02-03 front end swap

**DJ_Riot** · 02-14-2011, 11:01 AM

I made a bad decision to go play in the snow and ended up in a 3ft trench. My roommate and I couldn't see the trench by the way the sun reflected off the snow and had no idea what we hit when we stopped. Now that I look back on it, its kind of amusing. Stupid? Yes, extremely. On the bright side, the only damage is the bumper, left headlight, and hood.

I prefer the 02-03 front end and it fits my planned paint job better anyway. So, the question is, what all is required to complete the swap? Obviously, I'll need the bumper cover, grilles and foglights, but are there any brackets or hiden parts I'll need to pick up? I tried searching it and didn't find anything useful.

**BronxBlur23** · 02-14-2011, 11:13 AM

Wow.... wow... and wow

**DJ_Riot** · 02-14-2011, 11:16 AM

Like I said, it was stupid. But you only live once and if running my car into a snowy ditch is my reward for a moment of joy, oh well, its just money.

**johnygezony** · 02-14-2011, 11:25 AM

damn

Z · 02-14-2011, 11:48 AM

Originally Posted by DJ_Riot

Like I said, it was stupid. But you only live once and if running my car into a snowy ditch is my reward for a moment of joy, oh well, its just money.

true that, a tleast nobody.... besides the g.... got hurt. We all had our moments of stupidity... like going out for a swim

**twisted_galant** · 02-14-2011, 12:09 PM

I think the only hidden part you might need would be the upper bumper brace, but I'm not even positive about that... Did that with my subaru once.. wish I had pics of that one

**Predat-R** · 02-14-2011, 12:54 PM

Originally Posted by BronxBlur23

Wow.... wow... and wow

x2............ really

**Rach3T8G** · 02-14-2011, 01:40 PM

Wow -__- you would need the support bracket off the 02-03 which is part of the radiator support I think...

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**quicksilver22** · 02-14-2011, 03:14 PM

At least you have a positive attitude about it mate, haters gonna hate

**E_Emerson88** · 02-14-2011, 04:09 PM

was it fun at least? lol

**Isaurio** · 02-14-2011, 04:12 PM

Umm. Did you try to fly or something

**Predat-R** · 02-14-2011, 04:15 PM

me missed the ramp...........lol

**DJ_Riot** · 02-14-2011, 06:47 PM

I didn't miss the ramp, I just forgot to put it up prior to take off lol.

**bobmundo123** · 02-14-2011, 06:50 PM

LOl.. this is funny.. someone should mem the shit outta this.. but .. IMO.. stick with what you got now.. Just replase bumper cover / hood / lights.. etc... from what i see its just cosmetic.. umless you fucked something up underneath...

o.. btw.. had to do it.. srry...

Velolciraptor Coming Soon.. lol..

**Isaurio** · 02-14-2011, 07:33 PM

Originally Posted by bobmundo123

LOl.. this is funny.. someone should mem the shit outta this.. but .. IMO.. stick with what you got now.. Just replase bumper cover / hood / lights.. etc... from what i see its just cosmetic.. umless you fucked something up underneath...

o.. btw.. had to do it.. srry...

Velolciraptor Coming Soon.. lol..

Lol good one that should be posted on the main page of tgc.

**Rodriguez** · 02-14-2011, 09:08 PM

WOW...glad we don't have snow here, I have the 02-03 front and honestly man, its a pain in the ass for a number of reasons. One, there are no parts or mods, such as grills for the 8gb front, except fog lights. Second, you'll be lucky if you find one without the nose cracked. I like the way it looks but, I like the VR-4 wayy better. You should use this as an excuse to go to a JDM front.

**bobmundo123** · 02-14-2011, 11:02 PM

Bump^^

**G-spot** · 02-14-2011, 11:30 PM

It's snow guys, come on. Most of the damages on the graveyard forum has been related to snow/ice. Now if this occur during the heat of summer, then yeah, flame on!