I've been looking for an OEM Type R nose mask for my 00 R for quite some time, and so far I haven't had any luck finding one suitable. I recently came across one, but for 94-97 fitment. How significant are the fitment issues of a 94-97 mask on a 98-01? Is it just a slight difference that isn't too noticeable, or will it look horribly awkward? Just wondering if its something worth pursuing, or if I should keep looking for the correct one. Any input would be greatly appreciated.

- Eric

 

For the price a nose mask goes for, I would hold off

The differences between 97+98 front ends are significant. Are you doing long trips?

 

-The top part above the headlights will fit just fine.
-The headlights opening can be cut out and the seam can be schetched out to fit the '98-up slang eye headlights.
-The grill opening fitting is questionable.
-The bottom part where it wrap around the lip WILL NOT fit as the '98-up lip is wider than the '97.

 

Mainly just looking for one for aesthetic purposes, and to cover up the annoying misfitment between my passenger side fender and bumper cover. Sounds like theres more differences than I thought. Thanks for the input.

 

If the "misfitment is causing by the fender bending at the edge(s), you can just bend it out with your bare hands. That's what I did to my.

 

very true!

 

I am looking for a typr R nose BRA

 

I sold my itr so I have a 98-01 one im willing to sell if interested

 

ha - there you go....

i have 97' R one I would be willing to part with as well...

with that said to the OP - i doubt it would fit and look right, just wait for the right 98+ one.

 

I'd rock one if the ones for sale were not beat up and/or have a super high type r premium price on them.