R33 Type M Ghetto Mod

[seraphyn_r33]

I posted this in the members only section, but i thought i would post it here too.

ok, so im doing the ole "cut the middle out of a type m front bar for a series 1 r33" routine

As i live in a house that has no driveway or backyard, it means i have nil access to tools or supplies, which is why i wish to enlist someone to cut up the bar, and chuck it on the car (wow that rhymed) Obviously someone that has done this before that knows the best and easiest way to go about it.

Reason being i dont want to pay to get the bar freighted to my parents house 3 hours away, then drive all the way there, do the work, then drive all the way back.

I already have a FMIC on the car, so im not sure whether the reo needs to be modified, but it may, im really not sure on the finer details, as the intercooler was installed before i purchased the car.

All i need is someone to cut it and fit it for me, and sort out where to mount the number plate. I can do the sanding and touching up myself

either shoot me a PM or call me on 0408169306, since im usually at work, leave a voicemail or send me an sms if i dont pick up

BUT DONT FORGET! its an easy way to earn a slab of your choice for a few hours work a nice cheap weekend!

[seraphyn_r33]

Or if someone knows a panel shop that you have used that has done this and done it well for the right price (ie cheap)

[Birds]

So you're putting a Type M bar on a Series 1? Or the other way around? Also, I think you need MOAR beer.

[R31Nismoid]

just do it on the street

i've lost count of the amount of times i've done on-street-mods

[seraphyn_r33]

Yep, Type M onto my series 1. So its just a bolt on job more or less, not including the removal of the middle section for the Intercooler, and whatever modifying may have to be done to the back of the bar to fit otherwise.

The only thing stopping me Ash is the no tools and no jack situation at my house i dont really know why i made the naive assumption that i wouldnt need any tools because i dont have a garage or driveway???

Although i suppose if i watch some episodes of macguyver, he might give me some ideas for ways around that..........

Beer quota is negotiable peoples!! for those who like a few more quiet froffies than others

Anyone????

[seraphyn_r33]

no one at all?

[seraphyn_r33]

i just realised where im from will be confusing people in this post. Im in St kilda, so anyone in Melbourne

[ARTZ]

Im pretty sure there would be a jack in the boot of your car, Bricks or wooden blocks are easily accessible to hold her up, and as for tools i bought a socket set at repco the other day for 10$ to fix a fanbelt that snapped, in the repco car park...

Use your imagination dude...Id help but id rather spend my weekends drinking beer.

Or if your in st kilda get a hooker to do it, they'll do anything for 50$

Edited January 30, 2010 by faggywaggy

[BeEnAr]

Or if your in st kilda get a hooker to do it, they'll do anything for 50$

HAHAHAHAAAAA!!!

[Fry_33]

When I modified mine all I used was a dremel and a stanley knife. I could have done it all with the knife, just would have taken a little longer though. The plastic is quite soft and if you take you're time you'd be fine. All you need to do is remove the grille, take 2 bolts from either side of the bar and maybe some screws underneath where the grille was. Only thing after that is a clip/tab under each headlight. Use a small screwdriver or something else to lift the tabs and pull the bar forward. Just use these tabs to put the bar back on and locate it to check how you're going with the bar modifications. You might even be able to get the 2 bolts either side of the bar by turning the wheels to full lock. Oh, if you have the plastic under tray on then there's probably a few more screws.

[seraphyn_r33]

There WAS a jack in the back of my car, but now my boot is stripped and everything is back in albury haha.

Hookers will do anything, was only a few nights ago one of them "tuned" my "Power FC" with her mouth, great price too!

Thanks for the help Fry, good to know the plastic is pretty soft, means i can get it all done myself, ill just have to find someone to help me put it on. Ive never taken the front bar off, ive heard its a bastard, but more so the problem is the no tools and place to jack up the car to get underneath

[ashneel]

mate its piss easy to remove and re install the front bar.

do you need your car on a daily bases??? if not im more then happy to help ya. can come down pick your bar up work on it at home during the week and drop it off again.

getting a dremel on monday so that will make things alot easie as well. let me know.

[teK--]

HAHAHAHAAAAA!!!

f**k that is just gold, right there!!!

[seraphyn_r33]

ok cool, thanks for that ash! will definitely let you know, the plastic is pretty soft so ill have a crack with a stanley, im in no rush to do it quick as its not a daily driver anyway. What i need more so is someone to help me fit it as i cant do it at home.

Question for the guys who have done this to their front bars, what have you done with your number plates?? in terms of how did you mount them and where???

Was it as simple as just drilling holes and screwing in?? im just worried about the plastic possibly cracking or fatiguing from it?

[W0rp3D]

what color is you car, i would like an uncut one, i have one that is already cut

[ARTZ]

what color is you car, i would like an uncut one, i have one that is already cut

is it your car i see in sth dandy all the time or just one like it???

[W0rp3D]

is it your car i see in sth dandy all the time or just one like it???

There is one that works in the same street as I do that is similar to mine, have not driven mine since the start of December tho.

[seraphyn_r33]

mines the two tone blue/grey, so not really willing to get rid of it as its the right colour and i can bolt it right on, because im assuming yours is black??? unless yours is two tone like mine and id swap happily

[seraphyn_r33]

Alright so ive hacked it up with a hacksaw, piss easy as i thought it would be.

I called two panel shops that i know, just to chuck it on and tidy it up, but they were backed up with work. So if anyone has the facilities to help me put it on and mount the number plate it would be much appreciated! or if anyone knows any panel shops that would do it (closer to st kilda the better)