I am looking at acquiring my friend's '99 Civic. He says it has a JDM front end. He did not say it was from another model (Teg, RSX, etc), so I assume that it's from a Civic.

I could use some help in this department. I do not know much about JDM parts. If you have JDM parts or a total JDM front end on your 99-00 Civic, please post some pics so I can see what it looks like. I am wondering if the whole thing could be a myth all in itself. Thanks!

 

99 jdm civic front end is no different then the usdm one.

 

ok, thanks for the quick response.

 

He most likely meant jdm integra front though.

 

integra jdm front on ek coupe

 

He claims it is a JDM CTR front end. I know nothing about 96-00 Civic stuff.

 

maybe a 99-00 front with CTR lights

 

Oh nice. that is the best front of ek imo.

 

I thought it would be a lot worse, but I like that.

 

^ Me 2, its looks good

 

It looks good on hatches too imo.

 

There's not really much difference between USDM and JDM '99-'00 Civic front ends or even between cars that are different trim levels but from the same country.

The differences are:
- Headlights (reflectors, reflector color, housing color for some)
- Grille (number of fins, possibly mesh insert, color of surround, thickness of surround)
- Lips (optional or standard)
- Fenders (sidemarker indentations and holes)
- Hood (emblem on front of hood for some)

Your friend might be talking about the standard ("SiR") front end from Japan or the Civic Type-R front end from Japan.

First, here are what USDM 1999-2000 Civic front ends look like. The only real difference is the grille (3 Types: coupe/hatch grille, sedan grille and Si grille) and the Si gets a standard front lip (which can be added to any '99-'00 Civic front bumper).

1996-1998 / 1999-2000 Civic Body Differences and Front and Rear Conversion

1999-2000 USDM Coupe and Hatch Front End



1999-2000 EM1 Si Coupe Front End

(WITH EMBLEM)


(WITH EMBLEM REMOVED)


1999-2000 Sedan Front End



Then here are the JDM front ends he might be talking about.

The differences from the US front ends are the headlights (standard "SiR" headlights have no amber reflector, CTR are the same, but also have a gunmetal finish)

Also, the Type-R gets a standard front lip and also gets a mesh grille like the US Si and the emblem is moved to the front of the hood.

The hood (besides the emblem), fender (besides the indentation for the sidemarker), front bumper and grilles are otherwise the same as the US counterparts.

1999-2000 JDM Coupe and Hatch Front End



1999-2000 JDM Type-R Hatch Front End



1999-2000 JDM Sedan Front End



Hope this helps some.

 

Like NOFX said. The bumper is the same. Different models are equipped with different grills and headlamps.

 

I got a couple phone pics to show you.

 

if your looking to do this swap, get your money out. Very in depth/time consuming process for this swap.

 

^would be perfect with a stock/paint matched front and rear lip

 

Nothing JDM about it man...unless I can't really see it and those are CTR headlights.

 

Ok, not that it matters. I'm not really a fan of it no matter the origin. I'd prefer just a stock looking car.

 

I'd replace the cleared out grille at least. No need for it and it exposes your hood latch.

Looks like the front end needs to be lined up too. That usually just means removing the bumper and headlights and adjusting where they sit though.