Does anyone know if an '02 TL, CL, or CLS grill will fit the '03 CLS? I want the chrome surround rather than the body color match. Thanks.

 

The 01 and 02 CL grill will fit on an 03. I did the opposite of what you did, went from chrome to body painted grill surround. Costs about $40 if I remember correctly.

 

TL grill does not fit at all

I dont know if this is what you siad but I think you can buy the chrome piece without buying the whole grill just ask for an 01 or 02 cls "trim" for the grill at an acura dealership

 

if you want, someone might want to trade you.

 

Where did you live Joeram? I still have my chrome surround in my attic just sitting.

 

get an aftermarket grille, it looks badass

 

Number 6

Part # 75120-S3M-A01

List price is pretty expensive ($80+). You're best bet is to trade with another member.

Its simple to replace. Unbolt the whole grille assembly (10mm bolts). Flip it over and you should see alot of phillips head screws. Unscrew those and carefully remove the surround.

 

wow that is sad a grille is THAT many parts...

they just make it like that so it's more to repair.

"Sorry sir, the grill is actually a combination of 9 different parts,... yea that'll be 300 plus tax" lol insane

 

Holy crap the price has gone up!

 

Progression: your grille would look way better with only the mesh black...the rest SSM. IMO.

 

i get where ur coming from man, but it really grew on me... I just wanna get 03 head lights so they are darker that way it looks more symetrically black on the front end. I can always geter painted but right now i like it a lot. too much to worry about changing it.

right now i am done spendng $ on the car... i've been doing that for 6 months. lol

I got it completely stock when i entered this site.. look at my sig... that's not even all of it. i got winter tire/rims, then got the wood grain steering wheel, acura all season mats, trunk mat, plus a CT FSB and links in my garage. oh and 3 extra synthetic oil changes worth

I just wanna get the XLR8 cat and then I will be doing that and the sway at the same time. and I will really be finished the car, till something break and I gotta upgrade it. lol

lots of $

 

you can do the headlights yourself. There info on it here, do a search. You have to bake them to open them up, spray paint black and reseal. Much much much cheaper than getting new headlights with exact same results.

 

Yea, its rediculous that it lists for $87, when you can get a painted one from the dealer for less the $40.

x2, plus you can remove the amber diffuser if you are inclined to do so.

 

i dunno tho i if i opened them up i'd do angel eyes and the whole 9... i dunno, maybe i'll wait till a rock goes through my oem one then hunt for the 03 ones.

I just don't like fuck ups, or problems

 

What are you running for winter rims I had 16" steelies last year but I changed the breaks and they dont fit any more ??

 

I also want to black out my headlights. Scared to do it. Is there a DIY specifically for blacking them out?

OP: What color is your CL. I have the chrome trim and if you wanted to I will trade you.

 

PM sent.

 

There are a couple write-ups for blacking out the headlights. If you haven't cleared yours yet then it will be perfect cause you can clear and black 'em out at the same time. When I cleared mine I didn't want the black headlights. Now I do and I wish I would have done both at once...

 

what brake upgrade did you do?

 

Cleveland area.

 

yeah it will fit, and make a custom grille to go with the chrome ;]

 

ever thought about getting a color surround for that grill?

 

I dont think our car is a compact.


Just sayin'

 

definately not. This was on the top floor of my college's parking garage, its empty so I just pulled into a space and took pics.

 

Ah, I was hoping it was down here in S. FL so we could meet up and trade.

 

yeah thought about it kinda like the chrome, its good contrast haha

 

Thats cool, I havent tried your combo yet.

 

the CL is a boat!!!

str8 up BOAT.

sorry anything that's mid 3gs in weight is getting to be a heavy sucker.

 

where did that insult come from?

 

insult???

civicdrivr was say how our car is not a compact..

and it's more like a BOAT.

no insult to be had, unless the CL doesn't like it

 

hey civicdrivr, where did you find that diagram for the cl grill removal?........ cuz i need the tl version of that

 

Ask and ye shall receive:



Thats the 02-03 grille. If you need the older grille just ask. Its from a parts website btw.

 

i got the 01 cl-s grill for sale for cheap just sitting in my garage collecting dust.

 

thanks civicdrivr

 

Does anybosdy kmow if they sell just the back parts of the grill, ( part # 1, 2, 3, 8, 9) from above pic.
The holes in the one I have are all broken from modding the grille.

 

Yea, they do.

PNs-

1 - grille - 75101-S3M-A20
2 - bolt - 75105-SZ3-003 (1 total)
3 - bolt - 75105-S3M-A00 (5 total)
8 - nut - 75307-SN7-000 (6 total); nut "assembly" - 75807-S3M-000 (1 total)
9 - screw - 90120-S3M-A00 (20 total)

 

Bump- Do any of you guys still have the chrome trim for sale or trade. I'm desperate need and I don't feel like getting head cracked from the dealer>

 

i just changed #5 & #7 last weekend b/c they cracked. wasn't bad, cost me about $40 shipped from Santa Monica Acura. those guys have good prices

 

$22

http://cgi.ebay.ca/2003-ACURA-CL-FRO...item334e978d09

 

I sadly don't need that piece. I need the more expensive part which is the outside molding. I did some searching and if I'm correct the chrome molding style is part #75120-S3M-A01. Can anyone confirm if that's the chrome coloring? Oh, it's number 6 on the grille