r32 front on coupe conversion

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koukiFC
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did search but i cant find a definate awnser. do you need the rad support to do it? i have access to a cheap set of conversion fenders and am thinking about doing it. also ive bee told that the silvia head light brackets are usable?

if your going to tell me not to do it then dont bother posting. ive had the pop up front and a sil front already and just like to change things up. and no im not trying to make it a skyrine either.


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A local shop near me did it. They are using the S13 core, but they did remove the spot welds and bring it forward about 2 inches, and then they had to make extended tension rod brackets.

So I would say no to the core, but since the front end of the R32 is longer more work is needed. They also used OEM fenders and welded them with the S13 rear fender section.

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ok thats why i was confused. now would the conversion fenders that are actually produced(like s13-15 fenders)bring the nose in to where you wouldnt have to modify it? then that also would raise a question about hood fitment to.


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dont use conversion fenders unless they are orgin... I have a set of S13.5 fender that are absolutely junk. I am going to swap them for the orgin pair soon. But I still think Metal OEM fender cut, and welded fit the best.

There are a few R32/coupes around. I don't much else from that. I can try to find out for you though.


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