Metric-man Posted January 12, 2011 Report Share Posted January 12, 2011 (edited) Please only add your comments if you are interested in any degree, below after voting. Please refrain from commenting if you are not interested. Thank you for voting This will probably give anyone the idea of what is involved cost wise for procuring, and fabricating a body kit for a group of starion conquest owners.I chose to use the Group B Starion Rally AWD** of an example because of the versatility of the designin it's ability to be used on either model and the recognition of the design itself internationally. The kits could also be modified to the individual taste of it owner. It lends something to the purist, and the pimp, the drifter, or the rally fanatic. Please Vote* Interested Not interested, or Interested but don't have the money Interested but skeptical http://img830.imageshack.us/img830/8051/starion.jpg How difficult would it be to make two fiberglass fenders and a front bumper ? It would probably need a shortened bumper support. Round headlights and small rectangular two tone turn signals / parking lamps. A welded aluminum angel box grill. It would work on a widebody OR flatbody , another option could be a rear quarter fender bubble molding for flatbodys. The hood is another question, if you could cut your old hood down with a template,and you or some one else, finish and repaint it for 200.00, or else it would tack on an additional 600.00 to 700.00to the cost below. Ball park figures, on pricing, could be more expensive, could be less: 370.00 front bumper 350.00 two fenders 240.00 light conversion 100.00 grill 960.00 sub total 300.00 shipping (48 states) 1460.00 plus applicable tax (Total cost could range anywhere below above or in-between) 1400.00 to 2500.00 Most at best would want to see a completed vehicle first, before making any commitment,and there should be so sort of ability to negotiate sales of individual pieces. There should be some sort of ability to pay on a COD basis through a qualified shipping company(UPS or FedEx)There also should be a discount for shiipping when purchasing the whole package - the hood, hoods are expensive to ship (way oversize) Any one fabricating the kit would probably still need to sell in the market 200 pieces of each,but that would only be possible, (I believe) on an international scale. *I am not intending to market this kit myself, I am only giving an example of what could be done This for a example of a replica body kit only not any mechanical parts or conversions to AWD** Edited January 12, 2011 by Metric-man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Komeuppance Posted January 12, 2011 Report Share Posted January 12, 2011 I've researched on how to make one myself, and that's probably what I'd do. But I would be interested in the bumper if it were available. -Robert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyWadd Posted January 12, 2011 Report Share Posted January 12, 2011 i just want those side lights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D_Venable Posted January 12, 2011 Report Share Posted January 12, 2011 I'm interested, no money now though But to actually get the front clip the 6" shorter that the GroupB cars were, I could see there being the need to remove some of the frame. Mainly the sections to either side of both headlight assemblies, that the header panel mounts to as well. And the hood , I don't think it will be as simple as trimming it back, especially if you want to keep the stock latch working (which might not be an option), plus it would leave the raised section all the way forward. If you can make this happen, it might be a viable option to change up the flatty (if it's still alive, lol) in a few years The reason I voted skeptical has been addressed in other threads, but I'd still like to see it happen. Best of luck to youDerek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89PalermoSHP Posted January 12, 2011 Report Share Posted January 12, 2011 i voted not interested only because i dont care for the look but finally a well thought out post on the subject. best of luck to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metric-man Posted January 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2011 I'm interested, no money now though But to actually get the front clip the 6" shorter that the GroupB cars were, I could see there being the need to remove some of the frame. Mainly the sections to either side of both headlight assemblies, that the header panel mounts to as well. And the hood , I don't think it will be as simple as trimming it back, especially if you want to keep the stock latch working (which might not be an option), plus it would leave the raised section all the way forward. If you can make this happen, it might be a viable option to change up the flatty (if it's still alive, lol) in a few years The reason I voted skeptical has been addressed in other threads, but I'd still like to see it happen. Best of luck to youDerek Yes, anything in-front of the radiator mount, would be modified, but only 6 inches not 12". The hood would probably be latch pins only, and the raised section up front would allow the clearance needed for theheadlights to mount, and probably efficient air flow the black angle box grill in the picture looks to be about 6" to 8" tall i just want those side lights. The round side lights are available in Japan, maybe even eBay ?http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2-Amber-3-4-Flush-Mount-Side-Marker-LED-Trailer-Lights-/350427502746?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item51971b589a I've researched on how to make one myself, and that's probably what I'd do. But I would be interested in the bumper if it were available. -Robert The Japanese owner of the pictured vehicle probably has details, have you found his post and translated them or contacted him ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MainstreaM Posted January 12, 2011 Report Share Posted January 12, 2011 I would definately be interested in a complete setup for the flatty especially if it were an accurate reproduction. Turn signals should be from another car, Mitsu liked to use off the shelf stuff. i just want those side lights. Still available new. Contact Redzone. He can get you a set. Kane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redzone Posted January 12, 2011 Report Share Posted January 12, 2011 yeah i even found some here the other day, brand new in pack.. i've so badly wanted a group B kit for ages.. they were sold at Mitsu dealers as an add on for the narrowbody car, dealer fitted.. man i'd love to get an original kit and copy it! the bonnet (hood -lol) looks like you could use one from a mitsubishi sapporro/scorpion/galant lambda/early 80's dodge challenger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Komeuppance Posted January 12, 2011 Report Share Posted January 12, 2011 the bonnet (hood -lol) looks like you could use one from a mitsubishi sapporro/scorpion/galant lambda/early 80's dodge challenger That's what I was thinking. I don't like the way they did the fenders (guards - LOL) integrated with the front bumper. -Robert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DryBear Posted January 13, 2011 Report Share Posted January 13, 2011 what about the intercooler? Would there be enough room in the front? Rear spoiler mounted intercooler FTW! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D_Venable Posted January 13, 2011 Report Share Posted January 13, 2011 the intercooler was actually up in the grill between the headlights Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spoolinturbo Posted January 13, 2011 Report Share Posted January 13, 2011 see, if something like this was developed...i would buy another starion to do it on...without question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MontyTSI Posted January 13, 2011 Report Share Posted January 13, 2011 The Japanese owner of the pictured vehicle probably has details, have you found his post and translated them or contacted him ? that picture is at least 10 years old... it may pretty hard to track down the owner from that picture at this point Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metric-man Posted January 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2011 that picture is at least 10 years old... it may pretty hard to track down the owner from that picture at this point That could be true, but how long have you owned your Starion ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikejlamp06 Posted March 29, 2012 Report Share Posted March 29, 2012 VERY VERY INTERESTED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jszucs Posted March 29, 2012 Report Share Posted March 29, 2012 Ok first..... fitting body panels "semi right" is hard and anyone with the skills will more then likely make there own. making a universal fit body pannel I would call impossible all will need to be messed with especialy made in fiber. Now be it allot of our cars have had hard lives they don't line up now with stock one's so even more work. Next and this might only be for me.... I would spend the money on body pannels to drop weight with, or make it look more custom. For the nestalgic / collector I would think they are looking for a real group b car not a replica. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike_StarionTSI Posted March 29, 2012 Report Share Posted March 29, 2012 Honestly, I think it looks awesome. Would this be a purely bolt on conversion? because if it is, I would be in for it. Some of us dont know how to weld or aren't very good at it..... I think the icing on the cake would be if someone sold the awd conversion for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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