New vs Used JDM Conversions
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New vs Used JDM Conversions
Which would you guys choose? If I could get a used one for $1700 + shipping and a new one for $2100 + shipping? Used ones will need to be sanded down and then painted while new ones just need a paint job... right? Is that extra $400 worth spending to buy a new conversion kit?
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Re: New vs Used JDM Conversions (EuN_TeK)
$1700?! Damn, ebay has them going for about 1300. Go check! OEM ones too. And the last time I checked, the new ones weren't going for only $2100, I think they go for close to 3 grand.
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The thing with ebay is that... they are shipping from foreign countries and shipping takes long, it costs ~$500 to get to the nearest port, and then there are more shipping costs to get to your home... The person selling me the used kit for $1700 said he can get it to me for $1950 shipped.
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Re: New vs Used JDM Conversions (Gatecrasher20AF)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Gatecrasher20AF »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Never buy new. neVaR!
H-Motorsonline hasn't gotten any more in yet? They're prices are awesome.
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He was the one that hooked me up with my JDM front.
used and new is the same ****, my boy that did a JDM front with me got his from IPS for some insane amount of money brand new. Screw it, the money painting it would never exceed the difference in cost new vs. used.
H-Motorsonline hasn't gotten any more in yet? They're prices are awesome.
</TD></TR></TABLE>He was the one that hooked me up with my JDM front.
used and new is the same ****, my boy that did a JDM front with me got his from IPS for some insane amount of money brand new. Screw it, the money painting it would never exceed the difference in cost new vs. used.
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Re: New vs Used JDM Conversions (liquidscor00)
Hm... I wish there were some locals who had jdm fronts for sale... Shipping costs so much... How much did most of you guys get your jdm front for?
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i got my complete jdm front end conversion used for $1600 at rcrew
Its on right now, it looks all brand new cause of the repaint and everything. The only thing about buying used are the scratches on the headlights that cant be taken off. But other than that, the body parts are
EDIT: oh ya, i got my used from a shop, so i get a receipt for it too
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Its on right now, it looks all brand new cause of the repaint and everything. The only thing about buying used are the scratches on the headlights that cant be taken off. But other than that, the body parts are
EDIT: oh ya, i got my used from a shop, so i get a receipt for it too
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get the new one...comes in oem packeging meaning les likely to be damaged in shipping...everything fits and works perfectly...no body work or headaches...everything is Perfectly clean...and you will have recipt and part# for your insurance co just in case
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i got my front end used from Brian Wong (B18c1_powered_si) it came i great condition
here are some pics of the front end https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=960955
here are some pics of the front end https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=960955
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actually both old and new will need to be sanded down, prime and painted. if you don't sand it and just paint it, the paint will chip later on. an old one if in good condition is a better deal cause it will come with some extra stuff needed, (bulbs, sockets, bolts, plug connectors for the electrical,...
if packaged right it should not get damaged during shipping, and if it does and you went with a reputable company or person then they should take care of it. and you have nothing to wory about
if packaged right it should not get damaged during shipping, and if it does and you went with a reputable company or person then they should take care of it. and you have nothing to wory about
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Re: (EuN_TeK)
Try http://www.speedstar.ca , they are in Toronto area and I think they can help you with the front end conversion.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by EuN_TeK »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">How much did Brian Wong charge you for the conversion shipped? The car looks very clean... good job!</TD></TR></TABLE>
i got mine from brian wong for 1500shipped
i got mine from brian wong for 1500shipped