Assuming all the parts are complete (nuts, bolts and what not).. Will I run into any fitment problem? thanks.

 

yes..you will run into the problem that it will you extra labor.

in the end it would have cost the same as a new front end unless you like cutting corners.

 

Get a new oem metal jdm front with HIDs

 

icic.. Can someone back into me please?? hehe j/k.

thanks guys..

 

how about i ram you head on...and we both get a new JDM front

 

Just for the record, what sort of problem(s) will I run into if I try putting on a used JDM frontend?

 

Cool man.. As long as you include the "I" statment in the report. I'll split your deductible with ya...

 

Hit and run! I swear!! Plus if the car that is hitting you is black then that's always a plus.

 

hey, b2 get in line, me foist!

 

Ok BlueR, where and when do you want to do this? I'm sick and tired of waiting.. Dang, we are so bad. Conducting insurance fraud on the internet...

 

LOL. I would love insurance to find this thread and start making accusations! But since BlueR is "1st" in line...heh heh heh...

 

i've been waiting for 3 years already...anytime you're ready

 

if your used JDM-front is the same color as your car , then it is just a matter of some welds and bolts and lining up the pieces for fitment.

 

And welding is not needed if you get new pieces?

 

welding is needed for the bumper support new or used...


[Modified by BlueR, 11:00 PM 7/5/2002]

 

You weld the radiator support, not the bumper support.

 

Randy, I thought you were gonna' sell your ITR and get something new?

 

Well, selling the R is always a tough call for me.. I don't think I said anything about selling the R.. Although I'm alwasy on the look out for a nice NSX that I can afford..

 

HOw do you remove the old rad support? Will it weaken the chassis if it's not done properly??

 

I think you just carefully drill out the old spot welds.

 

Drill or chisel out the spot welds. Weld in the new radiator support. Bolt on. There should be no difference between a new or used JDM front (aside from dings, etc.). I purchased a used one before and had no problems whatsoever.

 

I'll let you guys know when I get my car back........ I'm so nervous!

 

hey randy...nice to see you back on HT

i've seen a jdm front conversion done before on an R using used parts and i have to say, i wouldn't have even known if it was ever a used front or not...i guess there are a lot of factors involved when choosing to go with a used piece, but the end product depends upon the the condition of course, and the talents of the people doing the conversion...

fitment and matching of the body panels is probably going to be the challenge (besides matching the paint too later on). you'd be surprised to find how many admit to having all, or part of their conversions done using used body panels...buying new of course can eliminate some worries and make the job easier, but either choice is a give and take...

i recently had to replace my oem fender with a used one, and although slight and almost invisible, there is a shift in the lines of the car between door and fender when looking at an angle. still, the fender was an easy unbolt and rebolt due to the oem exchange, and i couldn't be happier with the end result. i'd assume you would have the same success with a complete used front if it came off a car that was in newer, cherry condition.

whatever the case, don't take shortcuts...the R deserves your best

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