Modulo Sports Grille on the way from Europe Now.
12-08-2009, 07:51 PM
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12-09-2009, 03:53 AM
#49
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I thought it was gonna come with the Acura emblem? I dont see too many ppl buying it if its just gonna have an "H"...
Im not trying to be a downer heeltoe...im just desperately looking for a new grille and im so close to pulling the trigger on the E&G out of desperation lol
Im not trying to be a downer heeltoe...im just desperately looking for a new grille and im so close to pulling the trigger on the E&G out of desperation lol
12-09-2009, 08:28 AM
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I thought it was gonna come with the Acura emblem? I dont see too many ppl buying it if its just gonna have an "H"...
Im not trying to be a downer heeltoe...im just desperately looking for a new grille and im so close to pulling the trigger on the E&G out of desperation lol
Im not trying to be a downer heeltoe...im just desperately looking for a new grille and im so close to pulling the trigger on the E&G out of desperation lol
12-09-2009, 10:41 AM
#51
WTH happened to my garage
12-09-2009, 12:52 PM
#52
Lol, thanks for putting that so delicately. I am going to change it just a tad to make it more original, but the really costly part of the R&D is getting the mounting shape!
Someone was buggin' about the A emblem on the 'club so I posted this:
I guess I need to explain what exactly is going on....
This grille is a Genuine Honda Accessory from Europe. We got it because it seems as though people will like to go for this look. The problem is, the grille is too expensive to justify buying it. $600 minimum, and that is without paint! So my plan was to get the grille and copy it in less expensive fiberglass. While at it, it seemed to make sense to take the general design and make an A version as well as an H version...
First we needed to get the genuine Honda part from Europe so we could use it to mock up. That's what this is.
Second we need to test fit it to an American car because we really can't say for sure if this grille is even compatible with the US bumper!
Third, once we test fit and we know the extent of work ahead, we can reshape this part as needed to make it suitable to make a mold, with the H on it. Make the part and start selling.
Forth, once we have a H copy fitted that looks good, we will do more reshaping to fit the A emblem. Then we can make and sell that part.
Our standards are pretty high, so we are looking for a factory fit and high quality. A fiberglass part I am going to estimate at $300-350 on the price, for either H or A on it. Paint will bump it like $65 more.
I am assuming people will be interested in these...since the grille is the only really sticking point on this car, and even those who are ok with it will possibly want to change it to stand out.
Marcus
12-09-2009, 01:17 PM
#53
I am 99.9% sure the modulo grille will fit the North American TSX's.
-3 bar euro grille fits my TSX perfectly
-Modulo grille is a direct replacement for the 3 bar euro grille
-THUS, modulo grille should fit fine with the TSX as well.
But knowing you Marcus, you probably still want to get that test fit.
-3 bar euro grille fits my TSX perfectly
-Modulo grille is a direct replacement for the 3 bar euro grille
-THUS, modulo grille should fit fine with the TSX as well.
But knowing you Marcus, you probably still want to get that test fit.
12-09-2009, 01:33 PM
#54
Three Wheelin'
I hope im not the one bugging about the Acura. Anyways $350 is definitely reasonable for a grille. I have always gone back and forth with paintmatching the stock grille but was always unsure. I like the styling of the Modulo and feel it would definitely look good with either the Honda or Acura symbol. The grille kind of resembles the grille style of the 1G TSX.
12-09-2009, 05:45 PM
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where the EFF are the mugen / mugen replicas?
What I REALLY WANT is like the 1st gen tsx mugen grille that looks like the mugen symbol is floating and there is a void in the grille.
any1 else?
What I REALLY WANT is like the 1st gen tsx mugen grille that looks like the mugen symbol is floating and there is a void in the grille.
any1 else?
12-09-2009, 06:01 PM
#58
dont mean to thread jack but heres the link.
https://acurazine.com/forums/2g-tsx-2009-2014-143/%2A%2A%2Amugen-replica-kit-grille%2A%2A%2A-712072/
show your support because I too want these parts
https://acurazine.com/forums/2g-tsx-2009-2014-143/%2A%2A%2Amugen-replica-kit-grille%2A%2A%2A-712072/
show your support because I too want these parts
12-10-2009, 03:24 AM
#60
Guys if you want to I can check the price of the modulo grill in poland. I am sure its not 600$, someone is trying to get easy money on you. Ill ask two honda dealers i bought sport kit from. Ill keep you informed.
12-10-2009, 11:12 AM
#61
I promise, after shipping and paypal fees....its going to cost darn near $600 if it is less at all. I don't call a part that costs so much and is so small "easy money" at all. Try not to dumb me down to someone who is trying to take advantage of people. Yes, I do need to make money but I won't make any selling one or none of these every year.
Even if you can get one for $450 shipped to the USA, people still need paint. $350 painted is more realistic. By all means let us know what you come up with. But I don't think you are going to do much better. I have checked in Japan too. This part is just expensive.
http://www.honda.co.jp/ACCESS/accord...per-front.html
63000 after tax, today that converts to $713.67 USD!
That's the RETAIL price.
Even if you can get one for $450 shipped to the USA, people still need paint. $350 painted is more realistic. By all means let us know what you come up with. But I don't think you are going to do much better. I have checked in Japan too. This part is just expensive.
http://www.honda.co.jp/ACCESS/accord...per-front.html
63000 after tax, today that converts to $713.67 USD!
That's the RETAIL price.
12-10-2009, 03:06 PM
#62
Three Wheelin'
Marcus, your price is more than reasonable. I went to Lings in UK and look one up in CBP Part # 08F21-TL0-6B0A and it's GBP 323 or USD $530. Add shipping which is at least another $200 plus duties and taxes on arrival, you will end up paying at least $800 plus.
Thanks for doing all the hard work for us, much appreciated.
Thanks for doing all the hard work for us, much appreciated.
12-11-2009, 06:29 AM
#65
Ok I'm sorry, you are right, maybe you have correct price. Anyway H grill, exactly same like I have cost in Poland 350-400$ and its already painted because original Honda Access parts here must be ordered with colour code and all come ready to install. Try www.honda-access.com select Poland and see for yourself.
12-11-2009, 06:54 AM
#66
I think emblems and grill shape are restricted product of honda and acura. Someone designed it, worked on it. What you are going to do will make you a thief. If you want do it for yourself, but dont sell it and earn money for ideas that are not yours. Life Dies - I agree with you in this thread.
12-12-2009, 01:18 AM
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Three Wheelin'
born2blaze, I am not sure about Poland, but it's not illegal to have replacement parts that are not OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer). And dealers cannot void your warranty if you put replacement parts on your vehicle (as long as they meet OEM specs).
Here in North America, you can get replacement hood, bumper, grille etc from different suppliers (eg You can get a replacement chrome BMW 3 series grille for under $100, a lot less than dealer).
Here in North America, you can get replacement hood, bumper, grille etc from different suppliers (eg You can get a replacement chrome BMW 3 series grille for under $100, a lot less than dealer).
12-12-2009, 06:09 AM
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born2blaze, I am not sure about Poland, but it's not illegal to have replacement parts that are not OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer). And dealers cannot void your warranty if you put replacement parts on your vehicle (as long as they meet OEM specs).
Here in North America, you can get replacement hood, bumper, grille etc from different suppliers (eg You can get a replacement chrome BMW 3 series grille for under $100, a lot less than dealer).
Here in North America, you can get replacement hood, bumper, grille etc from different suppliers (eg You can get a replacement chrome BMW 3 series grille for under $100, a lot less than dealer).
12-13-2009, 11:10 AM
#73
WTH happened to my garage
Even the inferior CAPA Certified aftermarket body parts that many insurance companies dictate that their body shops use are *slightly* different than the originals. It's my understanding that is how they skirt the law on reproduction parts.
To copy an original product is not something I would be interested in personally, and yes, it's infringement, legally questionable and hard to defend. I shouldn't have said "and there's nothing wrong with that" because there is, but I'm not my brother's keeper.
To copy an original product is not something I would be interested in personally, and yes, it's infringement, legally questionable and hard to defend. I shouldn't have said "and there's nothing wrong with that" because there is, but I'm not my brother's keeper.
12-13-2009, 07:55 PM
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So its gonna be $350ish for the replica grill made out of fiberglass? How much for an oem grill the accord type s. 600 doesn't seem to bad when considering how much the replica is projected to cost.
12-14-2009, 02:00 AM
#76
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Type S grille is the same as normal grille in Europe. I like the sports grille better and don't forget $600 does not include shipping, duties and taxes which can push cost upto $800 plus.
12-14-2009, 11:12 AM
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