Sharksbreath's Type-S Progress Thread (Updated 6/3/13)
05-07-2012, 03:08 PM
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send the guy a 'best offer' price of $30-35 and he'll accept.
i ended up using emblem adhesive to secure it. nothing else seemed to work.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-SMALL-RE...37cc40&vxp=mtr
05-08-2012, 02:54 AM
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Thanks for the link
here is my contribution. I want them to match my brembos as well
here is my contribution. I want them to match my brembos as well
here is the link. but keep in mind, these are total pieces of shit so don't expect to be impressed when they arrive. i had planned on repainting mine from the start to match my front calipers so it didn't matter to me what color i got.
send the guy a 'best offer' price of $30-35 and he'll accept.
i ended up using emblem adhesive to secure it. nothing else seemed to work.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-SMALL-RE...37cc40&vxp=mtr
send the guy a 'best offer' price of $30-35 and he'll accept.
i ended up using emblem adhesive to secure it. nothing else seemed to work.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-SMALL-RE...37cc40&vxp=mtr
05-08-2012, 07:09 AM
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well you're in luck! you get to see them this saturday.
i know...i'll put his mind to ease this weekend. we have a mod day saturday...
ahhh nice! which paint code did you go with?
05-08-2012, 09:35 AM
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05-11-2012, 08:03 AM
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I am a man of many talents, J!
Its going to be a big day. While I can't tell you about Aaron's car, I'm hoping to get a bunch of stuff done on my car---adjust my grille mesh, install headlight bulbs, CF wrap front grille area, maybe puddle lights if we have time.
Plus, another buddy of mine will be bringing his Lexus IS up for a decklid spoiler install. Its supposed to be a beautiful day and should be fun!
Its going to be a big day. While I can't tell you about Aaron's car, I'm hoping to get a bunch of stuff done on my car---adjust my grille mesh, install headlight bulbs, CF wrap front grille area, maybe puddle lights if we have time.
Plus, another buddy of mine will be bringing his Lexus IS up for a decklid spoiler install. Its supposed to be a beautiful day and should be fun!
05-11-2012, 08:07 AM
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^sounds good, dave. we should be able to get both our cars done tomorrow. i'll cya bright n early and i don't have anywhere else to be until 8pm that night 
05-13-2012, 12:23 PM
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^thanks, gatrhumpy. glad you were entertained!
alright so yesterday i met up with dave (dwb993) and we did a bunch of stuff to my car. i couldn't have done it without his help...thanks again man!
finally got around to cleaning my AEM filter...it was disgusting. looked like motor oil came out of it after i hosed it down with the filter spray/water.
replaced my HID bulbs with morimoto 5k's...i'm very happy with them. pure white.
and then the real fun began...sharksmouth grill w/ a twist. here are some pics of the install process.
and now for the twist...
dave standing behind his work
i still have to paint the lower grill area gunmetal. we ran out of sunlight yesterday and it's too windy today. i'll probably just do it this weekend.
glad you were entertained!alright so yesterday i met up with dave (dwb993) and we did a bunch of stuff to my car. i couldn't have done it without his help...thanks again man!
finally got around to cleaning my AEM filter...it was disgusting. looked like motor oil came out of it after i hosed it down with the filter spray/water.
replaced my HID bulbs with morimoto 5k's...i'm very happy with them. pure white.
and then the real fun began...sharksmouth grill w/ a twist. here are some pics of the install process.
and now for the twist...
dave standing behind his work
i still have to paint the lower grill area gunmetal. we ran out of sunlight yesterday and it's too windy today. i'll probably just do it this weekend.
Last edited by SharksBreath; 05-13-2012 at 12:32 PM.
05-13-2012, 12:28 PM
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looks sweet...i like the lower section a lot, the upper portion looks like it could be missing another trim piece under where the hood is...just looks a little big....very nice work
05-13-2012, 12:42 PM
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Awesome dude, looks great on the car 
05-13-2012, 01:10 PM
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Are you still going to the PTuning meet next Sunday?
05-13-2012, 06:30 PM
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Beautiful work, man! Very well done.
05-13-2012, 09:25 PM
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Really liking the lower grill...nicely done!
05-13-2012, 10:13 PM
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This could have been an easy sharksmouth mod, until Aaron said he wanted to mesh the lower grilles, too.
I have an 06 base with A-Spec. I did not realize that the Type-S A-Spec lip replaces the OEM grilles (now I understand why its always Type-S grilles on the BM). Cutting out the grille plastics with the lip still on the car presented quite a few challenges in getting the right angle and choosing the correct tools to use. We wound up doing the rough cuts with the Dremel and the fine cuts with a razor. Turned out pretty well. Luckily, the plastic is very soft and easily cut.
The other secret technique was how we shaped the mesh for the bottom grilles. After looking at it a bit, taking some measurements and scratching our heads, one of us said, "Why not use a 2X4 to bend the mesh?" BINGO! We cut the mesh large and laid it on a 4X4 (all I could find) and bent the ends of the mesh 90 degrees. A bit of trimming to make it fit and we were done.
We had a trim piece for the top of the mesh in the center grille, but decided we didn't need it once we put the plastic radiator cover piece back on. The mesh tucks right up under that piece very nicely. We can always add it later, if needed.
To tell the truth, I was surprised it turned out as well as it did. Aaron, next time you're taking pics of the front of the car, try turning it around so the sun hits it and you can see it in the photos. Unless you're trying to keep it obscured on purpose!
It was a good day and we got a lot done---on Aaron's car! Next time, its all about me, man!
I have an 06 base with A-Spec. I did not realize that the Type-S A-Spec lip replaces the OEM grilles (now I understand why its always Type-S grilles on the BM). Cutting out the grille plastics with the lip still on the car presented quite a few challenges in getting the right angle and choosing the correct tools to use. We wound up doing the rough cuts with the Dremel and the fine cuts with a razor. Turned out pretty well. Luckily, the plastic is very soft and easily cut.
The other secret technique was how we shaped the mesh for the bottom grilles. After looking at it a bit, taking some measurements and scratching our heads, one of us said, "Why not use a 2X4 to bend the mesh?" BINGO! We cut the mesh large and laid it on a 4X4 (all I could find) and bent the ends of the mesh 90 degrees. A bit of trimming to make it fit and we were done.
We had a trim piece for the top of the mesh in the center grille, but decided we didn't need it once we put the plastic radiator cover piece back on. The mesh tucks right up under that piece very nicely. We can always add it later, if needed.
To tell the truth, I was surprised it turned out as well as it did. Aaron, next time you're taking pics of the front of the car, try turning it around so the sun hits it and you can see it in the photos. Unless you're trying to keep it obscured on purpose!
It was a good day and we got a lot done---on Aaron's car! Next time, its all about me, man!
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05-14-2012, 08:06 AM
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thanks austin.
yes sir i'll be there before noon. i'm trying to get a caravan going...if you're interested, let me know.
what did you get!?
which part are you referring to? i haven't painted anything...just wrapped in black glossy vinyl.
eBay somewhere, i forget the company.
thanks mr. bell!
same here. forgot to add that we also added a relay harness for my 5k HID fog lights (which thankfully fixed the issue) and they are a pretty close match to the morimotos.
This could have been an easy sharksmouth mod, until Aaron said he wanted to mesh the lower grilles, too.
I have an 06 base with A-Spec. I did not realize that the Type-S A-Spec lip replaces the OEM grilles (now I understand why its always Type-S grilles on the BM). Cutting out the grille plastics with the lip still on the car presented quite a few challenges in getting the right angle and choosing the correct tools to use. We wound up doing the rough cuts with the Dremel and the fine cuts with a razor. Turned out pretty well. Luckily, the plastic is very soft and easily cut.
The other secret technique was how we shaped the mesh for the bottom grilles. After looking at it a bit, taking some measurements and scratching our heads, one of us said, "Why not use a 2X4 to bend the mesh?" BINGO! We cut the mesh large and laid it on a 4X4 (all I could find) and bent the ends of the mesh 90 degrees. A bit of trimming to make it fit and we were done.
We had a trim piece for the top of the mesh in the center grille, but decided we didn't need it once we put the plastic radiator cover piece back on. The mesh tucks right up under that piece very nicely. We can always add it later, if needed.
To tell the truth, I was surprised it turned out as well as it did. Aaron, next time you're taking pics of the front of the car, try turning it around so the sun hits it and you can see it in the photos. Unless you're trying to keep it obscured on purpose!
It was a good day and we got a lot done---on Aaron's car! Next time, its all about me, man!
I have an 06 base with A-Spec. I did not realize that the Type-S A-Spec lip replaces the OEM grilles (now I understand why its always Type-S grilles on the BM). Cutting out the grille plastics with the lip still on the car presented quite a few challenges in getting the right angle and choosing the correct tools to use. We wound up doing the rough cuts with the Dremel and the fine cuts with a razor. Turned out pretty well. Luckily, the plastic is very soft and easily cut.
The other secret technique was how we shaped the mesh for the bottom grilles. After looking at it a bit, taking some measurements and scratching our heads, one of us said, "Why not use a 2X4 to bend the mesh?" BINGO! We cut the mesh large and laid it on a 4X4 (all I could find) and bent the ends of the mesh 90 degrees. A bit of trimming to make it fit and we were done.
We had a trim piece for the top of the mesh in the center grille, but decided we didn't need it once we put the plastic radiator cover piece back on. The mesh tucks right up under that piece very nicely. We can always add it later, if needed.
To tell the truth, I was surprised it turned out as well as it did. Aaron, next time you're taking pics of the front of the car, try turning it around so the sun hits it and you can see it in the photos. Unless you're trying to keep it obscured on purpose!
It was a good day and we got a lot done---on Aaron's car! Next time, its all about me, man!
go for it! but be careful...once you start there is no turning back. 
i need to get some better pictures of everything once i paint the lower grill area this weekend...to show the detail that went into this project...it literally took ALL day.
05-14-2012, 11:10 AM
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grille looks really good! much cleaner look to it now.
05-14-2012, 11:32 AM
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VERY VERY CLEAN !!!
Aaron, you gotta stop modding in all honestly....you making all the other NBP's look like
Aaron, you gotta stop modding in all honestly....you making all the other NBP's look like
05-14-2012, 11:58 AM
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^^^ hahaha....there is a standard exception in a statement like the one i made....
the standard exception is my car....so when you read the statement, the standard exception is your car
pretty dynamic statements i make LOL
the standard exception is my car....so when you read the statement, the standard exception is your car
pretty dynamic statements i make LOL
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05-14-2012, 12:27 PM
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thanks man.
very true.
05-14-2012, 12:31 PM
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Lookin good buddy.
