What do I need for a 97+ upgrade?
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What do I need for a 97+ upgrade?
I see this posted constantly so I guess I will be the one to explain it.
1. What all is in the 97+ upgrade?
Front bumper, rear bumper, side skirts, rear lower moldings, door moldings, tails, grill, foglights, spoiler.
2. Do I need the lower door moldings?
You don't NEED them but it leaves a "less than appealing" gap if you don't.
3. Does everything directly bolt on?
Yes, pretty much. You don't need to drill any new holes or break out the dremel.
4. Do I need a new harness with the tails?
Yes, you need the pigtail harness.
5. Will the foam supports still work?
They will need to be cut up to work. Most people leave them off.
6. Where can I find part numbers?
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=310595
7. Can I re-use my old brackets or do I need new ones?
You can use your old ones but a rivet comes in handy to attach the brackets to the bumper.
8. Can I just put on the front bumper and leave the rest pre-97?
It's your car - you can do what you want.
9. Do I need to replace my headlights?
No.
10. Will I need new screws/clips/nuts?
Yes, some will need replaced. See link above.
11. Any problems with the sideskirt installation?
I personally had a rough time finding the correct clips, but they are out there. Some people may notice that the holes on the bottom (essentially underneath the car on the sideskirts) don't line up to holes. You can use self-tapping screws to attach it.
12. Are the foglights plug and play?
No, you will need a harness for them.
13. Jonny, thanks for making me not search. Can I buy you a beer for your troubles?
Yes you may :-)
Hope this helps. I am sure I missed a lot of stuff but it will be a good start.
Jonny
1. What all is in the 97+ upgrade?
Front bumper, rear bumper, side skirts, rear lower moldings, door moldings, tails, grill, foglights, spoiler.
2. Do I need the lower door moldings?
You don't NEED them but it leaves a "less than appealing" gap if you don't.
3. Does everything directly bolt on?
Yes, pretty much. You don't need to drill any new holes or break out the dremel.
4. Do I need a new harness with the tails?
Yes, you need the pigtail harness.
5. Will the foam supports still work?
They will need to be cut up to work. Most people leave them off.
6. Where can I find part numbers?
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=310595
7. Can I re-use my old brackets or do I need new ones?
You can use your old ones but a rivet comes in handy to attach the brackets to the bumper.
8. Can I just put on the front bumper and leave the rest pre-97?
It's your car - you can do what you want.
9. Do I need to replace my headlights?
No.
10. Will I need new screws/clips/nuts?
Yes, some will need replaced. See link above.
11. Any problems with the sideskirt installation?
I personally had a rough time finding the correct clips, but they are out there. Some people may notice that the holes on the bottom (essentially underneath the car on the sideskirts) don't line up to holes. You can use self-tapping screws to attach it.
12. Are the foglights plug and play?
No, you will need a harness for them.
13. Jonny, thanks for making me not search. Can I buy you a beer for your troubles?
Yes you may :-)
Hope this helps. I am sure I missed a lot of stuff but it will be a good start.
Jonny
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I agree. It is very helpful to consolidate info into one thread. Thanks for all your help Dx3 Jonny 
HAHA! That's the least I could do. If you're ever on the way to Madison; PM me.
HAHA! That's the least I could do. If you're ever on the way to Madison; PM me.
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