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Standards? No. Opinion? Yes. "Beauty is in the eye of the beholder." It seems to me that most enthusiasts prefer the 250 GTO because of it's illustrious racing record. But then again, that is only an opinion .......
I think it looks good. But as you said beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I am going to wait to see what it looks like painted, all the chrome on it, etc .
Here is DNA's newest model a classic shape 2fifty Cal.
This will be shown fully finished at the Stoneleigh show 2016
Stage 1 kit: body and all bracketry including door handles in chrome metal £5,950 plus Vat
The following package prices are to be announced soon
• CHROME GRILL X 3 PACKAGE
• CHROME BUMPER/ OVERRIDER PACKAGE
• LIGHTING PACKAGE
• WHEEL AND TYRE PACKAGE
These packages will be sold separately to aid builders to spread the cost.
People on a tight budget may also source various parts new/ second hand ( ebay? ) –
• Front lights - classic mini
• Rear lights- early MGB
• Wire wheels/tyres- people have used Jaguar ones on the BMW Z3 in the past
We have managed to offer this at an affordable price but please be assured this kit is of DNA’s usual top quality and will be a joy to build and finish perfectly.
Deposits of £1,000 are being taken now so if this is something you would be interested in please let me know.
kits will be available the beginning of February!
0121 326 8800
[email]info@dnaautomotive.com[/email]
I know there are months before its finished but can we have some better photos of it please.
The Gel coat looks thick and shiny and DNA do make quality kits but it does come at a hefty price.
Add a decent donor and all the kits, paint and details and your over 10k before you know it
I do not know what Tribute charges for what they offer. It is also hard to tell if what DNA is going to charge if a Hefty Price . I have no idea what the quality of a DNA kit is compared to a tribute kit.
I do not know what Tribute charges for what they offer. It is also hard to tell if what DNA is going to charge if a Hefty Price . I have no idea what the quality of a DNA kit is compared to a tribute kit.
Its a lot less than the £7,200 that DNA are charging, like a lot less...
That's odd. The kick up of the rear wing top just behind the door is much more pronounced on the grey car in DNA's workshop than the red car with the "K9" number plate. Can anyone explain that?
That's odd. The kick up of the rear wing top just behind the door is much more pronounced on the grey car in DNA's workshop than the red car with the "K9" number plate. Can anyone explain that?
The red 1 with K9 numberplate is tribute automotives swb. Its yours for half the price of the DNA are charging for their 60s inspired kit.
What's with all the DNA hate? Does it really matter what they charge for there product? At the end it's up to you to decide which one you want to buy.
Again I don't know what the quality of either is but would you pay a higher price for a kit if the low cost one was going to take 100 hours to make fit right? No saying that's the case just trying to understand why it matters how much dna is going to charge.
Its unfair to say anything at the moment.
The California shape looks a little awkward at the moment but for sure it needs its bumpers and other details added to give us a better understanding of how the finished product will look.
As you say the DNA kits always look great when they are finished so I will look forward seeing it at Stoneleigh
I agree. Before anyone jumps to conclusions about why their price is so much higher lets see it done ...lol . If I recall all of the DNA kits are pricey, but they do all seem to look the part.
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Thanks for the pictures Price
Its unfair to say anything at the moment.
The California shape looks a little awkward at the moment but for sure it needs its bumpers and other details added to give us a better understanding of how the finished product will look.
As you say the DNA kits always look great when they are finished so I will look forward seeing it at Stoneleigh
To be honest, I think both the DNA 2Fifty and the Tribute SWB are great looking cars (I'l have one of each ;-) ).
Its all down to individual choice and how much do you want to spend. Its a bit like choosing between an iPhone or a Sony Xperia Z5. Both are great but one is cheaper than the other.
I have no links to tribute at all. Yes i have bought kits of them etc but this opinion on the forum is mine. Nothing to do with tribute. I just think the price for the dna kit is a bit high. It doesnt matter how good the final gel coat is. Every kit needs sanding. And even the best spray shop shouldnt charge the extra £3k
I have never seen either In person. I do however think that if people will pay the price DNA wants then good for them. Same goes with tribute. If they can sell a quality product at a lower price point and stay open then great for them and anyone who purchases their kits
That's how you make a kit - quality looks a world ahead of others. Yes Danny all bodies have to be sanded but it's very time consuming and almost impossible to fix symmetry issues and wrong panel positioning. Personally I wouldn't buy another tribute kit. RE price - if both companies were VAT regd then there's actually only a grand between the coupe and 2fifty which you'd save in far less prep.
Could well be my next project - looking forward to seeing at Stoneleigh.
What's the plan for finish in the bumpers?
Have you considered any solution to remove the quarter lights - it's the only detail that's wrong and then you're absolutely bang on. Expect to see loops of Ferris Bullers day off playing on the stand!
