s15 conversion

[dsm turned nismo]

can anyone give me a definite price on a s15 conversion fenders headlights bumper and everything i need because ive had a milion quotes and there all different

[numbnuts240]

there is no definitive price. and it depends largely if you're going for oem stuff or aftermarket.

[BrianHarte]

You have a million quotes because there are a million different options and a million different places with a million different discount structures that sell the parts.

[dsm turned nismo]

there is no definitive price. and it depends largely if you're going for oem stuff or aftermarket.

id like to go with oe but i kno thats not cheap so do u kno how much an aftermarket setup would be?

[BrianHarte]

There are a ton of different people that make and sell aftermarket bumpers, fenders, and hoods.

The general rule of thumb is that if something seems super cheap, it's probably because it's a pile of junk.

[bllabong89]

http://www.jspec.com/s15conversion.html http://www.enjukuracing.com/fr....html

hope this helps a lil bit. check out my build thread and let me know what you guys think

[amakadius]

id like to go with oe but i kno thats not cheap so do u kno how much an aftermarket setup would be?

go to extremedimensions.com and you will get a good idea from there and should be able to mix and match as well. i got my s15 headlights on ebay and they ran me close to 800 and thats on top of the cost for the kit and the hood that i wanted. the lights came in the nissan factory box, a big box for just two headlights. but order the lights first if you are serious because that takes the longest to buy and get out to you. took me almost 4 months of back and forth between sellers all over different sites and ebay too. but if you go on ebay dont order the light from ericsperformance because if he doesnt have them he wont let you know and you will be stuck waiting

[BrianHarte]

Here is some good advice.

Don't EVER think it's a good idea to buy parts from Extreme Dimensions. That is the junkiest s*** ever. You're gonna spend a little money on it, get it, then realize you bought some real garbage.

[numbnuts240]

here's the real question. which is worse, extreme dimensions, andy's auto sport, or erebuni crop?

[BrianHarte]

Trick question.

They all suck equally.

Did I get it right?

[numbnuts240]

good answer. our sponsors have donated a $500 gift car as a prize. it's redeemable at, wait for it....extreme dimensions, andy's auto sport, or erebuni corp. congrats dude, spend wisely now.

[Sushibandito]

On a super low-budget build on an S13 that you weren't converting, I might consider Extreme Dim if you didn't care if it looked a little sloppy, but since you are gettingHoodFendersFront bumper

that is a lot of points, door jams, lines, etc that need to match up, and you would be better off with a stock ride than a conversion that looks like crap, same thing as walking around the mall with a dress shirt where you buttoned it wrong and its too high on one side.

Just search around, lot of horror stories about Extreme D and crummy fitment, if you are doing a conversion with the OEM stuff, I think I hear the average is about $2200 for everything, you might save $500 to $600 by going with the cheaper body panels, but everyone on here has been saying you will spend that much and more to have a body shop fix the errors.

Here is a write-up off 240sxmotorting which has the parts you would need. Its about a 11 day process and just from reading it, a lot of things that could possibly go wrong even with good quality parts.

http://www.360realms.com/S13-S15/

[dsm turned nismo]

any opinions on mabey a r33 conversion instead or am i looking at more money than the s15

[BrianHarte]

I don't think anybody makes R33 conversion parts for the car.

S15 face is the wildest you should look into.

:/

[amakadius]

it all depends on what look you are going for and if you can or cannot do bodywork also. if you cant do the bodywork yourself then dont get something that you have to fight with. if you can and know how to make it look decent-good then go for it. not everyone should be forced to stay with a factory stock look, although i do respect the look its just not for me. to each their own though.

[Sushibandito]

Oh, and $800 is defenitely too much for S15 headlights. Prices from The Nismo Shop, which is sometimes cheaper than aftermarket websites, and its all OEM. I didn't realize it was an S14, I believe it makes it a little easier, although I can't remember exactly why it is easier.

Headlights $600Hood Hinges $50Radiator Support $240S15 Spec R Front Bumper $450 (ABS plastic, much better than fiberglass)Front bumper retainer $60Orgin Fenders $300

So grand total of $1700

I couldn't find a price for OEM Steel fenders, but I don't think you would want to use them anyway as the door lines wouldn't match, at least for this write-up he had to weld them together

http://www.nicoclub.com/articles.php?id=246123

[Sushibandito]

it all depends on what look you are going for and if you can or cannot do bodywork also. if you cant do the bodywork yourself then dont get something that you have to fight with. if you can and know how to make it look decent-good then go for it. not everyone should be forced to stay with a factory stock look, although i do respect the look its just not for me. to each their own though.

I hear you on that one, everyone seems to be OEM Aero fanboys, but I personally don't love everything about S13 Type-X stuff. I love the wing, but as far as the body goes, I don't like the wavy-ness of the side skirts, or the rear bumper stuff, I much prefer Orgin or Chargespeed, something that looks big, solid, and mean.

[amakadius]

Oh, and $800 is defenitely too much for S15 headlights. Prices from The Nismo Shop, which is sometimes cheaper than aftermarket websites, and its all OEM. I didn't realize it was an S14, I believe it makes it a little easier, although I can't remember exactly why it is easier.

Headlights $600Hood Hinges $50Radiator Support $240S15 Spec R Front Bumper $450 (ABS plastic, much better than fiberglass)Front bumper retainer $60Orgin Fenders $300

So grand total of $1700

I couldn't find a price for OEM Steel fenders, but I don't think you would want to use them anyway as the door lines wouldn't match, at least for this write-up he had to weld them together

http://www.nicoclub.com/articles.php?id=246123

the final price on mine was actually 780 but depending on what time of the year and how most shops are back ordered on certain parts depends on the availability of the product. you wanna wait then you pay 600 and wait for them to ship you the lights. you want it now and pay for overnight shipping because you cancelled your orders that you already made because they are taking way too long and then you pay what i paid. 3 different shops were taking their time getting me my lights so out of frustration i just paid a different shop to overnight my lights. its all about what you want. you want now/asap then you pay for it. pay 600 and if there are others that are doing the same thing then you wait because i paid extra. its about money when it comes to selling and not making friends.

[amakadius]

Oh, and $800 is defenitely too much for S15 headlights. Prices from The Nismo Shop, which is sometimes cheaper than aftermarket websites, and its all OEM. I didn't realize it was an S14, I believe it makes it a little easier, although I can't remember exactly why it is easier.

Headlights $600Hood Hinges $50Radiator Support $240S15 Spec R Front Bumper $450 (ABS plastic, much better than fiberglass)Front bumper retainer $60Orgin Fenders $300

So grand total of $1700

I couldn't find a price for OEM Steel fenders, but I don't think you would want to use them anyway as the door lines wouldn't match, at least for this write-up he had to weld them together

http://www.nicoclub.com/articles.php?id=246123

1. nismo shop was behind in orders at the time2. some shop on ebay called ericsperformance auto wasted 2 months 3. extreme dimensions was behind at the time as well.4.i got frustrated and order overnight from some female on ebay and paid the extra money to get the pain over with.

[Sushibandito]

Like nearly everyone on here, I am stupid enough to talk plainly about things I have zero experience on. Like parts that will never be on my car, or prices of things I haven't purchased. At least one online store that rarely gets back to me quickly, stuff takes forever, returns are a huge hassle, and it kind of ruins the experience.

I like Craigslist for the fact that I get it in hand immediately, its cheap, and I have only been burned once by a guy saying his Sparco Torino's were 2 weeks old, which explains the slight rust on the underside of the seat, which I didn't check when I was buying them, but I still got cherry seats for 50% off and way more comfy then anything I have had before.

[amakadius]

i sold all the parts i took off the car on craigslist but when you sell on there people are retarded and do not read the actual ad that you post. i was selling the front hood and panels and front bumper and the ad said that i didnt have the lights anymore and then right away guys were calling me up asking me if the lights were still for sale. then they seemed as if they were mad because i didnt have them anymore. or they act like i am hiding parts like extra snow tires and so on. i sold all my parts on there from the body all the way down to the KA engine and transmission. soon i hope to have things in order for the seats to be changed then i am taking out the factory s14 seats and getting rid of those on there too. i love craigslist!