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Old 09-12-06, 04:56 PM
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I'm interested in completely changing over everything necessary changes to make my 1998 look like a 2000-2001. I've already gotten the tail lights and I know the wheels, but is there a way to give the 1998 DRL's? And is the front lip and grill different?
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front bumper, fogs, grill are different. HIDs are optional. interior wise, there is more wood grain around the window controls and center console. wood steering wheel. DRL's can probably be added as a kit or something. how much did you get your tail lights for?
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Tails I got new for like $560 or something.

I still need the grill and I might do a plug and play HID kit, and I wonder what the easiest way to do DRL's is?
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In addition to what ChrisES said, everything bolts on (bumper, foglamps, grille, etc.).
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You don't need a wood steering wheel. My 2000 doesn't have one. If I am not mistaken, most 2000's do NOT have a wood steering wheel, while most or all 2001's DO have a wood steering wheel.
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Ok, what about upgrading a 92 to a 2000? Is that even possible? (I know Id need a new trunk and hood among other things) but minus the tail light and headlight shapes are the main bodies the same between a 92 and a 2000?

*Basically, Im wondering if I can update the hood and front bumper to fit 2000 headlights, and update the rear bumper and trunk lid to fit 2000 tail lights. 2000 tail lights are pretty (and yes, I know they're two pieces).
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You might be able to do it but it won't be a bolt on mod, with the price you'd pay a body shop just buy a body kit that fits your es, I like the front end of my 93
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Originally Posted by LarryParker
most or all 2001's DO have a wood steering wheel.
Unfortunately not ALL the 2001's came with wood steering wheels. I do, however, have one wood/tan leather one for sale that I originally bought for my wood-less 2001.
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I have a platinum 2000 ES and I have the wood wheel. I'm actually thinkin about switching to the 97-99 front bumper so I can get my front lip on without major modification. What color is ur ES MJH?
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