Alright, let’s talk about turning my Nissan GT-R into a wide-body beast. I’ve always loved the look of those aggressive, wide-body kits on the R35, so I finally decided to take the plunge and do it myself. I gotta say, it was a wild ride, but totally worth it in the end.
First things first, I started hunting for the parts. I spent hours, maybe even days, scrolling through websites, forums, and social media, trying to find the perfect kit. There were so many options, it was a bit overwhelming. I eventually stumbled upon a kit on eBay, and it looked pretty good, so I pulled the trigger and ordered it.
When the kit finally arrived, it was like Christmas morning. Boxes everywhere! I unpacked everything and started laying out the parts. The kit included new front and rear bumpers, side skirts, fenders, and a massive rear wing. It was a lot of stuff, and I knew I had my work cut out for me.
Now, I’m no professional mechanic, but I’m pretty handy with tools. I started by removing the stock bumpers and fenders. This was a bit of a pain, but I managed to get everything off without too much trouble. Then came the fun part – test-fitting the new parts.
I quickly realized that this wasn’t going to be a simple bolt-on job. The new fenders were way wider than the stock ones, so I had to do some serious cutting and trimming. I spent a good chunk of time with a saw and a grinder, carefully shaping the fenders to fit. It was messy, it was loud, but it was also kind of fun in a way.
After a lot of cutting, grinding, and test-fitting, I finally got the fenders to fit properly. Then I moved on to the bumpers and side skirts. These were a bit easier to install, but they still required some adjustments. I had to drill new holes, trim some edges, and use a bunch of zip ties to hold everything in place while I worked.
Once all the body panels were on, it was time to tackle the rear wing. This thing was huge! It took some effort to get it mounted, but I eventually got it secured. It’s the part that really completes the look, in my opinion.
The whole process took me way longer than I expected, like a few weekends, with some evenings thrown in. I’m talking a rough estimate of $30,000-ish for something like a Liberty Walk kit, and that’s just the starting point. And that’s if you’re paying someone else to do all the work. Since I did it myself, I only paid for the kit, but it cost me a lot of time.
Finally, after all that work, it was time to step back and admire my creation. And you know what? It looked freaking awesome! The wide-body kit completely transformed the look of my GT-R. It looked meaner, more aggressive, and just all-around cooler. I was super stoked with how it turned out.
So, yeah, that’s the story of how I turned my GT-R into a wide-body monster. It was a lot of work, a lot of sweat, and a few curse words here and there, but it was totally worth it. If you’re thinking about doing a wide-body kit on your car, I say go for it! Just be prepared for a bit of a challenge, and make sure you have plenty of beer in the fridge. Cheers!
