VT front conversion mk1 into mk2

27th October 2004, 16:35

Has anyone ever done this?
Converting the front end of a mk1 VT into a mk2?

I'm thinking about it, as there aren't so many headlight options for the mk1
(I like the mk2 clear hadlights with the black background)

Also, i'd like the procomp badboybonnet, but i've seen it doesn't seem to fit the mk1 very well...
(it seems, on the left front side?)

or has any1 had the same problem with the mk2 bonnet aswell?

And, finally, what parts other than the bonnet and lights would I need? the front wings too, I guess? And are the non-VT wings the same, so I could just drill the holes for the mk1 arches?

27th October 2004, 22:01

I might be totally wrong here, but i'm sure i read in PGTi that Gaz (GSMotorsport) did the front end conversion on his car.

27th October 2004, 22:41

i think u are right.

27th October 2004, 22:47

Harrison, one of the guys on here is having his done at the mo....

27th October 2004, 23:08

yup Gaz (GSMotorsport) has had this done

30th October 2004, 00:28

yeah mines in at triple x at he min having that done

30th October 2004, 00:38

how much that settingyou back mate?

30th October 2004, 00:59

cant remember how much just for the front end face lift cos im having loads done but i can find out for ya

3rd November 2004, 03:05

O.k here you go, my car below

Mk1 ---> mk2 as from www.triplexxxtreme.co.uk

What you need is:

Bonnet
lights
Slam panel
Wings

This is the same car in both photos below:

3rd November 2004, 12:38

Ok thanks!
I can go and collect now...

The slampanel is welded in, I believe?

But, could I also use non VT-wings? are they the same? (apart from the holes for the arches)

3rd November 2004, 21:17

actually not the wings do have slightly differences which are hard to tell till lining up so go get some new ones...

Also the MK1 slam panel needs cutting away by about 3 inches on both sides from the chassis