So I have a 98' EX coupe and I was thinking about doing a bumper conversion simply from the stock 98 bumper cover to a stock 99/00 bumper cover. How easy Is this? Is it simply on bolt the old one and bolt on the new one? Or is there actual modificatons I have to do to the front end to get the right "fit" I want it to be a nice and tight and look as if it came off the lot like that. So any one that has done this before or seen it done please give me some advice is it a project that will take a while or is it bolt off and bolt back on?

 

It might be easier if you get a body kit bumper that looks OEM and 99/00. That way it would be made just for your car.

 

So whats a good brand that has a style similir to a 99/00? Anyone want to give me advice other then the front what else would I need to do if I wanted to make it look like a 99/00 civic?

 

This question gets asked a lot. If you want to convert a 96-98 to 99-00, and you want it to fit right, you need to change out the bumper, headlights, grille, fenders, and hood. It looks like a fairly simple conversion but you do need a lot of parts and it probably won't be worth it unless you have a donor car sitting around.

Another alternative might be to just get a nice front lip kit.

 

Damn sounds a like it takes a hell of alot more then im up for. Is there any body clips for the front that look like really close to a stock 99/00? Yeah I like the lip kit idea but I live in a hicktown where everyone but me and a few others have lowered cars. And lets just say for speedbumps you would think the construction company is trying to replicate Mt. Everest you know what im saying? So the lip kit here would be a bad idea. So any suggestions for a front body kit that looks like a 99/00 front end?

 

^^^^Sounds like my town. Don't take my word on this, but I think the c-west kit is like the 99/00.

 

Yeah I hate living in a Hick town when i first bought my car it had already been dropped and as soon as i got it hom i had to raise it back up becasue otherwise I wouldnt have sideskirts or a set of bumpers. But Il check into the C-west thanks for the tip