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Title: Murci-Me's Build/Change Diary
Post by: Murci-Me on May 05, 2012, 10:46:48 PM
As most of you already know, i'm changing my LP640 into an LP670 SV Murcielago. I'll post all the pics of my building here, along with my new headlight buckets, throttle bodies, center console and glove box, door cards, etc. I've noticed there is no "gallery" section in this forum, so i'll mix in some new pics just to keep everybody entertained (lol).
Title: Re: Murci-Me's Build/Change Diary
Post by: No Bull on May 06, 2012, 06:05:45 AM
Murcie-Me, can't wait to see the pictures of your mods to your car.  I'll work on putting up a Gallery (I like to use a program called Coppermine that I'll bridge to this site so the usernames and passwords work automatically) and that will give everyone a place to upload misc. pictures.  This will help keep the build diaries more organized and provide an area for general reference.  I'll get this started and should have it up and running by mid week.

Thanks,
Chris
Title: Re: Murci-Me's Build/Change Diary
Post by: MDMurcy2 on May 06, 2012, 12:11:04 PM
Keep up the great work MM.  The SV is amazing!   I had been following your progress and can't wait to see your car as it comes to completion.  Post lots of pics!   
Title: Re: Murci-Me's Build/Change Diary
Post by: autopro on May 06, 2012, 09:41:55 PM
I've heard many times of your build thread but was never able to find it.  I am really glad that you will be posting it here.  I know there will be many things that all of us will be learning from you.
Title: Re: Murci-Me's Build/Change Diary
Post by: No Bull on May 07, 2012, 11:11:19 PM
As most of you already know, i'm changing my LP640 into an LP670 SV Murcielago. I'll post all the pics of my building here, along with my new headlight buckets, throttle bodies, center console and glove box, door cards, etc. I've noticed there is no "gallery" section in this forum, so i'll mix in some new pics just to keep everybody entertained (lol).


The Gallery is now open   

http://lamboclone.com/index.php?topic=84.msg592;topicseen#msg592 (http://lamboclone.com/index.php?topic=84.msg592;topicseen#msg592)

Chris
Title: Re: Murci-Me's Build/Change Diary
Post by: usmc_butler on October 11, 2012, 10:51:48 AM
Mike, do you have any pictures of your build yet? Even a sneek peek  ::tongue
Title: Re: Murci-Me's Build/Change Diary
Post by: Murci-Me on October 11, 2012, 11:02:05 PM
No, no pics. I'm not gonna post anything till its all done  ;)
Title: Re: Murci-Me's Build/Change Diary
Post by: No Bull on October 11, 2012, 11:08:43 PM
No, no pics. I'm not gonna post anything till its all done  ;)

Can't wait to see the pictures and I'm sure it's going to be first rate.  ::thumbup

Chris
Title: Re: Murci-Me's Build/Change Diary
Post by: autopro on October 11, 2012, 11:14:40 PM
I saw his car two weeks ago, it looks and sounds awesome.  I am sure that once he finishes it, it will set a new standard.
Title: Re: Murci-Me's Build/Change Diary
Post by: Tallon on October 12, 2012, 07:22:28 AM
What's the point of this thread then
was posted over 5 months ago
Title: Re: Murci-Me's Build/Change Diary
Post by: usmc_butler on October 12, 2012, 08:37:43 AM
Tallon, I kind of agree with you. Thats why I brought it back to the top. However it is up to him if he chooses to post. Hopefully soon we will see this bad boy ::toothy
Title: Re: Murci-Me's Build/Change Diary
Post by: Tallon on October 12, 2012, 06:44:55 PM
See, I say that to get you to explain what you've done so far as you say the thread is for. Up until now you haven't. Look forward to seeing it.
Title: Re: Murci-Me's Build/Change Diary
Post by: Hellboy on October 12, 2012, 07:12:17 PM
I can understand that everyone wants to see Murci-Me's build, because im dying to see better detailed pictures of his build. Im new to this website but have been following replica lambo builds for about 6 years now. I guess im really anal and just havent gone with anyone in particular to build me a car because you will see several fantastic exteriors but man when it comes to the interiors they all pretty much looked really cheesy. I have met with several "so called" top builders like roblp640 and jvdcustoms and their extieriors were well done but they had not pulled off an interior at all. Back to Murci-Me's build... I saw 3 pictures on a forum of his interior dash and stearing wheel and 2 pictures of a white lp640 in a garage. If this is his work this guy is the baddest builder I have ever seen (talking about 6 years of research, meeting up with several builders, forums, pictures on build sites, and googling the hell out of the internet). I can see how he just wants to bust out on his car when its complete, But man Im dying to see more pictures of his car. I have lived my life for me to make sure that when I look back at my life on my death bed I can say I did it all with no regrets (Ok now im getting kind of heavy on every one! lol). Do your thing Murci-Me your obviously doing the right thing and you are in a class above the rest.

p.s. Just posted in the wrong section sorry Tallon lol
Title: Re: Murci-Me's Build/Change Diary
Post by: Tusabes on October 13, 2012, 01:25:47 AM
Back to Murci-Me's build... I saw 3 pictures on a forum of his interior dash and stearing wheel and 2 pictures of a white lp640 in a garage. If this is his work this guy is the baddest builder I have ever seen ( and you are in a class above the rest.


Yes murci me built that amazing white murci, the best finished murci hands down

No kit car seller like rob could ever come close to murci me, for no other reason that so much time has been put in that car. Murci me has said it's taken $52000 plus all his (free) labor to build .

  Robs cars sell for $17-20k with no doors or interior because it's those finishing details that double and triple the build cost
Title: Re: Murci-Me's Build/Change Diary
Post by: Tallon on October 13, 2012, 11:34:54 AM
yea like me I only get to work on small parts at work but it never seems to get the car any more closer to complete  ::sad
Title: Re: Murci-Me's Build/Change Diary
Post by: Murci-Me on December 11, 2012, 09:51:42 PM
Mike! I've been trying to get in touch with you so I can come out and see the car in person. Is this why u haven't allowed me to come check it out yet?  ;D

You can come out anytime! Just contact me here and we can set up a meet!
Title: Re: Murci-Me's Build/Change Diary
Post by: SchulzeA on December 12, 2012, 03:17:09 AM
Why aren't you using the lp670 style window switches?
Title: Re: Murci-Me's Build/Change Diary
Post by: Murci-Me on December 13, 2012, 01:24:40 AM
Thats what I meant by "newer style". The 670 and 640 use the same style window switch surrounds.
Title: Re: Murci-Me's Build/Change Diary
Post by: SchulzeA on December 13, 2012, 08:58:50 AM
I wasn't aware that both 640 and 670 models ever shared the same window switch style. The pictures I had found for the mx6 looked like the older 640 style.

The 96-01 Audi A4 looks very similar to the "newer style" as well.
Title: Re: Murci-Me's Build/Change Diary
Post by: Tallon on December 13, 2012, 09:30:15 AM
You mean "MK" 6 right?

http://img.ehowcdn.com/article-new/ehow/images/a06/b9/jc/troubleshoot-down-but-not-up-800x800.jpg (http://img.ehowcdn.com/article-new/ehow/images/a06/b9/jc/troubleshoot-down-but-not-up-800x800.jpg)
newer audis have the same ones

I think the older audi's are closer because they have the angle on them and grip, image on them looks outdated though. Older mazda's have the grip but they're flat as well no angle.
I think my A8 has some close looking ones switches.
Title: Re: Murci-Me's Build/Change Diary
Post by: IwantAMURCIE on December 17, 2012, 02:59:40 PM
Murcie-Me check out what was on MM site.
http://www.madmechanics.com/forum/general-kitcar-chat/16842-lamborghini-murcielago-sv-replica-uk.html#post184471 (http://www.madmechanics.com/forum/general-kitcar-chat/16842-lamborghini-murcielago-sv-replica-uk.html#post184471)
Title: Re: Murci-Me's Build/Change Diary
Post by: Tusabes on December 18, 2012, 06:51:59 AM
Yours is going to be amazing mike
Title: Re: Murci-Me's Build/Change Diary
Post by: Tallon on December 19, 2012, 02:28:33 PM
Digi was right the images were edited, he didn't claim that they were 100% accurate parts just that the images were edited. And that person with the 670 upgrade mainly complained about the customer service, not getting all of his parts.
Title: Re: Murci-Me's Build/Change Diary
Post by: Murci-Me on December 19, 2012, 07:33:44 PM
I never said anyone claimed the parts were 100% accurate, but for the price they cost you would expect something at least a little closer to spec. I dont know why someone would go through all that trouble to make a 670 kit and then drop the ball as far as any accuracy. Its no more work to do it right, especially when you're starting from scratch like they did.
Yes, the owner complained about customer service and missing parts, but in a PM to me at the old forum he told me the parts and fitament were crap, not worth the money.
Title: Re: Murci-Me's Build/Change Diary
Post by: Murci-Me on February 22, 2013, 02:00:18 AM
So, i'm almost finished with the interior changeover (new OEM style center console, new center console armrest/glovebox, carbon fiber center console switch plate, carbon fiber stereo box, carbon fiber HVAC cover, new door cards, carbon fiber door sills), and the next step was the new door cards. They've been sitting in my shed for 8 months waiting to be fitted and covered. After searching far and wide for someone talented enough to do the stitchwork, I found a guy a few miles from my house (my regular guy Rafael is swamped and doesn't have time). I did the leather on the top half and armrest, and he did the shoulder bolster and main card (since they have stitching).
I prefit them 2 weeks ago, and got them back the other day. The first thing I did was assemble the 4 pieces, and install the door handle cable. I didnt want any screws showing, so I had to come up with a way to hide them. I mounted the card to the door under the shoulder bolster, and then 2 screws on the underside of the card with "L" brackets attached to the door that they screw into. The front of the card is held in place with 2 screws that are hidden under a cover plate that is velcro'd in place.
Once attached, the shoulder bolster is held on by 2 keyhole slots in the card that screw heds slip into and lock in place. The bolster is then held in place (so it cant slip back) with one screw that is covered with a snap-in cover.
Title: Re: Murci-Me's Build/Change Diary
Post by: Murci-Me on February 22, 2013, 02:06:30 AM
Here are some pictures of the door card installed on the door. The last thing I need to do is get some new speaker grills from ebay.
Title: Re: Murci-Me's Build/Change Diary
Post by: Tallon on February 22, 2013, 06:58:56 AM
I thought your doors already looked like that :S
do you ever plan on a 670 version?
Title: Re: Murci-Me's Build/Change Diary
Post by: usmc_butler on February 22, 2013, 08:49:07 AM
Very nicely done
Title: Re: Murci-Me's Build/Change Diary
Post by: Murci-Me on February 22, 2013, 06:14:25 PM
I thought your doors already looked like that :S
do you ever plan on a 670 version?
I made the cards a while back, but never installed them. It was tuff to find an upholsterer willing to do them at a reasonable price. One guy quoted me $350 just to do the shoulder bolster. I did the armrest and top half of the card (everything that didnt have stitching), and the upholsterer did the main card and bolster for $100.

And yes, even though nobody wants a 670 anymore (lol), i'm changing mine. As soon as the interior is done, i'll change over the exterior. All the parts are made now except for the grills.
Title: Re: Murci-Me's Build/Change Diary
Post by: AdrianBurton on March 21, 2013, 11:43:51 AM
You are right, no one wants a 670 anymore so I will be over to remove yours off you hands as soon as you are finished ::tongue
Title: Re: Murci-Me's Build/Change Diary
Post by: ★Murci-Me★ on May 17, 2016, 10:02:36 PM
Picture taken from the last meet at my house, prior to the rear wing installation.
Title: Re: Murci-Me's Build/Change Diary
Post by: SchulzeA on May 18, 2016, 06:01:03 AM
Welcome back  ::thumbup
Title: Re: Murci-Me's Build/Change Diary
Post by: Purple LP670 SV on May 18, 2016, 06:09:34 AM
Looks Good! Welcome back for sure!
Title: Re: Murci-Me's Build/Change Diary
Post by: autopro on May 18, 2016, 10:07:59 AM
Good to see you back Mike, car is looking nice!
Title: Re: Murci-Me's Build/Change Diary
Post by: ★Murci-Me★ on July 23, 2016, 11:24:33 PM
I try posting updated pictures of my car but the forum wont let me :(
Title: Re: Murci-Me's Build/Change Diary
Post by: Peggyontherunireland on July 24, 2016, 04:54:19 AM
Try picture upload and copy the links over to here
Title: Re: Murci-Me's Build/Change Diary
Post by: Kingpin808 on July 24, 2016, 05:58:15 AM
How much it cost to build a replica lambo murci..I'm very interested in building one.. Lmk thanks
Title: Re: Murci-Me's Build/Change Diary
Post by: lp670mike on July 24, 2016, 07:38:14 AM
It's seems like it fails to upload if I do multiple pictures. But one  at a time usually always works. Would love to see more pics of your car!
Title: Re: Murci-Me's Build/Change Diary
Post by: ★Murci-Me★ on July 24, 2016, 02:42:43 PM
How much it cost to build a replica lambo murci..I'm very interested in building one.. Lmk thanks

To hire someone to build a "replica" murcielago, I would guess between $74K-$85K depending on the donor car. To build it yourself (depending on your ability level) about $40K-$50K.
Title: Re: Murci-Me's Build/Change Diary
Post by: Kingpin808 on July 24, 2016, 05:17:15 PM
Wedsite
Title: Re: Murci-Me's Build/Change Diary
Post by: ★Murci-Me★ on July 24, 2016, 07:42:52 PM
L   O   L

Yes, you go ahead and send them your money and see what you get for it.
You realize that 99.9% of those websites that claim they can build you a car are just a scam, right?
You asked me my opinion on what a build would cost and I told you based on my experience. I have (like many others on this forum) built a completed car, and I built mine for dirt cheap compared to what others have spent or invested in their builds. I did all the labor myself and I still spent close to $50K in parts and material. Anybody who tells you they can build one of these cars for less than $75K is just trying to steal your money.
Title: Re: Murci-Me's Build/Change Diary
Post by: 76mx on July 24, 2016, 10:00:55 PM
And unless they share a shop with GMC in Monterrey, Mexico and the common videos with Superreplicas are a coincidence, this is the biggest scam of all Superreplicas again. The factory location that they give on their website is the GMC assembly plant for 3500 dual rear wheel trucks. The problem with asking how much a build costs is that you have not yet defined your product well enough. Do you want the $2,000 wheels or the $10,000 ones? Do you want the 450HP $4,000 engine or the 650HP $15,000 one? Do you want a stereo? The $200 one or the $2,000 one? Are you building it yourself or will you pay $20,000-$40,000+ to have it done. Just these four things alone make a $40,000-$60,000+ difference in the price of your car.   
Title: Re: Murci-Me's Build/Change Diary
Post by: Robert on July 25, 2016, 12:50:03 AM
Picture taken from the last meet at my house, prior to the rear wing installation.
Looks Great!
Title: Re: Murci-Me's Build/Change Diary
Post by: Kingpin808 on July 25, 2016, 02:04:35 AM
Thanks for the good advice..
Willing to spend 35k
Title: Re: Murci-Me's Build/Change Diary
Post by: ★Murci-Me★ on July 25, 2016, 02:55:22 AM
$35K will get you a basic kitcar, doesn't seem like you can afford a Replica.
Title: Re: Murci-Me's Build/Change Diary
Post by: 76mx on July 25, 2016, 07:54:26 AM
Thanks for the good advice..
Willing to spend 35k
You are welcome. $35,000 might get you something that is drivable and resembles a Murcie. More realistically, you would need to double that amount. Are you also willing to commit to spending the next several years building it yourself? If not, triple the $35,000.
Title: Re: Murci-Me's Build/Change Diary
Post by: autopro on July 25, 2016, 09:32:39 AM
Car is looking awesome Mike!  What a transformation, good job brother.
Title: Re: Murci-Me's Build/Change Diary
Post by: ★Murci-Me★ on July 25, 2016, 05:44:55 PM
Thank you Pedro! Sorry about the girl in the pictures, there always seems to be one sitting on it when I take it out for pictures.
Title: Re: Murci-Me's Build/Change Diary
Post by: casper on July 26, 2016, 11:04:56 PM
Girl needs a smaller bikini!  :LL:
Title: Re: Murci-Me's Build/Change Diary
Post by: ★Murcie-Me★ on May 18, 2023, 01:18:59 AM
After much deliberation, I decided to do a wrap on the Lambo. Ive wanted to do it for quite a while, but never saw a wrap/color that I really liked until I saw this color, Satin Metallic Purple. My son and I have been working on it for 3 days now, taking our time to make it come out perfect.
Title: Re: Murci-Me's Build/Change Diary
Post by: ★Murcie-Me★ on May 18, 2023, 01:21:22 AM
More pics
Title: Re: Murci-Me's Build/Change Diary
Post by: usmc_butler on May 18, 2023, 07:29:04 AM
Wow Mike glad to see you still on it! That thing is still nicer then my real Murci  :notworthy I need to give you a call sometime and get caught up, still have the same number?
Title: Re: Murci-Me's Build/Change Diary
Post by: AdrianBurton on May 18, 2023, 09:14:18 AM
GORGEOUS!!!!! 
Title: Re: Murci-Me's Build/Change Diary
Post by: ★Murcie-Me★ on May 18, 2023, 10:11:11 PM
almost done
Title: Re: Murci-Me's Build/Change Diary
Post by: rodrieguz on May 19, 2023, 08:46:35 PM
very Nice,
Title: Re: Murci-Me's Build/Change Diary
Post by: Tallon on May 20, 2023, 08:13:24 AM
Looks great, the matte purple lp670 was always one of my favorite, next to turquoise