mclarenf3387

The other ones are godd, but if it comes with the painted bezel type thing around it, I can see it costing that much. Just that peice of plasctic is $50 plus probably anywhere from 50-70 bucks to get it painted. THen the mesh which I believe the ST2000's were 200 bucks, it all adds up. Plus I like not being able to see behind it like most of the home made grills. I just want to see what the silver finish would look like on a silver car.

rondog

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Understood and no offence taken. The cost is really in the OEM grille and its mounting hardware. I am buying those in bulk which can cost upwards of $270 for the package, then the mesh which is the best for air entrance and at the same time, doesn't allow visibility to whats behind the mesh. then there is the cutting , scoring of the grille and prepping and painting of the mesh. Finally the modification of the Grille housing to allow the mesh to sit perfectly without resistance or bends. I mean, there are a million ways to cut costs and allter the grille, but as a company providing aftermarket products rahter than services, I think the price is fair. I mean, you can't call a company that sells a product and request that they do custom work to your existing product. plus this will allow tou to have a brand new part that won't break, as where a 2 yr old grille on your car may be subject to breakage, the plastic can get worn and brittle after a certain amoutn of time. There are also a few different options involves, like a ronjon Emblem, an acura emblem, a type S emblem, silver mesh, black mesh, cjhrome outer grille or any of the OEM colored Outer grilles. its a direct bolt in too, so it will take minutes to install without altering anything that can't be reverted just in case you need to revert back to stock. I did my grille a billion times and I just wasn't happy with all the other versions, thats all.

rondog

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I will have pics of all the options soon, and the mesh I use is different than ST2000's, becasue it isn't a mesh, its a preforated sheet metal. Also, the Cost is mainly in a brand new Grille housing, or inner grille. those can get pretty pricey, I looked into any third party manufacturers making the inner grille, but no avail. May end up not including the screwws to cut costs and prolly offering less color options too. we'll see, but I want it to be as high quality and durable as possible while still being fairly priced.

mclarenf3387

Shit, with all the stuff I'm gonna be buying off you, wanna sponser me

mattg

since everyone is throwing in their


let it be known that I was the first person to discover and use the circle hole grille material.


kthxbye

VeeralS05

I like the grille and will be interested in getting one, the only thing is $500 is like 2 times more than what I would like to pay.... and I have no problem sending in mine to you either....

but overall that grille is amazing!

michimonster

Definitely hot. I love the clean look.

darrinb

props matt g

pooky

Ron,
i was showing my wife your grill (she hates the stock one) and told her how much
you were looking at charging... Her comment..."is that all?" and that wasn't with
sarcasim... I know what good material costs and the R/D for coming up with a quality installation. This grill is in front of the car, exposed to all sorts of elements etc..
You've got something that's easy to instal and made to last... i'll be first in line
with my $500...

rondog

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Props to mattg, I forgot where I found the material, but it was def from another member, prolly mattg. And yes, the object and intention is to take out the work and hassle, its a very simple bolt on, and I will initially do 20 grilles at a time. So I will be taking orders in less than one month, maybe even next week, depending on when all the supplies arrive. There will be a new page on the website and a new thread in the group buy, sponsored sales section of the black market. Price was an estimate and I am including shipping with that price. If need be, I can find ways to lower it slightly, but I have to make sure the thing won't break if materials are not the best. thanks.

pooky

Ron,
Having some background in MFG and materials, i am confident you have the
same philosophy when it comes to quality.. Like i mentioned, the grill is in
a rough area element /exposure wise...i'd rather spend $500 knowing i've got
good material that's gonna go the distance than look at something in a year
that's just gonna require rework etc. A year from now, i ain't gonna be
worrying about what i paid.. when i look at the car over time, i just enjoy
everything that went into it.. even that little grill up front..can you post
something here when you're ready?
thanks.

KahRupt-CL-S03

WEWFFF, car looks tight dammit! Can't wait to see it with the Tein's.

CLpower

looks hot but the splitters have GOT to go

convitcon

sweeeettttttt !!!!!!!!!!!

CLSnoStress

must say the grille makes me want to jizz in my pants MUAHAHHAHAHA... dont kno about the $500 tho that seems a little bit too much to be spent on a grill... gimme some time and i'll make one up to your level (the ghetto way) =D good sh*t tho ronjon

Artwork

Ron-

Grille looks great and for anyone that has actually tried to work on thier grill I commend the effort.

Couple of quick questions...

How do you plan on coloring the grille black? Will the parts be powder coated?...if they are not they will take a major beating. Even my powder coated grill has not held up great, but it is much better then paint. So I envision the emblems will attach to the mesh...not the grille housing due to the crease. That would imply that none of the emblems can be center mounted. This was the reason that I did not crease my grille, I wanted that Acura emblem on the grill. I will post a pic of mine, but it does not look as professional as yours...

Nice work,
Art

rondog

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thanks, Once the materials arrive, I will go ahead and create the first couple of grilles. Now after that, I will make a thread and see what options will be available, like color options, emblem options, etc. the grille will tsake a beating, but a high heat black painted surface will hold up with a properly prepared surface as well as the paint on the hood will, and the silver brushed metal finish will hold the best.

Red-CL

I can confirm the high heat black paint. I prep'ed and painted mine as soon as I got it. Mine hasn't budged and I do a good deal of road driving. That stuff is very durable.

Nice call Ron.

pimpravi

are you going to do a grille for the TLs?

rondog

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I have to see the construction of the grille, I don't think its like the CL's grille but something may be done. Keep you guys posted once I get the first batch of these done.

DarkSithCL

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Hawtness....great work...very clean!!! Love those splitters!!!

Linner

rondog

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Just got some Rotora BBK and rear slotted rotors from them as a partnership and Tein is sending over the Coilovers. Gonna put them in my advertisments for RonJon Wheels in the magazines. I think I might go all out and put the car into shows. Might not win, but its good exposure. After 3 years, things are starting to really transform for this car, and I still love the Cl more than ever.

NiteQwill

Congrats Rondy, always nice to get free stuff! I'll have my engine completed soon, just need a S/C now and possibly Steve's IC. Keep us updated.

Jackooze

Where did u get that grill ???

mrsteve

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He made it

VeeralS05

You Obviously Haven't Been Paying Attention...

Jackooze

withoutcomp1

iTrader: (1)

What do you do just look at the pics? READ!

kumar6

any word on the 19s for the CLS???

rondog

iTrader: (1)

They are and have been in stock, what exactly do you mean?

I custom fabricated it (technical term) and they will go on sale this week, check out the sponsored sale forum in Black market and my site for updates and pics...

kumar6

oh sorry i was asking about a new design that you had in the works... you had mentioned it in another post... that was my question... sorry...

rondog

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Finally on sale, earlier than expected...

Sponsored Grille sale thread with all the info >>>

VtecPwr

if you get like 5or 6 people to buy those grills - you can buy yourself a new set of rims cus those you got on are UUUUGGGLLLYYYY (imo).........

mclarenf3387

Everyone is entitled to their opinions.

That being said, drink-bleach-and-die. kthxbye


You also haven't been active here, obviously, as you would realize he produces the wheels, which many people have bought, including myself and have got nothing but compliments on them.

rondog

iTrader: (1)

Hey, yo mama's ugly.

mrsteve

iTrader: (1)

Those rims are

kumar6

uh hey ronjon has his own company providing rims and other items for those of us who drive hondas and acuras...

what have you (VtecPwr) done lately??

RaptorCLS

yo Ron...any thoughts on doing a cut-out for the bottom grille? or can we pay extra for you to cut out an extra piece just for that and we can worry about attaching it?

rondog

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Thanks for the support guys...
Yeah, Ima try to work something out with the lower grille, but I have to make sure the edges are covered by that foam protector strip. Gotta find some of that stuff online.

mclarenf3387

You know where to send the prototypes