How many people are interested into converting their GD3 to JDM?

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#21

04-09-2009, 01:17 AM

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I would love to do a JDM conversion. Right now, even though I have the money to do one I realy have other much high priorities, like buying a house then doing a JDM conversion. I do realy hope one day I will be able to do a JDM conversion.

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04-09-2009, 01:31 AM

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It would be cool if our fits came with rear disc, the auto climate control, and the turn signals integrated into the mirrors. other than that I think our fits are a good fit for the US.

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04-09-2009, 02:38 AM

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it would be cool if our fits came with rear disc, the auto climate control, and the turn signals integrated into the mirrors. Other than that i think our fits are a good fit for the us.

sunroof and projector headlights ftw~

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04-09-2009, 03:54 AM

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i'm doing the conversion. i want it. it is a lot but i think it is worth it. i gives me something to look for while i finish college and the nursing program

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04-09-2009, 05:26 AM

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I'm doing the full JDM conversion by 7/2010. Its a promise.

hopefully by then, i can help you out with that!

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04-13-2009, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Daemione

I'm perfectly content with the USDM look . . . switching to JDM is far to little bang for the buck, in my opinion.

But I'd be THRILLED if anyone could just source a rear disc conversion that made sense . . . (i.e. one of the stock setups found in other markets, and not the silly oversized aftermarket ones available here).

yep, i agree. my other cars have projector headlamps and sunroof standard anyway.

wat's wrong with the rear drums? it stops the car
fine. are you worried about the look?

just run
darker colored wheels.

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04-13-2009, 07:32 PM

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wat's wrong with the rear drums? it stops the car
fine. are you worried about the look?

A more progressive pedal feel, less unsprung weight, easier to service myself . . . and yeah, looks.

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04-13-2009, 08:36 PM

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if you knew where to look you can do the JDM front for cheap

........... :x

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04-13-2009, 08:46 PM

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if you knew where to look you can do the JDM front for cheap

........... :x

+1 and if you ask kindly.

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04-17-2009, 09:13 AM

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I don't have the time or money to do a full JDM conversion but even if I did I doubt I would. I think buying a ton of JDM stuff for the USDM fit is good enough for me.

www.icbmotorsport.com has a TON of JDM goodies for the fits. I can't wait until I can start buying some of them.

I hate the fact that the US gets the watered down version of Japan's models.

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04-17-2009, 09:50 AM

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thats how it is with every car. that place would charge you up the bung hole for a front end conversion

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04-17-2009, 10:12 AM

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thats how it is with every car. that place would charge you up the bung hole for a front end conversion

That's why I wouldn't do a conversion, just JDM goodies.

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04-17-2009, 11:25 AM

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i know place you can go to get them cheaper but cash only

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04-17-2009, 11:33 AM

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i know place you can go to get them cheaper but cash only

Really? That's cool. ICB's prices aren't that bad though are they?

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04-17-2009, 11:42 AM

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kinda. look at the some of there wheels jeeez but they do get good stuff in

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04-17-2009, 12:29 PM

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A more progressive pedal feel, less unsprung weight, easier to service myself . . . and yeah, looks.

huh, i dont know about your car, but my FitS feels pretty progressive as far as braking goes. just doesn't have the capacity like on my other cars.

the feel is different though vs all disc brakes. not as solid, but then again it can be other factors too.

hope you find wat you want!

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04-17-2009, 08:25 PM

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Make that 3 and I have a jdm son to boot

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Originally Posted by kenchan

ooo~ 2 out of 10000000000000 has a true JDM accessory.

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04-17-2009, 10:08 PM

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i dont care what you all did to your cars. unless you have a true JDM arse like
me and a JDM girl like me, you dont have any true JDM accessory.

hahaha

come on guys, at least get an authentic japanese GF in that passenger seat.

haha. damn...what's the shipping cost like with these?

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07-01-2009, 10:54 PM

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Back when CAD was as strong as USD, the Front conversion parts cost me around CAD$3K... and thats not including labour.

Then the rear was around another CAD$800... and then slap on a mugen kit for another CAD2.5K... basically u are looking at 50% of what our GD3 current market value is...

actually back in the CND /US 1 : 1 days
i got my kit for $1300 CND
fenders for $90 CND
hood for $90 CND
Replica JDM headlights $150 CND
Grill $80 CND
all he parts i got from yahoo acution japan, noblesse is @ noblesse only and at the same time i bought a 4dr 1990 r32 skyline to ship all the parts in it. so i saved on shipping !!!

labour to install and paint was aprox $2000cnd

BTW:
shipping a car from jp to cnd is $800 via RO/RO service
or if you ship the ody kit by it self EMS is $700 !!!
so i gota good deal !

but aaron is right.....is it worth the money ??? ppl are modding JDM bumpers to fit USDM front....so i dont see the point to do full jdm conversion