I've seen this conversion before, and I'm looking to buy another car (getting tired of my 90 Integra)... Anyway, if anyone has more pictures (I only have a few) of this conversion I'd appreciate it. Oh, and I don't want a newer integra for this for a few reasons (cost more for insurance and original car cost, heavier, dont' like the newer hatchback look, the list goes on). So please, no comments about why I don't just do it on an Integra. Thanks... on to the questions...

Questions concerning method 1:
1) Is it possible to get just the lights, aftermarket bumper, and hood (i want a CF hood) put on w/o the whole conversion? I think it would be cheaper this way no?
2) if I do it that way, would I need a new radiator support (probably yes)? Also, would LABOR costs be more or less if I were to do it that way? Anyone know how much labor would be around for that way?
3) How hard would it be to find a Carbon Fiber hood for the above setup since it prolly wouldn't be a standard hood?
4) I am planning on using a C-west or mugen front bumper, will doing it this way require a lot of modifications on the bumper to get it to fit? Would I need to buy the JDM integra front bumper or the civic front bumper?

Questions concerning method 2:
1) What are the advantages of buying the WHOLE front conversion and putting it on (other than getting a bumper and a hood with the kit)? I rather do it via method 1, because I want to get a different front bumper and hood anyway...
2) how much in general (estimate) would labor cost to put the whole front conversion on (i ask'd one time a few years back when i first considered this project and a few places told me 3-4gs - that's a lot of money JUST to put the front on)
3) would changing the front end like this change any of the motor mounts or require moving of anyting inthe engine bay (i plan on dropping in a b16a or b20)...

Any help or info would be greatly appreciated... I have been wanting to do this project forever now, but not until recently have I really decided I want to do it...

EDIT: btw, here are the pictures I already have, but if you have more of these cars (different views) I would like them..






[Modified by Tr0LL, 5:59 AM 5/27/2002]

 

the red hatch looks cool

 

 

There's a guy at http://www.hondamod.com who has that conversion on his 92 hatch. Check in the Members Rides section under Spoon92's Ride.

 

cool, thanx for the pictures, and info....

anyone have any knowledge on this matter?

 

my question is,....why?! why not go with something more wild since your hacking up your car in the process by throwing parts made for another car onto your civic...

how about s15 lights? or beemer lights? how about celica lights... or even s2000 lights the jdm front integra is played out on a civic.

 

well, i have an integra right now, and the reason I bought it in the first place was the long lights. I love the look. I HATE civics only because of their front small puny lil lights. However, I like how they are very light, have lots of parts out for them, and did I mention they are very light?

Plus, a jdm integra front on a civic looks natural. It looks clean. s15 lights or bmw lights on a civic dont' look natural, not to mention much hard to do to make it LOOK right.

Get what I mean?

I'm not about played out or not. I don't set trends, I don't care what people think. I fix MY car, so that it looks the way I want it.

Plus, like I said, I have been wanting to do this project for like 3 years now. Just never decided to because the cost was too high. Now the parts are cheaper, and the car (civic) is easier to find at dirt cheap prices as well.