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I've done this on my car. Don't bother. The R33 GTR bonnet is longer and higher. It needs to be changed. Even the headlights, which look identical, are different. The GTR headlights have spacers to push them out further forward. Here is a list of items which need to be changed. Don't let anyone tell you that you don't need to change headlights or that you dont need the front guards raisers. Everything needs to be changed. It ends up a VERY expensive exercise. Trust me I know...

GTR Bonnet.

GTR Bonnet Hinges.

GTR Bonnet Latch.

GTR Guards.

GTR Guard Raisers (Piece of metal which sits above front aprons to raise the guards.

GTR Headlights.

GTR Front Bar.

I think the R33 is the worst model to do the GTR front on as you need headlights and the raisers in addition to all the other crap. From memory on the R32 and R34 you don't need the guard raisers or headlights.

Here are some pics off my phone...

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The front has been resprayed black (looks mint). But the rest of the body could use a spray. I can't really be bothered with the car anymore. Will probably be up for sale soon. It's a Manual Turbo. Probably looking at around 12.5k if anyone is interested.

I think the R33 is the worst model to do the GTR front on as you need headlights and the raisers in addition to all the other crap. From memory on the R32 and R34 you don't need the guard raisers or headlights.

Here are some pics off my phone...

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post-20504-1181622225_thumb.jpg

post-20504-1181622236_thumb.jpg

post-20504-1181622202_thumb.jpg

post-20504-1181622188_thumb.jpg

The front has been resprayed black (looks mint). But the rest of the body could use a spray. I can't really be bothered with the car anymore. Will probably be up for sale soon. It's a Manual Turbo. Probably looking at around 12.5k if anyone is interested.

what bonnet is that? looks hot?

So your selling lol wouldnt wanna sell me the gaurds, headlights and bonnet then? haha

Hey bruv, if u need parts ive got my whole front end which i wanna sell :)

Topstage F/Bar

Topstage vented front fenders +20mm

Topstage vent blended into original bonnet

Topstage side skirts

Wanna convert back to stock to sell the car.

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