R33 S2 Gtst --> R33 Gtr

[Madaz]

well from what i measured on a mates GTR the bonnet is the same and same, and if that's the case then there's no need for new hinges and latch and half that list the biggest difference is the guard raisers

[gotRICE?]

well from what i measured on a mates GTR the bonnet is the same and same, and if that's the case then there's no need for new hinges and latch and half that list the biggest difference is the guard raisers

Guard rasers.. so what happens when you rais the guards? then the bonnet is too low. Hence the new hinges. They are different.

Im pretty sure the list is justified. Dont you think the people that have done it would have tried to use as many GTS parts as possible to minimise the cost?

Although im pretty sure the majority of the parts are for the S2

Edited March 24, 2008 by gotRICE?

[Madaz]

have you actually had a R33 s1 gtst (my case a GTS4) side by side with a R33 GTR and a tape measure the guard raisers make the GTR guard sit at the height where a GTST gaurd would normally sit for some reason the GTR has a more shallow lip thing i will got take photo's

[Madaz]

there is about a clear inch in the height of a R33 gts4 guard gtst is the same

[candy33]

Mate, i tried to use the GTS-t bonnet and trust me when i say it doesn't fit. As for all the other parts such as the headlights spacers, which moves the headlights foward an inch as the bonnet is longer, side skirts need to be modified as the guards are flared, indicators obviously have to be changed, gtst front bar wont fit without mods either, guard raisers as the guards sit higher, hence why u need different or modified hinges.

I've done this along with a few others here in Melb, and they will confirm with me that these parts/mods are necessary. You wouldn't really know until you do it, as that was the case with me.

And yes my brother has a GTR R33 parked next to my car in the garage and they do look very similar in dimensions etc, but thats wasn't the case.

I'm not saying your wrong, but in my quest to do the conversion those where the obstacles i had to overcome and using GTR parts was the only choice i had other than modifying my parts.

[Madaz]

ah yeah just looked the actual length of the guard is aprox. 100mm longer for gtr

[candy33]

No worries mate..your forgiven

[R 2 THE J]

Just a question, you make it look like a GTR, but it's not - you don't mind this? I mean, having a gtr kit is one thing, but flaring the guards etc and then not having the brembos etc, why not just buy a gtr... a descent gtr costs uner $35K nowadays. the question is - why?

To me its about actually about widening the 33!

I havent done it yet...but would like to make it wider...there aren't that many kits out there that make it wider except for the GTR replica kits!..front guards look good...but how wide can u pump the rears!!!!

[Cro_boy_Mario]

man if your buying a gts4, mite as well buy a gtr

if your buying the gts4, id be looking at a 5 stud conversion, and do a rb26dett conversion and keeping it looking as a gtst

the look on peoples faces when the sound of a rb26 from a gtst looking 33 would be priceless

[NA_Goodness]

If ur going 2 do it, do it 2 an R33 GTS4 4 Door. Then add the GT-R kit, badges, and engine and make it into a 4 Door GT-R, but ONLY if it has the RB26DETT. Or, how about a kustom wide body kit? Add about 100mm to each side, and you'll have ur own little ledge for storing tools when ur working on ur car, even beer!! Just a sudgestion...

[waza]

To me its about actually about widening the 33!

I havent done it yet...but would like to make it wider...there aren't that many kits out there that make it wider except for the GTR replica kits!..front guards look good...but how wide can u pump the rears!!!!

my 33 is 75mm wider front and back thanks to sum wide body treatment and yes i used guards

meant for a gtr but modified them quite a bit. espesially the fronts!! man it was a mission!

[Madaz]

yeah my plan was to make an autech replica but leave in the RB25det and tune it to 250awkw

bought the GTR guards for the front and was going to get fibreglass rear end would almost be cheaper just buying an autech

[seriesII]

hey all.. i just wanted some help on the same topic.. my front end has been wrecked and ive found some gtr r33 parts that are cheaper then the series 2 parts.. haha crazy..

i have the bonnet, guards, grill, before i buy the headlights, i just want to make sure that series 1 r33 gtst headlights will not fit?. IVE SEEN overseas sellers selling r33 lights saying they are for gtst and gtr.. they really look the same.. oh and could some one tell me 4 sure if i need the gtr bonnet latch and the gtr bonnet hinges?... anything else i need to pickup?..

oh, i know i may have the drip new mounting areas maby, but does the series 2 reo cause any isssues with this?,, its the same as series 1 right?, except for the different mounting areas?,, thanx so much if someone could help.. thanx

Edited March 3, 2009 by seriesII

[seriesII]

any one who has done this can answer the headlight question at all?///

Do series 1 r33 lights fit the gtr guards? and bonnet.. im sure some one knows and yes i have searched

Edited March 4, 2009 by seriesII

[seriesII]

guessing no on has any idea howto do this... ill just do it my self then.. thanx for all the none help guys.. real helpfull..

i should of opened up a new thread.. i would of got a answer then,, even if it was "search".

Edited March 7, 2009 by seriesII

[Yah00y-R33]

hey all.. i just wanted some help on the same topic.. my front end has been wrecked and ive found some gtr r33 parts that are cheaper then the series 2 parts.. haha crazy..

i have the bonnet, guards, grill, before i buy the headlights, i just want to make sure that series 1 r33 gtst headlights will not fit?. IVE SEEN overseas sellers selling r33 lights saying they are for gtst and gtr.. they really look the same.. oh and could some one tell me 4 sure if i need the gtr bonnet latch and the gtr bonnet hinges?... anything else i need to pickup?..

oh, i know i may have the drip new mounting areas maby, but does the series 2 reo cause any isssues with this?,, its the same as series 1 right?, except for the different mounting areas?,, thanx so much if someone could help.. thanx

Hey Mate,

Sorry to leave this question so long unanswered, but im only a new guy on here.

I am currently converting my S1 R33 Gtst to GTR... Yes the headlights fit but you need about a 10mil spacer (just washers) behind the lights... For anyone else wanting to do a conversion i'll list the differences for the front end...

Gtr guars require a spacer underneith them in the engine bay.

That means the bonnet hinges need a spacer too... or just find gtr ones.

The GTR guards are 10mil longer so you need spacers for the lights and a GTR bonnet because it is 10mil longer and the supportive frame under the bonnet avoids contact with the higher guards.

The latch mechanism is different so find a GTR one.

S1 gtst headlights will work with 10mm spaces forewards.

GTR Grill and front bar.

There you go, hope there is nothing i have missed.

Anyone interrested in doing this i believe it is worth the money in not only looks but performance wise as GTR front guards and bonnets are made from aluminium which is a hell of alot lighter than those GTST ones... when you feel the difference you'll know what i mean.

Hope this has helped.

Happy Tinkering!

[FineLine]

Listen to those who have done it before, I have and there are no shorcuts, All the parts mentioned above are a must if you wish to complete the conversion.

http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/33...er-t269201.html

forget the gtr rear guards, they look like arse, Get your gtst guards pumped and you end up with a way better looking car.

[seriesII]

Hey Mate,

Sorry to leave this question so long unanswered, but im only a new guy on here.

I am currently converting my S1 R33 Gtst to GTR... Yes the headlights fit but you need about a 10mil spacer (just washers) behind the lights... For anyone else wanting to do a conversion i'll list the differences for the front end...

Gtr guars require a spacer underneith them in the engine bay.

That means the bonnet hinges need a spacer too... or just find gtr ones.

The GTR guards are 10mil longer so you need spacers for the lights and a GTR bonnet because it is 10mil longer and the supportive frame under the bonnet avoids contact with the higher guards.

The latch mechanism is different so find a GTR one.

S1 gtst headlights will work with 10mm spaces forewards.

GTR Grill and front bar.

There you go, hope there is nothing i have missed.

Anyone interrested in doing this i believe it is worth the money in not only looks but performance wise as GTR front guards and bonnets are made from aluminium which is a hell of alot lighter than those GTST ones... when you feel the difference you'll know what i mean.

Hope this has helped.

Happy Tinkering!

hey thanx.. ive started this so its handy to know that i can use the s1 healights.. the grill does stick out about 10mm from the headlights, so thats what im seeing.. .. got the gtr reo, so different.. thanx for the reply again..

[TALBO]

So will a s1 GTR reo bolt onto the s1 GTSt chassis rails?

If so, will the GTR reo require the GTR front bar or will the S1.5 bar go on a GTR reo?

[seriesII]

So will a s1 GTR reo bolt onto the s1 GTSt chassis rails?

If so, will the GTR reo require the GTR front bar or will the S1.5 bar go on a GTR reo?

it fits.. ive got it done.. but i have a gtr style bar on the gtr reo... it is a little bit of a tight fit for the bar, as the reo is larger then the gtst reo... bolts on the same as the gtst reo bar.. straight swap