Silvia Front End, I did a search

keirnna · 07-24-2005, 10:29 PM

Well I'm a newb to this board. I just picked up my 2nd 240 SX today. I got a 1989 Coupe, and when I lived in Hawaii I had a 1990 Fastback. I am going to be ordering an SR20DET for the coupe this week. I have done a search on the board and found a thread were I guy was getting flamed for asking where to buy the front end conversion. I want to buy on and I see that they cost from $400 to more than $1k. What I would like to know is what is the going rate for the entire front end. What are the differences two projector / three projector, I didn't see them in the FAQ section of the board, and what should I keep in mind when buying one? Thanks in advance.

wussmonster · 07-24-2005, 10:45 PM

you can buy one on ebay. or piece it together from people on the boards (what i did). there's actually 3 different types of headlights: Dual Projector // Triple Projector (has fog lights) // Dual Halogens (rock!). there's also a few different bumpers to choose from OEM...silvia K's, Q's...and a ton of aftermarket ones. i spent around 700ish for mine..you just have to shop around. we flamed the other guy because he didnt post it up here first.

things to keep in mind when buying:

shipping is NOT cheap (body panels),
in general, you get what you pay for,
the parts bolt right up, so no worries there,
you're gonna need to get it painted...or primer it with the rest of your car

ask for tons of pics...i bought a front bumper from somebody and the bracket where it attaches to the fender was sheered off, rendering it useless. so i had to find another one and fight the guy thru paypal for my money. just be careful and goodluck.

keirnna · 07-24-2005, 10:59 PM

Thanks a lot for the good info. Are replacement bulbs redily available for the silvia lights?

wussmonster · 07-24-2005, 11:03 PM

since i've got the dual halogens, they're just H4's. get 'em anywhere. not sure about the projectors but you can order them from some online shops. just gotta search it up.

keirnna · 07-24-2005, 11:16 PM

Okay so are any of the Silvia lights HID?

wussmonster · 07-24-2005, 11:21 PM

S13, i dont think so. i dunno about the S15 though.

you can prolly get a conversion kit for that too though, they make 'em for just about everything.

gabe30 · 07-25-2005, 12:49 PM

how do you like your front end wussmonster? i was considering a s13 front also

wussmonster · 07-25-2005, 01:26 PM

i love it. its a silvia q's bumper, cut out to look like the aero front bumper with dual halogens. when it was mis-matched colors i friggen hated it, but now that its all color matched....mmm... its so friggen sexy. not to mention a whole lot lighter than the pignose. here's a pic:

and

I know i posted this in other sections when i first got it done so dont flame. just helpin the newbs.

keirnna · 07-25-2005, 01:29 PM

Do you cut or remove the bumper beam to put the silvia front on?

wussmonster · 07-25-2005, 01:43 PM

i had to chop my bumper support to get the FMIC to fit on there...then i just notched the holes that it bolts to the frame to get it on there. i guess the safest thing to do would be to get a silvia bumper support and just bolt it right up.

gabe30 · 07-25-2005, 02:19 PM

looks good!

unwed_transient · 07-25-2005, 02:27 PM

don't forget that you need new headlight mounting brackets. they don't usually come w/ the conversion. you can pick them up at most nissan related shops or on ebay for about $60.00.

regarding the lights... i'm probably in the minority when i say i really don't like the halogens all that much. i'm more of a fan of the triple's (probably because i have them) and the duals. the bulbs for the projectors can be picked up anywhere. i got replacement bulbs for mine at wal-mart.

keirnna · 07-26-2005, 12:57 AM

Does anyone have a picture of all of the differences in the headlights?

LovEyDuBB · 07-26-2005, 01:30 AM

Here ya go.. Squares rule..

wussmonster, your hood is seibon right? how much did it cost?

Halogens (Squares, Bricks)

Dual Projectors

Triple Projectors

Images Courtesy of RaceOnUSA

iknowyoulike · 07-26-2005, 01:31 AM

damn those head lights are clean did you clean them up or do they all look that clean

wussmonster · 07-26-2005, 04:02 AM

the headlights were like that when i bought them, but i've washed the car many times over. and my hood was made by seabon, yes...and it OWNS. glad you guys like it.

keirnna · 07-26-2005, 07:25 AM

Thanks LovEyDuBB for posting those pictures I'm definitley digging the projectores better than the halogens.

gabe30 · 07-26-2005, 01:31 PM

all good.. =] they all loook great though =]

unwed_transient · 07-26-2005, 01:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by keirnna

I'm definitley digging the projectores better than the halogens.

that's what i'm sayin'.

GreyFox · 08-01-2005, 04:09 AM

good advice

SpeedBoi · 08-01-2005, 02:33 PM

I'd suggest parting one together, if you just take a couple weeks yoiu'll be able to find all the parts you need and save a couple hondred I'd say. Nice to see a forum with such helpful users

unwed_transient · 08-03-2005, 10:35 PM

^ too bad that usually isn't the case. if you try to peice it together (like i did) you won't save any money and it will take you longer. try finding somebody that sells those panels seperately. most of the fendersi found were cf and cost a shitload same with the hood. i saw an aero bumper for the first time on ebay and it was 650. that doesn't sound cheaper to me.

i got mine from a place called solar imports in texas. it was 650 + shipping for everything except brackets. the parts were in decent shape for such an old car. the hood was a little beat up but all in all it was fine for the price.

Whitebread · 08-05-2005, 11:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by unwed_transient

i got mine from a place called solar imports in texas. it was 650 + shipping for everything except brackets. the parts were in decent shape for such an old car. the hood was a little beat up but all in all it was fine for the price.

you got a site or #?