Hi guys im looking forward to converting my 00 tl into a 02-03 front end. Before you guys have opinions or 2 cents. I wanted to let you know that I am looking only for answers to help me do a conversion. I have tried using the search only to come with theses part list

-bumper + foam that goes behind it + the whole bumper beam has to be raised by like an inch.
-left/right fenders
-headlights
-headlights brackets
-headlights/rad plastic cover
-parking lights harness has to be modified to accomodate the extra bulb.
-HID ballast will not mount to the new headlights so they have to be mounted elsewhere.
-hood + hood latch has to be modified/custom mounted.
-hood insulator (if you want it, not necessary)
-grille
-windwhield washer nozzles
-radiator supports need some work i think
-fog lights+wiring (if you want 'em)

i was reading different threads and it didn't say much on rad support.... are they different and also the whole bumper beam has to be raised by like an inch does this mean that it has to be rewelded or just bolted up about an inch up also the question about hood and latch to be modified/custom mounted....I will be getting the whole front including all the little pieces minus the rad support. Now my question is what needs to be done in order for this to work?

 

i knoe for sure the rad supports are diff because I need a new one and acura sold me a 2001 one when i needed a 02-03 one...if u have the dough now hop on this

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...4395&viewitem=

 

i actually can't see what item you are trying to post ebay is blocked here

 

worked for me?

i'd suggest seeing if would be cheaper to sell your car and buy an 02-03

if your going to spend 2-3 grande.. trade that bad boy in for a newer model and save yourself the time, might even come out cheaper

 

im getting a deal the whole front end for 500 and its already black minus the rad support

 

hope its not that ebay one.. they are missing a good bit...

 

so i got all the parts minus the radiator support and hood latch......my question is where is the radiator support modified and can i use the old hood latch off my 00 and just bolt it somewhere esle and also the bumper beam support moving one inch up do i have to drill new holes????

 

That's a copy/paste of my PM.

I think the rad support works just fine, but I'm not 100% sure... Try it and you'll see!

 

how about the hood latch and cable? can we use the 00 and yes that was your info regarding the swap

 

Can someone give me an estimate on what this conversion would cost? I know some people here have done it but it all depends on how you got the parts.

 

at least $1k plus (proably even $2k plus) , as said depends on where you get the parts, and if they happen to be painted correctly for you color car, (also nobody quites knows the exact parts list needed for the conversion)

 

^^ the list i provided contains pretty much all that's needed.. plus some screws and a bit of work.

 

not to bring this thread up from the dead but where do you guys put your hid ballast at and also i heard that i have to mod my wiring to accommodate the headlights can anyone shed some light on that

 

Just the pot I needed. Thanks