S15 conversion complete. Problems I ran into.

[TRBOMOFO]

what adjuster knob

Apparently mine came without it?Cuz I definately don't see it.

well i cant see **** with that small *** pic

but there is 4 knob kinda star washer lock items that you can turn to adjust

[Tr0uble]

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Modified by Tr0uble at 2:15 AM 4/25/2007

[Tr0uble]

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Modified by Tr0uble at 2:08 AM 4/25/2007

[cavi23]

nice

[RB260sx]

what core support are you using?

[Tr0uble]

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Modified by Tr0uble at 2:20 AM 4/25/2007

[Tr0uble]

man i wish it'd warm up so I could do body work.

[sky82]

wow .. so mcuh trouble to get a s13.5 >.< this discourages me from doing it to m 240sx fastback =/ but it look soooo sick after done =/

where do you get the parts for teh s15 converstion? im totally new to the fourms 1st post .. please be gentle >.<

[Tr0uble]

wow .. so mcuh trouble to get a s13.5 >.< this discourages me from doing it to m 240sx fastback =/ but it look soooo sick after done =/

where do you get the parts for teh s15 converstion? im totally new to the fourms 1st post .. please be gentle >.<

The conversion is not as bad as you think. Depending on parts you use.Intensepower.comIf you're doing it yourself get:S15 OEM Steel FendersS13 Headlight support bracketsS15 Urethane Bumper OEMS15 HeadlightsS15 Hood (mine is seibon OEM style)S15 or S14 Hood Hinges (240sx won't fit without cut/weld/fabricate)

If you have plenty of cash and know a bodyshop experienced enough get whatever styles/kits you like.You can see much better with S15 headlights than the old pop outs.Please be sure to use the button

[RPS13.5]

How can I load pictures here w/o using iServe???I am trying to post my pictures how I cut and weld mine...Actually kilo64 have some of my S13.5 fender pictures...

[Tr0uble]

How can I load pictures here w/o using iServe???I am trying to post my pictures how I cut and weld mine...Actually kilo64 have some of my S13.5 fender pictures...

i use photobucket.com

[KiLo64]

Pictures Courtesy of RPS13.5***You still haven't replied to my last email :*(

Not meaning to Hijack your thread Tr0uble but I think the thread that you have made has contributed alot to the s15 search button community. Everything should stay in one thread instead of all those ..... :X threads I love you tr0uble and I, myself am about to embark onto the s15 journey as well. FTW S13.5!

[Tr0uble]

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Modified by Tr0uble at 2:29 AM 4/25/2007

[KiLo64]

maybe to get the corret line up or easier line up? o_O??? haha . Tr0uble hows the CF hood? I'm trying to source out a oem one.

[Tr0uble]

maybe to get the corret line up or easier line up? o_O??? haha . Tr0uble hows the CF hood? I'm trying to source out a oem one.

CF hood is great.

Its OEM Styled, but instead of heavy *** metal, it's very light.http://phase2motorsports.store....html

[RPS13.5]

Thanks KiLo64 for posting the pics, and I am still having a hard time posting pics here at NICO; not like back then was easy. That picture says CUT AND FOLLOW THE RED LINE. I request people that when they send me the S13 fender; I just wanted that part to cut it for me, so that they can save some shipping & handling cost. So in reality thats not the way to cut it, and weld it with the S15 fender.

My idea was the one pictured by KiLo64 that is finished which my own car. You can see how the weld goes, and which tells you how I cut it. This was the first fender I did. Now sice I've been doing many of them also HONDA's as well. I ended up doing a better job, and detailed rather than my first fender. =)

Modified by RPS13.5 at 5:40 PM 4/23/2007
Modified by RPS13.5 at 6:13 PM 4/23/2007

[RPS13.5]

I believe I did reply your email...so you are Tony, David, or Tai. I have five of you guys and I cant tell from a different title or ID. =)

[KiLo64]

Its Tai! How could you not tell since my user id is the same as my email lol. Anyways please reply soon

[RB260sx]

Good job!! all we need is s14-s15 metal fenders how to!! too bad mine is fiberglass never the less it works ha
Modified by RB260sx at 9:26 PM 4/24/2007

[Tr0uble]

Good job!! all we need is s14-s15 metal fenders how to!! too bad mine is fiberglass never the less it works ha

Modified by RB260sx at 9:26 PM 4/24/2007

S13.5 and S14.5 are the basically the same you cut the back section and weld the 14 to the 15 fender to line up with the door and bolts undercar.

I need to get a hold of another pair of s13 fenders to cut up so I can do it this way. Alot easier than my way it looks like.RPS13.5 I have a question. After you cut the S15 fender and the 240sx fender how do you get it so straight so when you weld, it's not crooked?Do you connect the 2 pieces to the car and clamp them and tack weld while on the car?Also what is purpose of those marks on the hood and fender?Is that to line up the S15 fender before or after the cut?Need more info on the process please

[RPS13.5]

Sory for the late reply; I know you guyz are excited =)...

OK, if anyone can get it cut & weld in your local area for less than $200 plus shipping thats what I normally charge, or if you can do it by your self "WHY NOT". And I can share my work here only at NICO how I did the conversion. But FYI I can do it for you for the best job I can do which you can see anyway. Normally for NOR CAL locals I do charge $250 - $300. Depending if its S13.5, S14.5, or S14 to R33. Also I do Honda US to JDM ITR & Del Sol to CTR Radiator Core swap, and most import front end conversion $400 - $500 installed email me for details at [email protected]. All of this you have to provide your own parts, and paint job.

I am still having problems with posting pictures, I don't know why did it this way.

For your questions Tr0uble:YES! You have to mount both cut fenders on the car before you do the welding. The S13 cut fender is bolt on anyway to hold it up for welding. make shure two bolt on the bottom, I think two or three bolts next to the door. For the S15 cut fender you have to CLAMP on the top to the chassis. Make shure all the edges and spacing between DOOR, HOOD, and Headlights match the right spot before welding. Thats why I have the marks on the fender and hood to make shure they dont move while welding. This way it should be straight, and requires skill for welding. Also I am using MILLER TIG welder.

Modified by RPS13.5 at 3:51 PM 4/28/2007
Modified by RPS13.5 at 3:55 PM 4/28/2007

[RPS13.5]

Hey Tai! I replied =)

[Abdo]

Have any of you tried the Origin-Lab S13.5 conversion?

[KiLo64]

I've not but as the rule of thumb;if it aint cheap fb crap then hopefully it'll line up and fit right.

I believe Origin isn't cheap fb. Just keep in mind that when it comes down to s13.5 conversion fenders , don't cheap out.

[Tr0uble]

I've not but as the rule of thumb;if it aint cheap fb crap then hopefully it'll line up and fit right.

I believe Origin isn't cheap fb. Just keep in mind that when it comes down to s13.5 conversion fenders , don't cheap out.

The way that the molds are made the tabs that bolt it to the car are intentionally bent in unmountable positions because if they didn't you wouldn't be able to get the fender out of the mold. So you have to break it and re-fiberglass it. To get it perfect.I made s13.5 metal fenders and they came out nice.

[hybridj]

hey im planning on doin the conversion...wat do u mean when u said u shouldnt have used the s15 core support instead use 180sx headlight brackets?

[Tr0uble]

I actually only needed to use the top half of the S15 core support.

If you change the core support you will have problems mounting your radiator. You will have to make brackets to hold the radiator in place because the stock brackets will no longer fit.Using S15 Core SupportPros:- ease in mounting headlights- designed to allow fenders to bolt directly to core supportCons:- very difficult to remove top half of core support. even more difficult to remove the whole thing. requires air/power tools and welding.- problems with hood closing, alot of adjustments have to be made to get the hood to close properly.- if you remove the whole s13 support you will run into problems with the tensioner rods not reaching.

If I had to do it all over again I would do the 180sx headlight brackets in my opinion.It might be a little difficult to get the headlights perfect.You have to cut a hole in the headlight support area of the s13 core support.Not that difficult with a dremel.

As for fenders I would make the metal ones.The cost to have the fiberglass ones fitted to the car will burn a whole in your pocket.Driving on the highway with the force of the wind on the front bumper cover will cause stress cracks on the fiberglass fenders.

I actually got a deal on all the parts with s15 core support so I went that route. At the time the 180sx headlight brackets were on back order and I didn't feel like waiting...

[Jgrand03]

where exactly do we cut the s13 and s15 fenders to blend them together my s15 fenders will be here someitme next week

[sleepypnoy]

hey Tr0ubleim new in the forum and im doing my school project based on your work. I need to cite the information so i will need to have some of your info. Like full name and And date you did it to when you finished, also could you run me down the tools you used for the conversion how or what did you start on doing first? Much appreciatted for the information.

[slow-fourty]

good job it looks nice but you did it kinda the hard way you can just buy convertion fenders that arent even that much anymore but kudos anyhow