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freak86 · 04-03-2009, 05:25 PM

Need a new hood, one fender, radiator support frame, headlight support, possibly bumper, headlight.
I'm leaning to getting a carbon fiber hood cuz mine's f'd, and it gives me a reason to upgrade.
However, I've heard mixed things about aftermarket bumper, fenders, etc...
Is the whole fitment thing that crazy with aftermarket? Certain brands better than others, or should I just go with OEM?
I want to use this accident as an excuse to "upgrade" at least the front end, but I'm not going to mess with aftermarket if it's gonna look like crap and not fit right.
If there is some aftermarket brands that are good, any suggestions of where to buy from would be appreciated.
I want it to look good. But if OEM is going to look better or be a TON cheaper/easier, then I'll go OEM.
Please don't bash me. I've never done exterior work of this extent, so I know I'm a noob in this respect. I will be taking it to a body shop if I feel it is beyond my capabilities.

INJEN78 · 04-06-2009, 12:47 PM

oem fenders,oem lights,oem bumper,oem rad. support and CF hood...aftermarket bumpers and fenders are junk and overpriced

freak86 · 04-07-2009, 05:11 PM

Is there any aftermarket that aren't junk or overpriced? Is the fitment issue null on OEM fenders and bumpers, etc.? Thanks for the input.

K2e2vin · 04-07-2009, 05:13 PM

From what I've heard and seen, many OE replacement panels do not fit well(like Certi-Fit parts, etc.) Best bet is to just buy used original Honda piece or from the dealership.

INJEN78 · 04-08-2009, 11:39 AM

word..go to the junkyard and get em used.the only part that would have the least problem fitting is the hood..

dacheat · 04-08-2009, 02:02 PM

if you make another crx with gills i'll cry. OEM.

92stoccord · 04-08-2009, 05:25 PM

Sorry dacheat... It was for a good cause.

ihatemyprelude · 04-11-2009, 09:26 PM

AHHHH the body gaps, look at those fenders...

If you plan to venture far from oem, just get a CF hood.. its the only thing that "Fits"

I dont get how after market headlights are bad? i never had problems with headlights.

04-03-2009, 05:25 PM	#1
freak86 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Southwest Michigan Age: 30 Posts: 287 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 88 crx si w/b16a Rep Power: 11	suggestions for crx front end repair parts wanted Need a new hood, one fender, radiator support frame, headlight support, possibly bumper, headlight. I'm leaning to getting a carbon fiber hood cuz mine's f'd, and it gives me a reason to upgrade. However, I've heard mixed things about aftermarket bumper, fenders, etc... Is the whole fitment thing that crazy with aftermarket? Certain brands better than others, or should I just go with OEM? I want to use this accident as an excuse to "upgrade" at least the front end, but I'm not going to mess with aftermarket if it's gonna look like crap and not fit right. If there is some aftermarket brands that are good, any suggestions of where to buy from would be appreciated. I want it to look good. But if OEM is going to look better or be a TON cheaper/easier, then I'll go OEM. Please don't bash me. I've never done exterior work of this extent, so I know I'm a noob in this respect. I will be taking it to a body shop if I feel it is beyond my capabilities. __________________ Any b-series and crx parts local to southwest michigan area...feel free to pm. Last edited by freak86; 04-07-2009 at 05:05 PM.

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04-06-2009, 12:47 PM	#2
INJEN78 ¿GANGSTA GREMLIN? Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: CT(860) VT(802) Age: 21 Posts: 8,418 iTrader: 7 / 100% Ride: 91 CRX si Rep Power: 244	oem fenders,oem lights,oem bumper,oem rad. support and CF hood...aftermarket bumpers and fenders are junk and overpriced

04-07-2009, 05:11 PM	#3
freak86 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Southwest Michigan Age: 30 Posts: 287 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 88 crx si w/b16a Rep Power: 11	Is there any aftermarket that aren't junk or overpriced? Is the fitment issue null on OEM fenders and bumpers, etc.? Thanks for the input.

04-07-2009, 05:13 PM	#4
K2e2vin Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Raleigh, NC Age: 22 Posts: 7,029 iTrader: 2 / 100% Ride: 88 Honda Civic HB Rep Power: 216	From what I've heard and seen, many OE replacement panels do not fit well(like Certi-Fit parts, etc.) Best bet is to just buy used original Honda piece or from the dealership.

04-08-2009, 11:39 AM	#5
INJEN78 ¿GANGSTA GREMLIN? Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: CT(860) VT(802) Age: 21 Posts: 8,418 iTrader: 7 / 100% Ride: 91 CRX si Rep Power: 244	word..go to the junkyard and get em used.the only part that would have the least problem fitting is the hood..

04-08-2009, 02:02 PM	#6
dacheat ..is grounded. Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: strongbadia Posts: 4,119 iTrader: 5 / 100% Ride: '84 buick (rusted) Rep Power: 464	if you make another crx with gills i'll cry. OEM.

04-08-2009, 05:25 PM	#7
92stoccord Big Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Salem, Ohio Age: 20 Posts: 2,270 iTrader: 1 / 100% Ride: 1997 Civic HX, 1990 CR-X, 2000 1200XLC, Gillig Phantom Rep Power: 236	Sorry dacheat... It was for a good cause.

04-11-2009, 09:26 PM	#8
ihatemyprelude Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ocala, FL Posts: 165 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: Ek6 Jdm D15 built/boosted, EF hatch cold ac.. Rep Power: 7	AHHHH the body gaps, look at those fenders... If you plan to venture far from oem, just get a CF hood.. its the only thing that "Fits" I dont get how after market headlights are bad? i never had problems with headlights.

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