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West Australia
Registered:
March 2003
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Trueno Front End to an Aus spec 86
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Fri, 28 March 2003 07:16
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Hey,
How much would it cost to fit a trueno front end (lights that pop up  ) including the price of gaining the front. And is it really worth it?
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Location:
Japan
Registered:
December 2002
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Re: Trueno Front End to an Aus spec 86
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Fri, 28 March 2003 08:10
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Driftking,
If you were going to the extent of importing and fitting a Trueno front i would just look at importing the whole car. It would be much cheaper in the long run to spend $7000 buying and importing one than to buy a Sprinter, 4AGE, Levin front end - getting a respray, Levin LSD diff (you might as well do the whole conversion as the Oz diff sucks nuts!). The Levin also comes with electric windows, better seats, better interior etc. If you own a Sprinter perhaps look at selling it and rolling your cash to buying a Levin. I know a guy who privately imported his from NZ for around that price but he lives in Brisbane so it might be dearer depending on where you are.
Good luck with it.
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Location:
Brisbane
Registered:
July 2002
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Re: Trueno Front End to an Aus spec 86
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Fri, 28 March 2003 13:38
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Good luck finding a Trueno front cut btw ... 
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Location:
Melb
Registered:
May 2002
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Re: Trueno Front End to an Aus spec 86
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Fri, 28 March 2003 16:51
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i think there was a trueno front conversion kit for sale by Toby Hunt? going for $1500 .. That's just for the parts.
I got mine with my car. And it's great! But I guess it's how much the trueno has a sentimental value? or wateva and how much you like it. For that much money you could get a lot more other stuff, but it can be a matter of taste.
Personally, if my car didn't come with a trueno front, I dont think i'd be able to spend that much on that.
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Location:
Melbourne
Registered:
June 2003
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Re: Trueno Front End to an Aus spec 86
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Thu, 02 October 2003 14:03
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Some Dick  named _WHY_ reckons and told me that buying a oz spec sprinter and getting it trueno'ed are more cheaper rather than getting and importing a JDM Trueno... man i would like to waste that guy...
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Location:
Terrigal
Registered:
May 2002
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Re: Trueno Front End to an Aus spec 86
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Thu, 02 October 2003 23:03
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Japanese Motorsport have a Trueno frontcut (less engine) for $1500. Looks a bit rough but nothing a panel beater couldn't clean up.
They also said it is all bolt together with no cutting/welding required.
I understand some wiring changes need to be made though for the headlights etc.
If I had a spare $1500 lying around I reckon i'd buy it for my Aus spec AE86. Make it different to all the other ones getting around Australia
Cheers
Joel
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Location:
Hunter Valley
Registered:
February 2003
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Re: Trueno Front End to an Aus spec 86
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Fri, 03 October 2003 03:09
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Hmm well my few senseless cents say that to get an Aus-spec Sprinter and make it LOOK like a trueno would be cheaper than importing a JDM. say around $3000 for car and as stated $1500 for front cut... and importing one is about $8000 to $10000 isnt it???
But with all the extra goodies like LSD etc on the JDM, and fact that it is an authentic trueno..... spending that few extra grands and importing one makes more sense.
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Location:
Terrigal
Registered:
May 2002
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Re: Trueno Front End to an Aus spec 86
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Fri, 03 October 2003 04:14
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Yeah in terms of cost effectiveness I reckon a JDM is the way to go.
But, if you already own a AE86, and happy with it.. Plus if it has already got a 4age.. Then might be worth while changing the front end over if thats what appeals to you
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Location:
Sydney
Registered:
May 2002
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Re: Trueno Front End to an Aus spec 86
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Fri, 03 October 2003 05:02
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Or you could be like me who is now going the other way, my Trueno will soon look like this, I think it looks Better Anyway.
Ben
AE86 Trueno 4AGE
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Location:
Hunter Valley
Registered:
February 2003
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Re: Trueno Front End to an Aus spec 86
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Fri, 03 October 2003 08:24
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Look like that? What u mean Ben? The colour scheme? Is yours a coupe not a hatch?
etc etc
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Location:
Sydney
Registered:
May 2002
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Location:
Hunter Valley
Registered:
February 2003
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Re: Trueno Front End to an Aus spec 86
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Fri, 03 October 2003 09:35
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Ah roll in a rally.. got ya now!
hehe, and ya brother....
the trueno front goes to toyota heaven...to meet the rest
at least it wasnt a guard rail being driven by a 16yo.
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Location:
Auck, NZ!!!
Registered:
October 2003
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Re: Trueno Front End to an Aus spec 86
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Fri, 03 October 2003 10:09
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You lucky buggers. We get bummed with trueno front everywhere!
Dont get me wrong, I like both, but most throw trueno fronts away & pay moonbeams for Levin setups...
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Location:
Colac, Victoria
Registered:
May 2002
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Re: Trueno Front End to an Aus spec 86
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Sun, 05 October 2003 07:13
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im prertty sure that levin in the pic ( red and white one ) is on display in the bathurst racing car museum ..
I remeber seeing it - or the aussie equivelent when i visited
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I supported Toymods
Location:
sydney.au
Registered:
August 2002
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Re: Trueno Front End to an Aus spec 86
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Sun, 05 October 2003 12:29
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aiiiieee!! trueno invasion!
coupes look better as levins
hatches look better as trueno's
in my own personal opinion that is
also my JDMtrueno is costing 12k onroad
and its a nice straight rust free modified one, not a rustbucket guardrail-banger....
arrival? late november
and yes mr soopra with the 7.5 inch wanatabes and toms igetas
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Location:
camden
Registered:
September 2003
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Re: Trueno Front End to an Aus spec 86
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Mon, 06 October 2003 09:50
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hey guys, i saw a treuno/sprinter in blacktown one night and im not sure whether it was a real treuno or a look a like, it was resprayed in a dark red,17" 5 spoke wheels and had the kouki redline taillights...it looked pretty sweet
is it anyone on here or does anyone know who it is???
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