Need help figuring out S15 conversion!!

[chrisdavi]

Ok so i found a picture of this S15 conversion on my phone on google images and now im not able to find it anymore. I want to do this S14 conversion on my 95 240sx but i can't figure out what body kit is on it. Specifically the front bumper. Any ideas what style bumper it is or where to buy it? Also where can i find oem S15 fenders? I want to find metal ones but i only come across the duraflex fiberglass fenders which aren't worth the money im sure. Thanks for any help in this!

[OutToWinPAHC]

OEM fenders will not fit a S13 or S14. You need to cut the rear off of your fender and weld them to the fronts of the S15 fenders and do some shaping working.

New fenders are available from intense, I think they are 600 a set.

To make an aftermarket FPR bumper you will need to cut and weld a bumper support and make mounting brackets. An oem bumper (about 600 shipped) requires the use of the OEM bumper support (200), and the bumper retainer and clips (250).

For an S13 you will need a S14 hood prop rod, S14K or S15 radiator core support, S14 or S15 hood hinges, S13 and S14 tension rod brackets cut and welded together.

For a zenki you should use a Kouki or S15 radiator support.

So to go OEM S15 your looking 2000+ for parts alone plus fab work.

[laxands13]

It really doesnt matter whether you buy oem metal or anything, its not gonna be a direct fit Edit: just saw he answered pretty much everything in detail haha

[chrisdavi]

oh ok i thought the fenders would bolt on... do you think you can just cut the front of the S14 fender to the shape of the S15 headlights? If not i'll probably just go with fiberglass fenders becaues im not looking to spend 600 on them... Do you have any idea what bumper is on the car in the picture? If i can find it i have friends that could help me with the fab work. I have the S15 core support and hood already. From what i've read you can use the S14 hinges but only one of the holes on each hing lines up? Also, i believe the S14 headlight brackets work for the S15 lights?? Thanks for all the info....I'm a new 240 owner and just trying to get all my information straight before i throw away a couple grand on parts...

[OutToWinPAHC]

S14 hinges work, just use one hole instead of 2, this is what I use. I am not sure about headlamp brakets, my OEM headlamps came with them.

If you use conversion fenders I suggest only using Origin fenders. They are the best fitting ones out of the box. Others dont fit right and they only run 300-350 and wont require lots of heat and body work.

As far as bumper not sure, any S15 bumper will work. I suggest not using fiberglass, just incase you bottom out. Also make secure hangers to support the bumper, something about hanging a bumper from fiberglass fenders doesn't seem right to me.

But if you have a S15 core, and get new S15 lamps new in the box they will have the brackets on them, you have everything else you need beside the body panels.

[OutToWinPAHC]

If you want sexy, check out Supermade instant gentlemen. Their S15 bumper flows great witht he matching S14 or S13 skirts and rear. Just make sure if you go with it you go baller staus with wheels. 18x11 minimal in the rear

[chrisdavi]

ok thanks for the info on everthing! I think im just going to try to save a few bucks and pick up the lights from soneone on craigslist or ebay. But i'll look into those fenders. I still am curious if it's possible to modify the front of the S14 fenders though. i've never really compared them and i can't find any info online about anyone doing it. But i think i'm just gonna go fiberglass with the bumper anyways. I just really want to find that specific bumper because i love how that car looks. I guess i'll just keep looking around...

[OutToWinPAHC]

It wont match the hood if you modify them, the S15 fenders are curved more.

[chrisdavi]

ok. Well as far as the fenders go, i'm still confused on which ones to get. They're all either 20 or 40mm. Does it make much of a difference?

[OutToWinPAHC]

That the part that sucks about S15 conversion fenders, they are all wider fitment. I would just get +20MM, you can still fit a nice wide wheel under them.

[chrisdavi]

ok thanks for all the help! i'll look around for those style of fenders and hopefully come across that bumper some time.

[OutToWinPAHC]

Just dont cheap out on fenders OEM mated with your S14 or Orgin only.