Rhd GD3 02 Fit parts help

mrDFWmechanic · #1 (**permalink**) 08-21-2009, 09:17 PM

So I just picked up my gray GD3 fit on wens. from a local dealer for 4500. The same day I started looking up pics on here and on HT of what people are doing to their fits. I'm kind of confused on some things though because I don't know exactly what model I have I just know I have the 1.5L Vtec engine which is extremly rare for okinawa, it also has the 7spd CVT trans. and the usual JDM parts you guys know about. The local Up Garage has a Mugen Way+plus front lip for 157.00 I just want to make sure it fits on my fit properly. I saw a couple guys on here already have the same lip on their cars and their bumpers don't look like mine so I'm totally confused on what I have and what I need to put the front lip on.

Here's a link to the Mugen lip.
?UP GARAGE??????????????????? ???????????? Way+plus

Here's my car sitting outside in the humid weather.
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kylerwho · #2 (**permalink**) 08-21-2009, 09:31 PM

that looks like the gd1 front end.

the mugen lip only fits on the 1.5s gd3

mrDFWmechanic · #3 (**permalink**) 08-21-2009, 09:37 PM

So I have a GD1 front end on a 2002 GD3?

mrDFWmechanic · #4 (**permalink**) 08-22-2009, 07:17 AM

You were correct about the bumper so I found an even better deal of the Jap. fit model S bumper with a Mugen grill and Mugen front lip all together for 263.00. The bumper is in Tokyo so I'll have to pay a little to transfer it to Okinawa and pay a little to paint it but thats still way cheaper then buying the things seperate. I have to wait till monday after work to go and order the bumper now but I'm still excited I found it.

http://www.upgarage.com/upgarage/stock/1/2/0905129003225/129

FELIXY69 · #5 (**permalink**) 08-22-2009, 12:43 PM

u ARE correct, that is the GD1 car u have !
u need the gd3 bumper, but if u change the bumper, why not get something even better, noblesse, ings, or others.....

kylerwho · #6 (**permalink**) 08-22-2009, 02:35 PM

im not sure if the gd3 bumper will bolt right onto your gd1 chassis. looks like it will though.

mrDFWmechanic · #7 (**permalink**) 08-22-2009, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by FELIXY69

u ARE correct, that is the GD1 car u have !
u need the gd3 bumper, but if u change the bumper, why not get something even better, noblesse, ings, or others.....

I have never been a fan of the Ings bodykits they're just to aggressive for my taste, the noblesse is nice but thats not the overall picture I want my fit to look like. This is the first time I've been able to afford mugen stuff for next to nothing so I'm going to get that bumper/lip combo. I've already got some new work wheels and some recaro's on the way as well.

kylerwho · #8 (**permalink**) 08-23-2009, 02:54 AM

just go with what you like and keep posting your progress..

axlline · #9 (**permalink**) 08-24-2009, 06:20 PM

Here is one that will fit your fit
?UP GARAGE??????????????????? ???????????? SD07153 ???? GD1 ???

JDMchris.com · #10 (**permalink**) 08-24-2009, 09:25 PM

Just so everyone is clear.... the GD1 and GD3 BOTH in 2002 had that bumper! in 05 during the MMC is when the newer style front bumper was released for the GD3.

mrDFWmechanic · #11 (**permalink**) 08-25-2009, 04:02 AM

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Originally Posted by axlline

Here is one that will fit your fit
?UP GARAGE??????????????????? ???????????? SD07153 ???? GD1 ???

I saw that one actually there are like 8 of those for sale all around japan, just that bumper lip/grill combo is a way better deal for 100 more.

mrDFWmechanic · #12 (**permalink**) 08-25-2009, 04:05 AM

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Originally Posted by JDMchris.com

Just so everyone is clear.... the GD1 and GD3 BOTH in 2002 had that bumper! in 05 during the MMC is when the newer style front bumper was released for the GD3.

Thank you for clearing that up, I figured as much since on my vin plate it says GD3 and on up garage it says the GD1 - GD4 has the same front end. What kind of bumper do you have in your signature is that the 05 I see 100+ fits a day here and I have yet to see that certain bumper?

JDMchris.com · #13 (**permalink**) 08-25-2009, 03:14 PM

Yes I have the 05+ GD3 1.5S bumper.

Edison Carasio · #14 (**permalink**) 08-25-2009, 06:52 PM

What are you gonna do with your front end parts once you put the new one on?

mrDFWmechanic · #15 (**permalink**) 08-26-2009, 10:01 AM

My oem bumper and foglights are going to sit in my computer room, I haven't decided what I'm going to do with them yet.

JDMchris.com · #16 (**permalink**) 08-26-2009, 07:52 PM

Are you in the military?

mrDFWmechanic · #17 (**permalink**) 08-27-2009, 03:21 AM

yes I am USAF to be exact, I just arrived here in may and I will be here for the next 4 years then hopefully off to Germany for another 4 years.

JDMchris.com · #18 (**permalink**) 08-27-2009, 10:00 PM

ok. lemme know if u wanna sell ur old bumper after u update

mrDFWmechanic · #19 (**permalink**) 08-29-2009, 05:06 AM

so I went to up garage on Friday and shipping the bumper down to oki was another $200 bringing the total to around 500 now that's still cheap but my wife and I are about to start taking classes so I need money for that instead. so I just picked up some small items and I'll wait till I go to Tokyo next year to get all the big heavy items since shipping apo to apo is free for military. I did however see a 4wd fit today at a furniture store though I will post pics later.