EK Facelift Conversion.

**newbie** · 28-03-2008 09:17 PM

nice one guys. this thread is very helpful.

**Mugen_B16B** · 29-03-2008 10:08 PM

got this conversion out of the way and all good, thanks to papz sy7e for the help, hope g-stick will post up the pics soon hahaha

**EURON8** · 30-03-2008 10:02 AM

wtf u guys going through all the hassle just to get it facelifted...
the preface looks a lot more aggressive if done rite...

**Mugen_B16B** · 30-03-2008 01:04 PM

just personal preference i guess, everyone has there own opinions but i do admit preface does look for aggresive, facelift is just a more sharper look

**xtercii** · 30-03-2008 02:28 PM

can't you guys just buy a face lifted version to start with?

**newbie** · 30-03-2008 08:46 PM

well yes and no.. only gli and cxi come in facelift in hatchs (which i like the most)

if you wanted or own an ek4 you cant get it facelift. since 99-00 only the em1 came with a b16a in aus. which is coupe

or if you have owned your car for a while and done other mods.. and now you decide you wanna facelift look.

i personally like the lines on the facelift more + headlights. and when side by side i like facelift. but some other like prefacelift much better.. just personal choice.

**Mugen_B16B** · 31-03-2008 09:55 AM

plus its great fun to do lol, grinding and cutting shit

**mugenpower168** · 21-05-2008 12:54 PM

hey guys,

this link: http://www.clubcivic.com/board/showt...-00+conversion

says you gota hit back the edges on the front reinforcement bar, did any of yous do this? is it really necessary?

**EK1.6LCIV** · 22-05-2008 12:51 PM

I'm into this, I've watched it transform before 96-98/99-00, the secret is to use only oem parts in your install and steer clear of aftermarket parts, the cutting is minialistic requiring at most 20mins with a hand dremel, lol. Then you paint it up where you just cut is a very important and often unmentioned tip. I have a thread as well to add to the list with more pics, will add when my pc is done...

**PAPZ** · 28-05-2008 10:35 AM

i used all oem parts. if i was to pull everything off you would think my car was oem facelift.

spend the extra time filling back anything you cut. make sure when you slice the front bar bracket that both sides are equal and clean up the holes you drill.

and for EURON8 & xtercii. I prefer the facelift model over the older shape. looks more modern and has a nicer cleaner look. i dont think civics have an aggressive appeal. its a civic for god sake! And relating to purchasing a 00 model. I wish i could have if i found a genuine type r in that shape =P

**Amanda** · 28-05-2008 10:50 AM

When mine was converted from a 99-00 to a 96-98, I dont think we had to cut or modify anything. Does cutting things only apply when you change from 96-98 to a 99-00?