Next Project....Another EVO !!...(Fujimi EVOVIII)

[primera man]

Hot on the heels of the Tamiya EVO is the next project.....A EVO VIII by fujimi.
I couldnt beleive my luck last week when i walked into this toy shop and the young lady was just unpacking it out of the box. I said to her that i wanted one and how much was it.
She said to wait untill her boss got back as she had no idea what it was worth. I joked and said about $40NZD....She replyed that it sounded about right !!! (They sell for $75-80 usually).
I couldnt get my wallet out fast enough !!!!!....(i owed this shop after they ripped me off a few months ago with some toys for my kids)

Anyway....this will be lowered with 19's and be red to match my EVO collection.
Here's a pic with the wheels before sanding/prime/paint etc.
Not much to report on this kit as it the same as the EVO7 but a different front (Fujimi )
Interior will be a mix of red and black

[skylinehks]

can't wait to see it sitting side by side your 6th evolution PMan, bring it on =D

Hot and fresh out the kitchen!!!

[flyonthewall]

Hehe! Good score there PMan

[ZoomZoomMX-5]

Looks cool

Anyone know if the US version is the only one w/the different rear bumper and Altezza taillights? The Fujimi Evo VIII kit is identical to the Evo VII except for the front end restyle. The Evo's sold here have a different rear bumper and taillights than the Fujimi kit represents.

[ales]

Warren. You should make one or two or three race cars! (As in Evo rally cars). Just a thought

[primera man]

Originally posted by ZoomZoomMX-5
Looks cool

Anyone know if the US version is the only one w/the different rear bumper and Altezza taillights? The Fujimi Evo VIII kit is identical to the Evo VII except for the front end restyle. The Evo's sold here have a different rear bumper and taillights than the Fujimi kit represents.

They have the new lights here in NZ.
We had a brand new one at our car show last weekend that the cops were thrashing around so we could test there new radar guns on it !!

[primera man]

Originally posted by ales
Warren. You should make one or two or three race cars! (As in Evo rally cars). Just a thought

You have read my mind !!!

[ZoomZoomMX-5]

Originally posted by primera man

They have the new lights here in NZ.
We had a brand new one at our car show last weekend that the cops were thrashing around so we could test there new radar guns on it !!

Those are the taillights we have, our rear bumper "smiles" at you in the same fashion as the front bumper. There's a character line that sweeps upwards at the rear corners, and to me it looks better than the old Evo VII style. Probably because of US bumper regulations. I'll have to putty mine up whenever I get around to building mine.

[primera man]

Yes its a shame that Fujimi just re-tool the front of there EVO 7 kit then flick them of as EVO8's.....but i guess as long as they have people like me etc that keep on buying them i cant see them changing there ways in making there kits.

[rhmatt]

The first day my local dealer got one of these in stock I was awe struck! Finally after nearly 2 months I brought myself to stop by and set in it....if I ever drive on it may be more than I can resist!

Warren-Are the holes in the hood and grill open on this kit? Looks like the hood is, but I can't tell about the slots in the grill. What wheel set comes in the box?

I'm sure you will do another fine job! Keep us posted please!

-Rick

[modelcarmaster16]

MORE PICS PMAN
looking nice

[srlxy]

Looking forward to the progress on this one!

Any intention to do the rear lights?

[OZracing]

this is cool...i will keep track of this thread...mind the rear lights though...any ideas what you will do to make it look like the real thing?...

[RyanGiorgio]

Ha stupid toy shop lady. Good buy. Can't wait to see the first stages.

[Hiroboy]

I spotted this in my local shop for 22 pounds (over priced) Not sure if it was going to be any good, so I look forward to seeing it finished.