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Jun 26, 2006 | 09:20 AM

#41

Blitz

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Originally Posted by jmbnova

Grill inserts come today.... I plan on working on these this week... have a few ideas!

You plan on getting the CF pieces? If so I'll split 'em with ya.

Jun 26, 2006 | 10:25 AM

#42

jmbnova

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Originally Posted by Blitz

You plan on getting the CF pieces? If so I'll split 'em with ya.

No... I'm too chicken to do the middle grill mod... I'm going to do the lower grill mods with a few unique touches of my own...

Jun 30, 2006 | 05:32 AM

#43

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Originally Posted by PPLAPW

Once painted you need to attached it to the bumper. On the bumper there are two "poles" that stick out. They were there for the middle bar that you removed. Now there are just there sticking out. Using a washer and a bow type nut you attach it. Place the grill on the 'triangle' area, then behind the grill add the washer to the hole, then tighten the nut. This will hold it inplace. Thats it. This secures the bottom of the grill. The top will be attached when you reinstall the bumper. When it makes contact with the mounting points it will hold it in place. This is pretty much it........

It should all look like this.....

I have a 02 TL-S and was planing to do this for awhile but had no time until now. I don't know how much different the 2nd Gen and 3rd Gen front bumpers are but they look really similar. Do you have more pictures of the "poles" sticking out? I don't think I have that.

How will would bondo attach a metal bolt to the plastic grill? I can attach a metal bolt to the back of the grill, bend then metal sheet around and place a washer and a nut to hold it...you think that would work?

Jul 2, 2006 | 07:29 PM

#44

xtin

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Originally Posted by jmbnova

Let me guess, you are one of those dudes that has to wear clothes with the makers name emblazened all over it...

Look at me!!! I waste my money on dumb clothes like Abercrombie & Fitch!!! I am an attention Whore....

Takinig the "A" out of the car does not make it a misrepresentation of a $35k car... The most important thing that represents HIS car is making it HIS OWN... Not everyone elses...

When you are out of High School, you might begin to understand that name brands and merchandising "status symbols' are NOT what life is about...

check out my shirt

hahah awesome

Jul 12, 2006 | 02:42 PM

#45

joe80055

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would this mod look good at all for a second gen TL? ('99)

Jul 12, 2006 | 03:03 PM

#46

leedogg

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Quote:

Originally Posted by jmbnova

No... I'm too chicken to do the middle grill mod... I'm going to do the lower grill mods with a few unique touches of my own...

aha! was that your secret mod??? the one you've been squirling away secretively?

Jul 12, 2006 | 03:33 PM

#47

Mnkybiznes

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Originally Posted by xtin

check out my shirt

hahah awesome

Since noone else is gonna look at your shirt ..... I WILL

Aug 11, 2006 | 06:34 AM

#48

ayethetiense

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i would be a little worried that the bondo may crack since the rest of the bumper is so flexible and the bondo just becomes stiff. wouldnt the paint crack eventually?

Aug 11, 2006 | 07:24 PM

#49

whatjones911

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When you cut the middle inserts away, doesnt it leave like a white looking plastic look? Your's doesnt even look like it was cut. It looks perfect. How did you do it?

Aug 11, 2006 | 07:33 PM

#50

whatjones911

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NVM my previous post. I found the answer.

Apr 14, 2007 | 04:35 PM

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HQTL6SPD

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Originally Posted by xtin

check out my shirt

hahah awesome

hehe this pic reminds me of the character alison from movie The Breakfast Club

Apr 14, 2007 | 06:11 PM

#52

darksom1

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hehe this pic reminds me of the character alison from movie The Breakfast Club

On the really, real...this just reminds me of breastuses! Nice work xtin!

Apr 16, 2007 | 09:25 AM

#53

Juiced_Acura_Kidd

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Nice mod...

Jun 22, 2007 | 01:38 PM

#54

buhhbuhh

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ummm WOW !

Mar 21, 2008 | 02:18 AM

#55

IDSTL

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nice job man

Mar 21, 2008 | 08:41 AM

#56

Crysophylos

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Nice job!

However, I stay away from any DIY project when the "things you will need" section includes:
- Bondo
- Dremel
- Hacksaw

May 2, 2008 | 12:55 AM

#57

IlovemyAcura

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how much to do the entire thing

Mar 30, 2009 | 09:17 PM

#58

sjo

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Still one of the first and best grill mod + tutorial around. Big ups, PPLAPW!

Jun 20, 2010 | 01:51 PM

#59

Etiedeman

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What kind of paint would you reccommend? I want to do mine black, already have primer and clear coat, do I need high temp paint?

Jun 11, 2011 | 12:16 PM

#60

RYANPASO

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Love your work!! I envisioned the same thing for my grill b4 I even got my car. Minus the carbon fiber tho. Was planning to go with a flat char coal kinda black where u have the carbon fiber, and do the same gun metal grey on the outside chrome border. Love the carbon fiber idea tho, especially since it complements the look around the license plate area on the trunk. love the look tho..nice work ...inspirational!

Jun 11, 2011 | 01:40 PM

#61

callahan

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Wow can't wait to try this thanks for the write up

Jun 11, 2011 | 04:15 PM

#62

lexsteele

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Damn...looks great man

Jun 12, 2011 | 01:06 AM

#63

xtmslyy00

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I ran across this, I just started modding my bumper yesterday... I am doing something close to this but going to keep the "stock look" Just cutting out the nasty plastic honey combs, and replacing it with diamond mesh. As well as blacking out all the Chrome minus the chrome strips by the fogs and the Acura emblem. Here are some shots of today’s progress.