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Old Mar 5, 2012 | 12:11 AM
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I really love my coupe...don't get me wrong.
But, can a coupe be converted to an FRC merely by changing the hatch?
It seems just by looking at it that it would be possible.
I haven't seen any threads that discuss it...but that doesn't mean they don't exist I'm sure...
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Old Mar 5, 2012 | 12:22 AM
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i'm not sure but if it is possible it would probably cost a lot of money and the effort wouldn't be worth it... if you want an frc/z06 i would personally buy one before trying to convert your current car... plenty of people out there prefer the coupe body to the frc/z06 so i'm sure you won't have any problems selling your car if it comes to that
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Originally Posted by neutron82
i'm not sure but if it is possible it would probably cost a lot of money and the effort wouldn't be worth it... if you want an frc/z06 i would personally buy one before trying to convert your current car... plenty of people out there prefer the coupe body to the frc/z06 so i'm sure you won't have any problems selling your car if it comes to that
Good point! Sounds like a lot of trouble! I think both are sexy in their own right...and I've only had mine for a little over a month...
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Old Mar 5, 2012 | 01:55 AM
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I believe it's been done before, though the name of the person who did it, escapes me. I think you're better off just selling your car and buying what you want..
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I would guess anything is possible with enough $$$s. I would agree though, if you really want an FRC, sell the coupe and buy one - might be cheaper in the long run.
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