JDM conversion

[Integra]

i have a 95 integra vti-r looking in the future for a front end conversion, was just wondering if it was possible to change the front end to a JDM spec teg without the round lights.

if anyone could give me some details on the total price and wat i need, front bumper, lights, side panels ect. for this conversion that would be very helpful.

thanks :D

[Terry]

a JDM DC2 fount cut is all u need....(pumper, guard, head light etc) Cost around $5000 (fount cut and NO engine!) to ship it to here.....hope that would help:D

[|N|]

i ve heard ppl done that thingy .. sory i dunno any details.. but heard that they cost srd $2000 .. so be prepared

[Boost]

If your talking about the JDM integra front then it wont be round lights anyways. Its the long rectangular shape lights.

You will need, bonnet, both fenders, headlights, front bumper, radiator support.

[Integra]

no.. im not interested "yet", im just thinking of doing it.. but im sure places like n-1 would do these conversions.. becos when i was shopping around for my front bar i went to n-1 they only had jdm kits.. damn expensive.. but very good quality

[Boost]

How much were the kits there?

[Integra]

im not really sure.. but i think the guy there said around $2000 - $3000

[BADHBT]

save your money, sell your teg, and buy a real jdm type r!
thats my honest advise!

[kenshin]

badhbt speaks from experience :)

[Boost]

hahaha....

[91'lude]

Can you even get JDM ITR's in aust very easily?

[Sp3rMz]

$2000-3000 give or take a bit. Rather spend that money on lambo doors.

New bonnet, fenders bumper, lights etc. :thumbdwn:

[Sp3rMz]

Can you even get JDM ITR's in aust very easily?

Easily not really but theres quite a few floatin around.

[faijai]

not easily in nsw anywaise
:(

[crazyray]

there is a few floating around in melbourne!

[SiR JDM]

Doubt n-1 probably would do it. They're a mechanic workshop, not body kit place. Jetspeed or somethin of the likes would be alot more capable and inclined to do it. n-1 stock JDM kits because they're one of the few places in melb who actually supply ORIGINAL Japanese kits, not just cheap Taiwanese rip offs. If you want C-West and have a fat wallet, they can be your friend.

5gs for the 1/2 cut WITHOUT an engine? Tell him hes dreaming. Im with spermz, figures ive heard range from 2-3 Gs. I dont think its as simple as just a bolt on job. Some modifications need to be made... ask BADHBT

Theres quite a few JDM ITRs in melb, condition of them *no comment*. I know of a few that arnt tip top. Id prefer an auspec ITR with full service history and being mechanically sound than an unknown JDM ITR likely with issues.
A guy I know use to work at the exporting docks in Japan, and there is a reason why the cars we get imported are exported (in alot of cases) :rolleyes:

[BADHBT]

:arrowu:

well said Mr Sir JDM :thumbsup:

[snowman95]

just buy a full JDM front cut with engine, then do the conversion, stick the jap spec b18c in there (or sell it) and sell off the rest of the goodies to recoup some $$$, front cuts can be bought for ~9-10k, did a bit of research when I was looking at doing the same thing you are.

[Jomsy]

Jap connection in ingleburn (NSW) had jdm ITR front end with HID headlights for sale for $2000, and apparently they get a few of them, he reconed about $1500 to fit it with cut n shut radiator support, and respray the guards,bonnet, and bumper

not a bad price me thinks

[kenshin]

used to see heaps of gen jdms for sale on carsale in syd...

[tegstar83]

Doubt n-1 probably would do it. They're a mechanic workshop, not body kit place. Jetspeed or somethin of the likes would be alot more capable and inclined to do it. n-1 stock JDM kits because they're one of the few places in melb who actually supply ORIGINAL Japanese kits, not just cheap Taiwanese rip offs. If you want C-West and have a fat wallet, they can be your friend.

5gs for the 1/2 cut WITHOUT an engine? Tell him hes dreaming. Im with spermz, figures ive heard range from 2-3 Gs. I dont think its as simple as just a bolt on job. Some modifications need to be made... ask BADHBT

Theres quite a few JDM ITRs in melb, condition of them *no comment*. I know of a few that arnt tip top. Id prefer an auspec ITR with full service history and being mechanically sound than an unknown JDM ITR likely with issues.
A guy I know use to work at the exporting docks in Japan, and there is a reason why the cars we get imported are exported (in alot of cases) :rolleyes:

I cant agree to that. If anything get the car checked out for any problems, if its a piece of shiet then dont buy it.

[EK Civic R]

My friend and I half the JDM front end..

We just tried fitting the front to his DC2R

The guards fit with minor mods, but we got caught with the bonnet
JDM is longer... :(
It fits, but sticks out too much...
The headlight support also needs minor mod.
If you can work out the bonnet then the rest is fairly straight forward..
Still thinkin on how we should get the bonnet to fit without cutting anything...
Will keep you posted on how we got..

[InSaNe]

i own a 2001 JDM dc2r and its in mint condition.......and i got it 3 months ago :D
m just wondering if anyone knows where i can get a carbonfiber bonnet for a JDM dc2r..
cheers

[EK Civic R]

i own a 2001 JDM dc2r and its in mint condition.......and i got it 3 months ago :D
m just wondering if anyone knows where i can get a carbonfiber bonnet for a JDM dc2r..
cheers

How'd you get the car registered???

If your located in Sydeny there's a few places...
Call Jun from HJC Motorsports on 02 4722 9266
give him a buzz and some time and he should be able to get one in for ya

[InSaNe]

nah m from melb.......
it was imporeted in 2001 so the complaince wasnt done properly n shit and the car was registerd... now vicroads chasing me...i need to get a car under australian standard....
tnx alot mate

[temeike]

i have a front for sell, if intersted e-mail to wrxrara@hotmail.com

[TypeG]

I own a JDM front panels b4 and sell it since I sold my car.
5k? in his dream... and this is better than gay lambo door

[JDM.Power]

badhbt speaks from experience :)

:D

[SiR CRX]

Can someone who has done this conversion tell me if it is easy? Are there any modifications needed to be done or is it a straight bolt on affair?

[Bowzer]

All the information you need is here

http://www.wiredspeed.com/resources/Articles/12/1/JDM-Front-End-Conversion.aspx

If you are really intending to do the JDM swap and you have the parts, I can point you in the right direction in which way to go about it because I know whats involved in this conversion....

http://members.datafast.net.au/~teetee/bowzer/PICT2787.JPG

[GReY_CVC]

nah m from melb.......
it was imporeted in 2001 so the complaince wasnt done properly n shit and the car was registerd... now vicroads chasing me...i need to get a car under australian standard....
tnx alot mate

is it possible to buy a jdm dc2r in melb and register it in nsw???... or are these jdm dc2rs are not registrable in nsw...??? damnnn i want one.. maybeeh i hsuold move to melbourne hahahaha

[DC2108]

i was thinking of that too man
there few JDM type R around but none VTI-R style will be call

[sAimOns]

i would love to do the jdm conversion as well .. so by wat you people are saying .. it would cost around 2-3k ? any help on where u can find these parts .. let me know if yous can

cheers

[PLYBOY]

$2000-3000 give or take a bit. Rather spend that money on lambo doors.

New bonnet, fenders bumper, lights etc. :thumbdwn:


This i dont agree with.. i had a full kit on my round headlight integra.. it looked mint, but the best investment in the integra was the front conversion.. it looks so much better...

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y202/plyboy/Car_pics30.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y202/plyboy/Car_pics33.jpg

The conversion cost me $1000 for the parts and i did the conversion myself.. Remember Type r parts are easy to get here in NZ..

[jdmTYPE R]

different country different price taxs and all these other charges do add up...2000 is a good price around australia everything is pretty much straight up beside the radiator support that need to be changed to the jdm and the wiring for the headlight...i have done a conversion for a mate and it is easy...

[locote]

ebay is selling a JDM front end conversion kit for bout 1200US$, postage would be a bit to AUS but.

[dc-r]

so, how many dc2r has jdm conversion done in australia...?
anyone know?

[Bludger]

Tried to PM a few ppl about this but the pm box is full.
PPls with 1st hand experience with JDM front end conversion plz PM me.
I would appreciate your effort very much.
Thank you

[yourfather]

bring out your dead threads!

[Duesta]

Tried to PM a few ppl about this but the pm box is full.
PPls with 1st hand experience with JDM front end conversion plz PM me.
I would appreciate your effort very much.
Thank you
what did u need to know?

[Bludger]

Ohh, hi and thanks for hellpin.
i wanted to know a few things.
1 - what bulbs do the black surround JDM lights take. [ low beam, high beam, fog light]
2 - every single item that i need, to do the JDM spec front end.
3 - if you could, individually price the items, if not the rough price YOU paid as a kit.
Thanks, I'll post up more questions as i can think of them.

Regards Bau

[r`Geno]

2 - every single item that i need, to do the JDM spec front end.


1 x jdm bonnet (with hood latch/cable)
2 x jdm fenders (with fender brackets)
1 x jdm front bumper
1 x jdm front lip
1 x jdm radiator support
1 x jdm bumper support
2 x jdm headlights
1 x jdm front grill

[Bludger]

Thanks 'r' Geno'
Anyone else have any idea what bulbs it takes?

[vinhy]

Thanks 'r' Geno'
Anyone else have any idea what bulbs it takes?

from what ive been reading, the jdm bulbs are 9006.
can someone confirm this

[1900-hustler]

theres a place where they sell everything for the conversion excluding the headlights for arond 2k.. i was told that u had to either get headlights from overseas. i looked around for abit and could either only get front cuts (w/o engines), in bad condition, or the non HID lights which went for about 400US... considering that its around 3k for parts give or take + labour *unless ur gna do it urself*

so reality speaking 3k for aesthetics.. dont think its worth it.. unless u get into an accident. then it does become a better option..

[1900-hustler]

yea jdm bulbs 9006. ahah forgot to add that..

[Duesta]

Ohh, hi and thanks for hellpin.
i wanted to know a few things.
1 - what bulbs do the black surround JDM lights take. [ low beam, high beam, fog light]
2 - every single item that i need, to do the JDM spec front end.
3 - if you could, individually price the items, if not the rough price YOU paid as a kit.
Thanks, I'll post up more questions as i can think of them.

Regards Bau

1 - depends on which front end u get. Pre 98 is your standard headlights using HB4 bulbs, 98+ use HID headlights which are 9006 bulbs.

2 - you need radiator support, headlights, front bumper (usually come with lip anyway), bonnet, side fenders, and front scoop/grill

3 - Hard to narrow down a price for this, most here ppl tend to sell the complete front end for roughly $1500 on average. Thats just for the kit, so factor in costs for fitting + respray. Purchasing/importing these parts from overseas is a different story altogether as far as pricing goes.

[vinhy]

1 - depends on which front end u get. Pre 98 is your standard headlights using HB4 bulbs, 98+ use HID headlights which are 9006 bulbs.


hb4=9006
they are the same bulb

[Duesta]

hb4=9006
they are the same bulb
yes that's true, but generally halogen bulbs are labelled HB4, whereas HID's are often labelled as 9006. Just providing both options for those who are curious, depending on if you get the HID or non-HID headlights.

[STTICH]

My friend and I half the JDM front end..

We just tried fitting the front to his DC2R

The guards fit with minor mods, but we got caught with the bonnet
JDM is longer... :(
It fits, but sticks out too much...
The headlight support also needs minor mod.
If you can work out the bonnet then the rest is fairly straight forward..
Still thinkin on how we should get the bonnet to fit without cutting anything...
Will keep you posted on how we got..

any updates on this?

[Duesta]

did they use the radiator support to put it all on? There shouldn't be a problem fitting it all on.

Which reminds me, the only problem you would encounter if you got the HID version of the front end, is you might have to rearrange a few things inside your engine bay, i think it was the ABS, as the ballasts for the HID's is behind the headlight, and takes up more space.

[1900-hustler]

yea he probably dint have the radiator support, cos my cousins mate did it on his USDM type R and it was fine.. parts missin most likely

[dc-r]

any updates on this?

actually, i couldn't do myself.
i had all the parts, so went smash repair and paid to finish it.
( spot welding, painting, fitting.... ) :o
long time ago ( back in early last year... )

but, so glade i did it & i got Spoon cf bonnet end of last year...
makes me feel realy happy :thumbsup: :D

btw, color is black

[Menzy]

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y202/plyboy/Car_pics33.jpg

I just wannak now what HID lights are you using .. ?? brand and everything :) please ...

[osaka]

dead thread revivial...

so are these parts still just as hard to come by? so far i only kno of one place that stocks them or do most wreckers have these bits n pieces now?

[Giraffe]

dead thread revivial...

so are these parts still just as hard to come by? so far i only kno of one place that stocks them or do most wreckers have these bits n pieces now?

check the traders on the forum , some might have some, just ask in the WTB .
they are average to come by, it just it cost more than regular parts.
check some wreckers or even better wreckers that specialise in hondas etc.
good luck

[Chrissy]

u need two side fenders, front bar, bonnet, lip, lights, and radiator support. then u take it all to a smash repairs or body shop and they remove all of your old gear including radiator support and weld the JDM one on.. after that all the panels go straight on, rub down and nice matched re-spray and your set... in my opinion i say its defiantly worth it.

ive seen some for sale on ebay for around 1500 and spend about double that or a bit more onto getting the whole thing done

[G-Stick]

it wont cost u 3000 to install a jdm front conversion..

[Chrissy]

it wont cost u 3000 to install a jdm front conversion..

how much u reckon for installation and spraying only ??

[Of berry]

Old thread but can anyone help me source a jdm front?

[jv-st]

location ?

[MIKO_OL]

Old thread but can anyone help me source a jdm front?

Strong bump. There is a guy on the forums or Honda CLub & Sales under "Joeyy" he is selling a jdmfront. Pm him he has a full set.

If not if you hop onto gumtree there is a front cut importer which sells the jdm fronts.


Builder : Innovative colours in blacktown area will do the swap for you plus respray. Check them out.

[jv-st]

Innovative automotive ? I asked recently and apparently they're moving/relocating and won't take new jobs