Does NB8A front bumper fit onto NB8B car?

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Does NB8A front bumper fit onto NB8B car?

Postby emily_mx5 » Sun Jun 03, 2012 9:14 pm

Hello all, I just want to check something,
Does a front bumper from an NB8A fit onto and NB8B car?
I assume the NB8A headlights would have to be swapped too?
Thanks :)

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Re: Does NB8A front bumper fit onto NB8B car?

Postby lightyear » Sun Jun 03, 2012 10:23 pm

Yes it will fit, you will need to change the headlights and the inner plastics. The headlight wiring will also need changing.
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Re: Does NB8A front bumper fit onto NB8B car?

Postby emily_mx5 » Sun Jun 03, 2012 11:30 pm

ok thanks! :)

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Does NB8A front bumper fit onto NB8B car?

Postby Zcootz » Mon Jun 04, 2012 12:31 am

Silly question, but why are you looking at doing that. Most tend to go the other way?
With two laps to go then the action will begin, unless this is the action, which it is.
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Re: Does NB8A front bumper fit onto NB8B car?

Postby emily_mx5 » Mon Jun 04, 2012 12:44 am

In my opinion, looking at both versions stock wise, no doubt nb8B looks far better; But if you add a lip and eyelids, I think the 8A looks alottttttt better

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Not that I own an NB haha but if I did I would want the safety things of the later nb like abs etc.

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Re: Does NB8A front bumper fit onto NB8B car?

Postby Hjt » Mon Jun 04, 2012 1:03 am

foglight holes in the 8b bar make great ducting points. ;)

That first picture of Steves car does look awesome though.

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Does NB8A front bumper fit onto NB8B car?

Postby Zcootz » Mon Jun 04, 2012 2:34 am

I thought you were going the other way, converting a nb8b into an 'a front.
With two laps to go then the action will begin, unless this is the action, which it is.
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