S13 full conversion

[brmiller2013]

Hey guys, this is my first post on this website and I wanted to start off by saying I've been actively checking the forums for close to a year now before deciding to create an account and have nothing but the utmost respect for a majority of the members on the forums.



To start, I've used the search functions several time before, just thought I'd clarify that in the start to avoid any flaming.



but, I was wondering if there are any alternatives to the ultimate auto boutique complete S15 conversion someone posted on a while ago. I realize there is already a thread on this but I don't want to resurrect an old thread. Also, if there's a shop that can do it, preferably on the west coast that would be perfect. I was looking at converting my S13 to S15 and a Vertex edge body kit with a border hood.

On a separate note, I was wondering what are the laws on importing a vehicle with no drive train for a "parts only" vehicle? I've talked with several registered importers and with customs and they told me a chassis can't be imported if it's right hand drive, even if its chopped.

[waxball88]

Well chap you obviously didn't search hard because this topic has been covered front to back countless times. You need conversion fenders, or both s15 and s13 metal fenders welded together (oddly enough there is a whole walk through doing it) hood hinges, hood, core support, headlights/brackets.
Based on what you're wanting I have you have several thousand dollars to throw at this. The info is out there
S13.5
S13 strawberry face
S13 s15 front end.
Now that I've spoon fed you search for real

[brmiller2013]

Well chap you obviously didn't search hard because this topic has been covered front to back countless times. You need conversion fenders, or both s15 and s13 metal fenders welded together (oddly enough there is a whole walk through doing it) hood hinges, hood, core support, headlights/brackets.
Based on what you're wanting I have you have several thousand dollars to throw at this. The info is out there
S13.5
S13 strawberry face
S13 s15 front end.
Now that I've spoon fed you search for real

You're mistaken, I'm obviously not talking about just a strawberry face conversion if I'm mentioning a complete conversion by Ultimate Auto Boutique... I was asking if there was a West Coast Alternative to their kit they offer... They do full body conversions which you would know if you actually knew what you were talking about or read my post.. Do YOUR research before you flame.

[brndck]

but, I was wondering if there are any alternatives to the ultimate auto boutique complete S15 conversion someone posted on a while ago. I realize there is already a thread on this but I don't want to resurrect an old thread. Also, if there's a shop that can do it, preferably on the west coast that would be perfect. I was looking at converting my S13 to S15 and a Vertex edge body kit with a border hood.

[QUOTE=brmiller2013;5053724]You're mistaken, I'm obviously not talking about just a strawberry face conversion if I'm mentioning a complete conversion by Ultimate Auto Boutique... I was asking if there was a West Coast Alternative to their kit they offer... They do full body conversions which you would know if you actually knew what you were talking about or read my post.. Do YOUR research before you flame.
so if there is already a thread about it, why don't you contact "Ultimate Auto Boutique" directly and ask THEM if there is a west coast alternative, instead of asking complete strangers, who have NO affiliation with "Ultimate Auto Boutique". :picardfp:

the suggested methods of doing an s15 front end swap are correct.

[brmiller2013]

I've contacted them and they said to send my car there, I was just trying to save some money on shipping, I know the above methods are correct but I was looking for a full S13>S15 exterior conversion. Roof line, quarter windows, b pillars, rear end, front end, doors, fenders, everything... I was asking if anybody knows ANY shop that does this other than their shop, they said they'd do it but only with their body kit... Which I'm not too big on, so I was trying to find an alternative so I also don't have to purchase a body kit I don't like.

[brndck]

first off, doing a full s15 conversion on a s13 is a massive insane waste of money.
to do it correctly and with quality work will cost far more than it would to just import an s15.

second, now that you've dumped a small fortune into this project, what do you have? an s13.

third, try contacting other fab/body shops instead of asking random people on the internet.

[waxball88]

Go to canada and buy an s15, pay someone to register it at their place. Spend way less than itll cost to convert your s13 and have an actual s15

[Mofuhcka]

Lol thats what I was thinking, why spend hellllllla money just to have a "S15" with a KA

[Chuki_KA24e]

Go to canada and buy an s15, pay someone to register it at their place. Spend way less than itll cost to convert your s13 and have an actual s15

This might work, sometime after January 2014 when they become legal to register and insure here in Canada.