Generation 5 RWD Conversion Kit

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07-03-2016, 05:31 PM

george__

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Generation 5 RWD Conversion Kit

Did such a thing ever exist?

07-04-2016, 02:39 AM

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Of course they existed. How else do you think the 5th gen ended up the legend it is in the drift scene?

07-05-2016, 10:22 AM

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I've installed the kit in about a half dozen 5th gens!

07-06-2016, 05:16 AM

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do they even make such a "kit" for any freaking car! sounds ludacris for any car

07-06-2016, 06:10 AM

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I've installed the kit in about a half dozen 5th gens!

i'm pretty sure i did over a dozen when i worked at the shop. it's actually pretty straight forward

07-06-2016, 06:28 AM

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Oh im soo in for this one.

07-06-2016, 07:33 AM

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Oh im soo in for this one.

group buy?

07-07-2016, 05:27 AM

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Sure!

Just called the vendor. If we get 10 people they're willing to do $499 each!!

That includes:
1. Transmission rotation kit - mounts and adapters
2. Driveline
3. Replacement solid rear beam
4. Hub conversions (all 4)
5. COMPLIMENTARY "Unicorn Racing" stickers!

Who's in??

07-07-2016, 06:54 AM

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$499!?!!?

that's crack head pricing right there. they usually go for $1599

07-07-2016, 12:30 PM

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George, did you forget to take your meds again?

You know very well these kits exist...Plug and Play and your car will only be down for a day.

07-07-2016, 01:33 PM

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I installed one before it only took 2hrs. Easy stuff.

07-07-2016, 05:43 PM

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i'll wait until the awd kit is available, but that sounds like a great deal

07-07-2016, 07:24 PM

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Group Buy List

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The 11th is free! Who'll be the lucky member?

07-08-2016, 06:11 AM

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dibs on #11...ya know b/c admin status

07-09-2016, 01:34 PM

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I would consider getting on the list but I have concerns that this might not fit my Lexus without some sort of adapter kit.

07-12-2016, 12:01 PM

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BlehmCo did one back in the day using a Z32 rear subframe and suspension, but I never went to market with it because people couldn't even figure out how to install a pair of brake brackets without a dozen pictures and 4 late-night phone calls.