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alexps · 21st October 2007, 16:32

Hello my friends!! I am proud to be a member of civinfo!!

I am waiting the delivery of my new civic type s milano red and I aim to do some modifications in order to looks similar to the Type R (not engine etc)!!

1.First of all I want to replace the front grill with one coming from type R. I have already read here about it so I don't need any further explanation.
2.I will install the type R rear roof spoiler.It costs about 525 euros and it is prepainted.
3.I want to replace the rear side lights (grey not orange) which come from the type R. Does anyone knows prices??
4.Also I want to replace the rear middle mask (contains reverse lights and honda emblem) that it is grey too. Any price for the full set (emblem and any mounts if necessary??)??
5.I don't like the black plastic spoilers around the car and I prefer buying new painted coming from type R too than having mine painted. Do you have any prices for the front,rear and side (perimetrically of the wheels and between them..) Is it easy job or it will cost me other damages??

6. Now it is time to modify the interior!! I prefer the shift knob and the leather "skirt" of the Type R (about 150 euros) and the mat plastic panel around the gauges. Also does anyone knows how can I replace the H emblem on my steering wheel with the red one? And If it is possible to change the illumination from blue to red??

Ps. If you ask me why I didn't buy the type R and prefered to pay extras and risk in order to transform the type S in to type R I would answer that 1.8 lt engine is enough for me and type R is far expensive not only to buy but also to maintain!!

If anyone has done anything from those written please tell me or upload photos!
Thank you in advance for your patience and I am looking forward to hearinhg from you!!!

FWH · 21st October 2007, 17:22

3. There is a thread about it - can´t remember cost exactly, but it is not TOO bad.

Search for de-tango or something.
You need to mod the bulb holder also.

Changing the illumination will be tough.

robbo51 · 21st October 2007, 17:54

Ive made a start. Will not go any further though.....Honest!!

FWH · 21st October 2007, 18:02

Have a look here:

type r rear lights

and

Detango Poll!

and perhaps also

5 Door Type R Photos

f.ss.t · 21st October 2007, 18:12

hey, i jst bought a carbon fibre gear knob for my civic, wondering where i can get the type r gear gaitor/ sleeve/ gear boot from - as the type S has no leather or sports gear gaitor...please reply! as i would love to emulate the type R's gear box! v

FWH · 21st October 2007, 18:18

Have a look here:
http://www.civinfo.com/forum/john-pe...-knob-mod.html

and here:
http://www.civinfo.com/forum/general...-will-fit.html

21st October 2007, 16:32	#1 (permalink)
alexps Powered by Tzatziki Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 3rd October 2007 Location: Athens Posts: 722 Thanks: 2 Thanked 8 Times in 8 Posts iTrader: (0)	Type S wants to be Type R Hello my friends!! I am proud to be a member of civinfo!! I am waiting the delivery of my new civic type s milano red and I aim to do some modifications in order to looks similar to the Type R (not engine etc)!! 1.First of all I want to replace the front grill with one coming from type R. I have already read here about it so I don't need any further explanation. 2.I will install the type R rear roof spoiler.It costs about 525 euros and it is prepainted. 3.I want to replace the rear side lights (grey not orange) which come from the type R. Does anyone knows prices?? 4.Also I want to replace the rear middle mask (contains reverse lights and honda emblem) that it is grey too. Any price for the full set (emblem and any mounts if necessary??)?? 5.I don't like the black plastic spoilers around the car and I prefer buying new painted coming from type R too than having mine painted. Do you have any prices for the front,rear and side (perimetrically of the wheels and between them..) Is it easy job or it will cost me other damages?? 6. Now it is time to modify the interior!! I prefer the shift knob and the leather "skirt" of the Type R (about 150 euros) and the mat plastic panel around the gauges. Also does anyone knows how can I replace the H emblem on my steering wheel with the red one? And If it is possible to change the illumination from blue to red?? Ps. If you ask me why I didn't buy the type R and prefered to pay extras and risk in order to transform the type S in to type R I would answer that 1.8 lt engine is enough for me and type R is far expensive not only to buy but also to maintain!! If anyone has done anything from those written please tell me or upload photos! Thank you in advance for your patience and I am looking forward to hearinhg from you!!!

21st October 2007, 18:02	#4 (permalink)
FWH Super Moderator Civinfo master Join Date: 3rd June 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 5,987 Thanks: 14 Thanked 66 Times in 61 Posts iTrader: (0)	Have a look here: type r rear lights and Detango Poll! and perhaps also 5 Door Type R Photos Last edited by FWH; 21st October 2007 at 18:05.

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21st October 2007, 17:22	#2 (permalink)
FWH Super Moderator Civinfo master Join Date: 3rd June 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 5,987 Thanks: 14 Thanked 66 Times in 61 Posts iTrader: (0)	3. There is a thread about it - can´t remember cost exactly, but it is not TOO bad. Search for de-tango or something. You need to mod the bulb holder also. Changing the illumination will be tough.

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robbo51 It wasn’t me! Civinfo guru Join Date: 1st July 2007 Location: Bingley, W.Yorks Posts: 3,418 Thanks: 57 Thanked 54 Times in 51 Posts iTrader: (0)	Ive made a start. Will not go any further though.....Honest!!

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f.ss.t Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 10th September 2007 Location: liverpool Posts: 257 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader: (0)	hey, i jst bought a carbon fibre gear knob for my civic, wondering where i can get the type r gear gaitor/ sleeve/ gear boot from - as the type S has no leather or sports gear gaitor...please reply! as i would love to emulate the type R's gear box! v

21st October 2007, 18:18	#6 (permalink)
FWH Super Moderator Civinfo master Join Date: 3rd June 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 5,987 Thanks: 14 Thanked 66 Times in 61 Posts iTrader: (0)	Have a look here: http://www.civinfo.com/forum/john-pe...-knob-mod.html and here: http://www.civinfo.com/forum/general...-will-fit.html