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Converting a 96-98 Civic (4DR) front to a Acura EL/Domani front

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Old 11-04-2012, 08:12 AM
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Default Converting a 96-98 Civic (4DR) front to a Acura EL/Domani front

I will be converting the front of my 97 civic 4 door sedan to an Acura EL front end sooner or later. The rear has already been added. From those who have done this I would like some insight on if the front can be added without changing the radiator support. It looks like the headlights may bolt in differently then the OEM 96-98 ones. I know I need the whole front end meaning..

-Hood
-Headlights
-Bumper
-Fenders
-Crash Bar
-Pigtails
-Hood Latch and cable

What else am I missing here that i can't interchange? I basically want to be positive that the front "bolts up" without changing a radiator/core support.

Rear before:

Rear after:
Old 11-04-2012, 10:40 AM
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You manage OK without the key hole to open the trunk? The OEM Acura EL spoiler is also a nice touch.



As for the front, the rad support is identical and everything will swap over. Here's the post you want to read: https://honda-tech.com/forums/honda-civic-del-sol-1992-2000-1/96-civic-ex-4dr-build-98-el-conversion-2570244/

Are you just going to go across the border from Buffalo to find your EL parts? There's some good junkyards in Fort Erie and the area. You have a serious advantage that you don't need to have your stuff shipped like most Yanks further south need to do if they want this conversion. You should think about a full leather + heated seat conversion, as well as convert to the dark grey interior!
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Yes I live 15 minutes away from Canada. I have several spots I go to and always find something cool. Thanks for the help.
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Default Re: Converting a 96-98 Civic (4DR) front to a Acura EL/Domani front

hey man just wondering how my proportioning valve is comming along that I sent you money for october 25th.

I mean you probably could have walked here, and it wouldve been here by now.


probably would advise not doing business with this scammer.
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Wrong thread sally.
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Wrong thread sally.
Sure, but can you address the user's concern in your FS thread, please, here? It does seem odd that you have not responded. I am quite sure that you do not want to be tarred as a 'scammer' over a $40 item.
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It was resolved his money was refunded.
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Front end Conversion Write-up here -->http://forums.tunedimports.net/showt...ic-look-better
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Thank you!
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Default Re: Converting a 96-98 Civic (4DR) front to a Acura EL/Domani front

Any1 can give me help on where to get it + shipped?? To ny
Whole front plus rear
Thanks !!!!! (Ahead)
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I have access to a bunch of conversions. I am located in Erie County.
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