Piranha Posted October 8, 2015 Posted October 8, 2015 Been thinking about getting one of these, considering both new and second hand. From what I can see the main options are: Evo-R burnt titanium Rare-JDM I think Torqen also have them in development. Any one purchased one of these? Do some fit better than others? I saw a second hand evo-r sell for £80 not sure what they are new. Quote
ZeppoJeff Posted October 8, 2015 Posted October 8, 2015 I just bought a new rare jdm for £110...looks amazing but still to fit Torqen has in development but was issue with the first batch that Adrian wasn't happy with I think so been pushed back I believe. 1 Quote
Piranha Posted October 8, 2015 Author Posted October 8, 2015 I just bought a new rare jdm for £110...looks amazing but still to fit Torqen has in development but was issue with the first batch that Adrian wasn't happy with I think so been pushed back I believe. Thanks Is there a uk supplier of the rare Jdm or did you have to import. Be interesting to see how the Torqen ones come out price wise. Quote
Piranha Posted October 8, 2015 Author Posted October 8, 2015 I've seen a post on the evo-r being sold in the past by redline styling for £100 but that batch sold. Quote
ZeppoJeff Posted October 8, 2015 Posted October 8, 2015 Torqen had one for sale that I got but I assume he would be able to get you one if you wanted. Just have to ask him as he can get pretty much anything you want. I can imagine he will along any moment now...just have to give him a shout ADRIAN!!!!!! 1 Quote
Piranha Posted October 8, 2015 Author Posted October 8, 2015 Torqen had one for sale that I got but I assume he would be able to get you one if you wanted. Just have to ask him as he can get pretty much anything you want. I can imagine he will along any moment now...just have to give him a shoutADRIAN!!!!!! Sounds like a plan👠I've been putting it off over the summer months but it's now getting colder and mucky out there now, hence considering new versus 2nd hand. Quote
Piranha Posted October 8, 2015 Author Posted October 8, 2015 Did you call? How are the Torqen ones doing? Quote
tommoger Posted October 9, 2015 Posted October 9, 2015 A word of warning on the Evo-R ones, mine sat quite high and was in contact with the bonnet when shut. A few miles of driving. It knowing this meant it rubbed and scratched it. I have a DE style bonnet so not sure if this is only designed for HR or not Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote
Piranha Posted October 9, 2015 Author Posted October 9, 2015 A word of warning on the Evo-R ones, mine sat quite high and was in contact with the bonnet when shut. A few miles of driving. It knowing this meant it rubbed and scratched it. I have a DE style bonnet so not sure if this is only designed for HR or not Thanks for the heads up, it was late last night when I posted, forgot to say this is for the 350Gt Skyline, but same DE engine and mounting point . Now I've seen your pics I'll make sure it's got clearance. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote
tommoger Posted October 9, 2015 Posted October 9, 2015 A word of warning on the Evo-R ones, mine sat quite high and was in contact with the bonnet when shut. A few miles of driving. It knowing this meant it rubbed and scratched it. I have a DE style bonnet so not sure if this is only designed for HR or not Thanks for the heads up, it was late last night when I posted, forgot to say this is for the 350Gt Skyline, but same DE engine and mounting point . Now I've seen your pics I'll make sure it's got clearance. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Wish I'd known before I got it shipped over Rare JDM for me I think! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote
Piranha Posted October 9, 2015 Author Posted October 9, 2015 A word of warning on the Evo-R ones, mine sat quite high and was in contact with the bonnet when shut. A few miles of driving. It knowing this meant it rubbed and scratched it. I have a DE style bonnet so not sure if this is only designed for HR or not Thanks for the heads up, it was late last night when I posted, forgot to say this is for the 350Gt Skyline, but same DE engine and mounting point . Now I've seen your pics I'll make sure it's got clearance. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Wish I'd known before I got it shipped over Rare JDM for me I think! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I would have been gutted too, I think the Rare JDM is polished as opposed to burnt titanium, both look good though. I may just keep an eye out for a used one if there's a chance of it rubbing on bonnet. Quote
KyleR Posted October 9, 2015 Posted October 9, 2015 Raise your bonnet catch, that may prevent or at least minimise the contact. 1 Quote
tommoger Posted October 9, 2015 Posted October 9, 2015 A word of warning on the Evo-R ones, mine sat quite high and was in contact with the bonnet when shut. A few miles of driving. It knowing this meant it rubbed and scratched it. I have a DE style bonnet so not sure if this is only designed for HR or not Thanks for the heads up, it was late last night when I posted, forgot to say this is for the 350Gt Skyline, but same DE engine and mounting point . Now I've seen your pics I'll make sure it's got clearance. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Wish I'd known before I got it shipped over Rare JDM for me I think! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I would have been gutted too, I think the Rare JDM is polished as opposed to burnt titanium, both look good though. I may just keep an eye out for a used one if there's a chance of it rubbing on bonnet. Yep it's polished, but Mopedmark did me a polished bonnet catch, so I'm thinking one of his plenums would look ace with the rare JDM plus the bracket seems to be shorter than the EVO-R, so hopefully it sits lower! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote
Piranha Posted October 9, 2015 Author Posted October 9, 2015 A word of warning on the Evo-R ones, mine sat quite high and was in contact with the bonnet when shut. A few miles of driving. It knowing this meant it rubbed and scratched it. I have a DE style bonnet so not sure if this is only designed for HR or not Thanks for the heads up, it was late last night when I posted, forgot to say this is for the 350Gt Skyline, but same DE engine and mounting point . Now I've seen your pics I'll make sure it's got clearance. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Wish I'd known before I got it shipped over Rare JDM for me I think! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I would have been gutted too, I think the Rare JDM is polished as opposed to burnt titanium, both look good though. I may just keep an eye out for a used one if there's a chance of it rubbing on bonnet. Yep it's polished, but Mopedmark did me a polished bonnet catch, so I'm thinking one of his plenums would look ace with the rare JDM plus the bracket seems to be shorter than the EVO-R, so hopefully it sits lower! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Sounds like a much better quality cover. Would definitely look good with polished plenum👠Quote
Piranha Posted October 9, 2015 Author Posted October 9, 2015 Just found out it's available in black. Decisions, decisions😃 Quote
ZeppoJeff Posted October 9, 2015 Posted October 9, 2015 It's an easy decision. Look how pretty it looks with lots of other polished bits...it's even the same kind of engine bay as you 3 Quote
Sized Posted October 9, 2015 Posted October 9, 2015 (edited) OP, Adrian sourced me a rare jdm and I can confirm they fit spot on once you've managed to tuck all the pipes out of the way Edited October 9, 2015 by Sized 1 Quote
Tricky-Ricky Posted October 9, 2015 Posted October 9, 2015 Easy to knock one up from a piece of angle stainless that you can get from ebay.Its 2 Quote
Piranha Posted November 12, 2015 Author Posted November 12, 2015 Easy to knock one up from a piece of angle stainless that you can get from ebay.Its Looks great if only I was that skilled, nice job. I've managed to pick up a rare Jdm cover. Would you know if they use the existing OEM nuts and securing points to. Thanks Quote
jimmy.farrow7 Posted November 14, 2015 Posted November 14, 2015 I had an evo-R burnt and didnt have a problem with my DE quite strange that, got bored with it eventually and swapped it out when i redone my engine bay Quote
Payco Posted November 20, 2015 Posted November 20, 2015 Always other options. I had a polished Rare JDM for two years and then reverted back and did this. Quote
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