Chrome and white-out front end in-progress update
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Originally Posted by brettallica
If I let the comments get to me, I think I'd have bigger issues! Plus, you've got keep in mind that I'm from Santa Cruz, which is basically (hippie) capital of the world, so all I want to do is love, love, love.
Besides, I'm sure there are plenty of things that I don't like about what others are doing. I'm also sure there are plenty of people who think that some of my Jordans are ugly, or that I dress lame, or ___ (fill in the blank). I've got better things to do than to worry about something someone said while hiding behind a computer! This is especially true if they're being excessively rude. If they want to do that, that's their thing.
I come/came to this place for ideas on things to do to my car; I'm also here to share mine and offer my own input. Hopefully it's for the better, for what it's worth.
Besides, I'm sure there are plenty of things that I don't like about what others are doing. I'm also sure there are plenty of people who think that some of my Jordans are ugly, or that I dress lame, or ___ (fill in the blank). I've got better things to do than to worry about something someone said while hiding behind a computer! This is especially true if they're being excessively rude. If they want to do that, that's their thing.
I come/came to this place for ideas on things to do to my car; I'm also here to share mine and offer my own input. Hopefully it's for the better, for what it's worth.
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i like the upper grill alot! looks good, the lower grills i don't know about i would have left them black. the all white is too plain IMO. it needs some contrast.
i did this https://acurazine.com/forums/ramblings-12/news-reporter-interview-iraq-153807/ but haven't had time to finish it. i think it looks ok.
Originally Posted by Kennedy
Brett,
or anyone else.
Has anyone considered cutting/trimming the square shaped mesh out of the back of the grill and replacing it with a nice mesh (ala the lower grill mesh mod)?
or anyone else.
Has anyone considered cutting/trimming the square shaped mesh out of the back of the grill and replacing it with a nice mesh (ala the lower grill mesh mod)?
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Originally Posted by jptl04
i like the upper grill alot! looks good, the lower grills i don't know about i would have left them black. the all white is too plain IMO. it needs some contrast.
i did this https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=153807 but haven't had time to finish it. i think it looks ok.
i did this https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=153807 but haven't had time to finish it. i think it looks ok.
Here's a link to a "progress" type page: {click here}
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looking at those pics i really like the idea.. but i do think that it needs (maybe grey) or a complete cutout of the mesh. imho i think i am leaning to a complete cutout
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Originally Posted by Vietnastee
bretallica, I not sure if it's the angle but it looks like from pic1 that you can see the difference b/t chrome and black chrome pretty well.
Originally Posted by dragonlord
Looks good Brett!
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Originally Posted by Hardtimes
looking at those pics i really like the idea.. but i do think that it needs (maybe grey) or a complete cutout of the mesh. imho i think i am leaning to a complete cutout
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At the angle of the picture above, it looks really good, but the lower section is a little plain for me as well.
If only I still had the chrome ACURA decals, I would send it to you in a heart beat.
Chrome front decal, chrome trim on the lower grills, and cleared headlights with what you have now will actually look really good!
If only I still had the chrome ACURA decals, I would send it to you in a heart beat.
Chrome front decal, chrome trim on the lower grills, and cleared headlights with what you have now will actually look really good!
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Originally Posted by datmrman
At the angle of the picture above, it looks really good, but the lower section is a little plain for me as well.
If only I still had the chrome ACURA decals, I would send it to you in a heart beat.
Chrome front decal, chrome trim on the lower grills, and cleared headlights with what you have now will actually look really good!
If only I still had the chrome ACURA decals, I would send it to you in a heart beat.
Chrome front decal, chrome trim on the lower grills, and cleared headlights with what you have now will actually look really good!
I'm still working on something to get cleared headlights. I'm very nervous about clearing out my originals, but at this point it's looking like I might have to if I really want that look.
The chrome A-C-U-R-A stickers might not be a bad idea either. Then again, that might be TOO much chrome. Again, I'll be playing around with this look for a while until I get a look that looks right.
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Originally Posted by SupaRookie
I think your car looks pretty sick!! I prefer the black grill though, provide some sort of contrast.
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That chrome is shinnin!
It like it. It is different and kinda reminds me of the new MDX. But not as "sad lamb" looking from the front since it's not as buky as the MDX. I wouldn't mind seenin' it in person. Hopefully Ic an make it to the All-Cali meet.
To be continued...
It like it. It is different and kinda reminds me of the new MDX. But not as "sad lamb" looking from the front since it's not as buky as the MDX. I wouldn't mind seenin' it in person. Hopefully Ic an make it to the All-Cali meet.
To be continued...
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Originally Posted by Tret
That chrome is shinnin!
It like it. It is different and kinda reminds me of the new MDX. But not as "sad lamb" looking from the front since it's not as buky as the MDX. I wouldn't mind seenin' it in person. Hopefully Ic an make it to the All-Cali meet.
To be continued...
It like it. It is different and kinda reminds me of the new MDX. But not as "sad lamb" looking from the front since it's not as buky as the MDX. I wouldn't mind seenin' it in person. Hopefully Ic an make it to the All-Cali meet.
To be continued...
Originally Posted by trancemission
Hey Brett I have a Chrome decal for the front if you want one.
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Originally Posted by brettallica
Are you talking about the "A" emblem? Also, is it just OEM or is it one of the ones that you had done? When you say "chrome" I think of the OEM "A" emblem, as it is finished in chrome from the factory. Let me know and I might be interested.
no, Im talking about a decal for the ACURA insert on the front bumper
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Originally Posted by trancemission
no, Im talking about a decal for the ACURA insert on the front bumper
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Originally Posted by chill_dog
The cleared heads look good . It definitely helps with the overall look.
EDIT: Oh, and just take the stickers trancemission's offering...you want them.
EDIT: Oh, and just take the stickers trancemission's offering...you want them.
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I was just looking at the large pic you posted in that guy's 1000th post thread...a set of wheels with a chrome lip would look sooooo amazing, regardless of the color the face was painted.
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Originally Posted by chill_dog
I was just looking at the large pic you posted in that guy's 1000th post thread...a set of wheels with a chrome lip would look sooooo amazing, regardless of the color the face was painted.
Here's that photoshop:
...and a link to the actual wheels:
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Originally Posted by chill_dog
Those are some nice looking wheels. When do you plan on getting them?
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Originally Posted by brettallica
If the A-specs came in 19", I would just buy those, but 18" isn't enough of a difference from the stock 17" for me to go through with that (IMO of course).
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The cleared heads look good . It definitely helps with the overall look.
When is the A-Spec kit coming?
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Originally Posted by datmrman
Now put something chrome towards the bottom. Either chrome trim in the grills and/or chrome ACURA lettering.
When is the A-Spec kit coming?
When is the A-Spec kit coming?
As far as the A-Spec kit, I'm not sure if I'll be going with the complete kit. I think I might just do the front bumper cover only. Then again, when I do decide to pull the trigger, knowing my impulsiveness, I'll probably just buy the whole thing. I'm still warming up to the side skirts. At any rate, I'll probably get the kit/bumper after I get my rims.
Originally Posted by darksom1
Yup! I agree. But they look hella nice tho. I just can't justify spending the dough for basically what amounts to the same size from a viewing perspective. Ok, let me add the pre-requisite "IMO" before I get drama-mail. LOL!
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I put the chrome strips on yesterday
I'm not sure if I love this, but I'm gonna play it out for a little bit and see if it grows on me. I think what I don't like about it is that the chrome isn't super-shiny like the other chrome that's on the grill -- which is "real" chrome.
Anyway, pics:
Anyway, pics:
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Originally Posted by Juiced_Acura_Kidd
Looks good...where did you get the upper grill pieces chromed?
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Originally Posted by SteveP66
Looks good Brett.........I really like that chrome
Here are a couple more from today:
Complete with Jordan hang tag (on the rearview mirror) and chrome strips on the lower grills.
I think I need to take those strips off and go with the domed A-C-U-R-A decals instead.
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Originally Posted by Juiced_Acura_Kidd
Looks good...where did you get the upper grill pieces chromed?
Originally Posted by lights
I like the chrome parts though. How'd u make them chrome?
Originally Posted by brettallica
I got it done at Chrome Pros Plating. Give them a call if you're interested. Acurazine members darksom1, Buda, and Trancemission might also be able to provide you with some other options.
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How about a shot of the front from a distance?
Regardless of how that picture turns out, I'm sure I'll echo what you said about removing the strips and putting the chrome lettering on. Even though you have a theme, I've just never liked the chrome strips on the lower grilles...just something about them that doesn't look right to me (same with the ones people put on the door handles).
Regardless of how that picture turns out, I'm sure I'll echo what you said about removing the strips and putting the chrome lettering on. Even though you have a theme, I've just never liked the chrome strips on the lower grilles...just something about them that doesn't look right to me (same with the ones people put on the door handles).
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Originally Posted by chill_dog
How about a shot of the front from a distance?
Regardless of how that picture turns out, I'm sure I'll echo what you said about removing the strips and putting the chrome lettering on. Even though you have a theme, I've just never liked the chrome strips on the lower grilles...just something about them that doesn't look right to me (same with the ones people put on the door handles).
Regardless of how that picture turns out, I'm sure I'll echo what you said about removing the strips and putting the chrome lettering on. Even though you have a theme, I've just never liked the chrome strips on the lower grilles...just something about them that doesn't look right to me (same with the ones people put on the door handles).
Oh and an aside: I'm in the process of having a standard OEM brushed aluminum hood molding chromed right now so that it matches the other stuff I had chromed. The TL-S hood molding just doesn't match, and it's really noticeable in certain lighting conditions...and it's kind of bugging me.