How can I get my 96 Eclipse to look like a 99 Eclipse?

[SSZero]

Hey guys. I wanted to know what I have to get in order to make my 96 Eclipse GS-T to look like the 99 Eclipse (the one without the 'smiley' bumper). Any info would be greatly appreciated...

[guitarXgeek]

To do the full conversion, you'll need a 97-99 front bumper and headlights, 97-99 rear bumper and reverse lights, and since it's a turbo car you'll need the turbo spoiler. Have fun.

[SSZero]

I just want to really change the front bumper and headlights only. Do you know what the price range for it is?

[guitarXgeek]

It depends on where you are buying it from. Your best bet is a junkyard, or you can look on www.dsmtuners.com in the classifieds. I'm not sure exactly of the price range, but usually the front bumper is around $100, not too sure about the headlights though.

[joemathews]

Hey, I'm offended! What's wrong with the smiley bumper ?

Gee, if I had a stock GS-T, the 97 conversion would not be the way I would spend my first $250 (or more...)!

[momoney90210]

Do the newer headlights bolt on or is there body work needed?

[george536]

call the dismantler near u. they always have stuff for really cheap and maybe jus maybe the bumper maybe your color already.

[Shpyder]

surf www.craigslist.org and e-bay. I come accross used front bumpers and stock 97-99 headlights everyday. finding them should be no biggie.

[RiceRocket18]

i got a set of stock 99 gst tailights sitting in my house if you want.

[96spyderman]

Originally Posted by guitarXgeek

To do the full conversion, you'll need a 97-99 front bumper and headlights, 97-99 rear bumper and reverse lights, and since it's a turbo car you'll need the turbo spoiler. Have fun.

So... is the turbo spoiler the lower one or the one that curves way up like its a handle for a giant? mines the lower one and have heard that it is the N/Turbo ...

[SSZero]

Hey, all I want is the bumper like on Shpyder's car (See his picture). Would I have to change the headlights on it too? Or do you think the ones I have could stay on?

[JoeWagon]

If you searched, you would know all of this.

You have to get the headlights, because they are a different size. They bolt on the same. Don't forget 97 sideskirts, as I believe those are different too. It's going to cost way more than $250, and you can get the body pieces all over the place. DSMtrader, ebay, DSMtuners classifieds, local junkyards, maybe mitsubishigraveyard.com, etc.

[SSZero]

Can anyone give me a price range for just the front bumper and headlights?!

[Fred95GSX]

Have you not caught the hints yet?

1. Get on e-bay and start searching for 97-99 Eclipse headlights. When you find a set of headlights listed I'm more then positive they will have a price on them.

2. Call or visit your local junkyard and ask.

3. Call dealership and ask for a quote on those headlights. After getting done laughing at their quote, place bid on e-bay for headlights.

[pr0]

I would say $1000 because you may have to paint. I got my bumper from aemporium.com for about 170 bucks.

Get everything else from ebay because the dealer will run you a good 300 bucks for the headlights.