GI: RBK LB BODYKITS - Toyota Yaris Forums

*tk-421* · 10-08-2009, 04:08 PM

I am trying to gauge interest to see if enough people would be interested in a full EIGHT PIECE bodykit. The base designs come mostly from the Thai kits that MicroImage has produced, but with a few modifications design-wise and completely reworked as far as materials.

FRONT BUMPER:

Now that I have the bumper in my hands, I have decided to make a couple of modifications to it in order to make it a bit more unique, namely widening the upper grille to the edges (RS style, same width as the lower grille), and splitting the front lip to break up the lines just a little bit (Diablo style). I am undecided if I should modify the corners in front of the wheels or not just yet.

Functionality-wise, I am thinking I should modify the design to accommodate USDM front crash bars.

REAR BUMPER:

Functionality-wise, I am thinking I should modify the design to accommodate USDM rear crash bars, as well as lifting it a bit to accommodate other exhaust configurations.

SPOILER:
spoiler.jpg

HOOD:

EYELIDS:
DSC01486.jpg

SIDESKIRTS:
As far as the sideskirts, I am open to suggestions, since those would probably be custom designed from the ground up.

As far as the materials go, they would be made of Grade-A fiberglass and resins (the best in the business). Those who have purchased pieces from me in the past can attest to the quality that we bring to the table.

OFFICIAL LIST =====================
Please make sure that you are on the following list if you're interested at all:
http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?k..._w&output=html
People on that list will get special introductory pricing.
==============================

Just as a note, final price would definitely vary depending on the number of interested parties, so please don't worry about price right this moment.

Thanks for looking. Please be sure to vote if you're interested!

mrbond · 10-08-2009, 04:24 PM

now, has the hood already started development? I'd like to see the scoop a little off-center, kinda like the turbo kei cars in Japan.

*tk-421* · 10-08-2009, 04:28 PM

Nothing is set in stone yet. I'm in talks with Garm to see if I can do the hoods for him.

The hood scoop idea may be doable if enough ppl go for it (I can only do a single mold per model, two for sandwiched pieces).

ezhacker1 · 10-08-2009, 04:50 PM

ooh, our very own body kits. I like I like. Im down for all of them, to see how much it'll cost, and cut costs down for everyone.

cali yaris · 10-08-2009, 04:52 PM

great ideas - please get back to me about the hoods.

*tk-421* · 10-08-2009, 05:15 PM

YGPM

Kioshi · 10-08-2009, 06:19 PM

Would you be able to do a rear bumper from the Thai replica RS model? With the reflectors and all? Not feeling the INGs body kit

I would so be in it if you take that route. My main concern since the beginning was the whole crash beam in the rear, to remove and fit the JDM RS rear bumper....

But if you come through, for a direct fit.....shit I'm interested.

puetato89 · 10-08-2009, 06:22 PM

rear bumper guinea pig??

Kioshi · 10-08-2009, 06:33 PM

Sure, if I can meet TK half way where he lives, I'm down...or send it to Garm and I can come to SoCal. I'll be taking a semester off next spring, so I got TIME..

contraband831 · 10-08-2009, 06:40 PM

Any chance of getting simple front lip (or lip kit) made? kind of like the one that 03Z33 had on his LB?

*tk-421* · 10-08-2009, 06:44 PM

The lip kit is a possibility, but it may take a while to get enough ppl interested in the project.

*tk-421* · 10-08-2009, 06:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kioshi

Would you be able to do a rear bumper from the Thai replica RS model? With the reflectors and all? Not feeling the INGs body kit

RS rear is also very nice. I'm down for that design if ppl prefer. I really dig the Ings design though... Something about that dual tone that just makes me

uncontrollably...

Quote:

But if you come through, for a direct fit.....shit I'm interested.

It will be a direct fit. I just hope I don't need to do too much tweaking so I can come to market ASAP.

Tamago · 10-08-2009, 06:56 PM

front is sick!

tk, come to AIM, i think i have some business in the MR2 world for you

Nexus1155 · 10-08-2009, 07:53 PM

That would be awesome if this went through, I say keep the scoop as it is. Good for TMIC setup :)

cali yaris · 10-08-2009, 07:55 PM

that is the winning hood design from Micro Image's contest, it was chosen from over a hundred entries.

A lip kit would rock and is the most asked for thing in cosmetic styling. TK, it's also the easiest to produce, and to ship. Consider it!

*tk-421* · 10-08-2009, 08:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cali yaris

A lip kit would rock and is the most asked for thing in cosmetic styling. TK, it's also the easiest to produce, and to ship. Consider it!

Definitely in the radar. I need 10 ppl to commit in order to build a mold for it though, and that's where things tend to go south with my Yaris peeps.

I still love ya guys though.

1NZYaris1 · 10-08-2009, 08:39 PM

You know me , anything to look great but different

but i think shipping is the major problem

best of luck TK .
come on people , you can't beat the quality from TK ,
take it while the offer is GOOD

frownonfun · 10-08-2009, 09:29 PM

any chance this could happen for the 09s and 10s? seeing as you guys with earlier models already have kits to choose from.

View Poll Results: I am interested in... (Select all that apply)
Modified Front bumper	48	63.16%
Modified Rear bumper	50	65.79%
MicroImage Hood	39	51.32%
RBK Spoiler	30	39.47%
RBK Eyelids (v3)	26	34.21%
RBK Sideskirts	34	44.74%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 76. You may not vote on this poll

10-08-2009, 04:08 PM	#1
tk-421 Super Moderator View User's Garage Drives: 5D-07-LB Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dagobah Posts: 4,263	GI: RBK LB BODYKITS I am trying to gauge interest to see if enough people would be interested in a full EIGHT PIECE bodykit. The base designs come mostly from the Thai kits that MicroImage has produced, but with a few modifications design-wise and completely reworked as far as materials. FRONT BUMPER: Now that I have the bumper in my hands, I have decided to make a couple of modifications to it in order to make it a bit more unique, namely widening the upper grille to the edges (RS style, same width as the lower grille), and splitting the front lip to break up the lines just a little bit (Diablo style). I am undecided if I should modify the corners in front of the wheels or not just yet. Functionality-wise, I am thinking I should modify the design to accommodate USDM front crash bars. REAR BUMPER: Functionality-wise, I am thinking I should modify the design to accommodate USDM rear crash bars, as well as lifting it a bit to accommodate other exhaust configurations. SPOILER: spoiler.jpg HOOD: EYELIDS: DSC01486.jpg SIDESKIRTS: As far as the sideskirts, I am open to suggestions, since those would probably be custom designed from the ground up. As far as the materials go, they would be made of Grade-A fiberglass and resins (the best in the business). Those who have purchased pieces from me in the past can attest to the quality that we bring to the table. OFFICIAL LIST ===================== Please make sure that you are on the following list if you're interested at all: http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?k..._w&output=html People on that list will get special introductory pricing. ============================== Just as a note, final price would definitely vary depending on the number of interested parties, so please don't worry about price right this moment. Thanks for looking. Please be sure to vote if you're interested! __________________ --[ FORUM RULES ]--[ SEARCHING TIPS ]--[ EYELIDS PICS ]--[ RBK SPOILER ]--[ BEST/WORST INVESTMENTS ]-- Last edited by tk-421; 11-05-2009 at 02:50 AM.

10-08-2009, 04:24 PM	#2
mrbond View User's Garage Drives: 2008 meteorite hatchback Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 960	now, has the hood already started development? I'd like to see the scoop a little off-center, kinda like the turbo kei cars in Japan. __________________ - HOOOEY! That's one tahny little cawr! What the heck kinda toy is that? - A Toyota Yaris - A whut Yaris?

10-08-2009, 04:28 PM	#3
tk-421 Super Moderator View User's Garage Drives: 5D-07-LB Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dagobah Posts: 4,263	Nothing is set in stone yet. I'm in talks with Garm to see if I can do the hoods for him. The hood scoop idea may be doable if enough ppl go for it (I can only do a single mold per model, two for sandwiched pieces). __________________ --[ FORUM RULES ]--[ SEARCHING TIPS ]--[ EYELIDS PICS ]--[ RBK SPOILER ]--[ BEST/WORST INVESTMENTS ]--

10-08-2009, 04:50 PM	#4
ezhacker1 Drives: Decepticon - Ravage Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Francisco Posts: 1,462	ooh, our very own body kits. I like I like. Im down for all of them, to see how much it'll cost, and cut costs down for everyone. __________________ Check out my Build thread: http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=52274

10-08-2009, 04:52 PM	#5
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	great ideas - please get back to me about the hoods. __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

10-08-2009, 05:15 PM	#6
tk-421 Super Moderator View User's Garage Drives: 5D-07-LB Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dagobah Posts: 4,263	YGPM __________________ --[ FORUM RULES ]--[ SEARCHING TIPS ]--[ EYELIDS PICS ]--[ RBK SPOILER ]--[ BEST/WORST INVESTMENTS ]--

10-08-2009, 06:19 PM	#7
Kioshi Heart Up! Vitz Drives: トヨタ Vitz Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Fremont, CA Posts: 2,582	Would you be able to do a rear bumper from the Thai replica RS model? With the reflectors and all? Not feeling the INGs body kit I would so be in it if you take that route. My main concern since the beginning was the whole crash beam in the rear, to remove and fit the JDM RS rear bumper.... But if you come through, for a direct fit.....shit I'm interested.

10-08-2009, 06:22 PM	#8
puetato89 Just call me Ray, better? View User's Garage Drives: 08 Yaris Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: orlando Posts: 1,056	rear bumper guinea pig?? __________________

10-08-2009, 06:33 PM	#9
Kioshi Heart Up! Vitz Drives: トヨタ Vitz Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Fremont, CA Posts: 2,582	Sure, if I can meet TK half way where he lives, I'm down...or send it to Garm and I can come to SoCal. I'll be taking a semester off next spring, so I got TIME..

10-08-2009, 06:40 PM	#10
contraband831 El Huevo Drives: 2007 Liftback Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: CEN*CAL Posts: 959	Any chance of getting simple front lip (or lip kit) made? kind of like the one that 03Z33 had on his LB? __________________

10-08-2009, 06:44 PM	#11
tk-421 Super Moderator View User's Garage Drives: 5D-07-LB Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dagobah Posts: 4,263	The lip kit is a possibility, but it may take a while to get enough ppl interested in the project. __________________ --[ FORUM RULES ]--[ SEARCHING TIPS ]--[ EYELIDS PICS ]--[ RBK SPOILER ]--[ BEST/WORST INVESTMENTS ]--

10-08-2009, 07:53 PM	#14
Nexus1155 Bathroom + Laptop = <3 Drives: Audi Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Dorchester Posts: 1,009	That would be awesome if this went through, I say keep the scoop as it is. Good for TMIC setup :)

10-08-2009, 07:55 PM	#15
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	that is the winning hood design from Micro Image's contest, it was chosen from over a hundred entries. A lip kit would rock and is the most asked for thing in cosmetic styling. TK, it's also the easiest to produce, and to ship. Consider it! __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

10-08-2009, 08:39 PM	#17
1NZYaris1 View User's Garage Drives: Yaris Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: New Zealand Posts: 2,566	You know me , anything to look great but different but i think shipping is the major problem best of luck TK . come on people , you can't beat the quality from TK , take it while the offer is GOOD __________________ http://www.microimageonline.com/forums/index.php

10-08-2009, 09:29 PM	#18
frownonfun View User's Garage Drives: 09 Yaris HB, 08 SR5 Tundra Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: RGV, Texas Posts: 1,086	any chance this could happen for the 09s and 10s? seeing as you guys with earlier models already have kits to choose from. __________________ I crush you like tiny clown car, because you are clown, yes?

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