: JDM conversion?



WolfInSheepsClothing
Apr 29, 02, 10:08 AM
I'm looking into doing a JDM conversion. To start off I'd need a nissan p10 grille, nissan primera badging, and a new steering wheel. i was wondering if anyone could point me in the right direction

trbobrk
Apr 29, 02, 11:28 AM
Here is a list of all the things you need to replace. + is what I have done so far.

+Rear Emblems
+Grill
+Mirrors
+Corner Lamps
+Side Markers
+2.0 Sticker for above Sidemarkers
Wheel Caps
Rear Window
Steering Wheel
Floormats
Front Bumper
Side Skirts


I think I am forgetting something... Look at my website I have a bunch of pictures of my car.

http://myhome.spu.edu/coling/
http://myhome.spu.edu/coling/trbobrkpics.html <- directly to the picutres

If you want 2.0 stickers I am selling them here (http://209.120.143.70/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=869). 2 for $4 is a lot cheaper than $25 bucks a piece from NZ. I have about 10 left which I expect will be gone in a week or two. So hurry if you want it.

Rear Nissan Emblem you can get at dealer, same as 91-92 Sentra.

I've heard that the wheel caps from a 95~98 200SX SE-R fit but I'm not sure yet. I deal with that next month.

A replacement rear window would cost a lot. You problably could scrape the logo off from the inside and reapaint it black. I'm just putting a sticker on top.

Bumpers, side skirts, very expensive to ship from NZ. Ninjacar was thinking about making these.

People sell a lot of stuff on eBay. Or you could ask the people in NZ to ship it to you which would probably be cheaper.

trbobrk
Apr 29, 02, 11:47 AM
I just remembered. It says Infiniti on the engine cover and the air box.

BritCG20
Apr 29, 02, 01:40 PM
What's different about the mirrors? also I think they changed to clear corners lamps in the mid 90's

trbobrk
Apr 29, 02, 02:30 PM
They fold in and out electronically.

WolfInSheepsClothing
May 01, 02, 10:23 AM
awesome info! thanks for the help. question: are your mirrors unpainted, or do they come in red for some wierd safety reason?

trbobrk
May 01, 02, 12:03 PM
Here is a drawing of what I want my car to look like. Then you'll understand.

http://myhome.spu.edu/coling/primera.swf

BritCG20
May 01, 02, 12:40 PM
Looks nice. What does the Primera Steering wheel look like? I was just wondering if it is similar to a nissan one in the states.

Stevo
May 01, 02, 03:33 PM
The JDM rear bumper is different also...

BritCG20
May 01, 02, 10:01 PM
Well, I found out what the steering wheel looks like. They only come in black and grey with the nissan emblem in the middle and they don't have cruise control. I'm consindering buying one but I want to know what you guys think I could do with the cruise control.

OG20
May 02, 02, 01:00 AM
Does anyone here have JDM folding mirrors on their P10. Ive been temped to buy those bad boys for a while but I want to see if anyone else has them allready. I've probally watched about 5 pair of them sell on ebay allready so I know at least 5 people out here have them. I noticed that the factory switch won't fit right bieng that their dash is on the opposite side of ours. I'd buy some floor mats too but same problem.

trbobrk
May 02, 02, 01:09 AM
Originally posted by G-DSTNY
Does anyone here have JDM folding mirrors on their P10?
Did you read the entire thread? Didn't think so. Re-read it then get back to me.


Originally posted by G-DSTNY
I noticed that the factory switch won't fit right being that their dash is on the opposite side of ours.
Wrong.

trbobrk
May 02, 02, 01:11 AM
Originally posted by BritCG20
I'm consindering buying one but I want to know what you guys think I could do with the cruise control.
I don't think it would be too hard to mount on the new wheel.

OG20
May 02, 02, 01:45 AM
When I was asking if anyone had the mirrors I was hoping maybe some one who's reading might pop up and say "hey I got them".
But your right about the switch I spoke/wrote too soon. The switch is a square so your right it "should" fit. But I'm pretty sure that the mats won't unless you put them on the opossite side and flip them over. Just curious are you going for that Castrol JTCC Primera look with the contrasting red? too bad you ride isn't pearl green allready like mine hehehehe.

trbobrk
May 02, 02, 11:14 AM
Originally posted by G-DSTNY
Just curious are you going for that Castrol JTCC Primera look with the contrasting red? too bad you ride isn't pearl green allready like mine hehehehe.
Sort of...I am going for a touring style look which has the contrasting (usually red or some other bright color) windshield banner, mirrors, and spoiler.

OG20
May 02, 02, 03:42 PM
That would look tight if you when you're all done. My friends P10, which used to be in the old readers rides had that touring look with the calsonic vinyll and all but he took it off. I just saw a Focus rally car on the street last week, I think they build them in OC, and that thing was nice even though every square inch had a decal.

trbobrk
May 02, 02, 06:43 PM
Originally posted by G-DSTNY
even though every square inch had a decal.
That is what I am going for - all the stickers except the windscreen logos.

Grunter
May 03, 02, 08:14 PM
I would be carefull about puting jap spec mirrors on....
RHD mirrors wont adjust enough for LHD !!!!!!!

I work for a car parts importer here in NZ, and we have been sent LHD mirrors twice now for different cars and neather work for RHD

trbobrk
May 04, 02, 03:01 AM
Originally posted by Grunter
I would be carefull about puting jap spec mirrors on....
RHD mirrors wont adjust enough for LHD !!!!!!!

I forgot to mention that. They don't adjust far enough as Grunter said. Moved all the way left it is good enough for me.

tekzilla04
May 06, 02, 11:42 AM
okay, who was it that was interested in the jdm mirrors?? ill get rid of mine if youw ant to purchase them, i have the switch the harness, the two mirrors, and the inside part that covers the mirrors by the window. all pieces in tact, lemme know.. and theyre already red/burgandy.. if you want your car to look funny=).. hehe, i still dont get the red mirrors on a tan/champagne car.. wouldnt you wanna paint them not matching at the end of your project, rather than at the beginning, cartoonish if you ask me.. btw, does anyone have an extra hyper-rev catalog they want to get rid of, i hear theres cooler looking mirrors in there,

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P10 WRC
May 06, 02, 12:25 PM
what about the jdm tach, it is not is miles per hour is it? you should change that also

OG20
May 06, 02, 03:28 PM
Hey tekzilla I was the one interested in the mirrors. I don't care about the color I'll be painting them myself but I got some questions about them:

How fast do the fold?

When closed if someone were to yank on them out will they break?

Is there a mirror adjusting problem like others were mentioning?

How much did Katcho sell them to you? (if I'm correct :p )

and whats so bad about them that you want to get rid of them?

you can just email me this if you like... but I don't think anyone has posted much info of these JDM mirrors here.

trbobrk
May 06, 02, 04:37 PM
Originally posted by P10 WRC
what about the jdm tach, it is not is miles per hour is it? you should change that also
mmm... I didn't think of that. I don't think I'll get them though, I want white face/red numbers from MMR.


Originally posted by G-DSTNY
How fast do they fold?
1~2 Seconds I'll go time it. Or better yet, I'll put up some video.


Originally posted by G-DSTNY
If someone were to yank them out, will they break? I don't think so.