Gt4 front end conversion Options

[NaderG]

i got an address for a wings west dealer off their website , i will go there sometimes soon

[NaderG]

NEW QUESTION : What if i order a st205 front clip , what are the chances that i would come with the body panels ? like hood and bumper and all the other parts ??? can i order it this way ??

[azian_advanced]

^ most clips won't have them.. and a lot of the times, if they ARE included, they'll arrive dented/damaged/wrecked due to shipping.. it really depends on how the seller ships them or if they come with a lot of shrink-wrap.

[NaderG]

NEW QUESTION : i don't want to post another thread so here is my question : how much modification is needed to make a rear lip made for a hatchback fit a coupe ?? how hard is it ? what kind of materials needed ...
( i am a total fiberglass noob but i am goo with my hands and i am a quick learner)

[MaskedMan]

NEW QUESTION : i don't want to post another thread so here is my question : how much modification is needed to make a rear lip made for a hatchback fit a coupe ?? how hard is it ? what kind of materials needed ...
( i am a total fiberglass noob but i am goo with my hands and i am a quick learner)

It is a pain. You'll need to extend the lip about...4 inches on both sides. To do this you will need a cutting tool ofcourse. Then you will need to see how much you need to add exactly. Materials you'll need to extend this are basically, fiberglass cloth, resin, hardener, brushes, mixing container (styrofoam and plastic cups will melt), sand paper (lots of different grits), sanding block, primer at minimum, then paint if your going to do it yourself, and a drill and drill bits to drill new mounting holes. This is only what is required to EXTEND the lip to reach the wheel wells of the coupe/convertible. You will still need to find a way for it to mount flush, as most body kits/lips are not direct bolt on and still require some modification.

This post has been edited by MaskedMan: Sep 14, 2007 - 3:23 PM

[NaderG]

NEW QUESTION : i don't want to post another thread so here is my question : how much modification is needed to make a rear lip made for a hatchback fit a coupe ?? how hard is it ? what kind of materials needed ...
( i am a total fiberglass noob but i am goo with my hands and i am a quick learner)

It is a pain. You'll need to extend the lip about...4 inches on both sides. To do this you will need a cutting tool ofcourse. Then you will need to see how much you need to add exactly. Materials you'll need to extend this are basically, fiberglass cloth, resin, hardener, brushes, mixing container (styrofoam and plastic cups will melt), sand paper (lots of different grits), sanding block, primer at minimum, then paint if your going to do it yourself, and a drill and drill bits to drill new mounting holes. This is only what is required to EXTEND the lip to reach the wheel wells of the coupe/convertible. You will still need to find a way for it to mount flush, as most body kits/lips are not direct bolt on and still require some modification.

that sounds like too much work ... i should look for rear lips made for The Curren ..... i hope i find one that looks like the one i want

[NaderG]

AM i going to need new fenders for the GT4 front end ?? if yes , then what are the part # for these ?

[azian_advanced]

^ no. almost everyone that converted to the gt4 front end still use their stock fenders..

[_mikeE]

Hi, I've been considering to put a gt4 front end on my car. I own a 94 GT-S, and i called Astig Racing and They're charging me 640 for the hood and bumper...the shipping is still yet undetermined..the dude said they can only ship to vancouver, well i'm in Ontario, he said that they can do UPS shipping...hood will cost about 400 for shipping only as for the bumper...i'll just assume 700 for shipping only? Anyway, I've not yet contacted ToyotaWorld yet, when i call, it seems to not be able to go through. the telltale woman goes on and says the number cant be reached in my location -__-. Anyway my question was, since i've acknowledged that i can use my stock fenders for the bumper, will i need the st205 head liights, or can i use my factory ones already on the car. Also, to install, its completely just a remove and install job right? no modification needed?

[97lestyousay]

Stock headlights are fine there are a few mods needed to front
you will need to use a gt4 reinforcment bar and frame rail brackets
or cut down your stock one which I don't recomend because it offers no support
to the center section of the bumper cover. The hood safety catch will
need to be extended about 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 inches also or use a lhd gt4 latch.
search around a bit and you will find there are several topics on the conversion.
The price you stated is quite low most cost around 1400. not including latch and rebar.

This post has been edited by 97lestyousay: Nov 9, 2007 - 7:18 PM

[_mikeE]

Yeah that's what i thought too when i called Astig Racing about the pricing. But thanks for the info 97lestyousay. I'll call Astig Racing and ask for the remainder parts that i'll be needing for the conversion, and see what the price will come to. He also said he'll be throwing in the set of foglights too for me. Also, to extend the hood latch catch, that won't be hard right. Sorry I recently just got my car not too long ago and due to school, i haven't had the time to really analyze the car so yeah.

[jjbenzo]

Has anyone been able to buy a new LHD GT-Four hood latch? I have been trying to get one from toyotaworld for a few months now with no luck...is there any other place to order these from?

[bccentaur3]

If you cant get it from toyotaworld you're SOL. J/K, I don't know. If you know how to weld or know someone who can just cut the latch and add 1/2 inch of metal to extend the latch.

[Gt4soldier24]

Ok.. my only question about this Gt4 front end conversion is.. could you replace the st202 front bumper with an oem st205 front bumper, as well as the hoods? and if so.. are these st205 parts in america? because ive been doing alot of searchs, but the parts im looking for are only in UK. the engine swap seems to be easier than doing the body work for some reason.. as ebay supplies you with many full engine swaps of the twin entry turbo st205. basically.. all i need is the oem front bumper.. fog light housing.. and hood. and my project will be complete.

[bccentaur3]

Check the stickies in the exterior section bud. This pops up all the time and no one seems to search hard enough. oops, sorry just realized you've just joinded today. Well look in the stickies and you'll have all the part numbers. Go to any toyota and give them the part number. Make sure you tell them its jdm.

[808celica]

all i have to say is prioritize your spending first.......dont jump too far on body stuff for your car......make sure the engine can outlast everything else.

just take it easy and do things little by little. dont rush.......

[Penkka]

If i buy a Gt-four carbon hood, will it fit on my GT/SS-II?

How much and how does it need to be modified?

[azian_advanced]

the gt-four carbon hold will bolt straight on. but you'll have a gap at the front where it meets the front bumper if you don't get a gt-four bumper as well.
also, if you get the carbon hood, it won't include the hood grill and vents.

[hongkongnerdboy]

all i have to say is prioritize your spending first.......dont jump too far on body stuff for your car......make sure the engine can outlast everything else.

just take it easy and do things little by little. dont rush.......

i thought toyota engines can go through hell and back

[bccentaur3]

heck yeah ^. I'm at 208K miles and still running strong. I hope it last through this winter so I can do the swap by spring.