650S to 675LT - body kit conversion

[octet]

Hi all,

Tried searching the forum but couldn't find any information. Has anyone in here did such conversion using aftermarket parts?

Would you say this would increase or decrease the value of the 650S is the modifications are tastefully done and with high quality dry carbon parts?

[AndyC_123]

I think it would cost a lot to do, neither increase nor decrease the value but the pool of potential buyers would be fairly significantly reduced.

[12pack]

The open FB Mac owners forum frequently has Chinese suppliers posting about these.

Regarding value, I doubt many would pay extra for a “fake” 675 look. Looks are entirely very subjective, but as a 650 owner, the extra body kit makes a sweet design look a bit chavvy. That’s one of the reasons I would never pay more for a 675 over a 650.

[WCZ]

probably not worth the cost although the 675 does look a letter better imo

I don't think it'd massively reduce the value in the sense that 360 ferraris with cs bodykits/wheels are sought after

[ex-devonpaul]

AndyC_123 said:

I think it would cost a lot to do, neither increase nor decrease the value but the pool of potential buyers would be fairly significantly reduced.

I think it would reduce the value because of the very small pool of buyers. It certainly wouldn't make it worth more than a standard car.

[octet]

I guess I could keep the OEM parts and revert it back to stock if needs be.

[Frankychops]

I’d say it’d decrease.

[Streetbeat]

octet said:

I guess I could keep the OEM parts and revert it back to stock if needs be.

Probably the most sensible option, you will find more enthusiam and info on Mclarenlife forum i would imagine, the americans seems to regularly change/modify things without disparaging comments if your looking for info/help on a decent product.

With regards to value, I do recall seeing a 570s with a 600lt kit advertised when i was on the hunt for a 570s, it hung around for ages, probably because the owner was asking silly money and there are two or more 720s's with varying kits on for sale at the moment which are also priced above standard and not selling.

On the most part buyers are going to want std and certainly not going to pay more for a Mclaren with a bodykit, no matter how good it comes out, so its without doubt going to be a hard sell.

[Purso]

I would say it would depend on the market states, it would probably increase the value if it was done correctly.

[RBT0]

Very few people would buy a fake 675.

It’s not part of the McLaren customer ethos.

[octet]

Nobody said it would be a FAKE 675LT, will still be a 650S with an improved look. There are afternarket parts for all the big exotic brands out there.

[Frankychops]

Very true. In a world where 650s have bounced off the bottom of the value curve and are now being seen for what they are. I can’t see a world where anyone would pay extra for an aftermarket body kit. You might get lucky and return the same that a stock 650’s would?

[PinkHouse]

If you're in the US, they're a bit more accepting of modified cars compared to here in the UK

[AndyC_123]

octet said:

Nobody said it would be a FAKE 675LT, will still be a 650S with an improved look. There are afternarket parts for all the big exotic brands out there.

Don't get offended by people answering your initial question with honesty.

There is a world of difference (particularly in the UK) between modifying a Nissan, and modifying a supercar.

But if you want to, by all means do it.

[Streetbeat]

AndyC_123 said:

(particularly in the UK)

Nope, its just the UK......supercars or not.

[MDL111]

Were there not plenty of 360s with 360 CS parts or Murcielagos with LP640 parts around in the UK? I seem to remember quite a bit of that. Can’t recall seeing much in the McLaren space, but that might have been due to a lot of them being under the comprehensive warranty scheme (which I assume does not allow modifications)

[renmure]

I recently sold my 360 Spider for top money and it had the 360CS side skirts, front bumper and alloys fitted. I did have the original parts to go along with the car but to be honest nobody specifically asked about them.

[LotusJas]

Will very likely reduce resale value from standard, if that matters to you.

It's very car dependent. As others have said, it seems to be accepted on certain Ferraris eg 360.

Not so much on McLarens. Even tuning these can reduce their value vs unmolested cars.

And Novitec etc bodykits are just seen as "fake" by most McLaren owners. The Chinese CF stuff is a rung or two lower than even Novitec. Lowering etc will also reduce your resale value, and handling.

The Novitec roof scoop on 720S being an especially laughable example when other owners see them.

Sorry if it's not what you wanted to hear

[Just_read_the _instructions]

octet said:

I guess I could keep the OEM parts and revert it back to stock if needs be.

If you are serious, then this would be my approach.

Not the same I know; but my old 964 C2 was an R/S homage, with some individual interior tastes.
But, I had the complete original car, everything I took off was in the garage; when it sold as it stood, the buyer had to return to pick up the transit van load of parts.
He was happy, and I'd spent a few years driving around in a car I'd made my own.
YMMV .

[Streetbeat]

LotusJas said:

The Chinese CF stuff is a rung or two lower than even Novitec.

I very much doubt Novitec is making their own carbon stuff and its probably made in China, they have just put a name to it, unless you know otherwise?