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    97 galant es converting to jdm headlights

    so i got a 97 es. i ordered some jdm headlights from ebay but was wondering do i have to use the 94-96 galant grill and metal bar over the grill? i really want to get one of those jdm de bumpers with fog lights but havent founds one yet, so if you find one let me know.
    parting out my 7g project. 1g turbo head with gs cam gears, talon tsi front and rear brakes/5lug conversion. xtc 2g fwd clutch and pressure plate. complete 7g 5spped swap. jdm e54a headlights stock 97 tails, interior trim pieces. [email protected]
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    You are here entirely tooo much!! seth98esT's Avatar
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    You can rock the stock bumper, header panel, and grills. I had the 2pc JDM headlights on a stock 97/98 front. Just be sure to grind down the tops of the bumper mounts or else the headlights will rub on them and crack like mine.
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    yeah when u have the bumper off u gotta grind that down, headlights will never really get in without cracking unless u do that.....just grind at an angle above teh top bolt, that way u will still have 4 bolts holding ur crashbar...have fun, and good luck, its a pretty easy install

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    good look on the info. but if i do find that de bumper, do i use the grill and header panel form a 94-96?
    parting out my 7g project. 1g turbo head with gs cam gears, talon tsi front and rear brakes/5lug conversion. xtc 2g fwd clutch and pressure plate. complete 7g 5spped swap. jdm e54a headlights stock 97 tails, interior trim pieces. [email protected]
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    Quote Originally Posted by dsm galant
    good look on the info. but if i do find that de bumper, do i use the grill and header panel form a 94-96?
    diamond edition uses bigger grills for the bumper but you will need a 94-96 t-bar

    https://thegalantcenter.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=41406

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    You are here entirely tooo much!! seth98esT's Avatar
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    Yah the JDM grills are bigger. You can still use the USDM grills, but they dont fill the entire whole and look kind of dumb, thats what I have on mine right now. For the JDM DE bumper, you can use the USDM 94-96 t-bar.

    Are you the same guy I was talking to on DSM Tuners? :)
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    Quote Originally Posted by seth98esT

    Are you the same guy I was talking to on DSM Tuners? :)
    its very possable but i dont think so. i have a very bad short term memory.
    parting out my 7g project. 1g turbo head with gs cam gears, talon tsi front and rear brakes/5lug conversion. xtc 2g fwd clutch and pressure plate. complete 7g 5spped swap. jdm e54a headlights stock 97 tails, interior trim pieces. [email protected]
    http://www.thegalantcenter.net/forum...211#post477211

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    i am going to order an hid kit from ebay, what bulb type is the jdm headlights?
    parting out my 7g project. 1g turbo head with gs cam gears, talon tsi front and rear brakes/5lug conversion. xtc 2g fwd clutch and pressure plate. complete 7g 5spped swap. jdm e54a headlights stock 97 tails, interior trim pieces. [email protected]
    http://www.thegalantcenter.net/forum...211#post477211

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    Hi, Where can I find a set of 2 Piece headlights and JDM Bumper? Also the taillights like Bezzle has on his sig? And how much do they go for?

    Thanks! :)

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    JDM parts

    Hi,

    We have these parts here in Manila, Philippines:

    JDM headlights- plastic with focus on the right side for RHD. It costs around USD$ 200 for both.

    JDM tail lights- shouldnt' go beyond USD$ 200

    JDM bumpers with grill- around USD$ 450

    All are surplus but in good condition.

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