97-99 front bumper on my 96 gsx?

[Oneslowgs-t]

hey guys i have a 96 gsx and am looking to put a 97-98 bumper on. i like the look of the 97-99 better the the stock one. will it mount right up or will i need the headlights as well or anything else?
also if anyone knows of anyone selling one arount the ct/ny area im interested...

brian

 

[Coldsou]

hey guys i have a 96 gsx and am looking to put a 97-98 bumper on. i like the look of the 97-99 better the the stock one. will it mount right up or will i need the headlights as well or anything else?
also if anyone knows of anyone selling one arount the ct/ny area im interested...

brian

The 97-99 bumper will mount fine. You'll need the 97-99 headlights as the ones you have now will not fit right.


EDIT: http://hartford.craigslist.org/pts/2807626700.html Found that within five minutes of searching. I'm not familiar with the Connecticut area. So you may have some driving to do.

 

[crankwalker95]

I converted my front end a few days ago. Went to a local junk yard and got everything for $70(front bumper, fogs,side markes and inserts), spent $20 on headlight restore kit and had some flat black paint already laying around.

So junk yard or craigslist. Good luck

 

[Anubis_4_99]

Ugh, that makes three of these threads within a week.

 

[crankwalker95]

^ only three? Seems like everyday the past two weeks .. Must be everyones winter upgrade

 

[Anubis_4_99]

^ only three? Seems like everyday the past two weeks .. Must be everyones winter upgrade

Only three that I've seen, i don't doubt its more, . I wouldn't mind doing it myself but dsm part outs seem to be few and far between here.

 

[crankwalker95]

Yea they are!. I went with a friend and happened to see the car. I feel lucky, especially because It all was in such great shape. (minus the headlights, but retore kit and some elbow grease fixed that)

 

[Oneslowgs-t]

Thanks. I seen thd one in somers ct already.its at a junkyard. I wont be able to get there untill next tuesday. Im going to call them tomarrow and see if they can hold it the parts.

Will the 97+ headlights align with my hood?

 

[crankwalker95]

yes. everything bolts up.

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Only thing I had to do was shave the inside of the bumper to fit my FMIC and use spacers to bring my fogs out. Took more time restoring the lights than doing the actual swap

 

[Oneslowgs-t]

Ewwww The original lools like a miata or something . looks %100 better with the conversion. Cant wait to do mine.
Thanks a mil

 

[gofer]

http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/appearance-interior-exterior/13275-2ga-2gb-95-96-97-98-99-conversion-bumper-merged.html