Still under construction but enough to make live ......
[url]www.formosacars.co.uk[/url]
29 Dec 2019, 9:43pm
Website
30 Dec 2019, 2:04am
Nice web site design too!
30 Dec 2019, 10:26am
Very slick website, informative, easy to navigate and lots of enticing pictures. Should generate some interest and sales.
30 Dec 2019, 10:42am
Looks good so far !
My daughter watched the intro video on the site and suggested a video of the car whizzing along at speed would be more dynamic and enticing for potential customers !
Otherwise a very good, easy to navigate site.
My daughter watched the intro video on the site and suggested a video of the car whizzing along at speed would be more dynamic and enticing for potential customers !
Otherwise a very good, easy to navigate site.
30 Dec 2019, 3:56pm
Looks good so far !
My daughter watched the intro video on the site and suggested a video of the car whizzing along at speed would be more dynamic and enticing for potential customers !
Otherwise a very good, easy to navigate site.
My daughter watched the intro video on the site and suggested a video of the car whizzing along at speed would be more dynamic and enticing for potential customers !
Otherwise a very good, easy to navigate site.
SHE COULD BE RIGHT !!
My interpretation is that I am arriving at Formosa ...as is the person logging onto the intro page ...
30 Dec 2019, 4:22pm
I’m on an iPad in the US and didn’t see a video at all on the site.
Is that due to Apples ‘no flash’ embargo or am I just not looking hard enough?
This is what I see when I open the page:
Is that due to Apples ‘no flash’ embargo or am I just not looking hard enough?
This is what I see when I open the page:
30 Dec 2019, 5:42pm
SHE COULD BE RIGHT !!
My interpretation is that I am arriving at Formosa ...as is the person logging onto the intro page ...
My interpretation is that I am arriving at Formosa ...as is the person logging onto the intro page ...
True, but to the casual observer you are pulling up next to a skip, some broken pallets against the fence and an old boat !
If that was your intention a big "Formosa" sign on the wall and a declutter of the yard would help hugely !
Sorry to be critical !
30 Dec 2019, 7:38pm
Bit harsh saying you're pulling up in a skip! Maybe you could use No 64,121 or 7 instead
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Nicely laid out and clear website. I don't think I have seen a website before where all of the background is a film clip. Works very well.
eep:Nicely laid out and clear website. I don't think I have seen a website before where all of the background is a film clip. Works very well.
30 Dec 2019, 7:40pm
It's just a bit of background video that's just being used to make the home page a bit more interesting ... Nothing more ... It's a website under construction and as time goes on it will be changed for other videos ... As a side note , the new premises and yard etc are a lot tidier and accessible than my old place as followers on Facebook and Instagram will see but this business on my level will never be a shiny showroom and reception style business as the expenditure couldn't be justified .... Any ways , starting to remember why I stopped coming on here so often ......
30 Dec 2019, 8:45pm
My pet hate is a flash showroom offering you coffee etc. I want my car repaired, I don't want to be paying for flash surroundings and staff who know nothing about working in a garage, they just add to the bottom line.
30 Dec 2019, 9:07pm
Hi Gary, well done a nicely laid out easy to navigate website with all the variations, options and accessories available shown, including the prices. I am sure that any comments made to date are purely constructively aimed by passionate members who are keen to see your business continue to grow. Look forward to future updates and wish you every success in 2020.
30 Dec 2019, 10:21pm
I like the website and that’s as a potential 2020 customer.
Your number 4 is one of my all time favorite cars - as I’ve stated in a couple of your YouTube videos in the comments section.
I’ve also posted images of it a few times on RetroRides forum in the Cafe Racer discussion in the ‘general’ topic area as I like it so much.
http://forum.retro-rides.org/thread/168437/cafe-racers-british-style-cars?page=26
Didn’t mean to be negative- sorry. Just wanted you to know the video doesn’t seem to work for me in the US on an iPad.
Your number 4 is one of my all time favorite cars - as I’ve stated in a couple of your YouTube videos in the comments section.
I’ve also posted images of it a few times on RetroRides forum in the Cafe Racer discussion in the ‘general’ topic area as I like it so much.
http://forum.retro-rides.org/thread/168437/cafe-racers-british-style-cars?page=26
Didn’t mean to be negative- sorry. Just wanted you to know the video doesn’t seem to work for me in the US on an iPad.
30 Dec 2019, 10:46pm
It's just a bit of background video that's just being used to make the home page a bit more interesting ... Nothing more ... It's a website under construction and as time goes on it will be changed for other videos ... As a side note , the new premises and yard etc are a lot tidier and accessible than my old place as followers on Facebook and Instagram will see but this business on my level will never be a shiny showroom and reception style business as the expenditure couldn't be justified .... Any ways , starting to remember why I stopped coming on here so often ......
Being a bit sensitive...comments are on the whole positive. As you say it's under construction so can't be perfect. Some honest feedback has been given, that's all
30 Dec 2019, 10:50pm
I get feedback from my Cafe Racer website saying that they have problems accessing it from an iPad, no idea why, totally beyond me.
30 Dec 2019, 11:21pm
The new website looks really good and its easy to navigate. I didn't mean to be negative, just adding my thoughts re the video. Like you said its still under construction so you might be tweaking it a little anyway. Most of us on the forum are full of praise for you and your products, I know I have been.
Have a great new year and a productive 2020
Have a great new year and a productive 2020
2 Jan 2020, 1:01pm
Fair do's ..I probably over reacted ... its a very hard induistry to survive in sometimes and can be quite stressful ...certainly not living the dream !!
I can be a bit sensitive about it sometimes ... Apologies and Harpy knew Yeer ...
I can be a bit sensitive about it sometimes ... Apologies and Harpy knew Yeer ...
12 Jan 2020, 11:01am
I like the addition of the extra video's you have put up. The link with the Petrolicious Ferrari is one of the best videos out there. It gave me lots of inspiration during my 250 Testarossa build.
20 Jan 2020, 8:58pm
I really, really like that sage green one with the black wires - spot on
26 Jan 2020, 11:57am
Gary – I like the website. 
The fact all the options are laid out / priced clearly is a good way to work out what you want.
Cheers, Paul.
The fact all the options are laid out / priced clearly is a good way to work out what you want.
Cheers, Paul.
6 Mar 2020, 3:02pm
The new front end looks really smart, is that going to be a choice between one or the other when ordering or an extra cost option ?
Your V8 customer car looks interesting, is that one a Rover V8 or something else ? I like the idea of the modern crate engines that are available for reasonable money these days.
Your V8 customer car looks interesting, is that one a Rover V8 or something else ? I like the idea of the modern crate engines that are available for reasonable money these days.
13 Mar 2020, 10:18am
The new front end looks really smart, is that going to be a choice between one or the other when ordering or an extra cost option ?
Your V8 customer car looks interesting, is that one a Rover V8 or something else ? I like the idea of the modern crate engines that are available for reasonable money these days.
Your V8 customer car looks interesting, is that one a Rover V8 or something else ? I like the idea of the modern crate engines that are available for reasonable money these days.
Just checked out the updated website. I think the new front end will prove to be a popular option. Not an expensive retro fit for existing cars either !
19 Mar 2020, 9:34am
Thank you Lucky ...
I have only just seen your posting , so apologies for late reply. The V8 car is a long nose on a Scimitar chassis with a 2004 Mustang 4.6 litre engine fitted with a Tremec 5 speed gearbox and converted to carb. It's a snug fit ... Lots of room in the engine bay but a large gearbox made it a bit of a squeeze ...
This car was initially what prompted me to create a new bonnet as I was worried the engine height and sloping nose of the Formosa would be an issue ...As it turned out once I dropped the engine in place , she sits low enough to not cause a problem but the seed had been sown to do a new bonnet so we carried on !!
I like the new front , it has a bit of an early 50s feel to it so takes the car back to my earlier efforts a bit .. Putting it into the same era as a S*mmio , pre 55 styled rather than the 55-59 styling of the original Formosa ....
The bonnets are slightly more involved than the original to make as a seperately moulded headlight bucket needed to be utilized on this one but I've kept price the same to fall in line with current options available... the larger and deeper grille being used on this one is the only extra expense if you chose that to use on your car ...
I have 4 examples spoken for , the V8 car above, Geoffs wide body which will have to be altered ....a new order featuring twin headrests and a short nose going on a Triumph which will involve me reducing the front wheelarches back to 15'' suitability
and a fourth one going on a Bond Equipe 6 cyl. based car with deleted headrest that will again be adapted to suit and fitted for the customer including inner wing framework etc ....
I've also put together a LHD example with larger boot , bonnet scoop and radiused front and rear arches to house 16'' XK140 wires which may be of interest and is going to end up in Durango Colarado in the near future ..hopefully ..
I have only just seen your posting , so apologies for late reply. The V8 car is a long nose on a Scimitar chassis with a 2004 Mustang 4.6 litre engine fitted with a Tremec 5 speed gearbox and converted to carb. It's a snug fit ... Lots of room in the engine bay but a large gearbox made it a bit of a squeeze ...
This car was initially what prompted me to create a new bonnet as I was worried the engine height and sloping nose of the Formosa would be an issue ...As it turned out once I dropped the engine in place , she sits low enough to not cause a problem but the seed had been sown to do a new bonnet so we carried on !!
I like the new front , it has a bit of an early 50s feel to it so takes the car back to my earlier efforts a bit .. Putting it into the same era as a S*mmio , pre 55 styled rather than the 55-59 styling of the original Formosa ....
The bonnets are slightly more involved than the original to make as a seperately moulded headlight bucket needed to be utilized on this one but I've kept price the same to fall in line with current options available... the larger and deeper grille being used on this one is the only extra expense if you chose that to use on your car ...
I have 4 examples spoken for , the V8 car above, Geoffs wide body which will have to be altered ....a new order featuring twin headrests and a short nose going on a Triumph which will involve me reducing the front wheelarches back to 15'' suitability
and a fourth one going on a Bond Equipe 6 cyl. based car with deleted headrest that will again be adapted to suit and fitted for the customer including inner wing framework etc ....
I've also put together a LHD example with larger boot , bonnet scoop and radiused front and rear arches to house 16'' XK140 wires which may be of interest and is going to end up in Durango Colarado in the near future ..hopefully ..
19 Mar 2020, 5:06pm
Nice work Gary, good to see you are keeping busy.
19 Mar 2020, 7:59pm
And, I like it too!
6 Dec 2020, 4:59pm
I've ordered RAL 7001 Silver Grey gel coat. The bodies are finished to a very high standard and don't need to be painted. I planning to fit black wire wheels and full aluminium interior trim. I've also opted for the " early style bonnet "