Interested in Body Work Information Just a few questions for the pro's

[Mighteatyou]

Basically i have a vision of how i want my car too look.

I would like to have the 2002+ Front end conversion with the new lights. The only catch is i would like to get a nice 2002 carbon fiber hood that will fit the 2002 front end upgrade. Along with the hood being carbon fiber i want to get the Invidia Carbon Fiber Front Lip Spoiler, Type-R Replica Carbon Fiber Spoiler, Carbon Fiber B Pillars and i want all the carbon fiber to match. In addition too that i figured id throw a wings west side skirts and rear valance.

Has anyone gone thru this process already and can give me advice. Thanks much

 

[The Kid]

Im picking up my car on sunday, did the 02 conversion except for the headlights :smile: Where do you live? That might help getting some good body shop recommendations...

 

[Mighteatyou]

I live in NY

 

[D'Ecosse]

Shouldn't be any problem with the CF hood; several vendors to choose from on this feature.

Invidia front lip is for a pre '02 front bumper - that is not going to fit without some customization on a late front bumper which will be required for the lights (unless you choose after-market front bumper, then it still won't fit!)

Wings West does not make a complete rear lower valance - they have spats for the corners - check out some post regarding these, the fit leaves a lot to be desired. You might consider the 02+ rear valance as an alternative.

Check Science Of Speed for ready-made solutions on fixed light conversion packages

 

[Nsxdemon81]

well i don't know if the weave in the carbon fiber will match but in all honestly no parts will be next to any other parts. For example if you have a CF hood and fenders they should be the same weave to make it look best, but with a cf lip and hood I really don't think it should matter all that much. I think it would look best if it all matched but if you can't i don't think it will look bad either.

 

[flight]

Im picking up my car on sunday, did the 02 conversion except for the headlights :smile:

Make sure you post pics!!!! I am very interested to see how this turns out. I have been thinking about doing this.

 

[nsxtasy]

I live in NY

The very best body shop in your area - where they are fanatical perfectionists about getting your car absolutely perfect - is this one, about an hour north of the city (and well worth the drive). That's where NSXprime username pbassjo works. He's just the best. Great guy, too.

 

[LJSB]

See:

http://www.nsxprime.com/forums/showthread.php?t=44011

and
http://www.nsxprime.com/forums/showthread.php?t=42967

It's a little pricey but I think this hood looks hot, inside and out.

They also sell a replica Type R rear wing.

I'd pm them about your concerns on the matching of the weave/appearance on the various pieces. Procar may be able to put a entire package together.