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Nightfire
11-08-2007, 09:38 PM
I know a few people on here have made subtle changes to make their cars more like the original prototype. I though it might be an idea to start a tread that lists the differences between the original show car and the final production model and some of the things people have done to strive for that look.

Please add as many pictures to the thread as you can.

The differences I can think of are:
(a.Proto b.production)

1. Grill a. Sparkle Silver b. Chrome
2. Steering Wheel a. Wooden Wheel (source?) b. Red Leather Rover
3. Wheels a. MGF Cup b. Rover Cosmos
4. Carpets a. Red edged wilton b. moulded red carpet
5. Seats a. Eyeletted b. Not (any other differences?)

The Dunlop outlined tyres are a key feature, it also looks a little lower than standard. What else?
Jon_A
11-09-2007, 12:41 PM
The orange mouth is less pronounced as well.
Jon_A
11-09-2007, 12:42 PM
ooh ohh also de-oranged indicators.
Adam
11-09-2007, 02:20 PM
Front bib splitter on the prototype
Lower stance?
Jon_A
11-09-2007, 03:48 PM
Seats are shaped differently as well in some press shots.
scottbrm
07-22-2011, 04:44 PM
Found this BRM on eBay today with the MG Alloys, Like the Prototype.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220817590776&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT#ht_532wt_1139
spankyban
07-22-2011, 05:57 PM
Found this BRM on eBay today with the MG Alloys, Like the Prototype.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220817590776&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT#ht_532wt_1139

Mg alloys would need redrilling/wobbly bolts as 4x98 pcd not 4x100.

Also split width as well if MG(f)
BRMark
07-22-2011, 06:01 PM
I'll be driving past there tomorrow!
Adam
07-23-2011, 10:34 AM
Dagnammit, I want those alloys!
Fast Alan
07-23-2011, 10:37 AM
Dagnammit, I want those alloys!

+1
scottbrm
09-24-2011, 12:02 PM
Saw T331 RDO this week in Helston Cornwall.
They are the MG F alloys which look really good.
scottbrm
03-28-2012, 05:33 PM
http://i449.photobucket.com/albums/qq215/torquaybull/988366-2.jpg

http://i449.photobucket.com/albums/qq215/torquaybull/988366-3.jpg

:laugh::laugh::laugh:
Fast Alan
03-28-2012, 07:17 PM
Lol I should have used that grill mesh :laugh:
**Warren**R200
03-28-2012, 07:19 PM
Are you sure its a replica?
R33 BRM
03-29-2012, 05:47 AM
http://i449.photobucket.com/albums/qq215/torquaybull/988366-2.jpg

http://i449.photobucket.com/albums/qq215/torquaybull/988366-3.jpg

:laugh::laugh::laugh:

epic fail !!!!!
Bobbylad
03-29-2012, 12:02 PM
OH No! - I did have a little thought of doing a Blue Replica - As the early (BRM Lotus different livery) racing cars. (I saw a matchbox toy racing car that got me thinking)!!!!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Lotus-25-BRM-No-34-C-Amon-GP-France-1-43-/170697917743?pt=UK_ToysGames_DiecastVehicles_Dieca stVehicles_JN&hash=item27be63852f