Do you guys like the 96-98 front end or the 99 si? I'm asking because I'm thinking of updating the front end on my coupe. I can get all the front end parts for about $450, or the JDM grill for the 96-98 for $200. I was planning on going to dentology to remove my dings and dents and then getting a new coat of paint.

 

Everyone is going to have a different opinion as to which is better. Which do YOU think is better? Sometimes I see a car that looks good with the 96-98 bumper and vis-versa.

 

i honestly, HATE my front end like no other, if anyone wants to trade this front end: for a 99-00 FBP Si front end. PM me right NOW!

 

I don't see anything wrong with your front end. It looks good.


[Modified by rks, 3:57 PM 7/29/2002]

 

looks good to me

 

I like my 96-98 front end too. I'm still trying to find either an OEM civic type R grille for cheap or a perfect knock off that actually fits. Here's a pic of mine

 

actually, i would like it if i could find a backyard special front bumper. but nooooooooooooooo i could prolly afford a 99-00 front end for cheaper

 

Same here.

 

96-98 front..w/ type R lip......= fuggin tiiiiite!

 

both are sick, it's up to you

 

both are OEM, does it really matter? I think they both look OK, but a 96-98 with OEM underbody spoilers seem a little more rare, around here anyway.

 

the lip that we both have is the same. It's the 96-98 optional chin spoiler.

 

what model did this come on (96-98 oem chin spoiler)? I thought only the 99-00 si had a chin spoiler? i looked but couldn't find it on hondaautomotiveparts.com

 

I actually like the 96-98 front end with the type r lips the best. I think it looks better then the optional lip.

 

allmtrSI, I thinking your car is the shitz!

 

Here's my front end:



You can barely see the sir lip spoiler in this pic. If only I had $200 for a grill .

 

Here's my frontal shot:



96-98 front ends with the CTR lip OwNZ JoO!!!!

 

I dont see the difference in any of your front ends, can someone tell me whats different???

 

LOL. That's b/c all the pictures that are posted are 96-98 front ends.

 

i like both front ends. doesnt matter to me.

here's mine. kinda blurry

 

I have the 96-98 front end and love it ever since I got the CTR lip. I wouldn't mind a 99-00 front end though. Maybe I'll do the conversion later.

 

i like my front end...

 

daaaaaaaaaaaaaaym!!!! Thats tiiziite y0!!

 

Here's mine.
And BTW ***** APC for making a knockoff of the CTR grill.

 

How did you get the bottom grill out? Did you cut it and with what? I guess to me both grills, top and bottom and what do you cover it with for stuff not to get in there?