JDM Front Installation - Gets A Nose Job | Project DC2 Integra

Test-fitting everything to get the gaps and lines proper is highly recommended before welding the rad support. It can save many headaches later on.

Test-fitting everything to get the gaps and lines proper is highly recommended before weld

The Ignited HID conversion kit I installed has the slimmest ballasts on the market, making them an ideal fit for the cramped space behind the JDM headlights. I chose the 6000K color temperature, but a variety of "cooler" temperatures are available. Using the Ignited kit made for a plug-and-play experience since they plug directly into the factory harness. The light cut-off is exceptionally clear with the JDM projector headlights, but you'll need to adjust the left one down and right light up since it's setup to be driven on a right-hand-drive road.

Weld all the points where the spot welds were located. It also doesn't hurt to add supporting welds at the seams where the JDM rad support meets the USDM one.

Weld all the points where the spot welds were located. It also doesn't hurt to add support

The installation portion of the JDM front end is complete. However, there's the issue of driving a car that's half black, half white. It's a huge eyesore, so I'm going to tackle it with a rattle can paint job covered in next month's issue. Eventually, Project DC2 will see a proper coat of paint, but it needs a DIY job stat!