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Spunky Munky Grand Master

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from what I know, the GT-R bonnet size (due to slightly larger guards) will be slightly a bit larger. However, I think the gap is unoticable and should be bolt-on. I stand to be corrected though.

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i know that with the r32 they bolt straight on. i have a mate with one. the weight difference is noticable. when i first lifted the bonnet on my mates 32 i nearly threw it over the roof.

but i hope you got a bit of spare coin to pay for it. they aren't cheap.

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As per mod082 the weight difference is very apparent....I went from owning a 33 gtst to 33 gtr and nearly 'threw it over the roof' as well!! :bunny:

I have never actually fitted a gtr bonnet to gtst but have *heard* that it requires mods due to the wider guards and different latch position.....best to get the word from someone who has actually done this though....

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Hmmmm...thanks for the info guys. I'm not worries about the cost because the weight saving outweighs it, plus it'll be cheaper than a $1000 carbon fibre bonnet ;)

Only off putting thing is having to mod to bolt it on, plus it needs a respray to match my R33...

Is it worth the hassle?

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plus it'll be cheaper than a $1000 carbon fibre bonnet

not by much.

but either way, the money you spend on this weght saving exercise could be spent on getting more power which will have more of an effect and outway the negative of the heavier bonnet.

or just pull out your stereo

plus carbon bonnets are illegal as far as i know

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Ive done this to my car.. and it wont fit straight up..unless you change the hinges, move your headlights foward about an inch, relocate latch and maybe change the guards. the weight difference is substantial i'd say its probably 70% lighter. I'd personally wouldn't bother as it will cost more than what a carbon bonnet would.

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Ive done this to my car.. and it wont fit straight up..unless you change the hinges, move your headlights foward about an inch, relocate latch and maybe change the guards. the weight difference is substantial i'd say its probably 70% lighter. I'd personally wouldn't bother as it will cost more than what a carbon bonnet would.

Damn sounds like a great mod! Would definitely improve all-round performance. Gtst's have a really heavy front end, so much damn iron in the engine bay and chassis.

Sounds like a mission, before i even respray the mofo :)

Ahhh well, guess the only option is a hi-flow turbo instead...sigh :P

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