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originalsin · 03-22-2007, 03:56 PM

has anyone found a way to get around this?

stolen from yokotas13

i know import fan sells conversion fenders, but i hate fiberglass amd id hate to pay like 350, if they even ahve them in stock.

how difficult would cutting and welding the s13 and r32 fenders?

any input would be great

**ThatGuy** · 03-22-2007, 04:14 PM

S13 fenders fit just fine, and don't look stupid. The body lines even match up.

gotta240 · 03-22-2007, 04:23 PM

making metal r32 fenders "line up" = 1000 dollars

buying fiberglass ones that fit(kinda) = 350 dollars

you do the math

KidSaru · 03-22-2007, 04:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ThatGuy

S13 fenders fit just fine, and don't look stupid. The body lines even match up.

Ftw. These conversions are getting out of hand.

originalsin · 03-22-2007, 04:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ThatGuy

S13 fenders fit just fine, and don't look stupid. The body lines even match up.

thanks for the input?

**ThatGuy** · 03-22-2007, 05:01 PM

I'm here to help.

blitz180 · 03-22-2007, 05:17 PM

Thank you again zilvia for being so helpful and friendly...

on a serious note, it would cost alot to make those fenders line up.

aerokits.net carries the fiberglass conversion that's made by gtp (importfan), but probably doesn't fit to well. i don't really think there is an easy way around this one. there is always a way to do something, but sometimes it just happens to cost more than most people are willing to pay. honestly, i kinda like the conversion, but i know alot of people on here don't. Whatever you decide to do good luck.

nrg · 03-22-2007, 06:46 PM

you need a conversion fender. or take your stock metal r32 fender, cut it in half, and weld on the rear half of the s13 fender on it; then do some body work.

edit: opps, just read your post. it wont be hard, it just takes money and time.

Nikeboy355 · 03-22-2007, 09:05 PM

I've welded fenders together from 2 different cars and it is a lot more work than you can imagine...

It sounds like you are just getting a deal on a front end so you want to put it on... I don't think you are understanding how much more this is going to cost you to get done...

98koukile · 03-23-2007, 09:38 AM

Put mesh or something in the space and put wide fenders on the back... Same space the S13.4 conversion has

'90RPS13 · 03-23-2007, 09:41 AM

^~~Wow, Stab in the dark, you a former Honda owner?

Helghast · 03-23-2007, 09:55 AM

Dude, MESH solves ERRRTHING!

is that a dent in your quarter panel?
Rivets + MESH.

is that a crack in your dash?
Double Sided tape + MESH.

is that ticking from your engine?
wrap that shit in MESH till the sound goes away.

98koukile · 03-23-2007, 01:59 PM

I have never and will never own a Honda

It can be done to look alright... with two different lines like that mesh isn't gunna be what makes it look like ass.
I'd recommend all your free time and a body hammer to line it up perfect but this would be easier and cheaper
^~~Just a stab in the dark... neither of you have ever done a widebody on a car without fiberglass before have you

'90RPS13 · 03-23-2007, 03:43 PM

Widebody on a S13 isnt my cup of tea. Overfenders for the me!

Helghast · 03-23-2007, 04:19 PM

fuck you, I've never done a widebody car. Period.

I shit trains, now what?!

The Chad · 03-23-2007, 04:34 PM

Has anyone done a R32 headlight swap into a S14 chasis? I've seen it done on one S14 ...just the headlights and no corners...but not in person, just pics. The sizing seems to be pretty close so i figured it should be pretty easy?

98koukile · 03-23-2007, 04:51 PM

I've seen R33 headlights in a s14, they look weird... like odd gaps and spacing

**ThatGuy** · 03-23-2007, 05:06 PM

R33 headlights on an S14 looks as stupid as an R32 front end on a 240sx.

Dopefish · 03-23-2007, 07:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ThatGuy

R33 headlights on an S14 looks as stupid as an R32 front end on a 240sx.

Both look nice IMO if done right, but when talking about 240 owners, whom typically operate under a budget, the right way is rarely followed.

I wanted R33 headlamps for awhile as they are one peice, projectors and have clear lenses but without the tips of the Skyline fenders or proper mounts, it would look very tacky, and the money to obtain those isn't worth it to me right now.

I wrote a guide to cleaning/smoking the Zenki lamps which helped some on my car, but my ultimate goal will either be Germans, FK covers + Audi HID's or go with an S15 (meh) front-end.

_Kris

03-22-2007, 03:56 PM	#1
originalsin Zilvia Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: san diego Age: 37 Posts: 194 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	r32 conversion fender gap has anyone found a way to get around this? stolen from yokotas13 i know import fan sells conversion fenders, but i hate fiberglass amd id hate to pay like 350, if they even ahve them in stock. how difficult would cutting and welding the s13 and r32 fenders? any input would be great

03-22-2007, 04:14 PM	#2
ThatGuy Admin Asshole Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Retired Age: 45 Posts: 20,394 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: ThatGuy Feedback Score: 0 reviews	S13 fenders fit just fine, and don't look stupid. The body lines even match up. __________________ "Speak softly,..." -Pres. Teddy Roosevelt "Be polite, be professional, ..." -Gen. James Mattis

03-22-2007, 05:01 PM	#6
ThatGuy Admin Asshole Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Retired Age: 45 Posts: 20,394 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: ThatGuy Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I'm here to help. __________________ "Speak softly,..." -Pres. Teddy Roosevelt "Be polite, be professional, ..." -Gen. James Mattis

03-22-2007, 06:46 PM	#8
nrg Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: CA Age: 40 Posts: 1,571 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	you need a conversion fender. or take your stock metal r32 fender, cut it in half, and weld on the rear half of the s13 fender on it; then do some body work. edit: opps, just read your post. it wont be hard, it just takes money and time. __________________ driftingisgay.com

03-23-2007, 09:38 AM	#10
98koukile Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Western Mass Age: 38 Posts: 949 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Put mesh or something in the space and put wide fenders on the back... Same space the S13.4 conversion has __________________ Just talking about cars, one at a time Horsepower sells cars torque wins races -Shelby

03-22-2007, 04:23 PM	#3
gotta240 Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: so cal Posts: 3,496 Trader Rating: (21) Feedback Score: 21 reviews	making metal r32 fenders "line up" = 1000 dollars buying fiberglass ones that fit(kinda) = 350 dollars you do the math

03-22-2007, 05:17 PM	#7
blitz180 Zilvia Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Usa-shi, Oita-ken, Japan Age: 42 Posts: 169 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Thank you again zilvia for being so helpful and friendly... on a serious note, it would cost alot to make those fenders line up. aerokits.net carries the fiberglass conversion that's made by gtp (importfan), but probably doesn't fit to well. i don't really think there is an easy way around this one. there is always a way to do something, but sometimes it just happens to cost more than most people are willing to pay. honestly, i kinda like the conversion, but i know alot of people on here don't. Whatever you decide to do good luck.

03-22-2007, 09:05 PM	#9
Nikeboy355 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Los Angeles, CA Age: 45 Posts: 734 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I've welded fenders together from 2 different cars and it is a lot more work than you can imagine... It sounds like you are just getting a deal on a front end so you want to put it on... I don't think you are understanding how much more this is going to cost you to get done...

03-23-2007, 09:41 AM	#11
'90RPS13 BANNED Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: NC Age: 38 Posts: 2,839 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	^~~Wow, Stab in the dark, you a former Honda owner?

03-23-2007, 09:55 AM	#12
Helghast Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: killllacali Age: 41 Posts: 1,568 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Dude, MESH solves ERRRTHING! is that a dent in your quarter panel? Rivets + MESH. is that a crack in your dash? Double Sided tape + MESH. is that ticking from your engine? wrap that shit in MESH till the sound goes away. __________________

03-23-2007, 01:59 PM	#13
98koukile Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Western Mass Age: 38 Posts: 949 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	I have never and will never own a Honda It can be done to look alright... with two different lines like that mesh isn't gunna be what makes it look like ass. I'd recommend all your free time and a body hammer to line it up perfect but this would be easier and cheaper ^~~Just a stab in the dark... neither of you have ever done a widebody on a car without fiberglass before have you __________________ Just talking about cars, one at a time Horsepower sells cars torque wins races -Shelby

03-23-2007, 03:43 PM	#14
'90RPS13 BANNED Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: NC Age: 38 Posts: 2,839 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Widebody on a S13 isnt my cup of tea. Overfenders for the me!

03-23-2007, 04:19 PM	#15
Helghast Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: killllacali Age: 41 Posts: 1,568 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	fuck you, I've never done a widebody car. Period. I shit trains, now what?! __________________

03-23-2007, 04:34 PM	#16
The Chad Zilvia Addict Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Richmond, VA Age: 44 Posts: 943 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Has anyone done a R32 headlight swap into a S14 chasis? I've seen it done on one S14 ...just the headlights and no corners...but not in person, just pics. The sizing seems to be pretty close so i figured it should be pretty easy?

03-23-2007, 04:51 PM	#17
98koukile Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Western Mass Age: 38 Posts: 949 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	I've seen R33 headlights in a s14, they look weird... like odd gaps and spacing __________________ Just talking about cars, one at a time Horsepower sells cars torque wins races -Shelby

03-23-2007, 05:06 PM	#18
ThatGuy Admin Asshole Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Retired Age: 45 Posts: 20,394 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: ThatGuy Feedback Score: 0 reviews	R33 headlights on an S14 looks as stupid as an R32 front end on a 240sx. __________________ "Speak softly,..." -Pres. Teddy Roosevelt "Be polite, be professional, ..." -Gen. James Mattis