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OK I've bought both these kits... (yes don't laugh I didn't plan to either).

Now my dillema is this... I have an R32 GTS (soon to be turbo-ified). I need to do a 4 stud to 5 stud conversion. I need larger rims. I'm also getting some of the paintwork and stuff done on an insurance claim.

Here are my options:

Kit 1 - Vertex kit

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Pros:

I can use my current rims (which are multistud) till I'm ready to upgrade to 18" rims. (easier on finances)

I have the kit sitting in my backyard atm ready to go on.

Looks aggressive, and low.

Cons:

Every tom dick n harry will soon have a copy of it and it won't be as unique.

Kit 2 - BN Sports Widebody kit

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Pros:

Looks farken tough and then some

Cons:

Its sitting in my mates backyard in japan. Will take at least 1.5 months to get here by the next container he packs. The insurance company keeps wanting me to get it done asap.

I'll need wider rims than what i've got to use on em could be more expensive than regular rims. I could use my r4egular rims, but then it'd look really wierd.

So what do you guys think I should put on? As for me I'm fickle minded and easily bored. I know if I put the widebody kit I'll be happier on the long run, but it means having to wait etc. If I put the vertex kit on it'll be all done in a month or so and I'll be on my merry way, but I'll get bored of it very quickly and want something new.

Either way I'll be selling one of em off :)

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yeah i like the 1st one for that reason its aggressive but clean. The widebody would be sweet if it didn't have that really obvious skirt around the bottom.

All my mates tell me to keep the widebody coz they know I'll want more once the vertex is on.

*sigh*

I'd say the first one (vertex), with a GT-R grill fitted to it (as available at UAS for $150, unpainted & unfitted). With a set of Buddy Clubs' :)

What color is your car?

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I like the look of the APEXi N1 fitted to the one with the Vertex kit too; that burnt tip is awesome.

lol well a mate of mine is making copies of both kits (hence why I bought both, he'll reimburse me for em). As for rims I'm under the impression the widebody kit for the R32 GTS only makes it as wide as a GTR + maybe an inch. So i should be able to get away with GTR rims. I found a decent set for about a grand n a bit in japan, they look like Volk's but they're not, available in bronze or silver and pretty lightweight alloy. I'm trying to find more info on how much wider the rims have to be though.

As for GTR Grilles :D I can get em in japan for about 80 bucks :D nice new fibreglass replicas. But i'm not gonna go for the GTR look. I want a unique look, so I think an aftermarket bonnet later down the track after my engine work is done would be the best option.

Right now my main concern is scalability. I have to do this in stages (kit, engine, interior) so I really have to think about this step, coz it starts here.

In other news I bought a genuine R32 GTR car cover today :D so mildew can kiss my (_!_)

the wide body one looks horrible. the panels dont even line up in the publicty shots. Im sure it would be a farkin terrible fit once it finally got here. I would go the first one.

for the turbo upgrade, why dont you get an R33 front cut. You get front brakes and a better engine in the deal.

The BN kit looks impressive, but as Funky says, the big skirt bizness around the bottom is a problem when driving. Plus, you're gonna need some big-ass wheels to make that kit look right... standard GT-R rims will not do it. 9" on the front and 10" on the back at least...

The Vertex is good, a little more subtle. But do you see why Japanese cars look so good? It's because they "overwidth" their wheel everytime. Get that rim right to the very edge of the wheelarch.

I always wondered why 17" and 18" locally produced FR rims in Australia stopped at 7 or 7.5" widths... because thats all that can fit under a Dunnydore...?

hehe word Rezz...word... all hail overwidth :D The set of rims I was looking at were 9" in front ant 9" wide at the back...

As for R33 front cut... i'd love to do it, but unfortunately I'll also need to upgrade ECU to a Power FC (simply coz u can't plug R32 inputs into a stock R33 ECU). I'll need Z32 airflow meters (coz of incompatibilities) same goes for oil filter, fuel filters, wiring looms, hoses etc, its just a major hassle. Wheras a simple RB20DET top with an RB26 bottom is a lot easier and I can remap my standard R32 ECU to work with it.

The wide kit is cool - but the Vertex just looks neat and clean. A lot less haphazard.

I'd take Rezz's suggestion and go the Vertex with some nice wide wheels.

Either way - it's going to be one cool 32 :D

you could always get gtr wheels with spacers.. that should fill up the gap for option 2...

ive seen both these kits before through pics.. and if fitted right i cant see which would be a problem... 50/50 for em,

but how much will your mate be selling copies of them for???(pm me if you have to)

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