93-95 vs 99-02 front ends
05-21-09, 01:23 PM
#52
99 Taillights with 93-95 spec front with R1 lip with clear markers FTW
05-21-09, 01:42 PM
#53
05-21-09, 07:01 PM
#57
I was faced with the decision recently since my car is being painted and I needed to replace the tired, wavy stock bumper.
Mazda list price for a new 93-95 bumper is $938 in Canada.
About the same cost for a 99 spec with accessories.
I didn't pay full list but I opted for the 93 since I think it really matches the rest of the body far better than the 99. But I'll be adding the 99 lip.
But it's all subjective. To each their own.
Mazda list price for a new 93-95 bumper is $938 in Canada.
About the same cost for a 99 spec with accessories.
I didn't pay full list but I opted for the 93 since I think it really matches the rest of the body far better than the 99. But I'll be adding the 99 lip.
But it's all subjective. To each their own.
05-21-09, 09:51 PM
#61
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DriftDreamzSS, your paint looks phenomenal! Very impressive.
One thing though, I'd recommend tucking your PS cooling loop out of the way, it looks to be hanging down very low......
One thing though, I'd recommend tucking your PS cooling loop out of the way, it looks to be hanging down very low......
05-21-09, 10:43 PM
#62
That dryer hose is also gone now that I have installed some ducting.
05-21-09, 11:53 PM
#63
As stated above, some cars can squeak through inspection without the side markers. But MY DMV would not let me pass without them. Other states and inspection stations may be different. I had to ghetto rig up some trailer marker lights to the side of my bumper, they stuck out about 2 inches on each side. I wish I took pictures it was hilarious. The inspection guy was like "they don't really flow with the car, but I guess it works" I had to hold in my laughter.
05-22-09, 12:58 PM
#66
Hard to add to Gordon's observations way back in the thread. . .but I'll try. The '93 front makes the car look like the "classic" that it is. The '99 front makes it look like a "classic" that someone tried to upgrade. They are both nice, but time will tell that the the "classic look" of a 3rd gen (god what beatiful cars these are) included the original front end.
On another note -- the rippling/warping effect. The '93 front end originally had a bunch of formed styrofoam under it to help maintain it's shape (I don't know if the '99 had that or not?). on many cars I've seen, the styrofoam has been removed or mutilated over time. This contributes to the front end "warping" look.
On another note -- the rippling/warping effect. The '93 front end originally had a bunch of formed styrofoam under it to help maintain it's shape (I don't know if the '99 had that or not?). on many cars I've seen, the styrofoam has been removed or mutilated over time. This contributes to the front end "warping" look.
05-22-09, 01:19 PM
#67
I had to ghetto rig up some trailer marker lights to the side of my bumper, they stuck out about 2 inches on each side. I wish I took pictures it was hilarious. The inspection guy was like "they don't really flow with the car, but I guess it works" I had to hold in my laughter.
05-27-09, 01:34 PM
#69
That's correct. for my black car I got the "99 spec" fenders so I could use the side markers. I believe ALL Japanese FD's had the side markers on the fenders, but don't quote me on that.
As stated above, some cars can squeak through inspection without the side markers. But MY DMV would not let me pass without them. Other states and inspection stations may be different. I had to ghetto rig up some trailer marker lights to the side of my bumper, they stuck out about 2 inches on each side. I wish I took pictures it was hilarious. The inspection guy was like "they don't really flow with the car, but I guess it works" I had to hold in my laughter.
As stated above, some cars can squeak through inspection without the side markers. But MY DMV would not let me pass without them. Other states and inspection stations may be different. I had to ghetto rig up some trailer marker lights to the side of my bumper, they stuck out about 2 inches on each side. I wish I took pictures it was hilarious. The inspection guy was like "they don't really flow with the car, but I guess it works" I had to hold in my laughter.
Hah, I would like to see your custom trailer marker lights...
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