Ok, I finished my grille to day and want to know what you guys think. I also want to do the bottom but dont know how, if anyone has suggests I will take them.




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97 CL 3.0 w/ gold package
18 Focal R3, Eibach prokit
Pioneer Head unit w/ EQ
2 10" Solobaric L7

 

Looks "tioght" (ghetto to english translation: tight; ie. excellent)

If you're gonna do the bottom, I would do it in black. You don't wanna take too much attention from grill.

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97' Silver 3.0

 

Very CLEAN! Just need to ask, where did you buy the material? Is the grille sheet really thin because I think it would have to be or the metal border would stick out. thanks

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--<97 2.2 CL>--
RS intake, APEXi N1 exhaust, Nokya Xenon, JVC Kameleon (cd), Panasonic MD, Mugen accesories, Toyo Proxes

Soon to come: Eibach Sportlines w/ Tokico shox, DC sports header, K&N filter, Ignited starter, Viper alarm

 

I was thinking of matching the top with bottom. Have a chrome outline and the mesh in the middle like the hood that way its all uniform. Or maybe instead of the outline spray paint ACURA on the mesh in green to match the car.


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97 CL 3.0 w/ gold package
18 Focal R3, Eibach prokit
Pioneer Head unit w/ EQ
2 10" Solobaric L7

 

Thanks, I got the material from Lowes. All it is is gutter guard material. Ya the material is pretty thin but I did 2 layers so I could get more of the mesh look and the emblem I order from Acura. It is the same emblem as the one on the trunk of the car.



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97 CL 3.0 w/ gold package
18 Focal R3, Eibach prokit
Pioneer Head unit w/ EQ
2 10" Solobaric L7

 

Looks great. you did two layers? Did you just make it so there are smaller holes? Just curiuos cause i did one layer and it dents easily and could use alittle more depth. Also how did you get the emblem to stay? Mine is in pretty tight but could be easily removed by a would be theif

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No more scratches thanks to the dumbass who walked on my car and had to pay to have it repainted.

 

Ya I did the 2 layers because I didn't like the way 1 layer looked, but it also made it stronger for the freeway driving(no dents yet either). And I used super glue to hold the "A" emblem in place so you would need a strong pull and more than likely the emblem would brake if anyone trys to.

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97 CL 3.0 w/ gold package
18 Focal R3, Eibach prokit
Pioneer Head unit w/ EQ
2 10" Solobaric L7

[This message has been edited by KikAzCL97 (edited 06-21-2001).]

 

Painting it might be better cuz u might get some rust action...



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97' Silver 3.0

 

u have the only cl custom hood grill that ive seen and liked so far. u should definitely do the bottom. i'm probably just going to custom paint the stock hood grill to match my bottom. not sure yet. i can never find the spray can of paint for my car. they have every other color but the damn flamnco black. silver is not a prob. i wish i didnt have to have a front plate. i get pulle dover for that too much but never for the tint. i dotn get it. n e ways heres a pic of the bottom. the car smiles at u.

like ur car. nice and clean just the way i like it. great job on the grill.

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1997 Black Acura 2.2 CL

See It Here

 

That look's sweet!!!!

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'98 Black 3.0 CL
Currently --
Tint, Fog lights, Clear corners, TL rear lettering, factory spoiler.

 

Thanks VXCL. Did you do the bottom your self or have someone do it for you. You mention to me before about the material was folia tech, or something. Where can I get the material or if you could get me in touch with the person that did the grille for you, that would be great.

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97 CL 3.0 w/ gold package
18 Focal R3, Eibach prokit
Pioneer Head unit w/ EQ
2 10" Solobaric L7

 

You might want to do a seach on VXCL. Im pretty sure he gave some good directions on how to do the bottom grill before.


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No more scratches thanks to the dumbass who walked on my car and had to pay to have it repainted.

 

yo if u can wait like a week im getting my g/f's dad's digi camera and im takin some tech pics of how to do it and it will be on my website in the how to section. i found it hard to explain without pics, but i will assure yo its so simple u will smack urself. what i said about folia tech is that who made the grill piece. it did cost me like $15s but it is nice a strong grill.

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1997 Black Acura 2.2 CL

See It Here

 

Where did you buy the folia tec from.

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97 CL 3.0 w/ gold package
18 Focal R3, Eibach prokit
Pioneer Head unit w/ EQ
2 10" Solobaric L7

 

Great Job on the grill, looks nice.

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1997 2.2 CL
Red ext.
Black Leather int.
Tinted Windows
Removed Air Silencer
K&N Air Filter
MTX 15" and 800 Watt Amp

 

Yes, just finished mine, lookin good....

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--<97 2.2 CL>--
RS intake, APEXi N1 exhaust, Nokya Xenon, JVC Kameleon (cd), Panasonic MD, Mugen accesories, Pioneer 6X9's, Toyo Proxes

Soon to come: Eibach Sportlines w/ Tokico shox, DC sports header, K&N filter, Ignited starter, Viper alarm

 

it was from some place in canada. ill have to look around to see if i can find any kind of receipt.

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1997 Black Acura 2.2 CL

See It Here

 

ok i still dont knwo where i ordered it from but here is the company web site.
folia tech

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1997 Black Acura 2.2 CL

See It Here

 

Cool lets see some pics of your grille.



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97 CL 3.0 w/ gold package
18 Focal R3, Eibach prokit
Pioneer Head unit w/ EQ
2 10" Solobaric L7

 

Sure thing, once I can find an emblem because it is all still quite bare. Also, I might have to do another layer because the inside is able to be seen (black weave and piece where "A" emblem was) I was thinking about painting the grille black chrome like my intake, any suggestions? Also thinking about a different emblem than "A", perhaps a name or sumthing. Any suggestions will be appreciated...

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--<97 2.2 CL>--
RS intake, APEXi N1 exhaust, Nokya Xenon, JVC Kameleon (cd), Panasonic MD, Mugen accesories, Pioneer 6X9's, Toyo Proxes

Soon to come: Eibach Sportlines w/ Tokico shox, DC sports header, K&N filter, Ignited starter, Viper alarm

 

Niiiice grille! Now you have me wanting to do mine.... And you know I will, too. *sigh*

Hmm... it's only 4 pm; maybe I could make a trip to Home Depot...

Anyway, good job. I'm surprised I didnt see this thread before; I'm sorry I didnt' comment sooner, cuz I knew you'd finished it.



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I love you guys.

 

Its ok Adrienne, I forgive you. I hope yours turns out as good.

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97 CL 3.0 w/ gold package
18 Focal R3, Eibach prokit
Pioneer Head unit w/ EQ
2 10" Solobaric L7

 

damn that look good as hell how did you do it??????????????. is it hard???

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mods on my 99 3.0CL

comptech headers,ac auto design cold air intake, AEM pullies, apex vtec controller, tanabe muffler, custom exaustpiping 3" form catback. comming soon custom cam gears and CL typeS cams.
best 1/4 time 14.8

 

I've been looking for this material in my spare time and I'm having a hard time finding it. I'm just going to do the bottom grille though, I'll think a little longer about the front grille.

I think the hood grill would look great with just the "ACURA" word from the rear of the car either centered as an emblem or down and to the right corner of the grille.

 

hey all... i was considering doin the grille with mesh but instead painted the emblem flat black to match the stock 98 3.0 cl grille and it looks sleek... gives a nice racey appeal with both bottom and top black on a white car...

i have pics but i dont know how to post them

are there any billet grilles available.. prob not right!?

 

Yes and No. Grille Craft has the material that you can order and custom fit it to your car which is what I plan on doing in couple of weeks. You can find it at www.speedandsyle.com , I think that is the link if not email me and I will give the correct one.

 

Here is a link to my pics

1998 acura 3.0 CL - CASPER - SLEEK & FRIENDLY like the GHOST

[ 07-09-2001: Message edited by: Casper98CL ]

 

sorry guys i apologive for not having my how to done. i never get to borow the digi camera and i've been busy painting all my lower moldings silver and trying to get the wings west lip. plus HIN, great adventure, the shore, and other stuff. if u go to my site my #'s are there. call me and ill explain it to u. sorry again. i will get the damn camera and it will be on there.

 

Looks good Casper. There sure is a lot of white in the engine compartment.

 

yea there really is...lol, thank god its not hard to keep clean.. but all the white i the inspiration for the name casper... always a method to my madness....