Do you think this could work?

[1QuIcKsTrEeTcAr]

Now I have a 97 Eclipse and instead of building it up for speed besides the basics because im only 17 and dont feel the need to go fast so early..(intake,exhaust,bov), i eventually wanted to build it up as a show car. My question is if anyone knows if a Skyline R34 tail light conversion along with a type of body kit custom molded could work. Granted this probably doesnt make much sense but im just throwing ideas out in the open so let me know what you guys think of this idea and if possible to get it to work without looking incredibably ugly.

[Chavez408]

anything works if you have the bling bling playa *pimp*

[1QuIcKsTrEeTcAr]

Yeah well im not born with money nor do i have a benjamin tree so this would be something in time, and i dont wanna save up for something that will either look ugly or not work well..get what im saying

[Chavez408]

fo shizze' haha..





well if you look at cardomain, there are alot of eclipse with sky taillights so it has been done before. Im pretty sure you can do anything with ur ride if you have the money and time for it, and if not then its going to be ugly as you say

[1QuIcKsTrEeTcAr]

do you have any links to those eclipses, i tried checking but all i could find were supra tails, s2000, and a few rx-7 tails

[Oo_skyline_oO]

well the r33 and r32 would be easier than r34...the r34 are definatly the tightest looking...in my opinion...if your going to spend the money to do a conversion...you should do it on a different car.. because the r34s are more of a squared body type lights so just a few things to think about

[JoeWagon]

I can't believe anyone who spends 10 grand on their slow car has the right perception of the value of money. Show cars are slow cars.

There is no way to have a nice looking car without spending the dough. It's all custom, and don't think that you are going to be able to do much of it. If you decide to spend that much, try to take care of it.

[BoostedSpyder]

what about the taillight covers? they look nice and are kinda like the round skyline lights. and a lot cheaper start for a 17 yr old dude

[Import2nr99]

conversions aren't for the faint of heart. The shop is currently in the process of finishing up a supra conversion on a civic hatch. it's turning out really nice!! the supra conversion is really popular (I will be doung it again once I am happy with the GO part of my ride, along with the s15's) I do love speed... but there is just somethin about having a hot ride!

The R34 conversion is big... and looks a little on the goofy side for a rounded car like the eclipse. I would suggest waiting for something else. start with the covers. they are rare and give a nice look. ashah has a bunch of picks posted from his, and they look really good.

If you want to do the complete conversion you are looking to pay 800+ dollars plus the price of the tails. so about a grand for little round lights. and the covers will cost you about 150 to get painted and put on.

if you're 17, and you aren't looking to make a show car (or a shop car like me) then don't even think about conversions. they are too pricey and time consuming for someone (esp a 17 yr old) to be doing if you are only looking for something "cool"

If you do plan to make it a show car, then it may be worth it. but at 17, you'll wreck the car before you can make it into anything most likely. sorry..

IMO, I would save your money. just keep saving and do the little things first. Rims, drop, interior, and engine stuff. then once you've tackled all that and have a substantial amount of money saved, go after the major body work. it takes about a week to ten days to do a conversion. just because everything shrinks with time. so you have to go slowly. or it will crack when it's painted and look like shit.

If you really want to go with a show car, and an r34 swap. then do it all skyline style. it will be original and nice looking. Get the r34 kit (looks really good) and do the swap. then you will have a killer show and go ride.

Sorry for the long ass post. but this is the only thing I"m truly knowledgeable on.. so I post my ass off about it.

[ashah000]

What color is your car

[1QuIcKsTrEeTcAr]

Black

[1QuIcKsTrEeTcAr]

And the only reason why i want to make my car all show is to keep me from going that fast granted its already a fast car but i've had many of my friends get into car accidents and lose their licenses because of the speed factor and i dont want that to happen so to help the process ill just make my car look nice so i know not to do anything stupid and wreck it...whether anyone likes the fact of this idea or not i truly dont care much because its my car i work for what i do and if i like it then thats all i care about so if you dont agree with what im doing then please dont tell me because it will have absolutely no affect on my decision

[Import2nr99]

Good for you bro... take no shit haha. I love building show cars. and it's good your not into speed. it'll keep you out of trouble. just remember... this shit costs MAD money... so save everything you get. you'll need it. if you're in the PA area, come to the shop... I'll hook you up!

[1QuIcKsTrEeTcAr]

nice thanks alot bro, i live in Massachusetts so it'll be a little ways drive lol. But ill deff pm you to let you know if i need any parts and we can work something out im sure

[Import2nr99]

Most definitely... let me know. I cna't promise amazing prices, but I can def get you excellent quality. especially on kits and whatnot. let me know and good luck with the car!