88LE Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 I already have facelift front and rear lights, but was thinking of changing the side indicators and adding the rear red reflectors. This would mean cutting into a perfectly good rear wing and front bumper. Anyone done this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayJay1374 Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 I have fitted facelift front side markers to a pre facelift bumper. Did a lot of research looking at pictures of the shape of the hole that needed cutting and the position of the lamp on the bumper. Made a cardboard template and cut out one side. Then mirrored the position to the other side and cut. I used a dremel to cut the holes. I believe evinx fitted rear side markers to a pre facelift car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88LE Posted July 17, 2016 Author Share Posted July 17, 2016 Can you post a picture up so I can see it.... Want to see how it looks with the headlamp washers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayJay1374 Posted July 17, 2016 Share Posted July 17, 2016 Mines not a uk spec. Just giving you an example for cutting the bumper. My cars a facelift but has a pre facelift bumper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KamaSupra Posted July 17, 2016 Share Posted July 17, 2016 Check out this thread and scroll down the page. You'll get an idea of how evinX facelifted his pre-facelift Supra, he's done a great job He might be able to give you a few pointers on how to mark up the lights accurately (Although his isn't a UK spec, so has no washer jet things on the front bumper). http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?304148-evinX-s-1996-Aerotop-project-AEROTOP-HEADLINER-RETRIM/page6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus GTE Posted July 17, 2016 Share Posted July 17, 2016 Did the USDM supra not have rear quarter running lights? That's pretty much a UK spec underneath minus headlight washers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evinX Posted July 17, 2016 Share Posted July 17, 2016 The list is long, oh the list is long! prefacelift jdm or uk spec will be the same process, but for a uk spec you will need to dump the uk front for a facelift front, or a pre facelift and cut/ drill all the holes to it! Facelift front wings Facelift spats to get an idea of where they need to be Facelift front side markers + bolts, nuts + looms Rear side markers + looms and grommets + red screws, of a facelift or us spec will do Be prepared to paint the front wings, rear arches and front bumper Cutting and filing tools then i made loads of templates that looked like a gasket for the markers to position holes etc, all kinds of markings from pictures, using spats and such to get them in the correct position on both sides...its long. Dont think adding facelift headlights, rear lights and front indicators will be facelifting a prefacelift On my thread the pictures of certain steps make it look like a simple process. Believe me its far from it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted July 17, 2016 Share Posted July 17, 2016 Truly facelifting one would involve a dash swap, and fitting a dodgy boot release mechanism Personally I wouldn't even consider cutting the rear quarters for the red side markers. If you really want the look, take the red lenses from the side markers and attach them to the wing using trim tape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88LE Posted July 18, 2016 Author Share Posted July 18, 2016 Thanks for all the info guys. Have decided its way too much work and doesn't justify the cost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evinX Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 (edited) Truly facelifting one would involve a dash swap, and fitting a dodgy boot release mechanism Personally I wouldn't even consider cutting the rear quarters for the red side markers. If you really want the look, take the red lenses from the side markers and attach them to the wing using trim tape. Yep, the dash, seats, headliner, door panels are different ish to, also control arms iirc and also the later ones were vvti :O oh and liquid filled engine mounts :D Edited July 18, 2016 by evinX (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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