I have 406 '97 and i want to replace old parts (rear bumper, headlights..) with facelift models.
Is it possible to do? Any advice is welcome.
Thanks
Changing to facelift?
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Changing to facelift?
Guys i need little help
I have 406 '97 and i want to replace old parts (rear bumper, headlights..) with facelift models.
Is it possible to do? Any advice is welcome.
Thanks
I have 406 '97 and i want to replace old parts (rear bumper, headlights..) with facelift models.
Is it possible to do? Any advice is welcome.
Thanks
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DaiRees
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Re: Changing to facelift?
It is possible, but it's also a very big job so probably not worth the bother. It's be cheaper and easier to buy a facelift car 
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Re: Changing to facelift?
Agreed, don't waste your time and money and go and buy a facelift one instead. Don't forget the facelift has a whole lot more done to it than just the look of it.
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Re: Changing to facelift?
It has been done (if I had more time I'd look for the post and pics), the wings are more-or-less the same, just the repeaters are elsewhere. You will need.. bumpers, bonnet, slam panel, grille and lights (all of them).
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Re: Changing to facelift?
You'd also devalue the car instantly because it'll become a confusing don't-touch-with-barge-pole basket case.
D8 is a good quality motor.
D9 is prettier but 'cheapened' in many areas.
D8 is a good quality motor.
D9 is prettier but 'cheapened' in many areas.
Cars in my care:
2021 Kia Spottage 1.6 Pez Turbo Dual Clutch Gearbox Trickery
2013 Renner Twingo - donkey work
2021 Kia Spottage 1.6 Pez Turbo Dual Clutch Gearbox Trickery
2013 Renner Twingo - donkey work
Re: Changing to facelift?
See I like this idea as I have a d8 but like the d9 headlights but prefer the d8 grill
1998 peugeot 406 2.1 td executive saloon silver,d9 mods 18" dare v2 alloys In Phase XTC 6.5″ 240W Component Speakers up front and Vibe Slick 6x9 Three Way Speakers - Slick 693 in the rear runing off a Alpine MRV-F307 V12 Series amp and a vibe cbr 12 twin evo sub in the boot. 1998 peugeot 406 2.1 td lx saloon red
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Re: Changing to facelift?
Too true. Wrong front end could either be it's been in a big smash and those bits were easier to get gold of =or= it's a ringer.Welly wrote:You'd also devalue the car instantly because it'll become a confusing don't-touch-with-barge-pole basket case.
I loved the front end of the D9 when I had a D8, now I have a D9 I think I prefer the D8
I used to be indecisive but now I'm not so sure...Unskilled meddling sin©e 2007
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Re: Changing to facelift?
I think in my opinion would have to disagree, EW's are a whole let better over an XU as the EW is pretty much a big revision of the XU.Welly wrote: D8 is a good quality motor.
D9 is prettier but 'cheapened' in many areas.
EDIT: Including ES9J4S being tonnes better than the ES9J4 too
As well as I found the D8's to be a lot cheaper, parts were worn faster (Or is that due to the older age) and of course D9's have a lot more features and luxuries.
Where exactly would you say a D9 is 'cheapened'?? Debate time
However, one thing I would LOVE to do is a D9 front on a Coupe. I would froth by the mouth and drop my sedan for one of those in a heartbeat.
I have a D9 Coupe and a D9 Sedan which are parked next to each other in my driveway and I keep eyeing up how it would be possible. Sadly its A LOT of fabrication and I can't weld, fabricate or cut anything nicely for my life. So its gonna be a miss but dreams are free.