2013 TSX grill swap

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Old Nov 24, 2018 | 09:20 PM
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Originally Posted by LostProphet
I like the look of the 11-14 oem grille way better than the 09-10 one. Why do you guys put Honda badges instead of Acura? Isn't Acura supposed to represent more prestige as a luxury brand compared to Honda?
Same car (2009-14) was sold as a Honda Accord Euro (with a better-looking grille), so it is a Honda. People who're into brand names probably would pass up an Acura anyways.
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Old Dec 3, 2018 | 12:16 AM
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Originally Posted by SleEper_Cu2
some of the grilles i've used

that grill is sick!
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Old Dec 3, 2018 | 08:57 AM
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Jdm acura custom tsx wagon grill by ratchet racing

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Old Dec 3, 2018 | 07:43 PM
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The gloss black vinyl looks sick especially with the BWP. It creates a nice black/white contrast.
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Old Dec 23, 2018 | 07:52 PM
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I love it. Looks beautiful.
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Old Dec 23, 2018 | 09:16 PM
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My 2011 Acura TSX grill and emblem swap.

I had a 1997 Honda Accord wagon that my parents bought brand new 21 years ago and gave to me. I finally upgraded from that to a 2011 Acura TSX wagon. Since it is basically a re-badged, luxury version of the Honda Accord wagon, I decided to swap out the ugly Acura beak grill. I modified a Honda emblem and 3D printed it. I can easily change out the emblem with a different one. Getting the new grill installed was a bit tricky because I had to remove the entire front bumper but I got it done successfully without damage to any clips. Here is a picture recap of the whole story:



The newer car.

The older car.

The older car and the newer car.

The newer car and the older car.

The Honda grill purchased on ebay.

Precise measurements.



3D printing emblem with screw treads.

Custom designed and 3D printed with 5mm screw treads and fitting nuts (printed separately).

The Honda grill I bought from ebay with the emblem installed.

It fits!

Spray painted it with a clear gloss.

Before the grill swap.

After the grill swap.


Viola.


I sold the older car to a friend for $1 because he temporarily needed a car.

My two cars, together one last time.


I love this car.
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Old Dec 23, 2018 | 10:09 PM
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Originally Posted by cgubbztl
Jdm acura custom tsx wagon grill by ratchet racing

This looks beautiful.
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Old Dec 24, 2018 | 10:45 AM
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Originally Posted by cgubbztl
Jdm acura custom tsx wagon grill by ratchet racing

any more pics of car?
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Old Oct 14, 2019 | 09:14 AM
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I think I found a combo that I can live with. Vinyl trim and plastidip beak.

Where did you buy the lower front bumper lip on your TSX
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Old Oct 14, 2019 | 09:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Don Mas
Where did you buy the lower front bumper lip on your TSX
a local guy in nj made it for me.
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Old Oct 15, 2019 | 07:16 AM
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[QUOTE=Username 0;16492421]a local guy in nj made it for me.[/QUOTE

How much did he charge for the lip
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Old Oct 15, 2019 | 08:12 AM
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$200 I think. It was a while ago. It’s made out of some strong comp plastic in the middle with aluminum outer layers.
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Old Mar 11, 2022 | 12:06 AM
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Originally Posted by SleEper_Cu2
some of the grilles i've used

On the third picture where did you get the front bumper and headlights from?
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Old Mar 11, 2022 | 07:00 AM
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Headlights look to be the JDM bi-xenon ones.
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Old Mar 13, 2022 | 02:34 PM
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Originally Posted by cu2wagon
Headlights look to be the JDM bi-xenon ones.
That’s the one thank you. Now I just need to figure out that front bumper.
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