mavvrik

I was told that you need a new harness or something for the headlights on a conversion.

I have a 96--i got the whole front end of a 99 and the only thing i'm worried about is the headlights not fitting right :/ Any info would be greatly appreciated

b18c_Ek101

It should be the same. Your worried about the head light bulbs right? they're the same from 96-00 the bulbs are 9003/H3 (3 prong) so it should work.

mavvrik

I'm not quit sure to be honest with ya. I rebuilt accords so the whole conversion thing new to me on civics. I was just told by a friend that I needed something special to make the headlights fit. He said the dimensions on the 99 and 96 headlights are slightly different :/

rugimpy

You need the 99-00 headlights themselves, not the bulbs. The 96-98 headlights will not fit.

mavvrik

ok. i'm cool than. I got the 99 headlights themselves. Sweet thanks for the info guys! Much appreciated!

jdm_hondata

i too have a 96 ek and a 99 front conversion, u may need a 99 radiator support to aline your whole front properly or else u will have gaps.

98civdx

^^ no you do not, all you need to do is trim the bumper mount and re drill the hole.

-Gambit-

true story.

JCDC5R

Surprising how few people know 96-98/99-00 headlights are different.

96-98 = round



99-00 = sharp

Deetz

^^^ Hey, i knew they were different, but i like your pictures

As for wiring, both generations of civic use H4 bulbs...no need to even touch the wiring!

JCDC5R

Haha, just wanted to clarify that for people. You MUST get the Bumper, F. Fenders, headlights & Hood to do the conversion. Personally I like 96-98 front ends better. 99-00 are nice but I wouldn't convert. I like the 96-98 headlights, but i like the 99-00 bumper. Would be a nice combo, someone needs to do the body work and do that sort of conversion someday.

thunderthighsxi

the male and female connectors to plug in the headlights on 96-98 and 99-00 are the same.. btw beautiful description of the differences between the two up top. i've argued with people around here ab that for a while

-Gambit-

euro peeps have already been doing for a while. you cut the bumpers right about the grills and mold together. the owner of this one is on ht and his username is blueej9

98civdx

^ saw one the other day, but the work was poor and you could see were the put it togher bondo was cracking.

AddieLaw_EK

DAMN never saw that before but not a bad idea. if the work is done properly it will look good like in the pic. Someone that does plastice welding should be able to knock that out the park. might even save you some money, instead of doin a full conversion. not bad

JCDC5R

That is badass, would be really cheap to do too. if you had your bumper and picked up a 99-00. If i ever buy a 6th Gen. Civic I may try that someday, thanks for the pic.