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Old Oct 23, 2011 | 11:38 AM
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my custom grille

Either this will turn out the way I want or I will get frustrated and end up selling it for someone else to finish...lol

1. chop up euro accord grille
2. insert diamond plastic mesh (need a bigger piece)
3. attach your choice of emblem in the center

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Old Oct 23, 2011 | 02:37 PM
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HELL YEA! I hope it turns out the way you want it to.
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Old Oct 23, 2011 | 02:42 PM
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that's a nice mesh
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Old Oct 23, 2011 | 05:03 PM
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Ya budy. Artz n craftz time
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Old Oct 23, 2011 | 05:43 PM
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Originally Posted by defconskylude
Ya budy. Artz n craftz time
YA BUDDY! This is the best day of my life! -- Pauly D (Jersey Shore)

That's exactly what your reply reminded me of.
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Old Oct 23, 2011 | 07:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Acura_Dude
YA BUDDY! This is the best day of my life! -- Pauly D (Jersey Shore)

That's exactly what your reply reminded me of.
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Old Oct 23, 2011 | 07:42 PM
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hard part is getting my buddy to fill in all the areas that I cut out
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Old Oct 23, 2011 | 07:46 PM
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Oh man good luck with this DIY BRO!

Erryone has a EURO grille project now, it's the in thing these days...I guess TSXKid's LED tire valve covers didnt become a popular mod afterall.
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Old Oct 24, 2011 | 01:58 AM
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@ Ed. Hahahaha

Kostantinos im sure the mod will come out excellent!
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Old Oct 26, 2011 | 10:37 AM
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i found a guy in netherlands who has 10 accord euro grilles (used in good shape) he agreed to sell me 5 but i don't know if i should make the commitment

do you think i can sell 5 @ about $220 shipped each?
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Old Oct 26, 2011 | 01:08 PM
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If you can create a nice grille, or a DIY for a nice grill, you could easily sell all 5 at 220, even more. It really depends on what you end up doing with the grill you have.
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Old Nov 18, 2011 | 05:59 PM
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Cutting, trimming, sanding complete.
Next step, it's off to the carbon fiber shop to get wrapped and clear coated.

Then attach the mesh and she's good to go

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Old Nov 18, 2011 | 06:29 PM
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this must have taken you several months
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Old Nov 18, 2011 | 06:52 PM
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a few hours but a month to get to lol
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Old Nov 18, 2011 | 09:12 PM
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this thing look really nice wanna make one more for me
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Old Nov 19, 2011 | 06:44 AM
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i'll proabably sell it once its done since i just picked up a 2012 grille
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Old Nov 19, 2011 | 12:33 PM
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let me know man
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Old Nov 19, 2011 | 09:01 PM
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Nice grill C-Mod!!! I mean Kostantinos! or should I say K-MOD

(Insert sarcasm warning comment here)

Not meant to dis you Kostantinos lol, looks good forreals. Wish our vendors had this much ambition.
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Old Nov 19, 2011 | 09:25 PM
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I just have never been a fan of aftermarket fiberglass stuff. I'd rather modify an oem piece so I know the fit will be perfect

well hope all goes well and it turns out like i plan


I was going to have my friend bondo all the cut marks and spray it matte black but for $100 i'm going to have it wrapped in real cf and maybe color match the outer trim to the car.
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Old Nov 22, 2011 | 01:24 PM
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Keep us updated this is turning out really great so far
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Old Jan 11, 2012 | 01:06 PM
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Well it's at the cf shop being worked on
When it comes back, it will be up for sale
I'll probably lose money but I'm sure it will make someone happy out there in Acuraland

Everything black on the grille (surround of frame and the H) will be wrapped in real carbon/clearcoat
The silver front frame will be matte black
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Old Jan 11, 2012 | 01:11 PM
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Is the H emblem stuck onto the mesh? Or is it moveable?
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Old Jan 11, 2012 | 01:26 PM
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I was going to glue the H pod to the center but I guess I'll let the buyer decide
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Old Jan 11, 2012 | 01:55 PM
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Is the H emblem stuck onto the mesh? Or is it moveable?
Are you thinking of getting it for your tsx?

...oh wait a minute...

Originally Posted by kostantinos
Well it's at the cf shop being worked on
When it comes back, it will be up for sale
I'll probably lose money but I'm sure it will make someone happy out there in Acuraland

Everything black on the grille (surround of frame and the H) will be wrapped in real carbon/clearcoat
The silver front frame will be matte black
That sounds sexy man
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Old Jan 11, 2012 | 02:00 PM
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Are you thinking of getting it for your tsx?

...oh wait a minute...
I knew it was a matter of time before you got in on this...



calling our divorce lawyer bitch. you're no longer my wifey
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Old Jan 11, 2012 | 02:18 PM
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Old Jan 11, 2012 | 02:32 PM
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I knew it was a matter of time before you got in on this...



calling our divorce lawyer bitch. you're no longer my wifey
Hehe. If so, then I get half your stuff. You can keep the tsx

LOL ok I'll stop. For now
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Old Jan 12, 2012 | 08:35 AM
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Poli oreo Konstantinos! Mou aresi poli!
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Old Jan 12, 2012 | 08:46 AM
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Hehe. If so, then I get half your stuff. You can keep the tsx

LOL ok I'll stop. For now
seeing as how i no longer have a tsx, i'm guessing you mean your tsx right?
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Old Jan 19, 2012 | 12:23 PM
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anxious to get it back
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Old Jan 19, 2012 | 04:30 PM
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Whoa, wonder how it's gonna look when you get it back and even more, wonder how it's gonna look on a CU2/TSX!!

Very nice work man
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Old Feb 3, 2012 | 01:42 PM
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It's done and being shipped back
I'll have pics next week!!
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Old Feb 4, 2012 | 02:09 PM
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Old Feb 4, 2012 | 02:47 PM
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that looks fucking badass.
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Old Feb 4, 2012 | 03:14 PM
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amazing finish
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Old Feb 4, 2012 | 03:59 PM
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it will be up for sale next week when i'm done with it
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Old Feb 4, 2012 | 09:14 PM
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This looks awesome!
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Old Feb 24, 2012 | 01:41 PM
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it's in the fs section
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