DIY Flush Bumper Lense for P5

[aPs5]

Not sure if anyone has ever thought of this but after having the celica lenses on and not really matching the look. I tinted them. Well I didn't like that so... I retro fitted an accord flush mounted bumper lense onto my P5. It took less then 45mins in the early evening to do, less then $70 (so if you were gonna spend that much anyway to do RX7 or anyother lense I think this looks way better!http://ib2.toprotege.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif and it's the clear lense not euro style to match with those who have side markers too.
I created a template to make sure the cut out was precise, used a little hacksaw, and a file.

[aPs5]

Here's another angle to show that they are flush

[aPs5]

Here is a template or trace out of what I actually had to cut out of the bumper. It's actually not that much since the hole for the OEM one is rather big with two other squares on either side.
I used a clear sheet of transparent paper to make sure that the cut outs lined up on both sides of the bumper.
In total you will need for pieces and a set of clear lenses from your local performance shop.
Hope this helps anyone who is looking for alternatives for clear bumper lenses.

[aPs5]

One last pic of it done close up

[aPs5]

Sorry,

You guys will probably ask for part numbers these are the part numbers from Honda.

1 qty - 71507-SS0-A00
1 qty - 71509-SS0-A00
1 qty - 71506-SS0-A00
1 qty - 71505-SS0-A00

And one of these from your local performance shop.

1 qty - 94-97 Clear Accord Bumper Lense

[kiwee]

nice job roy.
me likes!

[Bumble G]

holy crap....

i've been thinking of doing this since I got my car.

I used to have a prelude and it had those verry same lights on the front bumper.

I even went so far as to price out all the parts from the honda dealer.

nice work. http://ib2.toprotege.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/thumbs-up.gif

[tekkie]

yes thats very nice http://ib2.toprotege.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/thumbs-up.gif

[Myk]

Amazing...good job! Way better than the Celica ones!

[Pro2nr]

Those are the best lenses I've seen on our car.

[blueprotege]

nice work man http://ib2.toprotege.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/thumbs-up.gif best looking bumper lens.....

[tiwing]

WOW! So clean, great idea!! I really like it!

[Junior]

holy shiet! that's looks really good http://ib2.toprotege.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/thumbs-up.gif

I already did the Rx7 lense thing, but this is definitely much cleaner and looks like it's meant to be there!

Great Idea RoY!

[Scooter]

well done! Can't wait to see these in person. Got any shots from further away that show the whole side and how it looks when you see the entire car?

[blueprotege]

Woww nice work man..... http://ib2.toprotege.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/thumbs-up.gif Best of the Best!!!!

[red-i]

omg that looks amazing.. I wanna do that shit.

[bigmikey]

http://ib2.toprotege.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wow.gif
serious... nice looking lenses.... i've been wanting clear lenses since i got the car....

[Shawn]

Are the lens from the back or front bumper?

Shawn?

[bigmikey]

I believe they are rear lenses from the 94-97 accords.

my question is... how'd you get the black lining around the lense when you mounted it to the car?.... the accord lenses i've seen didn't come with that

MIKE

[Shawn]

I was thinking 97-01 Prelude front bumper lens.

Maybe Roy can shoot use the clear lens part numbers.
Please> http://ib2.toprotege.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

Shawn

[aPs5]

Guys,

Sorry for not responding to the other posts wasn't sure if everyone wanted the details some people have pm'd me.
The clear lenses are aftermarket and if you go into any performance shop and ask for the Accord 94-97 clear bumper lense they will know what you mean. For that matter if you go and ask for the 97-01 prelude bumper lenses they will still give you the Accord ones.
The black trimming around the lenses are the parts that I listed.
The way it works is one of the parts sits on the inside of the bumper while the other part goes on the outside. They have this sandwich effect on the bumper and that's how they stay on. If done correctly they snap together and at one end a screw holds the one side in place. When you insert the lense into the trim the screw will hold the other side together.
You will also need to open up the cut out for the bulb & harness so that it fits snug.
Like I said it really only took about 35-45 mins.

[Shawn]

Done. But you must be amazing at cutting that bumper material. http://ib2.toprotege.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif
It took me 35 minutes per side, and I had to clearance the washer bottle. But it is done. http://ib2.toprotege.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/inlove.gif
NOW, should I paint the trim red around the lamp?? http://ib2.toprotege.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/omg.gif

Shawn

http://ca.geocities.com/smcclell@rogers.com/100_0977.JPG

[Junior]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Shawn @ May 18 2005,10:10)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Done. But you must be amazing at cutting that bumper material.  http://ib2.toprotege.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif
It took me 35 minutes per side, and I had to clearance the washer bottle. But it is done.  http://ib2.toprotege.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/inlove.gif
NOW, should I paint the trim red around the lamp??  http://ib2.toprotege.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/omg.gif

Shawn

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holy shiat shawn, that looks hawt http://ib2.toprotege.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/inlove.gif

ps nice car color choice, didn't think there were tooo many red p5 owners on here... but it seems that I'm discovering more as the time passes... BTW nice FN rims http://ib2.toprotege.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif

[aPs5]

Shawn,
Looks good. I had a really good handsaw that had teeth still. http://ib2.toprotege.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif and a file that was flat on one side and half-moon on the other. The one side cleared the washer bottle a little tight but it cleared.
I don't recommend to paint that trim because the paint will not adhere properly and it will eventually chip.
Good Job! http://ib2.toprotege.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/thumbs-up.gif

[Aitch]

Nice job, sometime in the future I'll have to do this as well. BTW Shawn, I like those wheels, esp. on the red!

[Mp5_ToFu]

bump. back from the dead.

any pics of this from afar? want to see what it looks like overall.

I wonder if the parts are still available / cost more now :S. I want to clear em out and I love the way this looks.

[Scooter]

bump. back from the dead.

any pics of this from afar? want to see what it looks like overall.

I wonder if the parts are still available / cost more now :S. I want to clear em out and I love the way this looks.

Roy parted out and sold his P5 quite a while ago. If you search for previous threads by his uersname, I'm suer you'll find some more pics.

[Scooter]

here you go....
http://www.toprotege.com/forums/showthread.php?t=17250

[maztenzin]

i like it...

[Kocakola]

here you go....
http://www.toprotege.com/forums/showthread.php?t=17250


those pics are before the bumper lens conversion ;)

[Scooter]

those pics are before the bumper lens conversion ;)

LOL....ooops. :p

[Kocakola]

http://www.toprotege.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=3201&d=1133411781
Here ya go:

http://www.toprotege.com/forums/showthread.php?t=18480

[Mp5_ToFu]

i like. pretty sure I'll do it up in the spring if parts are still around =)

[Marleymar]

^ if you find those parts give me a shout

[hypnotized]

i'm in for that , let me know too

[Mp5_ToFu]

should convince a honda dealership to do a GB for a protege club.

[hypnotized]

just checked ebay they have the black and the clear lights avalible and cheap. the only thing we would have to get is the seals(part numbers are no the first page) from honda.

[Mp5_ToFu]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/94-02-Honda-Accord-JDM-Clear-Side-Marker-Lights-Bezel_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33715QQihZ015QQitemZ250192842166QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW#ebayphotohosting

Comes with the bezels for 5$... but 25$ shipping.

Even if it's 30$ total and better than what I can prob find elsewhere.. I feel stupid paying 500% for shipping on a part.. just.. common now.

I'm sure there are plenty of scrap yards with the bezels.

[tiffers]

I did this today.. I think I did a pretty good job :D

WOOT for Pgirls!!


Pics (http://www.flickr.com/photos/24124566@N08/sets/72157604700335343/)


ps yes I know about the crack in the bumper... That is being rectified shortly :)

[ProBoy]

Anothr Fizz'd thread.

[tiffers]

Would you rather me start a whole new thread?


:p:p:p:p:p

[02Silver]

Good call, I know Sabrina (Mazda_gurl) was interested in this mod.

[Mp5_ToFu]

lookin sweet. This is on my todo list.

Where'd you get the light bezels? (black parts)
They run like 60$ from Honda.

[tiffers]

Thanks guys.

I went to Image Honda here in Hamilton for the bezels. Bought the lenses at Performance Improvements.

T.

[Mp5_ToFu]

^ so you payed the 60$ for them?

I was thinking of junkyard hoping to find a set. There most be tons of accords or preludes sitting around.

I can't justify the 60$ for plastic parts :S.

[tiffers]

I think it was less.. but meh I didnt want to go back to the junk yard I didnt like it.

[raghtal]

Nice work!

supertiffers!!!

[mazda_gurl]

Good job

Im jealous now :(

I WAS just telling 02silver at the last meet that I wanted that mod :p

Looks Good!

[Marleymar]

Humm just when i think i'm done one more mod pops up that seems like a have to do and this is one of those so added to the list, searching for parts now

[nautical_lifens]

I want this.... GB on lenz lol!!! great work...

[991.8l]

I'm looking at doing this mod too... would be the first 99/00 that I know of with it.... :D

Can someone quote how much the lense ended up being from Honda and from performance improvements?

[murda]

I did this too, except I got the smoked lenses.

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/6/web/246000-246999/246239_136_full.jpg

[tiffers]

^^ oo I like those!!

Ill get my receipts and post the exact prices tonite.

T.

[mazda_gurl]

I did this too, except I got the smoked lenses.

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/6/web/246000-246999/246239_136_full.jpg

I believe your car was the one I was looking at with 02silver when I said that I liked that mod and wanted something similiar :D

[991.8l]

I did this too, except I got the smoked lenses.



where'd you get those? they'd match my smoked headlights all that more... they still reflect light though right?

[hypnotized]

i want the smoked ones!!!

[raghtal]

Bump. Anyone else besides tiffers planning to do this soon?

[tiffers]

Marley is gunna be doing it soon :) he's got the parts now lol

[Mp5_ToFu]

I plan on doing it once I have time to jump around in junkyars... prob in July

[Marleymar]

I am admittedly to lazy to check to see if it was mentioned before but to anyone doing this mod kindly ensure your template for cutting use the inside of the of the smallest bezel just a FYI measure 3 or 4 times prior to cutting

[tiffers]

^^ did you have problems Mar?? I offered to come do it for you... lol :D

[Marleymar]

I'm good just some friendly advice thats all

[dead_cactus]

just a FYI measure 3 or 4 times prior to cutting

Good advice.

Forget who told me when I was in school but its stuck with me ever since. "Measure twice, cut once."

[raghtal]

I guess a Dremel would be really helpful in the cutting?

[tiffers]

^^ yup yup. :D

[mazda_gurl]

Good advice.

Forget who told me when I was in school but its stuck with me ever since. "Measure twice, cut once."

It was Mike Holmes :p

[dead_cactus]

It was Mike Holmes :p

No this was back in high school around 1999 and 2000.

[tiffers]

Said I'd post up total prices and part numbers for this... just found my receipts while going thru some papers... Sorry for my latness


Performance Improvements

Clear bumper Lenses # TN042620 $31.63

Image Honda

Bezels (part #s listed above in another post but here...) $54.43

71505-SS0-A00
71506-SS0-A00
71507-SS0-A00
71509-SS0-A00

Happy modding :D lol

T.

[raghtal]

In doing this, anyone use a different 194 bulb?

http://www.cdnautoworks.com/led/prodpgs/P194.htm

[Marleymar]

In doing this, anyone use a different 194 bulb?

http://www.cdnautoworks.com/led/prodpgs/P194.htm

i used the stock red bulb that came with the lenses :woot:

[tiffers]

I used the stock white bulb that was already on my Pro :D lol