Site Subscriber’s Kelvin Posted November 20, 2018 Site Subscriber’s Report Share Posted November 20, 2018 Okay - it's safe to say the front of the Coupe looks pretty bland when it's black, has no bodykit or foglights. Finding a front spoiler from the kit without buying a whole car seems impossible, which leaves only aftermarket stuff, most of which is only available in the States unless you are prepared to pay a hefty premium. The only front lip/spoiler that I've found is on eBay and from Bulgaria: https://www.ebay.co.uk/i/123490811183? Thoughts? One issue might be the fact its a later model one, I believe my '98 model bumper is slightly different but I'm not averse to modding it to fit. I can't think of any other options. The car's colour hides the grilles, both upper and especially the lower venting, which leaves not much shape or definition to the styling and it's gotta be sorted. I had thought there'd be a little more choice but it seems not. There are the odd fibreglass Type R things around but modding would be needed and I'm not keen on fibreglass. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators hughezee Posted November 20, 2018 Administrators Report Share Posted November 20, 2018 Like you said that one won't fit your bumper its shaped for the facelifted bumper, there was a guy in Europe selling good quality lips will have a look for his details, think it was £75 delivered? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Subscriber’s Kelvin Posted November 21, 2018 Author Site Subscriber’s Report Share Posted November 21, 2018 Cheers Stuart - I'm surprised I've missed that one, I've searched and searched. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeanoCoupe Posted April 3, 2019 Report Share Posted April 3, 2019 Howdy! Want to give my front end a meaner look.... Will this fit the UK spec bumper? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fits-98-00-Accord-Coupe-2Dr-Sport-Urethane-Front-Bumper-Lip-Spoiler-Body-Kit/390432423857?epid=1841082108&hash=item5ae795ffb1:g:pH0AAOSwSKtaXqJv And does anyone have any 17/18" wheels they want to sell!? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators hughezee Posted April 3, 2019 Administrators Report Share Posted April 3, 2019 18 minutes ago, DeanoCoupe said: Howdy! Want to give my front end a meaner look.... Will this fit the UK spec bumper? The splitter in the link is for 98-00 models according to the title and the illustration of it fitted to that year of bumper, so would say it will fit your existing bumper without a problem. 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeanoCoupe Posted April 9, 2019 Report Share Posted April 9, 2019 Thanks Stu! Front end looks to "nice" for my liking.... In other news, the 1UZ in a Lexus LS400 is an arse to remove 😑 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Laird_Scooby Posted April 11, 2019 Moderators Report Share Posted April 11, 2019 On 4/9/2019 at 9:18 PM, DeanoCoupe said: In other news, the 1UZ in a Lexus LS400 is an arse to remove 😑 Why were you removing it? 🤔 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingK0ng Posted April 11, 2019 Report Share Posted April 11, 2019 To my knowledge there isn't a specific UK spec bumper. USDM and EDM bumpers are all the same except for USDM sedan of course. As hughezee said, 6gen's have 2 bumpers, there is the 98-00 bumper ( best one imho ) and it's indeed the one shown in your link and the later 01-02 bumper. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeanoCoupe Posted April 13, 2019 Report Share Posted April 13, 2019 On 4/11/2019 at 8:48 PM, Laird_Scooby said: Why were you removing it? 🤔 Because the dickwad previous owner fitted oil catch cans and the 1UZ runs negative crankcase pressure, catch cans caused negative pressure and it shat a rod.... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Laird_Scooby Posted April 13, 2019 Moderators Report Share Posted April 13, 2019 12 minutes ago, DeanoCoupe said: Because the dickwad previous owner fitted oil catch cans and the 1UZ runs negative crankcase pressure, catch cans caused negative pressure and it shat a rod.... That's a good reason to remove it! There's a few on fleabay if it's any help? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeanoCoupe Posted April 14, 2019 Report Share Posted April 14, 2019 10 hours ago, Laird_Scooby said: That's a good reason to remove it! There's a few on fleabay if it's any help? He got one, we got it sat on the engine mounts yesterday just need to plug it all back in today..... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Subscriber’s Kelvin Posted December 3, 2019 Author Site Subscriber’s Report Share Posted December 3, 2019 Oh to find a front splitter 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Laird_Scooby Posted December 3, 2019 Moderators Report Share Posted December 3, 2019 6 minutes ago, Kelvin said: Oh to find a front splitter Make one? 🤔 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeanoCoupe Posted December 3, 2019 Report Share Posted December 3, 2019 44 minutes ago, Kelvin said: Oh to find a front splitter Ebay... type "accord coupe bodykit" take your pick, I found one for £36 plus postage of £104 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Laird_Scooby Posted December 3, 2019 Moderators Report Share Posted December 3, 2019 22 minutes ago, DeanoCoupe said: Ebay... type "accord coupe bodykit" take your pick, I found one for £36 plus postage of £104 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fits-98-99-00-Honda-Accord-2Dr-Coupe-Mug-Style-Front-Bumper-Lip-Spoiler-Add-On/271543854588 That one? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators PTR200S Posted December 3, 2019 Moderators Report Share Posted December 3, 2019 Gulp, that's expensive on postage and when (if?) you get slapped for import duty..... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeanoCoupe Posted December 3, 2019 Report Share Posted December 3, 2019 2 hours ago, Laird_Scooby said: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fits-98-99-00-Honda-Accord-2Dr-Coupe-Mug-Style-Front-Bumper-Lip-Spoiler-Add-On/271543854588 That one? That's one of them, not sure if you do actually get done with duty as is it not all part of the postage fee/Ebay? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Laird_Scooby Posted December 3, 2019 Moderators Report Share Posted December 3, 2019 1 hour ago, PTR200S said: Gulp, that's expensive on postage and when (if?) you get slapped for import duty..... When i was buying a few bits earlier this year from the USA, i dug into the Customs Rules. If the invoice value is £15 or more, you pay 20% Import VAT on it. That's if it doesn't slip through the net, in which case you're lucky. I believe there is another Import Duty that comes into play when the invoice value of the part you're buying is more than £100, the way i understand it (which might be wrong) is the duty payable (a percentage) is based on the difference between what you've paid for the item abroad and what you would have paid for it in the UK. S&H, carriage, P&P or whatever you care to call it isn't included in the calculations. Something to be careful of is buying things that equate to £15 or less on the day of purchase. Let's say on the day you buy it you pay £14 for it and it's $12 on the invoice. If the GBP gets stronger, not a problem but if it gets weaker and that $12 equals £16 on the day HMRC check the invoice value, you pay 20% VAT on £16 - sneaky, eh? Oh yeah, when HMRC decide you need to pay something, they send a card via Royal Mail with the amount on it which you can pay online or over the phone with the reference number. What they don't tell you is Royal Mail add £8 to this for collecting the money! Crafty sods! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeanoCoupe Posted December 4, 2019 Report Share Posted December 4, 2019 Could the Accord type r bottom splitter be adapted to fit ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Laird_Scooby Posted December 4, 2019 Moderators Report Share Posted December 4, 2019 3 minutes ago, DeanoCoupe said: Could the Accord type r bottom splitter be adapted to fit ? If you have access to an Accord Type-R and a tape measure you could measure both front aprons and see if they're a similar length - would give you a good idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeanoCoupe Posted December 4, 2019 Report Share Posted December 4, 2019 23 minutes ago, Laird_Scooby said: If you have access to an Accord Type-R and a tape measure you could measure both front aprons and see if they're a similar length - would give you a good idea. I have a mate with one, or I could just find the info on Google.... My other mate is very good with bodywork he could make it fit I am sure 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Laird_Scooby Posted December 4, 2019 Moderators Report Share Posted December 4, 2019 Measure your mates one - don't rely on Goggle, it's often incorrect because people think the same parts are fitted to the Accord Coupe as to the saloon/hatch models. At least by measuring, you'll actually have the correct details in front of you. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeanoCoupe Posted December 4, 2019 Report Share Posted December 4, 2019 1 hour ago, Laird_Scooby said: Measure your mates one - don't rely on Goggle, it's often incorrect because people think the same parts are fitted to the Accord Coupe as to the saloon/hatch models. At least by measuring, you'll actually have the correct details in front of you. He lives in Wales I live in Essex, I think I will just guess my bodywork mate will make it right 🤣 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Laird_Scooby Posted December 4, 2019 Moderators Report Share Posted December 4, 2019 Get your mate to measure it then - we live in a world of technology where communication is easy and quick. The important bit is where it joins to the original spoiler/apron, that length. As long as that is right, your bodywork mate stands a good chance of getting it right when he fits it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators hughezee Posted December 4, 2019 Administrators Report Share Posted December 4, 2019 7 hours ago, DeanoCoupe said: Could the Accord type r bottom splitter be adapted to fit ? The UK 1998-2002 Accord is a smaller car, so I guess it would need heavily modifying to fit, making one as Dave suggested would be easier than destroying one to make it fit? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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