Hi forum members!

New here and would like to ask a question concerning a body kit.

Ran across this listing on Ebay. I've seen this kit before on another site in the past but was hesitant because I wasn't sure about specifics. I have a 2013 GT Speed, and from my understanding I would need to replace the front fenders, grille surround and bumper. However, this listing claims to work on my model year but does not require new fenders pr grille surround.

Has anyone run across this kit and have an understanding of what it is? I asked the seller some questions about a week ago but have not gotten a response yet.

Here is the listing: https://www.ebay.com/itm/176048755004


Thanks for any info!

 

Hello @MeanStreak ,
Welcome to 6speedonline !

I moved this thread to the Bentley forum for you.


Johnny


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Thanks a lot Johnny!

 

You write you have a 2013 but the kit description says it's for a 2017. The fact that it's more than likely coming from China and you cannot get a response from the seller should cause you to run as far and fast away from this item as possible!

 

The listing says, "Full kit to convert any 2013+ models to the latest 2017 facelift mode. The kit includes front bumper with grills and Mulliner splitter , rear bumper with Mulliner diffuser and side skirts with full Mulliner," so it's actually a conversion kit.
The lack of a response from the seller would concern me.

 

Yeah, that's sound advice. Went ahead and started purchasing as many oem parts as I could for the moment. I'm planning to work on it slowly throughout the winter.

 

Hey everyone. I have a question for those of you who may have a 2017, 2018 CGT Supersports.

The main front bumper and front splitter for my conversion arrived the other day; however, after unboxing and inspecting them, I am a little confused on how the splitter is supposed to attach to the main bumper. The splitter has a number of tabs that stick out from the side which would connect to the bumper, but the bumper doesn't have any slots to accommodate these tabs. I took a look on Scuderia, and could see those same tabs on the front splitter in their diagram, but just like the bumper I have, I did not see any markings indicating where those tabs would fit into.

I've attached some pics of the splitter and circled the tabs, as well as a snapshot of the diagram on Scuderia. Does anyone know how this works? I see there is some double-sided tape which lines the inside of the splitter where it would make contact with the bumper. I assumed this would be all that is needed, with the addition of some screws, but at this point, the bumper and the splitter will never fit flush with each other unless I file down those tabs first.

Thoughts??

 

Whats part 24 & 25? Are they not required?

 

Ah ha. And I'm assuming you were referencing 24 and 26. One seems to be a stop clip and the other a clamp. Okay, this may make some sense. I now see I need to pay closer attention to what the diagram is trying to tell me. Thanks a lot.

 

Back with another question. Has anyone removed front fenders before? There are 3 screws in each door jamb that seem mostly impossible to get to without removing the doors, which I really don't want to do.

I've seen a video that gives hope to the doors not needing to come off but have no clue how it was done.

If someone has done it, what kind of tools did you use?

 

Hello @MeanStreak ,

If you could post a picture of these 3 screws, it would be helpful to understand their location and function.

As you have a 2013, I have no first hand knowledge as to as to the amount of fasteners used on that model year, but I do know by research in the past, that the amount of fasteners has gotten less, I have seen this in pictures as to the bolts under the bonnet holding the fender in place, so, you should have 4 in the door area for the 2013 as shown with the white 2013 fender, whereas the 2004-10 has 6 mounting points in the door area, as my 05 has the factory fiberglass fenders, so most likely the higher amount on mounting points for the early years.

If the 2013 has the same mounting configuration as the first generation, then you would remove the wheelhouse liner to gain access to the mounting nuts, on the driver's side (LHD) you would remove the liner, then the vacuum blue *****, and the vacuum pump to gain access, on the passenger side, the liner, then the windshield washer fluid reservoir to gain access, be very careful removing the reservoir as to not apply any pressure against the fender, mine has the fiberglass fenders, and when reinstalling the tank, I ended up with a hairline crack in the paint, very small and unnoticeable, but I saw it... hence the Union Jack located were it is.

Not to add to any confusion, in my pictures all above mentioned parts are in place without the fenders, I installed all items to test including the wheelhouse liners for a test drive on the road, I then removed all items to install the fenders, then reinstalled all items again.

2013 Fender.




My GT.










Johnny


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Thanks Johnny!

No confusion at all, I get it.

So yes, the pic you posted of the 2013 fender is exactly what I'm referencing. The top mounting screw was easy to remove. I was able to open the door fully and attack it from the inside of the door jamb. You can see it labeled #1 below. That leaves 3 remaining mounting screws. The 2nd pic shows those 3 mounting screws from the outside, with the door open as far as it can go (screws are labeled). The 3rd pic is an inside the jamb view of the 4th mounting screw, with the door being mostly closed. With a flexible extension and a long screwdriver, I was able to get the T25 bit into this screw, but didn't have enough leverage to twist since the door was so closed in. I'm thinking I can use my electric drill to get this one out.

I will try removing the wheel liners to gauge if that can help me. My only concern is that the head of the screw (where you'd insert the T25), is on the inside of the door jamb. After you removed the reservoir, vacuum pump, etc., did you see the screw heads at that time? Another way of asking the question is if when you opened your door and looked to where the fender connected, were you looking at the screw heads, like I would be looking at mine. Hope that's not confusing.

 

Took off the wheel liner on the driver's side and can see where the mounting screws are located, but it is not possible to loosen them from the wheel well. Looks like I'll be taking off the doors. Wanted to avoid this to cut extra steps. Winters in Minnesota are unforgiving.

 

Its basically a quick swap job, there is no cutting or modifications needed. The new facelift body will fit perfectly. You do require new brackets though. These ebay sellers don't provide that. We have sold quite a few used and aftermarket facelift kits. If you need any technical help or diagrams, hit me up.