i want to get the jp usa kit for my 2006 xA. i noticed that for the 2006 JP had to cut the 05 front lip because the fogs are different between the two years. so here's my question. should i...

a) go with the 2006 conversion which means a lot of custom fabrication to the front lip including plastic welding?




or b) find the 03-05 bumper so that it'll fit with no modification and so that i can get whatever grill i want?




the jp kit from jp is a little over 800 bucks. with the custom work it'll cost around 1000 to 1400 bucks. thanks for your OPINIONS.

 

i chose the 2006 because i like the lower grille and fog lights more, but i like the 05 because i really want to do this setup with either the kenstyle upper grille, or the rs1 upper grille.

 

bump.

come on people, if you're afraid to say something, at least vote.

 

I'm sorry, enzo...I can't really answer, it's too tough for me.

I wanna do a full bumper swap so I can do the Kenstyle Grille. But I do like the '06 bumper better than the older one...so...My vote is cast.

 

Sorry, I lied, I can't decide.

 

haha...well, maybe i'll have to find out about putting the older grille on the 06

 

if you're gonna do that much fab on the lip kit, the grille will be easy...ish

 

yeah that's true, hmmm....i wonder. does the kenstyle grille have anything like mesh to keep the bugs out?

 

I think so, if not you can go to home depot and get some Gutter Guard mesh, and just paint it.

 

nice...good call.

ok people....lets see some more votes. so far the 06 bumper is winning.

 

morning bump

 

ttt

 

Bump to get Enzo off the "last posted"

 

enzo...i would go with the 06, i like it so much more...but price is always the final factor

 

bump...and if anyone knows about modifying the kenstyle grille to fit an '06 let me know.

 

Return the favor BUMP

 

well, i have an 05 front bumper and stock grill i'd be willing to let go for cheap if you decide to go with the jp kit. btw, where did you find the jp kit for that price?

 

i found the kit on their website...i don't need to have it shipped though because i'm up the street from them.

hmm...i'll think about the bumper offer...would you want a trade, or just a straight sell? for right now, i think i'm sticking with the '06 bumper though...i may just modify the kenstyle grille to fit my bumper if i can.

 

I see their votes are unanimous. THE 06 bumper is also jsut so much better looking.

 

Well i like how the '06 front looks cause it's more aggressive, but then you'd have to pay extra to have it custom fitted. If you guys didn't know, that white xA w/ cf hood on the jp usa site is my car. Since i was a booth car for them last yr at nisei showoff they offered to use my xA on their site.