ep3 bumper kit
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ep3 bumper kit
hello honda-tech been awhile since i owned another honda. but yeah i just picked up a 2003 ep3 and wanted to do the 2004-05 type r conversion. where can i get the bumper and all around lip kit for it? thanks
http://thrll.com/car/2004-honda-civic-12600
like the front bumper in this link
http://thrll.com/car/2004-honda-civic-12600
like the front bumper in this link
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Re: ep3 bumper kit
That's the facelift model. Preface lift is 02-03 (01-03 jdm) and facelift is 04-05.
For that pictured ep3 you'll need to find the facelift bumper. Either from market places here, clubep3.com, ephatch.com or vendors online like jdmland.com, kingmotorsports.com, showstoppersusa.com, etc.
Now that's just the bumper. To use any of the JDM/UKDM bumpers, you'll need to purchase a jdm rebar or custom cut your USDM rebar to fit the facelift bumper. The bumper is smaller. I personally did both. My painter custom cut my front rebar to fit the bumper. So now I have an extra new rebar sitting here. But also, you'll need to purchase the pictured Type R lip. And also, you'll need two more pieces to be complete. The facelift bumper used a two piece grill. The grill you have now will be smaller, so you'll have to purchase the new grill. Showstoppersusa also carries this, they carry everything. And then you'll have to buy a slam panel. The slam panel connects the grill to the car, the grill connects to the bumper.
The whole package will cost you money. So if you don't have it, purchase the preface lift lip replicas from showstoppersusa.com. The whole front end conversion cost me roughly 2000$ all together painted... Used. But then again I got the mugen conversion which is only a few hundred extra.
This may seem like a whole new language to you, so if you have any questions feel free to PM me.
I'd go with getting a type r or mugen replica lip kit first. You can buy full lip kit primered from showstoppersusa for around 450-600$ depending on style you want. Comes with lip, side skirts, and rear lip.
Now many people that bought that lip kit from them have Fitment issues on the side skirts, as it's a replica, it won't be perfect. You can still fit it at the body shop, if they're good. The type r replica lip is direct bolt on and so is the rear lip. Just drill holes and you're good to go. The mugen style front lip you'll have to cut small holes in your bumper for the ducts, but it has a more aggressive look to it. Check over the sites and see what you like.
I'm ranting and totally went off topic and started promoting showstoppersusa. They don't sponsor me in any way, I bought my type r lip kit from them at first and it was quality work for a cheap price. For more ep3 related issues check out clubep3.com and ephatch.com. Both have vendors and more information here. Also look up our group on Facebook and say hi. Welcome to the Ep world, good luck to you.
For that pictured ep3 you'll need to find the facelift bumper. Either from market places here, clubep3.com, ephatch.com or vendors online like jdmland.com, kingmotorsports.com, showstoppersusa.com, etc.
Now that's just the bumper. To use any of the JDM/UKDM bumpers, you'll need to purchase a jdm rebar or custom cut your USDM rebar to fit the facelift bumper. The bumper is smaller. I personally did both. My painter custom cut my front rebar to fit the bumper. So now I have an extra new rebar sitting here. But also, you'll need to purchase the pictured Type R lip. And also, you'll need two more pieces to be complete. The facelift bumper used a two piece grill. The grill you have now will be smaller, so you'll have to purchase the new grill. Showstoppersusa also carries this, they carry everything. And then you'll have to buy a slam panel. The slam panel connects the grill to the car, the grill connects to the bumper.
The whole package will cost you money. So if you don't have it, purchase the preface lift lip replicas from showstoppersusa.com. The whole front end conversion cost me roughly 2000$ all together painted... Used. But then again I got the mugen conversion which is only a few hundred extra.
This may seem like a whole new language to you, so if you have any questions feel free to PM me.
I'd go with getting a type r or mugen replica lip kit first. You can buy full lip kit primered from showstoppersusa for around 450-600$ depending on style you want. Comes with lip, side skirts, and rear lip.
Now many people that bought that lip kit from them have Fitment issues on the side skirts, as it's a replica, it won't be perfect. You can still fit it at the body shop, if they're good. The type r replica lip is direct bolt on and so is the rear lip. Just drill holes and you're good to go. The mugen style front lip you'll have to cut small holes in your bumper for the ducts, but it has a more aggressive look to it. Check over the sites and see what you like.
I'm ranting and totally went off topic and started promoting showstoppersusa. They don't sponsor me in any way, I bought my type r lip kit from them at first and it was quality work for a cheap price. For more ep3 related issues check out clubep3.com and ephatch.com. Both have vendors and more information here. Also look up our group on Facebook and say hi. Welcome to the Ep world, good luck to you.
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