its been somewhat discussed, but the general consensus is that it would cost to much since the new headlights involve modifying the engine bay framework, which is usually more work than most want to put in themselves, or pay for someone else to do.

The rear end is a different story, i'm just waiting to find a silver 07 rear on ebay for a different price, then bolting it on and getting new lights.

 

whats the F/l converstion

 

He means converting a 05-06 or f/l year to the 07-08 or f/l2 year(or at least the front end). And i say save ur money and stay away from this project for ne1 that has the idea.

 

face lift...

 

y would ne1 want to do that? the 05-06 tibs were by far the best looking IMO

 

i brought it up a while back, and some one posted a photochopped pic of this red 05/06, with only the headlights photochopped in there. IT WAS SICK LOOKING>>>>> just my 2c, to your question. I looked around but couldnt find it. If anyone knows what im talking about please post it, i lost that pic and want to see it again, AS i spoog........................:3_offtopi

 

I think some people feel they would rather have an updated look as opposed to the plethora of hideous body kits out there right now. I personally love the lines of my car with only slightly thinking about swapping the newest rear fender and tail lights if they are a direct bolt on. If not, then forget about it and move on imo..

 

yeah' the rear end was really simple

 

The front end is more than just a hood, you'll need:
fenders
hood
bumper
wheel wells
center panel
engine covers
headlights
front top subframe
front bottom subframe

All in all I'd probably tally the cost at between 4 and 5k without paint.

 

So in other words, supercharge your car with a solid tune for $3000 or almost the same cost, and call it a day? :3_winkthu
I kid, I kid - awesome breakdown of parts though. At least people will know what they would need.

 

FL > FL2

Also you have to cut your OEM fenders and FL2 fenders to merge them together, the radiator/headlights/latch frame is way different.

 

FL > FL2

Agreed, but the Hana front is sick!

 

It would probably be more cost effective to just to buy an 07 than convert an 03-06, quite honestly, considering all the parts, fab, paint and install costs.

 

Understood. Will eventually just go with metaphor or 05/06 f/l then. Many thanks!

 

Do an 07 rear and 05-06 front. It looks awesome.

 

Damn you for even making me ponder the thoughts. I took my car to the dealership the other day and just envied the 07s. Just a fresh look, know what I mean? Sorry for bringing this up from the dead but i'm sure someone must be interested.

Wasn't there a guy that custom fitted the headlights on his Min GT? BTW egoff, does the rear bumper fit perfectly?

 

I dunno if it fits perfectly, but it's definitely not a difficult project from what I've gathered. Considering tons of Korean tibs have 05+ fronts with 07 rears I'd say it can't be too hard.

 

Without extensive body work, it won't happen.

Converting the headlight support structures from 03-04 or 05-06 to 07 requires welding.

 

The rear bumper is a direct swap with the M&S taillight spacers.

The front requires a bit of modification, but can certainly be done with little difficulty.
Not much to discuss here...someone's either gonna pony up and do it...or not.

End discussion.

 

The rear bumper is a direct swap with the M&S taillight spacers.

Wow i cant believe you posted this mike, youve got it completely backwards! FL2 Taillights are a direct fit, at least for the fl1 the 03-04 need hammer time, with the M&S taillight spacers. That being said the taillight spacers look terrible and the new taillight design is too rounded to fit the edgy bumper the pre fl2s had. The rear bumper is a direct swap if and only if you buy the taillights as the fl2s are smaller than the pre fl2s. I would assume you could cut the rear bumper in order to make the pre fl2 tails work if you so desired.

Just trying to keep people from reading missinformation :3_winkthu

 

some one is doing it. they posted about it awhile ago. you all flamed the **** out of him. but im pretty sure hes serious

 

You can put an FL2 rear bumper on the 03-06 Tib simply by using the FL2 tails and M&S spacers. Pretty simple. Molding on the spacers will obviously look better.

 

I've been contemplating doing the F/L2 rear conversion on my F/L1 and wouldn't the F/L2 bumper cut out the need for the M&S Spacer? I'm not savy with this stuff but I would think that the 07 bumper would sit flush with the 07 taillights since it does on the 07-08s. Please correct me if I'm wrong

 

If you do it Paul's way, that would just just ugly. No body lines would match up or anything. IMO, yuck.