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Old 10-06-2004, 05:22 PM
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IAM CURENTLY IN THE PROCESS IN GETTING THE FROND END CONVERSION ........WOULD IT BE BETTER IF I GET OEM HONDA PARTS OR AFTERMARKET ...PARTS .........AND IN THE LONG RUN WHICH ONE WILL COST MORE ?..........I HAVE NO CLUE .!....................AND WICH ONE WILL BE A NICE FIT ...............OR IS IT THE SAME .........


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2.B. Please do not make thread titles in all caps or with symbols that will attract attention. This steers users away from the other (most likely more important) threads on the page.


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OEM!!!!! i had to learn the hard way by thinking i would save money. u pay for what u get
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nothing fits better than OEM.... if its OEM aftermarket... stay away... just go to honda to get the right ****... you wont regret it
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by egcoupe &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">2.B. Please do not make thread titles in all caps or with symbols that will attract attention. This steers users away from the other (most likely more important) threads on the page. </TD></TR></TABLE>





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I have a certifit 99-00 front end on my 97 coupe. It fits snug, but there are some fitment issues im not pleased with.

I would suggest spending money on OEM parts.
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yeah cause really im just unsure , plus the fact that .............. I HAVE A BUYER FOR THE FRONTEND OFF MY 98 CIVIC ...WICH IS CLEAN ......AND THIS GUY IS GONNA BUY IT FOR $25O ..WHOLE 98 FRONTEND ..LIGHTS ETC , FENDERS .HOOD , GRILL .....
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by DOHC4life &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

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lock!! its obvious this guy cant read
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OEM.

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simple if u got the cash for the oem stuff go oem, if not then try to find **** that works with ur budget
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Do some ******* pricing and research.. it's not hard to come upon the answer yourself.

TURN THE CAPSLOCK OFF. WE ARE NOT YELLING AT YOU, ARE YOU YELLING AT US????@#$@#$
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I've seen a car with a aftermarket front 99-00 bumper and it doesnt fit right at all. He's now switching over to a oem.

Definatley go OEM
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As long as it's CAPA certified it's fine...


Sometimes you can find used OEM parts for about the same or cheaper, so go with those if you can....otherwise CAPA certified pieces fit like stock...that's why they are CAPA certified!
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god i hate dumb people
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by CRX20SI &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">IAM CURENTLY IN THE PROCESS IN GETTING THE FROND END CONVERSION ........WOULD IT BE BETTER IF I GET OEM HONDA PARTS OR AFTERMARKET ...PARTS .........AND IN THE LONG RUN WHICH ONE WILL COST MORE ?..........I HAVE NO CLUE .!....................AND WICH ONE WILL BE A NICE FIT ...............OR IS IT THE SAME ......... </TD></TR></TABLE>

No more caffine!

Shouldn't this garbage thread B posted in appearance?
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........"Oh My gosh , i hate dumb people" ...(lol)......FREAKIN QUIRR..................SOME PEOPLE are just "hater's" and some are just unpatient , that's why **** never goes right for those people .....................keep this going people ..........THANKS for the help ................ .....
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Default Re: !Doing 99 si conversion should I go oem honda or aftermarket part..Which is better?how about Fit

from all the conversion is know.. mine fits the best.. everyone else i know used aftermarket parts, it fits but its not like the OEM honda snug fit.. I also got a 99si radiator support put on too.. mine came out perfect..
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Default Re: !DOING 99Si CONVERSION----SHOULD I GO OEM HONDA PARTS OR AFTERMARKET...PLEASE HELP ?BETTER FITME

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by VTiVTo8000rpm &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">No more caffine!

Shouldn't this garbage thread B posted in appearance? </TD></TR></TABLE>

why? he didnt post pics saying LOOK AT MY CONVERSION did he? no im pretty sure he asked for TECH-RELATED help. ur just too quick to jump on the "read the rules and regs" bandwagon.

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by CRX20SI &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">........"Oh My gosh , i hate dumb people" ...(lol)......FREAKIN QUIRR..................SOME PEOPLE are just "hater's" and some are just unpatient , that's why **** never goes right for those people .....................keep this going people ..........THANKS for the help ................ .....</TD></TR></TABLE>

as for u, u shouldnbt have written in all caps, SHAME ON YOU, god forbid someone has to look at that, but anyways to give u a little help, i used all Ceri-Fit peices on my front end (i used 92-95 peices for my 92-95 but same diff) and it fit just like oem, u may not get the same results but then again u may. id take my chances spending alot less and getting a slight gap here and there, as long as you are happy. its not like im going to see your car and be like "you used aftermarket peices on your ride, thats trash".

o and DOHC4life why did you qoute yourself? raising that post count?
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OEM!!!! Only
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 93CivicSI &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">OEM!!!! Only</TD></TR></TABLE>

yes !
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lol, i ******* love that picture. i get some of the dumbest people at my work, you wouldnt beleive how dumb a doctor can really be until you work at a hospital.
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