JDM front question

**vteccoupe** · 07-08-2006 04:45 PM

Hi, does converting from a AUDM front to a JDM front needs any welding? i was told that the original AUDM front radiator support is welded to the body and thus had to b removed and reweld the jdm radiator support onto it. Is dat true? As i always tot that its just a straight simple swap? can anyone who has done this conversion please enlighten ? Thanks

**Q_ball** · 07-08-2006 07:35 PM

Yes, you need to cut the AUDM support off, and weld the JDM support on.
Welding will make it secure, however I do know of someone that has meerly bolted the radiator support on.
I wouldnt be confident that it will be secure tho.

**Teggy-Vtir** · 07-08-2006 07:52 PM

thats true..

**Paul1985** · 07-08-2006 08:05 PM

If you arent confident with welding or dont have a welder, im sure you could get some specialist or maybe even an exhaust shop to do a quick job for you. May cost something like $50...

That is if you are dedicated enough to go ahead with it.

**vteccoupe** · 07-08-2006 08:55 PM

Originally Posted by Paul1985

If you arent confident with welding or dont have a welder, im sure you could get some specialist or maybe even an exhaust shop to do a quick job for you. May cost something like $50...

That is if you are dedicated enough to go ahead with it.

cz i have been quoted quite high a price for labour for just welding the radiator support on...at 1st i tot its just bolt on and off of the panels and the radiator support..didnt noe i need to weld it on...anyway wld this welding job be a big job? any1 who has done this jdm conversion wld like to shed some light here?

**Paul1985** · 07-08-2006 09:05 PM

i strongly doubt it would be a big welding job.
Do you know someone with a welder??

Should not be extremely pricey IMO if its ready to be welded and thats all you need done. Do all the prep work yourself (remover all thats needed etc).

It will take 10mins for a professional most likely.

**Q_ball** · 07-08-2006 09:09 PM

Originally Posted by vteccoupe

cz i have been quoted quite high a price for labour for just welding the radiator support on...at 1st i tot its just bolt on and off of the panels and the radiator support..didnt noe i need to weld it on...anyway wld this welding job be a big job? any1 who has done this jdm conversion wld like to shed some light here?

On average you're looking at roughly 1k for the panel work.
i.e. Cutting and the re-welding of the radiator support, as well as the application and alignment of the fenders, grill, headlights, bonnet and bumper.

You then have to allow for the painting of the panels which will cost you another 1k or so.

**vteccoupe** · 07-08-2006 09:10 PM

Originally Posted by Q_ball

On average you're looking at roughly 1k for the panel work.
i.e. Cutting and the re-welding of the radiator support, as well as the application and alignment of the fenders, grill, headlights and bumper.

1k meaning just labour to weld and put on the panels?

**Q_ball** · 07-08-2006 09:15 PM

Give or take a bit depending on the place thats doin the work, yeh

**vteccoupe** · 07-08-2006 09:21 PM

Originally Posted by Q_ball

Give or take a bit depending on the place thats doin the work, yeh

damn...dat seems alot

**Paul1985** · 07-08-2006 09:21 PM

Originally Posted by Q_ball

On average you're looking at roughly 1k for the panel work.
i.e. Cutting and the re-welding of the radiator support, as well as the application and alignment of the fenders, grill, headlights, bonnet and bumper.

You then have to allow for the painting of the panels which will cost you another 1k or so.

damn.. couldnt you just buy the JDM rad support??
If you have all the appropriate parts surely not much custom work will be needed... im sure i seen hondar selling one in one of his OEM threads for around $300/400..

**vteccoupe** · 07-08-2006 09:30 PM

Originally Posted by Paul1985

damn.. couldnt you just buy the JDM rad support??
If you have all the appropriate parts surely not much custom work will be needed... im sure i seen hondar selling one in one of his OEM threads for around $300/400..

yup the deal i got includes the rad support..just dat we have to remove the audm radiator and weld the jdm radiator on