hey everyone, well i think this is my first official post here but i've been on here for a while. well my cousin has 97 civic hx, and he crashed the front end, but its only cosmetic. im trying to get him to do a 99-00 si conversion, i was wondering if you could tell me what all needs to be done??? thanks in advance

 

You'll need the follow parts from the 99-00 front end:

-Headlights
-Fenders
-Hood
-Grille
-Bumper

 

x2, if your using the type r grill you might need to shave a little around where the grill sits.

 

you guys have any idea on the cost of a front end??? what would be the cheapest way to go???

 

if you dont care about staying oem...just get some quality replica parts and get them painted..or you can get used oem parts. shouldnt be more than 500-600. i bought a complete 99-00 ctr front end for 900. it was a little much...but it was the same paint as mine and it was a legit JDM front end. also if he was ever thinking of a carbon fiber hood, now is the time.

 

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The only differences in front end appearance between the Si trim and all other trims for '99-00 is the addition of a lip and the different upper grille (black cross-hatch rather than horizontal slats). All other pieces are standard '99-00 Civic.

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I'd recommend only new OE or used OE. I've had issues with incredibly poor fitment of aftermarket body panels on my '00 Civic in the past.

BTW, nice job getting ripped off on the CTR front end The '99-00 CTR front end is no different than the Si front end other than the emblem placement and the side markers. JDM != better.


Modified by Targa250R at 7:14 PM 12/28/2006

 

yeah look around man, i got my 99-00 front end for under 250, but i got the headlights for free, ntl i wouldn't think you would spend more than 5 or 600. stay w/ oe parts like someone already said. aftermarket will fit as good as a body kit.

 

your goin hav eto cut the bumper in order for it to fit

 

whys that???

 

i have a friend that is selling a complete SI front end. i believe that he was asking 700 for it but it has everything including the lip and head lights. all original SI blue.

 

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He was being sarcastic. Either that, or he is a moron.

 

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BTW, nice job getting ripped off on the CTR front end The '99-00 CTR front end is no different than the Si front end other than the emblem placement and the side markers. JDM != better.</TD></TR></TABLE>

i know i spent more than i should have...but it was the only complete front end i could find at the time, i wouldnt have to paint it, came with CTR headlights (300-400ish alone) and side markers oem, and i figured i could sell it when i was done with it for the same jdm-crazed price. unfortunately i crashed the car that it was on and that 900 dollar front end is now in pieces...

 

stay 96-98.... IMO it looks the best.

 

i have a set of stock 00 headlights painted metalic grey! lol looking for like 10 bucks! both headlights are in working condition, no crakes, just the lens are foggy because of leaks!

 

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That's a little much. Depending on the condition, I wouldn't pay more than $450 for a all the nessacary parts.