AsianBaller21

I was browsing through the forums last month and found a thread about a JDM Style grille, and I thought I'd give it a shot.

Thread here: https://acurazine.com/forums/2g-tsx-performance-parts-modifications-299/09-10-jdm-grille-902827/

I bought it and here's what it looks like:


I didn't want to rebadge the Acura as a Honda, and searching through the other threads, I ran into CU2 Dan's Thread (https://acurazine.com/forums/2g-tsx-photograph-gallery-144/daily-driver-project-cu2-885343/) and thought I'd give it a shot to integrate the "A" onto the grille.

First I had to cut out the "H" which was pretty messy, but got it done regardless



Forgot to take a picture of the new emblem housing, but I test fitted it and cut some parts down to make it look flush. After I was happy with how the emblem housing aligned with the grille, I used body filler to fill in the gaps and then sanded it down to make it flush with the housing.





And here's the final product!




I might get some bonding putty to fill in the small imperfections (first time working with body filler) even though they aren't visible from 3 feet away since they bother me, but overall I'm happy with the results.

I'll probably have the grille on the car after I get the RV6 installed this weekend along with the vibrant resonator.

robpp

iTrader: (2)

where does the A base come from?

AsianBaller21

I got the emblem and the base from the '06 RL

zup2sky

A Job well done! The new grill will look undeniably good on your tsx with sports bumper.

I'd love to see the final product on your car!

opboarding

Very nice! I want this grille but for 11+

robpp

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you can buy mine.

11+ OEM. $300 plus shipping.

AsianBaller21

You can do it for 11+ also! you'll just have to get the 2013 JDM/Euro grill

then you can follow the same steps I did to get the "A" onto it

CU2 Dan did it which is what inspired me to try it out
(https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=885343)
His thread^

robpp

iTrader: (2)

except there is NO JDM STYLE for the 11+ yet/

must be OEM. then it takes a bit more cajones to cut it up after you spent 300+ on a grille.

cu2dan got his in JApan cheep/.

opboarding

The problem is that its around $325 total for the grille. It's not really worth it to me at that price. I'm waiting for it to pop up on ebay used but that is unlikely. Or for the "jdm style" ebay one but I don't think they make one.

robpp

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its your deal OP>

I bought mine USED for $300 from AUS.

and it will be about 50 more as you need to buy the RL A piece.......

the STYLE grille showed up 6 months ago. so you should only have to wait about 18 more months/

AsianBaller21

Oh I didn't know that

On the other hand, I think I'll have to the grille on this weekend. Will definitely have pics soon

SleEper_Cu2

starting this next week lol... hope it goes as well as yours did

optimusaccord

Looks really nice. Good work sir.

AsianBaller21

Goodluck! I still haven't put the grille on yet, but I got the rv6 precat delete installed on Saturday. Definitely pulls a little harder and sounds better

jeroplex

is the grill you got the "black" versoin

AsianBaller21

Yeah it was the black grille, here's a quick preview of how it turned out

zup2sky

Clean! Loving it!

jeroplex

Looks good! I want to do this and paint the chrome black. What did you use to paint over the bondo

AsianBaller21

I covered the bondo with 4-5 coats of primer, then I sanded it down with 80 grit, then 180, then 320. After that I let it dry for 2 hours then went with black paint.

Jaheri_cbp

Why does the the front aero bumper look so sexy on white but not that great on black?! .. The grill looks clean sir

Terdbath

Great job sir!

AsianBaller21

Haha cause white is the best!

also maybe due to the fact you can see the accents better on white compared to black

Thanks though!

rawger

Looks kind of Mercedes Benz-ish or like the MDX grille. I like it though!

iSeeYouTwo

How would you rate the overall fitment and build quality of the grille?

AsianBaller21

Overall fitment, I'd give it 8.5/10, would of given it a 9 if the rubber from the OEM grille fit in perfectly.

Quality, for what I paid for, is actually pretty good and I'm satisfied with what I got

iSeeYouTwo

I just got mine in today. I must say it's pretty good quality, and comes in a OEM Honda Parts box. :lol: @ AsianBaller21 what are the part numbers for the 06 RL Emblem & Base?


Btw, the bars on the grille are chrome, but the outside trim is silver, not chrome. I will be painting the silver part black.

robpp

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i got an RL base for the A for you.

I asking $50 shipped

stealer no mas

iSeeYouTwo

The RL base is only $29 from the stealer

robpp

iTrader: (2)

hey i'm unemployed

iSeeYouTwo

$30 Shipped and you've got a deal

robpp

iTrader: (2)

PM sent!

AsianBaller21

Base: 71129-SJA-A00ZA

Emblem: 75700-SJA-A01

AsianBaller21

Haven't been able to post a picture of it with the whole car until now, so here it is!

Sorry if the picture sucks, I'm bad at taking pictures

jeroplex

im thinking about doing this again...lol

few questions
did you glue the A housing to hold it in the cutout prior to bondo(ing)
what did you use to paint the bondo area?

also is the silver trim removale

xtcnrice

^omg jeroplex is alive

AsianBaller21

I did no gluing, the A housing was cut about an inch all around and it sat on the cutout H perfectly.

I just used regular black spray paint once I sanded everything out.

And yes, the silver trim is removable

jeroplex

can anyone recommend a type of bondo/body filler? this will be my first time