Converting a 96-98 Civic (4DR) front to a Acura EL/Domani front
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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:
-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:
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Re: Converting a 96-98 Civic (4DR) front to a Acura EL/Domani front
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!
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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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.
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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Re: Converting a 96-98 Civic (4DR) front to a Acura EL/Domani front
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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Re: Converting a 96-98 Civic (4DR) front to a Acura EL/Domani front
Front end Conversion Write-up here -->http://forums.tunedimports.net/showt...ic-look-better
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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)
Whole front plus rear
Thanks !!!!! (Ahead)
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