I need to know how do you put a JDM front end on a 96' integra. Or where can you get it done at? I live in Modesto, CA. So any shops around here would help. Thanks.

 

Search using " jdm + install + front " under ITR forum, topics and archived.
The above returns 12 items/links. HTH Ed

 

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Thanks a lot, but does anybody know any shops around the 209 area code that can put them on? Any suggestions would help.

 

any body shop should be able to put it on.

 

Not just any shop can do this. Do your research. Your average shop won't touch it. Find a shop that has done it a few times. They get better and better each try. The shop that did mine is in LA and I'm in San Diego. I was the 4th one they did, and they did a perfect job. When I was asking around and researching, I had friends say they had it done at so and so shop and they didn't do this or didn't do that. Some shops over charge. They do that because they know how to do it and they know not just any shop will even try. I know MOBworks has done it several times and they do good job on paint as well. They quoted me kinda high. I ended up going to a shop my friend knew and it took 5 days and $1000 of complete install and wireing and paint. I'd say that is a good deal, compared to many people I've talked too.

 

Thanks for the advice. Where is the place you got yours done at? Professionals?

 

I'll find out. Since I live in SD and the shop was in Downtown LA, my friend did most of the communicating with the shop. I just droped the car off and the parts. I'll find out and post it up for you. Its not to far away from the Fashion district and the convention center. I'll let you know.

 

How much should one expect to pay for the installation and how much is paint?

 

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I beg to differ. The only real snag you'd come across is the radiator support. If you can tie your own shoe laces you can do this with a friend over the weekend in your garage with simple hand tools and a welder.

Aloha,
Brandon

 

Any legit body shop can do this...ANY

What do you think they do when people wreck there front ends and need a new rad support? Its not like the have never had to cut or weld a rad support..

 

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What do you think they do when people wreck there front ends and need a new rad support? Its not like the have never had to cut or weld a rad support..
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Body shops also have complete breakdowns of all pieces and proper welding points for all US sold vehicles. With this front end, they do not have the same kind of breakdown. I am not talking out of my ***. I am speaking from experience. I have approched several shops and they will not do it because they do not have proper documentation and schematics for this front. I know a few JDM front owners that the shop screwed it up because of this. Yes it is true that any shop can put it togeter, but for it to come out and nice as Honda Factory installation, NO!. I have seen several that have uneven gaping and improper mounting. That is where the experience comes in.

 

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Aloha,
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I'm gonna have to agree with this. Might take a lil' longer if you're new to it... but there are SO many FAQs and how-to's online.

penpen: who is doing her own FE install during spring break

 

Any good body shop will see the old weld points, and put 2 and 2 togother.
Its really not that hard, considering kids from HT do this **** in there garage.

 

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Body shops also have complete breakdowns of all pieces and proper welding points for all US sold vehicles. With this front end, they do not have the same kind of breakdown. I am not talking out of my ***. I am speaking from experience. I have approched several shops and they will not do it because they do not have proper documentation and schematics for this front. I know a few JDM front owners that the shop screwed it up because of this. Yes it is true that any shop can put it togeter, but for it to come out and nice as Honda Factory installation, NO!. I have seen several that have uneven gaping and improper mounting. That is where the experience comes in.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Don't get me wrong. You have a very valid point, I'm not disagreeing with you by any means. I'm just saying if your remotely mechanically inclined and posses any kind of common sense this can be done at your house and you'd feel better about "doing it yourself" and your wallet will thank you in the long run.

Aloha,
Brandon

 

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Don't get me wrong. You have a very valid point, I'm not disagreeing with you by any means. I'm just saying if your remotely mechanically inclined and posses any kind of common sense this can be done at your house and you'd feel better about "doing it yourself" and your wallet will thank you in the long run.

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While this is also a true statement, that I agree with as well. Remember we are the ones who are researching the hell out of the how too's and we also already know what it is suposed to look like. We have resources that can guide us if we do this ourself. Popular import body shops like MOB, 2020, SDCS, etc. Also have proper resources for education on this subject. The common body shop will not have this same resource and have the education that we here at H-T have. All I am really saying is it is BEST to find a shop that has done this before. I have been to the car shows and seen the flaws and talked to owners. The shops with experience will do it right the 1st time and in less time too.

I know your extremely knowledgeable Brandon, and I am the last to go against anything you say when I know I know little, comparatively. These are just all my findings when I did research myself, before I had my conversion.

P.S. This is the best civil converstion I've ever had with a fellow H-T memeber.

 

I did my own conversion at home, not that hard at all. Just takes some time and patience. If you have any questions let me know, I could probably help you out

 

Thanks for the advice, but how long did it take you to install your JDM front end? And what kind of tools did you use?

 

It took me 2 months, but it only took that long because I was waiting on parts. I you need a rotozip with a diamond blade to cut ****. Welder and your usual sockets and ratchets, And some common sense of couse

 

I installed mine in my driveway with no previous experience with body work of any kind, it took me 5 hours from start to finish.

 

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I beg to differ. The only real snag you'd come across is the radiator support. If you can tie your own shoe laces you can do this with a friend over the weekend in your garage with simple hand tools and a welder.

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Yep, did my own conversion.

 

SEARCH

 

come up here i can do it for ya

 

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is yours painted yet...so i can see this beautiful thang

 

EASY and piece of cake to do. did it my garage with no prior experience and did the whole core support change instead of doing the "T-BAR" part onlt. i used a special drill bit made for drilling out spot welds (15 bucks) which i think is a very important item that people overlook, welder, & a tape measure. my conversion came out PERFECT! if you need help just pm me.