I have been shopping around for prices for a JDM Civic Type R front end swap and a CDM Acura CSX Type S front end swap.

The 2 I have so far is www.streetlightz.com and Randy (NBPRudy on 8thcivic) of Performance Acura of Canada.

Randy of Performance Acura quoted me $3723.08 + $484 tax + $350 shipping CAD which comes out to be 4,404.47 USD for 10 pieces shipped to Phoenix Arizona.I don't know what I'll have to pay for a conversion fee.

The pieces include

2 HID headlamps (no HID components)
2 Headlamp mounting brackets
2 Headlamp hood seals
2 Fenders
1 Hood
1 Bumper cover

This doesn't include the cowl cover (pictured below) or a grill. I can save $719.48 CAD/$695.39USD if I go with halogen head lamps



Streetlightz.com quoted me a price of $2,845.00 with shipping being $150-$200 from LA to PHX

Their quote includes

2 Halogen headlamps (though they said the same piece as the Canadian quote)
2 Headlamp hood seals
2 Headlight mounting brackets
2 Fenders
2 side markers
1 Hood
1 Bumper cover
1 Grill

I am waiting for a reply back on clarification on pricing between halogen head lamps and HID headlamps. Also, since I have an automotive business I can apply for a wholesale account which I may be able to take advantage of further price break.

What are your guys thought on this? It seems obvious that the streetlightz.com quote is the better deal even if I don't get any further discount.

Also what should I expect to pay to have a quality paint job and installation. I couldn't get a price from anyone because they wanted to see the parts 1st. A few mentioned I should be sure to get a quote for blending the doors, rockers, mirrors and pillars. Paint should be like $300 and labor around $1000 I think.

 

IDK man...$3000 plus install is steep...

Me, personally...I'd put it toward some electronics (as I just did) or some mods like a reflash/full exhaust. You'll stand out no doubt, but in the end its still just a Civic, and you still just spent $3000. I'm in for the before and after pics, but if you're looking for this kind of advice, I'd say save it for a rainy day...

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Kidnkorner &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I have been shopping around for prices for a JDM Civic Type R front end swap and a CDM Acura CSX Type S front end swap....

What are your guys thought on this?</TD></TR></TABLE>

I really and truly do not believe this is a good thing to be spending money on.

 

thats a lot of scratch.....

 

I didn't create this thread to obtain opinions on how I should or shouldn't spend my money, thought somehow I knew i'd get them.

Should I just leave my car like this then?



I have an insurance check for $4,500, perhaps I should have included this information in the the 1st place but I was trying to avoid discussion on how it happened or other useless discussion.

 

have you tried showstoppersusa??

 

$4500 check changes things

I'd say streetlightz.. more parts included for the money. I think quality paint would cost more than 300 though (don't quote me).

Good luck.

 

Check out Procivic.com, they have the full conversion all JDM parts. Everything from the front conversion to the back. I think they charge 2500 for the front and like 1000 for the back. But the plus is its all JDM actual type R parts. So Maybe you might wanna swing by and check them out. I was planning on doing it 2 weeks before the f250 totaled my si. Thnk god I didnt

 

Honda of Japan Civic FD2 JDM Type R Conversions Description
These are geniune Honda Civic FD2 Type R conversions for the front or rear of your 2007+ U.S. made Civic Si sedan. The FD2 Type R was recently released in Japan and is the fastest Civic Type R ever made. The front and rear conversions we are offering contain 100% geniune Honda parts imported from Japan and will provide excellent fitment and function. Currently, the FD2 Type R is only available as a sedan (4 door) model in Japan, so it will not fit on the U.S. made 2 door Si coupes.

The front conversion includes the hood, front bumper, both headlights, both fenders (with clear JDM side markers included), the front grille (with red emblem), and mesh inserts for the front bumper. The rear conversion includes the rear bumper and rear diffuser (the aerodynamic plastic piece underneath the rear bumper).

Key Features:
100% Geniune Honda parts from Japan. These are the exact parts that you would find on a brand new Civic FD2 Type R.
One of the most unique modifications you can make to your Civic.
Includes all necessary hardware for installation.
Color Notes: All the plastic parts (like the bumper) in this kit come in the true Type R Championship White color (does not match the U.S. white color). The metal parts all come unpainted. You can either re-paint the plastic parts to match your car color OR you can get your whole car paint matched to the Type R Championship White!



Application Price List & Information Overview
Application & Notes List Price Our Price
2006 to 2008 Civic Sedan (Also Hybrid) (Front Conversion) Honda of Japan Civic FD2 JDM Type R Conversions
$2845.00 $2579.95
or $215.00/month (how?)
2006 to 2008 Civic Sedan (Also Hybrid) (Rear Conversion) Honda of Japan Civic FD2 JDM Type R Conversions
$885.00 $779.95
or $65.00/month (how?)





http://www.procivic.com/pages-....html


Maybe a little more than I said with shipping and all that good stuff but if you do you might still have money left over.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by K5^ &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">$4500 check changes things

I'd say streetlightz.. more parts included for the money. I think quality paint would cost more than 300 though (don't quote me).
Good luck. </TD></TR></TABLE>

The cost of the paint would cost more? This is a BASF paint but not the Glassurit brand though.


Modified by Kidnkorner at 1:48 PM 9/24/2008

 

Good stuff Kidnkorner

I think your paint estimate is pretty close. Within a few hundred dollars of what you'll end up paying.

I'll be looking forward to seeing this project as it progresses.

 

Is the place that is trying to charge you tax in AZ as well?

 

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if you read closer they only sell the rear bumper, not the full ctr rear conversion for just 1000.

 

how did you crash?

 

Lol, sorry man. Didn't know you wrecked. I thought you were just bored and wanted to spend $4500 bucks on something.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Zeusone &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">how did you crash? </TD></TR></TABLE>

I didn't. Some out of Town driving in an area he wasn't familiar with not knowing where he was going changed lanes and hit me. His passenger quarter panel to my driver side fender/headlight/front bumper.

At first I thought he was just drifting because he had no turn signal and literally it was a drifting type of lane change, the reason I was riding my horn.

The driver told the officer I intentionally sped up so he couldn't change lanes. I said I would have to know you were changing lanes to begin with in order for me to do that and since you didn't have your turn signal on what was I suppose to do read your mind? He still got the ticket.

I had to go thru his insurance company, then his rental car company, then the rental car company's claims service. This happened Aug 30th and I am still waiting for the check.

I will be submitting a claim for diminished value as well.

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This is ok because I really only want to do the front, the USDM rear is much more appealing to me than the CDM/JDM rear. The main reason I bought a sedan over the coupe was the rear design and driver head room.

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Tokyosmash! &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Is the place that is trying to charge you tax in AZ as well?</TD></TR></TABLE>

I'm not sure what you mean. The guy in Canada says I have to pay GST and PST. There is no company in AZ that I am doing business with except the body shop. Other then that I don't know what tax you are referring to.

 

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I didn't. Some out of Town driving in an area he wasn't familiar with not knowing where he was going changed lanes and hit me. His passenger quarter panel to my driver side fender/headlight/front bumper.

At first I thought he was just drifting because he had no turn signal and literally it was a drifting type of lane change, the reason I was riding my horn.

The driver told the officer I intentionally sped up so he couldn't change lanes. I said I would have to know you were changing lanes to begin with in order for me to do that and since you didn't have your turn signal on what was I suppose to do read your mind? He still got the ticket.

I had to go thru his insurance company, then his rental car company, then the rental car company's claims service. This happened Aug 30th and I am still waiting for the check.

I will be submitting a claim for diminished value as well.

This is ok because I really only want to do the front, the USDM rear is much more appealing to me than the CDM/JDM rear. The main reason I bought a sedan over the coupe was the rear design and driver head room.

I'm not sure what you mean. The guy in Canada says I have to pay GST and PST. There is no company in AZ that I am doing business with except the body shop. Other then that I don't know what tax you are referring to.</TD></TR></TABLE>

When I got hit, the drive tried to say that I cut him off switching lanes When in fact I was stoped in traffic and he just wasnt paying attention cuz he was on the phone.

Atleast you still got a car man, my SI got totaled. Now im driving my g/f's Yaris around



It'll buff out right? Sorry for the thread jacking

 

ouch from the looks of it the plates seem to indicate that it was a brand new car.

 

I would have bought the car back.

 

After lookin at that procivic.com site id say go with original R equipment and pick up one of there conversions. Sucks bout the car by the way. If i had that kind of insurance check comin i would upgrade my front end as well. That is ONLY if i my front end was wrecked.

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Agreed, id of parted it out and made my money back but unless you are that mechanically inclined or have the time why bother. Im sure some hack shop welded a rear end on and some moron is driving it around already

 

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yea i prefer the look of the usdm rear more than the jdm rears. I was refering to 100miles+ because he obviously didn't know that procivic was only selling the rear bumper not the full conversion

 

Clipped cars, when done professionally and done right on a Celette fixture bench are very safe and of high quality. The trouble is it's very expensive and time consuming and the car would have to purchased for pennies to make a profit.

All these cars today are a collection of sheet metal parts spot welded together and seam sealed.

The drive train alone would have been worh the buy back. If you had a peice of property to store the unit and advertised a "u-pull it" type of sale one could make their money back in quick fashion. Pull the drive train for an EK or Fit project.

 

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yea i prefer the look of the usdm rear more than the jdm rears. I was refering to 100miles+ because he obviously didn't know that procivic was only selling the rear bumper not the full conversion

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I'm the opposite. When the sedans first came out, I detested the rear fascias. But they grew on me. I still however prefer the jdm/cdm taillight treatment over the usdm. I don't mind the fronts so much though.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Kidnkorner &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Clipped cars, when done professionally and done right on a Celette fixture bench are very safe and of high quality. The trouble is it's very expensive and time consuming and the car would have to purchased for pennies to make a profit.

All these cars today are a collection of sheet metal parts spot welded together and seam sealed.

The drive train alone would have been worh the buy back. If you had a peice of property to store the unit and advertised a "u-pull it" type of sale one could make their money back in quick fashion. Pull the drive train for an EK or Fit project.</TD></TR></TABLE>

I had that option to take 16k and the Si, I ended up not going that route since I would come out better doing the other option. Now ima get a brand new SI with lower payments, plus im going to have more money left over. Ultimately getter a new car, **** maybe even a evo X. . The Z3 was untouched and ran like a champ though. I just couldnt think of my SI the same


Eibach PRO kit, Injen SRI, and vibrant race header w/ high flow cat on the way boiiiieeeee.

 

Well, I have contacted about 7 companies for a complete front end swap after my original posting.

The best price I have gotten is $2,061.00 shipped for a halogen conversion
The best price I have gotten is $2,806.00 shipped for a HID conversion (no bubs/ballasts)

I can't list the names of the companies because these are confidential business to business quotes. As much as I want a HID conversion I think I will put that cash toward some RPF1's, Hondata, or some coilovers. I may even get a JDM lip and JDM foglights. $1,200 is a chunk of change to play with.

I am kinda concerned my front end will get jacked once it's done