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Old Jul 16, 2008 | 05:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Spec R
what will i do, drive around with no headlights?



i also dont have 3000 to burn on an aesthetic set of items. or do i :rick: i'd rather spend the 2000 towards a GSR swap

its just not worth it to me.
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Use your current lights...
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Old Jul 16, 2008 | 05:07 PM
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Originally Posted by TheOtherDave™
94-97> 98-01 IMO.

I say:
1) Keep the existing lip spoiler.
2) Find a new 94-97 bumper cover for $200 or so.
3) Spend enough to get it painted by someone who can match the rest of the car without having to blend into the fenders and hood.
4) Swap bumper covers, install foglights.

Minimum investment and it covers all the bases.
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no...

Use your current lights...

98-01 headlights arent the same.


Originally Posted by joebenz
if you're gonna get rid of your stock bumper, let me know! i have somebody looking for one.

otherwise, where can i find a used 94-97 bumper for 100??
yeah i will totally let you know. i'll probably sell the itr lip to eddie when he gets his integra anyway.
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Old Jul 16, 2008 | 05:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Spec R
:thumbup: thanks




98-01 headlights arent the same.




yeah i will totally let you know. i'll probably sell the itr lip to eddie when he gets his integra anyway.
I understand that. It seems like you have an understanding that 94-97 headlights will not work on a 98+ bumper. It may look goofy but you can do it. I was just thinking that if you found a 98+ bumper but had not luck finding 98 headlights. You could use the 97's in the meantime until you found 98's
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Old Jul 16, 2008 | 05:18 PM
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you can get a gs-r swap for 2k now????
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Old Jul 16, 2008 | 05:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Skelly_GSR
I understand that. It seems like you have an understanding that 94-97 headlights will not work on a 98+ bumper. It may look goofy but you can do it. I was just thinking that if you found a 98+ bumper but had not luck finding 98 headlights. You could use the 97's in the meantime until you found 98's
oh i've seen what you're talking about. not pretty. technically i could do that, but i'd just rather not. its like driving around with unpainted body parts. poor execution h:


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you can get a gs-r swap for 2k now????
close to it, if u recycle a lot of the parts from the current car.

http://www.hmotorsonline.com/shop/sc...age&item=30008

plus i'm local to them.
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Old Jul 16, 2008 | 06:30 PM
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I prefer the 98-01 style front end with an ITR lip and no fog lights. If your willing to wait until the price is right, just keep an eye on HT market place and CL until you find one. Yellow headlights can be restored easily as well, I wouldn't pay more than $200 for them.

Just FYI, I bought an aftermarket bumper that was higher quality. Fitmet was perfect, but it doesn't say integra by the headlight like OEM.

JDM conversions can be had for ~$1300 now days.
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Old Jul 16, 2008 | 06:49 PM
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Originally Posted by 2001TEGGSR
I prefer the 98-01 style front end with an ITR lip and no fog lights. If your willing to wait until the price is right, just keep an eye on HT market place and CL until you find one. Yellow headlights can be restored easily as well, I wouldn't pay more than $200 for them.

Just FYI, I bought an aftermarket bumper that was higher quality. Fitmet was perfect, but it doesn't say integra by the headlight like OEM.

JDM conversions can be had for ~$1300 now days.

yeah i can buff out headlights all day and such, but nothing beats brand new.

those $1300 conversions dont paint or install themselves though. in the end its still a few grand.
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Old Jul 16, 2008 | 09:54 PM
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If I were you I would probably go with with Dave's advice. Personally I prefer the 98 + with lip, Looks sexy with an intercooler tucked in there.
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Old Jul 16, 2008 | 10:18 PM
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Originally Posted by AcuraLsSE
If I were you I would probably go with with Dave's advice. Personally I prefer the 98 + with lip, Looks sexy with an intercooler tucked in there.
yes they doo



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but no plans on turbo'ing this teg
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Old Jul 18, 2008 | 03:38 PM
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I would go with the 98 + front end. I like the other one too, but I love my 99 front end. It has a nicer style to it and better contour.
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