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Hi People,

Ive got a 33 4door sedan. I want to do some body work to it and im just after some info.

I like the 33 GTR front end, how hard is it and what do i need to look for, for the wider tougher look like the front of a GTR do I just need to find Original GTR Quarter panels and front bar and just fit it on or do i need something else to give it the wider look.

For the rear being a sedan ive looked around but cant find anything that gives it a wider look that will match the front. I tried looking at the autech 4 door gtr edition but i cant find any parts for it. Does any out there know of wider rear panels and where i can get them.

I dont want a wide body kit id like it to look neat, tough and suttle.

Hope you guys can help.

Rj

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Hey dude

R33 GTR original parts can replace the WHOLE front end. I know some people use just the bumper, but it wont give the wide look your after. I believe you will need all parts that make up the front end of the GTR ie guards, front bumper, reo, lights, and bonnet, maybe even the bonnet hinges.

As for the rear end, R33 GTR 4 Door was made by Autech, the rear 1/4 panels and doors are custom. I think a guy named Ernest Parry once did a 33 Sedan to 33 GTR sedan conversion. Apparently there are a couple floating around OZ.

If you want it slightly wider and subtle, the best i can suggest is custom hand flaring/pumping of the guards, that way the amount of extra width is up to you and you can also fit wider wheels :rofl: (as opposed to "bolt-on flares"), probably cheaper than sourcing Autech parts too.

cheers

Evil

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