First Autech Y34/M45 in the US

[Eyedea]

Pow chika pow pow...(porno music theme)

Front bumper

Rear Bumper



This is the working template base for my Autech project. Imitation is the most sincere form of flattery



Watch this space. And wish me luck.

Modified by Eyedea at 4:09 PM 8/19/2007

Modified by Eyedea at 8:53 AM 4/4/2008

Modified by Eyedea at 12:31 PM 4/4/2008
Modified by Eyedea at 4:57 PM 4/19/2008

[sr79labrat]

So hot right now! When does it go on?

[Teknic73]

HOW MUUUUUUUCH?

[mrmark]

I like the bottom, but not the indentation for the grill. I assume you bought the grill too since the factory won't fit.

Definately rare !!!!!

[Eyedea]

HOW MUUUUUUUCH?

Its a little bit premature to give that answer at this time. I will update the figures a little later.

I like the bottom, but not the indentation for the grill. I assume you bought the grill too since the factory won't fit.

Definately rare !!!!!

At this time, What I have coming to me is the front and the rear bumper. I do have a couple of options1. a. To have the indentation on the bumper evened by a good body shop to allow me to use my m45 stock grill and lights. b. To have a custom grill insert made by a good fiberglass fabricator to my specification to allow me to retain the original autech bumper shape if i decide to do #2 below at a later time.

2.To purchase a y34 autech grill and y34 lights and fit it in place of my m45 light and grill.

Whether I do 1 or 2 really depends on $$. The more money i can free up for other parts, the better it will be for me.I will make changes as necessary as I have major plans for this car.

Any input from you guys will be much appreciated.

Once take possession of the bumper, I will update this post with the test fit pictures etc. Now back to my scheduled twiddling of the thumb and waiting,
Modified by Eyedea at 10:20 AM 8/19/2007

[auditech10]

Ive always liked the Autech kit. That Cedric posted is SICK! I love those Ordens, too.Good luck with getting the bumper to work. Is the front bumper the only part you got?

[vzuptnguyen]

i dont think that grill flows with the headlights like the USDM does. but other than that its not bad.

btw are those headlights different? i mean in shape.

[mrmark]

i dont think that grill flows with the headlights like the USDM does. but other than that its not bad.

btw are those headlights different? i mean in shape.

Yes....they're more upright on the inside line next to the grill.

[ClutchKick]

If you are spending that much $ on a bumper... Don't start messin it up with even more bondo to have them shave the grille section... The angle of the front bumper as well is probably not going to match up to the US grille once it is shaved unless they re-form that part to match up to the grille...

Your in Palmdale... not to far from me... Lookin forward to seeing how it turns out though!

[mrmark]

If you are spending that much $ on a bumper... Don't start messin it up with even more bondo to have them shave the grille section... The angle of the front bumper as well is probably not going to match up to the US grille once it is shaved unless they re-form that part to match up to the grille...

Your in Palmdale... not to far from me... Lookin forward to seeing how it turns out though!

Correct....the USDM grill has that "beak" for the crash guard. The JSPEC bumpers are more smooth.

[vzuptnguyen]

Yes....they're more upright on the inside line next to the grill.

oh you mean they curve up more? does that mean different hood as well?

[mrmark]

oh you mean they curve up more? does that mean different hood as well?

No...hood is the same....

[Eyedea]

Ive always liked the Autech kit. That Cedric posted is SICK! I love those Ordens, too.Good luck with getting the bumper to work. Is the front bumper the only part you got?

The wheels are on that car are actually WORK SL 19 inch (F: 9J+24 R: 10J+24)Tires are (F: 235/35/19 R: 265/30/19) But Leon hardiritt ordens would also do as they are similar. But I will save that for later once I get my suspension sorted out.

If you are spending that much $ on a bumper... Don't start messin it up with even more bondo to have them shave the grille section... The angle of the front bumper as well is probably not going to match up to the US grille once it is shaved unless they re-form that part to match up to the grille...

Your in Palmdale... not to far from me... Lookin forward to seeing how it turns out though!

I actually love my m45 lights and m45 grill more than the ones on the base car. I intend to actually retain them on the car with the kit . Riverside is not too far out. We can link up for a meet ltr on.

[auditech10]

Your right about the Works. They are very similar wheels and I just happened to glance at the picture.Cheers

[vzuptnguyen]

so when are you planning to install. i agree with clutchkick, i say just get the grill, its better than messing with that expensive front bumper.

how much was price total so far.

pics!!!

[Eyedea]

The kit is in Transit from .JP

(I wonder who dub893 is)
Modified by Eyedea at 1:10 PM 8/22/2007

[vzuptnguyen]

how much is the cost of each thing. im not feelin the autech as much as the otheres but if they price is right, anything goes.

[WestCo Justin]

Very nice... I could have ordered those for you with the part numbers Autech and Navan stuff is always just so expensive. I hope you didnt have to pay freight on that.

[vzuptnguyen]

dang, did the plane get hijacked or something? =p

man its an excruciating wait.

[Eyedea]

dang, man its an excruciating wait.

Tell me abt it !

[vzuptnguyen]

tsk tsk tsk, holdin out on us man? i see u got urself a new avatar there. haha. post pics fool!!!

[sub9lulu]

2.To purchase a y34 autech grill and y34 lights and fit it in place of my m45 light and grill.

Modified by Eyedea at 10:20 AM 8/19/2007

how so are the Y34 light different from the USDM light other than the black housing ??

[mrmark]

how so are the Y34 light different from the USDM light other than the black housing ??

Check further up in this thread.....I think I explained it there....

[auditech10]

The Y34 Cedric lights are less angled and more straight down. There will be a big gap between the grill and the lights.

[vzuptnguyen]

uh... whats goin on man. update us. looks like the kit is on, from your avatar

[Eyedea]

photoshop. I am not holding out.

[maxnix]

I like the bottom, but not the indentation for the grill.

Definately rare !!!!!

The grille and hood ornament look like it wants to be an MB clone. Totally out of sync with the clean look of the body. So unfortunate, but typical of JDM modifications. Glad OEM has avoided that look.

Definitely mispelled!
Modified by maxnix at 5:50 PM 10/15/2007

[vzuptnguyen]

photoshop. I am not holding out.

lol, why does japan have to be so far. i wish godzilla and his homies would just blow japan over here or something. haha

[Eyedea]

Modified by Eyedea at 10:09 PM 6/18/2008

[CakeDaddy]

Is it coming in pre-painted? What is your plan for that license plate bracket? I can't wait to see the final production, but so far its looking gooood