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Old Nov 6, 2007 | 04:09 PM
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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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Old Nov 6, 2007 | 04:16 PM
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you will have to do the whole front end conversion.
 
Old Nov 6, 2007 | 04:19 PM
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Whats the difference??
 
Old Nov 6, 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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Old Nov 6, 2007 | 05:26 PM
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Head lights, hood, fenders, front grill
 
Old Nov 6, 2007 | 07:55 PM
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Old Nov 6, 2007 | 08:09 PM
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the 99-00 look betterlol
 
Old Nov 7, 2007 | 06:12 PM
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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
 
Old Nov 7, 2007 | 07:17 PM
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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)
 
Old Nov 7, 2007 | 07:27 PM
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^ yup. No need to change trunklids, though you could just swap the taillights
 

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