best project. I know that they are kind of the most expensive but the project seems to be the best, considering the car that you are using, because i think that the peugeot is far better than the toyota, and, from what i’ve seen, their kit is the most accurate on the market. Or, if we consider just the toyota version? witch company delivers the best kit, in terms of the exact similarity and the price. What do you think guys? In the end, witch is better?

Hi Kash if you email info@mr2bodykit.co.uk they are who are supplying all my parts and they also have the hinges etc… i havent bought them yet but i have seen them on a car they were building.

cheers

john

Hi 1 Q i’m building the Toyota but to be honest i couldnt tell you which kit is better as i’m no expert and this is my first one. I have looked at the Extreme kit and it does look very good and accurate like you said but its too expensive for me.

thank you. know that you have your on at your garage….did you compare it with the real deal? are there any differences? how much do you think that you would have to spend on it, without the paint? i belive that you already have the price list from them, could you email it to me at vasiabikeru@yahoo.com because i don’t think that i could receive it from them any time soon. thanks

and any pictures that you already have …if you would like, i would be more that greatfull.thanks

From what i can see there…they have just the spider version. is that true or is it possible to get a modena kit mounted on a mr2, because from that i can see, the mr2’s have hardtop as well. thank you and still waiting on your reply

Hi 1-Q,
I had already sent to you the prices for the kits and all the pieces that you need to build it, please check, thank you.
I can send any of the kits to you all in less than one week, because I have two of the 360 spyder in stock, one of the 430 spyder, and one of the 360 for Peugeot.

thank you, it hasn’t reached my email box, but i will revise it ass soon as it arrives. john, the last posts were ment for you, so if you are kind enough, help me in this matter. thank you.

I can tell for sure that the one on Toyota looks much better than the kit for Peugeot, I had built the three of them and it looks much much nicer on Toyota. First on Peugeot it looks very high from the floor, second front engine for Peugeot a little bit more powerfull but also heavier, the windows for Peugeot are fake not real ones, you have to cut the rear part of the car and it becomes not safety, weak, etc,etc

yes, i know, but i am kind of more interested in the modena version for both of the models, and i don’t know if that is achivable with the mr2. are there any interior kits that replicate the interior of the ferrari’s? because the mr2 has no resemblance with the ferrari, and that is crap.

On Toyota it has a soft top, no hard top. Check the pictures.

question…very important: dose the mr2 kit fits perfectly with the real car, or are the dimensions scrambled?

High:1235mm
Wide:1922mm
Long:4327mm
Wheight:1050Kg.
Now you can compare with the real one, the sizes are really good and looks very similar, no smaller, no bigger, no too high, it looks pretty good…check the pictures!!!
Regards friends

How can I put the pictures like at the top of the page so you can all check? can anybody show me how to do it? is it possible?

Sorry Sergio, this isn’t a forum. The best thing for you to do would be to put the pics on a web page and link from here for all to see. For free image hosting please go to photobucket.com. If all else fails, just send them to me at egon [at] automoblog [dot] net and i will host them here and post the links.

Hello everyone. I’m kind of new to this whole thing.
Just want to say there are some very interesting comments made about the Ferrari 360 kit & about some of the character’s on this blog, I don’t think that its fare to say that ian is discouraging everyone in purchasing the kit from the companies described by other bloggers so that he can benefit by selling his own kits to the guys (& Girls)
on here as there hasn’t made any indications that he has these kits up for sale, but if he`d done so that would be fare for john to say what he has in his blog, It looks as though ian & Co has had some very unfortunate mishaps with this whole body kit scenario so i just want to say thanks for warning everyone here about your bad experiences.
I would also like to mention that buying such an expensive kit from someone in a different country to you would should i say be foolish as
firstly you wouldn’t know if it will fit 100%
2.. If you get into problems with fitting the kit will you receive any support with your problems
3.. bringing it back with you..This will require you to ship the kit by boat & this will need to be cleared via HM Customs which let me tell you isn’t cheap so in the long run i would say stick with the uk producers as buying abroad will just work out way too expensive & not worth it in the end.

Reagards
Jason-X

What a bunch of winey little girls you all are, Ive been to the shows and if they 360’s are on mr2 cars they look crap too short etc. The ones from Extreme look the best as do their 355’s if you can’t tell the differance from the other companies then your not very observant. At the end of the day they are kit cars not the real thing, I suggest you save up your pocket monies and get a real Ferrari.

Well, where do I begin. Ive read the lot and yet no one has actually built the Extreme’s 360 themmselves. Ive got the build DVD, have been to theit Factory and have driver the Yellow Demonstrator. Pure Lust. Im for shure going to be firstly purchasing the 360 in 3 months time. Allowing 1 year to complete. Then I will probably sell to finance an mr2 360 kit from DNA in birmingham and another Extreme coupe kit. Again this DNA kit is the dogs which Ive seen and sat in. Ive done the maths and at worst Ill be looking at 15k completed ready to drive for either kit.

Hi Oakley!Could you update the build dvd on a tracker or on a website if you host one so that i could take a look and decide a little if it is worth?i’m from another country and can’t go to the factory.waiting for your response.thanks

I´m building the 360 from Extreme in Spain, I have pictures of the car almost finish, please ask on this email and I will send them to you. sereva_6226@hotmail.com
I also sell the kit for the MR2 of the 360 and of the 430. Also I can send pictures. Please ask for them.
Thank you.

TO 1-Q - email me your address to envicodesign@aol.com and ill post you the DVD. Just let me know what format your DVD PLAYER WILL PLAY. EXAMPLE - PAL etc.

DOES SOMEONE KNOW HOW TO CREATE A FORUM / WEBSITE JUST FOR FERRARI REPLICAS AND HOST BUILD DIARIES TO PASS ON VALUABLE KNOWLEDGE REGARDS BUILDING, TIPS, COSTS ETC. THIS WOULD BE HUGE ,AS ONLY WITHIN THE LAST YEAR, COMPANIES SUCH AS DNA AND EXTREME ARE OFFERING LIKE FOR LIKE REPLICAS. I KNOW THAT EXTREME ARE CURRENTLY WORKING ON A LAMBO MERCHILARGO, A PEUGOT 406 - 360 SPYDER AND WAIT FOR IT, AN ASTON MARTIN DB9 LIFTED STRAIGHT OFF GENUINE BODY PANELS. THIS INDUSTRY IS AT AN EXITING STAGE WITH NEW MANUFACTURES COMING ON THE SCENE WITH FRESH AND GUTSY IDEAS. I CAN SEE SEVERAL PRESTIGE CAR MAKERS BEING PISSED VERY SOON.

OAKLEY: Please contact me about creating a website: http://www.automoblog.net/contact/

Also, anybody who can afford a real Ferrari or Aston is not going to cheap out and get a replica, no matter how quality it is, so I don’t think the real manufacturers will be crying about it any time soon.

not sure how DNA’S kit compares to the european manufactures, but just check this out. Ive seen and sat in one and must admit its quite nice and as close as you can get on the smaller MR2.

http://dnaautomotive.com/

i-ve sent you my email…waiting on your respose.thanks.

JUST REPLIED.

You cheap fuckin’ beggars. If you don’t have enough money to buy the real thing then fuck off. You wear Chinese “Rolex” as well, huh? You think that anybody will believe that you can have a Ferrari? You fuckin’ losers.

I think you have too much time to LOOSE!!!
What are you looking at here? you should be looking at Ferrari web page and don´t make us LOOSE our time reading your interesting comments.
PLEASE GET OFF!!!

ha…….here’s a guy who’s probably forked out 90k on a modena and here we are talking about a 20k replica which is exactly the same to look at from the outside. No wonder he’s throwing his toys out of his crib

Oakley …
I hope u dont mind me asking … could i get a copy of the DVD …
I have downloaded the extreme trailers and done some research, but never actually sat in a replica like yourself … As you can see from my previous posts, i’m doing a lot of research before spending any monies … Cheers Dan

where are you in the uk Dan??

In Ramsgate in Kent …

e-mail me your address to discuss. envicodesign@aol.com

email sent …

oakley….are u sure nobody has built the exteme 360 themselves…….all i can say is beware..i have been involved in building 2 and in my opinion yes the car lookes dimensionally correct but has a list of problems as long as my arm …if anybody wants this list let me know

I would like to read this list. email it to me please at vasiabikeru@yahoo.com .thanks

I am the owner of the 2003 Toyota MR2 Ferrari 360 Spyder replica pictured in red. Anyone interested, please email me. A GREAT car~! FUN

beetlebaily…..why not just put this list up on the forum for all to share. as i said, info for self build on these cars are simply not available. this would be a valuable insight

Hi can u pass on da list so dat i can read it please. kash987@hotmail.co.uk
Thanks.
Any chance on gettin dat dvd of da build from extream as im in da middle of building a 360 on a am mr2.fun project but time consuming

ok guys lets have a look at this list:
as sergio has said u cut the rear of the car off….straight through the spare wheel well behind the rear wheels .thats the rear crumble zone that peugot put in gone to the bin..the cage u put in doesn’t distract a rear impact away from the driver quite the opposite..
Next removing the roof skin and cutting the centre bridge so u can bring the top of the b posts closer …no problem..i reckon u dont want to roll one of these cars..slicing approx 2 inches out off the central roof crossmember has weakened the structure..solution full interior roll cage in my opinion.
Moving forward this is where the fun begins…as this kit was designed to make the 406 fit the 360 and not the other way round the front wheels on the peugot need to be moved back to centralise them in the 360 front arch….to do this the front wishbone needs to be cut in half and rewelded at a different angle so as to force the front hub back approx 25 mm…..this in MY OPINION is wrong and leads to multipe problems….in pushing the wheel back the front tyres will now foul the front chassis support rail to the rear of the front arches…quess wot u cut this out…..think about pushing the front wheels back…. ur front wheels are connected to ur steering…so now ur steering arms are set at a different angle to wot peugot set them at…wot about ur drive shafts again the angles have changed..in changing all these angles i wud be believe excessive wear is on the cards..if not other more severe problems…
Another problem area i believe is the bonnet….the pitch of the peugot bonnet is higher than that of the 360…ur engine is now sitting very close to ur bonnet….leads me to believe that there will be overheating issues and also bodywork problems on the fibreglass bonnet…..these problems are also not helped with resticting the airflow at the front of the car….due to the design of the 360 front bumper…lack of cool air flowing through the rad….as for the kit requiring only minor body prep before paint..i wud hate to see wot these guys call major….

another area for contimplation is the glass or should i say the lack of it the front windscreen is the only piece on the car and again this sits at an angle that it was not designed for..plenty of sealer used here…….AS i have said these are my opinions and iam sure people will trash them…just to let u know i am not a DIY guy and have years of experience modifying cars and bikes……earning my daily living out of wot i do……..The problems with this 360 kit are not unsolvable….for example the front end problems…why not fit the 360 to the 406 instead…HOW?….stretch the front wings in front of the doors by 25mm, just leaving the wheel where it is,ie move the 360 wheel arch forward, no shaft problems steering joint problems etc….move ur bonnet way from the engine, ie again stretch ur wings upwards, to improve cool air flows through ur engine bay why not fab an airduct that attachs to the front bumper behind mouths in front bumper and direct airflow to the rad…secondary fit a 12v fan regulated by ur temp switch in this duct….although getting hot air out of the engine bay is another problem…fans fitted to ur inner arches might help here…..

Almost forgot air flow problems from ducts in rear quater panels forcing air into the cabin of the car…u have to make sure u seal the cab well…..wud air ducts like wot is used in lambo diablo kit cars work here???????…

i hope this is helpful to people

Another problem area is to do with the windscreen and windscreen wiper motor….part of the front bulk head needs to be cut out to accomodate the wiper motor..problem is thats where ur 406 has its chassis number stamped into it…..

thanks for the brilliant post dude, it was very much apprieciated … its about time someone f**king explain all the issues we come across … keep up the good work mate …

Dan
just to let u know the stretching of the front wings and bonnet, with a replacement scuttle panel, so u use the original peugot 406 wiper motor has been done in ireland and is readily available…this means less cutting, and no need to move the 406 front wheels back…(cutting wishbone)….reshaping bonnet to help cure distance between engine and bonnet shouldn’t be to much of a problem if u where to order ur bonnet as a top bonnet skin and bottom bonnet skin ….u could curve ur bonnet giving added clearence………..although not dimensionally correct these changes help solve some issues….

This is one of ours
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I have been searching for almost 4 years and i think, this is a good forum for all people who is willing to buy a replica kit or turn key. I live in holland and i am planning a 355 spider but a f430 will go to.
www.kitcarsforum.com

NICE ONE BEETLEBAILEY. Doesnt explain the wishbone stuff on their DVD nor did the boys at Extreme mention this. FUNNY THAT. At least when I chatted with the Brummy boys of DNA, They were totally honest and up front with what was involved. Trust goes a long way. Thanks DNA. P.S. Some excelent reviews in the kit car mags. well done. Looks like Im siding for a rag top!!

Two kits of the 360 Spyder to be build on Toyota MR2 in stock for sale!!!
Anyone interested please contact me, great offer!!!
7.500€ each kit plus transport!!!
sereva_6226@hotmail.com
ONLY CLIENTS INTERESTED ON THE KIT, PLEASE!!!

I have also a 360 Spyder and a 430 Spyder mounted on Toyota MR2, turnkey for sale in stock(delivery time anywhere in the world between two days and three weeks).
Also nearly finish, in about three weeks, another 360 Spyder, another 430 Spyder, both of them on Toyota MR2, and a 360 Coupe mounted on Peugeot 406 coupe(with wider body, rims 19″, rear tyres 305/30, looks very big, 3.0 V6 engine, leather, etc…)
The two cars in stock are ready to sale, and we accept reservations for the other three cars.
Anybody interested we send pictures, welcome to visit to see the cars, and make the reservations.
Nobody has that many cars in the all world for sale in stock, NOBODY, I DO!!!
Ask for prices, you don´t have to wait to your dream car to be build, if you want it you have it in perfect conditions, just come to visit, buy it and take it or drive it home.

Is it just me, or does the DNA kit look a bit short! The extreme kit looks perfect because it is taken off a real car, however the DNA kit has been modelled to fit the MR2 spider. And that is where the problem starts. The photos look great, and I have seen the car at the shows, and it really is fabulous. The problem is, it just looks stumpy at the front, and definately too short.
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Has anyone seen the DNA 360 next to a real Ferrari 360? If so, how do they compare? Does the front look different?

http://i42.photobucket.com/alb.....60SIDE.jpg

This is old news - the guys over at the Kitcars Forum have been building 360s for a few years now - what’s even more impressive are the new Porsche Carrera GT replicas

Thanks DNA, though, do you have a much better close up, honestly showing the differences. Length, the front section and how the vehicles differ. I have seen your car at the show, and there is definately no question about the quality. The devil is in the detail, as they say.

I did a bit of research on James Porsche Carrera GT replicas. It is nothing like the success of the Ferrari 360 replica produced by DNA. The Carrera GT is not a particularly attractive car to start with. Too many bolt on bits and gaps etc. Then you have to completely wreck a Boxster, stretch it by 12 inches, then add a fibreglass body work. I think we are back to the Extreme 360 problems again. So, DNA are still the closest. Can anyone actually present a decent photo of the DNA360 alongside a real 360. The DNA photobucket shots are just too small. Close ups which identify the real differences in size and shape.

Alison, the DNA is only 3″ shorter. All other dims are correct.
Trust me, if the car is on its own you will not see this. As you have probably seen as I have in the shows. The Donny show had the DNA and Extreme which I sat in both and talked to the guys. But the more negatives I here about the Extreme kit the more Im siding with DNA. Sorry Sergio, no offence but you do not have a web site, are you a registered company, etc etc etc.
TO THE SHY DNA BOYS = COMMON GIVE US YOUR 10 BOBS WORTH. NEED SOME TECHY STUFF HERE REGARDS THE BUILD.

No, I don´t have a web site right now, I used to have it, but not right now.
Yes, we are a registered company in Spain.
Why don´t you come to visit to Spain, there are really cheap flights and I can show you the cars and the company, I don´t have nothing to hide, and much to show. I´m the first in the world that has a 430 replica to show. And a 360 spyder to show also, and a Extreme 360 finish in two-three weeks also to show, all of them in my bussiness. Please come to visit, you´re like what you´re gonna see.PLEASE STOP TALKING ABOUT ME, AND COME.
I´m the single company in Europe and probably in the world that has cars in stock ready to be sale.
Why don´t come anybody to visit???
I sell cars!!!!

DNA have been working for months on other projects wich will soon be released not to replace the 3sixty but to run along side it and we have cars we can take people out in 99% of the time, and we aim to build cars to fit what the customer wants, and supply kits that do the same.
www.dnaautomotive.com

Beetlebaily, I have never heard so much bullshit. Just to let people know Beetlebaily is someone from Ireland that got our kit to copy. We where told about this a week after he got it, we made a point of trying to make things hard for him so he could not copy it but it looks like from his website he did it. ( xotic replicas)
We supply the new front wish bones with the kit and it says this in the DVD, all new lower arms (wish bones) are not cut. If you want to lower a car around 80 mm you need drive shafts that can handle this, this is why we had some made up so people can lower down to 100mm knowing after driving it for 2000 miles they will NOT destroy themselves. Lowering any car by 80-100mm will put undue stress on the shaft so it is only sensible to make sure none of these problems can happen. Moving the front wheels back 1 and a half inch does not upset any steering. Anyone is welcome to come and drive our demo car and an untouched 406 we have here and they will se the replica drives better. They can also see it does NOT over heat.
If people want glass instead of polly carb windows they are welcome to it. The top of the range 360 stradale has poly carb windows so why cant we?
Why would you want to cut the bulk head when you don’t need to?
The car when completed is stronger than the normal 406 anyone who has built one will tell you this.
This is a very poor way of trying to put a company down so you can sell your own kits
None of your cars you have kits for sale for are complete you even go to shows with half finished cars!!!!

Sergio is another one that has copied our kits. If someone wants a kit that looks like it should do then you know where to come.

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hmmm…I read a lot about Ferrari replicas lately, especially with the DNA and Extreme cars and saw a lot of pics. I then saw both cars at the Donnie show. I would say it depends on what you want. Do you want a 360 replica? Then there is only one way to go - Extreme. Or do you want a look-a-like…then go with the DNA or the 430 from Spain. It is more work to build the Extreme, yes, but it is WAY closer to the original. Way! Almost 100% if you ask me. There’s videos on their website of the car compared to the genuine one. And an overlay picture…you won’t see a difference if someone parks a genuine 360 next to an Extreme (from the exterior). Both the DNA and the spanish 430 are build on the MR2 without changing the wheelbase and - more importantly - the windshield. The MR2 has different measurements, the windshield is tiny compared to a real Ferrari, the overhang in the back is bigger, the wheelbase is different and other little things. If a genuine 360 parks next to them you will immediately spot the difference. I went to other internet forums and read posts from owners of the Extreme 360 - they all praise not only the quality of the body kit but also the help from the guys at extreme. And this is why I decided to buy a 360 kit…although now that I have seen the new Extreme Murcielago I am not too sure anymore. Heck, that Murci is un-be-lievable!! Anyway…just wanted to give my comment on this thread.

Hi EXTREME, first of all I didn´t copy your kit. Yes I bought a kit from you, I don´t have anything against Extreme, only want you to know that I didn´t make any copies of your kit.
I´m almost done with the mounting of your kit and it looks very good, I made it wider. I´ll send you pictures.

I am interested in building a replica 355. I live in the us however. Has anyone seen this video on youtube http://youtube.com/watch?v=7OtDLyRn5a8
it is an extreme kit that took about 1 year to build according to the owner. he sold the car afterwards. I haven’t tried contacting him yet to see what he thinks about the extreme kit after building it.

Does anyone know when the next show will be where we can see these kits. I would like to actually see the DNA kit against a real 360 spider. A 430 kit sounds exciting too. My key observation of the DNA 360 kit was that the front of the car did not appear authentic. The front bumper seemed stunted somehow. Is that just me, or would others say that it is fairly accurate to the genuine 360. Enzo has summed up the two well, it is just that I would like to buy the DNA kit, but I am very fussy and want it to be as authentic as possible, without enourmous amounts of bodywork etc. After all, I am just a girl that wants a Ferrari, not an engineering degree.

Alison, if you wait s bit, the EXTREME 360 Spider will come out, and i can vouch that it will be the most accurate one on the market, because they use the genuine cars to make their molds. They are working now to the Murcielago and the Vanquish, and in a bit the spider will be the one in their hands, and after all, it’s not hard to do, because they already have parts from the modena that are the same.

I understand Extreme are definately not developing a 360 Spider, so if it is going to be a convertible, then it has to be a DNA, or if perfection is the objective, then it has to be an Extreme. It is a shame the DNA is not a particularly close replica. More a look-a-like. So with the quality of these replica’s getting better, it would be best to see what these Lamborgini’s look like. I think it is such a shame the DNA does not authentic. It really is a beautiful car.

Hi
ok, I actually didn’t wanted to post…but it seems that someone tries to put someone elses work down here. Extreme (as far as I know) is the only company that actually takes moulds off the genuine cars and then (if at all) makes them fit the best donor available. This results in one simple thing…the best replica possible (if not on a tube frame)! Their 355 is not 100% correct…but it is an easy built an it looks pretty sharp. The 360 is more work…but ..have you seen it??? I went and visit extreme and saw the yellow demonstrator - AMAZING!!!!!! The quality is A1!!!! Sergio - no idea what you are talking about - to me it seems you just want to push your own product…and even this might be a copy…but the Extreme kit is superior in quality and fitting. Thick material, it comes with a DVD and Ashley, the owner, is very helpful. I made my decision - Extreme 360! I wish they had the spyder already…

Hi Tom, I think from the research I have done, you are absolutely right. The Extreme is simply the best replica available. However, they have no plans to do a Spider. The DNA is also a very high quality product, and does not require the donor vehicle to be dramatically changed. The result though is an inaccurate look-a-like. Somehow the lines of the DNA360 just look wrong at the front and the back. It is pretty, but does not seem to have the beauty of the Ferrari 360. I wonder if the problem lies around the windscreen size. So, if anyone with a DNA360 could post some really hi-res images, this might dispel the belief that the DNA does not look right. As regards the spanish cars, let’s get some hi-res images up somewhere. And are they left hand drive!

In the absence of any really good hi-res photos of the DNA build, I think I have found some. here is the link http://www.halerconcepts.com/english/exotikcar.htm
This is based on the MR2 Roadster. A close look at the vehicle from the front and the scale of the windscreen shows the problem. It looks like the windscreen is far too small. It would be great if someone could supply some more information.
Alison x

I have placed my 2003 Toyota MR2 360 Replica (Auto/Tiptronic) for sale on eBay. If interested, please check it out. Fantastic FUN car!

Visited Ashley at EXTREME and I must say that he’s a genuine and Honest chap. We talked about an Hour, purly on the build of these cars and didnot for one moment push that hasr sale on me. This car sells it self. Ive sat in it and the DNA and the DNA just doesnt come close as far as authenticity is concerened. If you want a pretty picture buy the DNA, Its easier to fit and takes less time. If you want like for like and are a perfectionist, buy from Ashley. Why spend 15-20k on something that looks the same but isnt quite right and people pick up on. OBVIOUS CHOICE REALLY. - ME, ILL BE ORDERING SOON.

alison, where in the country are you??

Hi Nigel, I am in Berkshire. I agree with your conclusion. I think it is the overly small windscreen and the incorrect rake angle that causes the DNA to look incorrect. This is a shame because the DNA is actually a better kit in terms of build and impact on the donor vehicle. It appears to be significantly easier to build and exceptionally high quality. The problem is that the windscreen just lets the whole vehicle down. So, I have decided to buy a 911 (996), and convert it to a 997 GT3RS look-a-like. Cost of conversion is about £6000 including wheels. I have worked out that you could just do a 996 to 997 conversion for £2500 all in. Though I think the Ferrari 360 is pretty and very sexy. But I cannot live with the inaccurate small windscreen on the DNA, and I do not have an engineering degree to do the Extreme 360 kit.

the DNA 360ish and the extreme 360 are completly different, extreme have made a replica that will fool all, its a massive car with all the right lines, curves etc ok the engine is i