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11-06-2007, 04:09 PM

Bl4ckEk

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front end difference?

Ok this may sound stupid but i got a 98 civic and i was just wondering whats the difference between 96-98 style compared to the 99-00 style? If I wanted to would a 99 bumper and grille fit on my 98 civic? or would i have to do a hole front end conversion?

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11-06-2007, 04:16 PM

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RE: front end difference?

you will have to do the whole front end conversion.

11-06-2007, 04:19 PM

Bl4ckEk

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RE: front end difference?

Whats the difference??

11-06-2007, 04:22 PM

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The 96-98 front end is boxier and the headlights have a distinct bulge on the turn signal portion. The grille is smaller and everything seems more square about it. The 99-00 is more sleek (doubtful if it actually has aerodynamic benefits) with more sharply raked headlights and a much larger grille opening

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11-06-2007, 05:26 PM

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RE: front end difference?

Head lights, hood, fenders, front grill

11-06-2007, 07:55 PM

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http://www.clubcivic.com/board/showt...00+differences

11-06-2007, 08:09 PM

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RE: front end difference?

the 99-00 look betterlol

11-07-2007, 06:12 PM

Bl4ckEk

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RE: front end difference?

But if i were to get 99 fenders, hood, front bumper and grille would it all bolt right into place? and if i got a 99 trunk and rear bumper would it bolt right up? thanks

11-07-2007, 07:17 PM

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RE: front end difference?

you'd need new headlights to go with the front. The back is completely compatible, the only thing different is the bumper, which will fit on a 96-98 (i have a 99 rear bumper on my 96)