Warmer Out! Time For A New Grill!!
05-13-2007, 11:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Kennedy
Darksom...
Nope, that's not the vision. Let me try again.
The upper trim that goes on the hood, and the outer edge (part 4) will be black chrome, just like Buda's.
The whole center bar (that supports the Acura logo cup) will be painted a flat gray, as close of a match to the surrounding plastic. What I don't like about Buda's grille is the lack of contrast between the front A emblem and the center bar.
This look will give a black chrome "framed" grille, with the center subdued, giving it depth, which is what i like about the "no center bar" version. Of course the center emblem will be black chromed to contract to match further.
Making it all pop will be that bright shiny aluminum mesh I used on the lower grills, recessed deep in the back.
I just ordered a grille from a junkyard to start experimenting with.
Yep, going on WDP.
2 questions for you guys.
- Are you guys planning to use the upper hood trim that's already black chromed from the TL-S? I'm worried about matching, but I'd rather buy a piece chromed than have to buy a new one to have chromed.
- Did you guys catch bretallica's post. He found a guy on ebay selling the rear TL-S license plate trim for $15. He must have realized the demand for these, as I just paid $25 for mine... still cheeaper than the cost of chroming, and it's "pre cut" for my reverse Camera. How cool is that?
http://webmail.pas.earthlink.net/wam...e&x=1108450677
Nope, that's not the vision. Let me try again.
The upper trim that goes on the hood, and the outer edge (part 4) will be black chrome, just like Buda's.
The whole center bar (that supports the Acura logo cup) will be painted a flat gray, as close of a match to the surrounding plastic. What I don't like about Buda's grille is the lack of contrast between the front A emblem and the center bar.
This look will give a black chrome "framed" grille, with the center subdued, giving it depth, which is what i like about the "no center bar" version. Of course the center emblem will be black chromed to contract to match further.
Making it all pop will be that bright shiny aluminum mesh I used on the lower grills, recessed deep in the back.
I just ordered a grille from a junkyard to start experimenting with.
Yep, going on WDP.
2 questions for you guys.
- Are you guys planning to use the upper hood trim that's already black chromed from the TL-S? I'm worried about matching, but I'd rather buy a piece chromed than have to buy a new one to have chromed.
- Did you guys catch bretallica's post. He found a guy on ebay selling the rear TL-S license plate trim for $15. He must have realized the demand for these, as I just paid $25 for mine... still cheeaper than the cost of chroming, and it's "pre cut" for my reverse Camera. How cool is that?
http://webmail.pas.earthlink.net/wam...e&x=1108450677
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Originally Posted by darksom1
Chris, how much of this are you doing yourself? Sounds good! I love different looks, and that sounds like a winner! Keep us posted!
Chris - This sounds cool...........I can't wait to see what you come up with.
05-14-2007, 07:54 AM
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Bretallica just posted a link to an ebay auction in the "free to low cost mods" thread. Just email the ebay vendor I linked in the auction above. If he has 2, he probably has more.
I plan on doing all of the mod work myself (except the chroming of course). The center bare can be spray painted easily. The mesh is easy. The rest is just sending the parts to Alex and then of course... dissassembly and installation.
The waiting is the hardest part as Tom Petty would say.
Any response from folks about using the OEM TL-S black chrome hood trim? Does it fit? Does it match?
I plan on doing all of the mod work myself (except the chroming of course). The center bare can be spray painted easily. The mesh is easy. The rest is just sending the parts to Alex and then of course... dissassembly and installation.
The waiting is the hardest part as Tom Petty would say.
Any response from folks about using the OEM TL-S black chrome hood trim? Does it fit? Does it match?
05-14-2007, 07:56 AM
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Brett tried it out Chris - it fits.
Buda did also and in one of his pics he showed the TLS trim against the trim pieces he had chromed - I think if I remember correctly it was a shade off from what he had chromed.
Oh and I think that eBay guy might have a few more - I emailed him last night and got myself hooked up with one before he had chance to list it.
Email him fast - I don't think he has many left.
Buda did also and in one of his pics he showed the TLS trim against the trim pieces he had chromed - I think if I remember correctly it was a shade off from what he had chromed.
Oh and I think that eBay guy might have a few more - I emailed him last night and got myself hooked up with one before he had chance to list it.
Email him fast - I don't think he has many left.
05-14-2007, 09:24 AM
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Originally Posted by SteveP66
Brett tried it out Chris - it fits.
Buda did also and in one of his pics he showed the TLS trim against the trim pieces he had chromed - I think if I remember correctly it was a shade off from what he had chromed.
Oh and I think that eBay guy might have a few more - I emailed him last night and got myself hooked up with one before he had chance to list it.
Email him fast - I don't think he has many left.
Buda did also and in one of his pics he showed the TLS trim against the trim pieces he had chromed - I think if I remember correctly it was a shade off from what he had chromed.
Oh and I think that eBay guy might have a few more - I emailed him last night and got myself hooked up with one before he had chance to list it.
Email him fast - I don't think he has many left.
05-14-2007, 09:51 AM
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Well damn...
While looking for the pictures comparing the black chrome differences of the OEM TL-S trim and Alex's process, i found this:
illililili did a similar version of what I'm talking about on page 7 of this very thread.
Now, imagine that look, with black chrome and silver mesh behind the grille... That's where I'm going.
While looking for the pictures comparing the black chrome differences of the OEM TL-S trim and Alex's process, i found this:
illililili did a similar version of what I'm talking about on page 7 of this very thread.
Now, imagine that look, with black chrome and silver mesh behind the grille... That's where I'm going.
05-14-2007, 10:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Kennedy
Well damn...
While looking for the pictures comparing the black chrome differences of the OEM TL-S trim and Alex's process, i found this:
illililili did a similar version of what I'm talking about on page 7 of this very thread.
Now, imagine that look, with black chrome and silver mesh behind the grille... That's where I'm going.
While looking for the pictures comparing the black chrome differences of the OEM TL-S trim and Alex's process, i found this:
illililili did a similar version of what I'm talking about on page 7 of this very thread.
Now, imagine that look, with black chrome and silver mesh behind the grille... That's where I'm going.
Have you seen the WDP TL-S in person? It looks really sweet with the chrome, and was a huge inspiration for my modifications. I got the idea about a month after I had my car, when I took it back to the dealer to have the bumpers repainted. There were a few TL-S in the lot and I was all
over the look of the front end.
05-14-2007, 10:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Kennedy
Well damn...
While looking for the pictures comparing the black chrome differences of the OEM TL-S trim and Alex's process, i found this:
illililili did a similar version of what I'm talking about on page 7 of this very thread.
Now, imagine that look, with black chrome and silver mesh behind the grille... That's where I'm going.
While looking for the pictures comparing the black chrome differences of the OEM TL-S trim and Alex's process, i found this:
illililili did a similar version of what I'm talking about on page 7 of this very thread.
Now, imagine that look, with black chrome and silver mesh behind the grille... That's where I'm going.
05-14-2007, 10:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Kennedy
Yep...
I have TL-S tails, some nice Volk TE-37s with Tein SS's, and the black chrome thing... it'll be a done project.
Once I get that Comptech Supercharger bolted on (it's in the garage), it'll be the TL-S killer.
I have TL-S tails, some nice Volk TE-37s with Tein SS's, and the black chrome thing... it'll be a done project.
Once I get that Comptech Supercharger bolted on (it's in the garage), it'll be the TL-S killer.
05-14-2007, 10:58 AM
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Originally Posted by brettallica
Nice! I can already feel my aesthetic mod kick coming to an end and the need to make my car faster. I'll probably just have to cancel my AZ account before that time comes to avoid being persuaded into dropping money into that stuff.
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^^^ i feel for you brettallica, i already want to bail on this forum... because all im getting from here are ideas to burn all of the little money i make... !!!
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Originally Posted by Kennedy
I got one on ebay... Kinda pissed at the price increase from $15 to $25 in 2 days. What was your cost?
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Originally Posted by Kennedy
Well damn...
While looking for the pictures comparing the black chrome differences of the OEM TL-S trim and Alex's process, i found this:
illililili did a similar version of what I'm talking about on page 7 of this very thread.
Now, imagine that look, with black chrome and silver mesh behind the grille... That's where I'm going.
While looking for the pictures comparing the black chrome differences of the OEM TL-S trim and Alex's process, i found this:
illililili did a similar version of what I'm talking about on page 7 of this very thread.
Now, imagine that look, with black chrome and silver mesh behind the grille... That's where I'm going.
Heck I might even do the same with my extra wing bar.......we'll have to see how it all comes together once the parts arrive!!
05-14-2007, 12:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Kennedy
$15 shipped? Dammit. Stupid buy it now.
I'll see if I can get more from him but from the discription he posted it didn't convey to me that he had a bunch of these - sounded like it was a freakish find
05-14-2007, 06:32 PM
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Well, I know that once the hair is raised on Chris' neck, he is doing the mod he wants, lol, but Steve I hope you actually find the time to follow thru on your mod! It would be nice to see how the colors contrast on the different cars.
05-14-2007, 06:49 PM
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Originally Posted by darksom1
Well, I know that once the hair is raised on Chris' neck, he is doing the mod he wants, lol, but Steve I hope you actually find the time to follow thru on your mod! It would be nice to see how the colors contrast on the different cars.
Oh I will Dark........ I've been thinking of several differet ideas one of which was the smoked chrome. Buda made that happen for me.........I'm stoked!
05-14-2007, 08:00 PM
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Hey guys, sorry for the lack of posts. It's been really busy and it's not over. Luckily I got the a-spec suspension on and will have enough time to finish the Dom's unit install. However my grill mod work will have to be extended. That'll give me time to brainstorm on some new ideas. Once I get the license plate trim from Alex, SteveP66 will be getting all the black chromed parts from me.
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Buda..... 
.........too excited........
This is what it took to get me to take off the front bumper......LOLOh and you know I'll have big pics up in this grill thread (doing a little whoring - and on topic
) once it's all installed and blinging in the sunlight !!!
05-14-2007, 10:49 PM
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Originally Posted by brettallica
Here's a little real life math for you:
Chrome grill + TL = hot
Chrome grill + TL = hot
My TL
+ My Grille
=
H-O-T!!!!!!!!
05-15-2007, 08:24 AM
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Originally Posted by brettallica
Here's a little real life math for you:
Chrome grill + TL = hot
Chrome grill + TL = hot
LOL - I know - I can't wait to pull this one together.
BudaBrett - I was talking to Buda last night (PM's) and he told me something about that TLS trim piece we are all looking at. I guess it has 4 mounting points and the 06 one has 3......I'm sure it will still work tho....
I can't wait to see how Kennedy's grill turns out....
05-15-2007, 09:19 AM
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Originally Posted by SteveP66
Brett - I was talking to Buda last night (PM's) and he told me something about that TLS trim piece we are all looking at. I guess it has 4 mounting points and the 06 one has 3......I'm sure it will still work tho....
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Originally Posted by Kennedy
Ugh, no way. How are the mouting points different?
He said there were 3 holes in the mounting for the 06 and 4 on the 07 .......I've never taken my 06 trim off but Buda has so I'm going by what he says so far.....
Maybe it won't be a big deal .......?
I think there is a diagram of that rear trim someplace - trying to find it
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I found it
And here is the back of the TLS trim - 4 points.......
Maybe if we get lucky the two end points and clips match up........I think it's different because of the reverse camera on the TLS.
And here is the back of the TLS trim - 4 points.......
Maybe if we get lucky the two end points and clips match up........I think it's different because of the reverse camera on the TLS.
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Originally Posted by darksom1
And here is a little for you:
My TL
+ My Grille
=
H-O-T!!!!!!!!
My TL
+ My Grille
=
H-O-T!!!!!!!!
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Originally Posted by SteveP66
I found it
And here is the back of the TLS trim - 4 points.......
Maybe if we get lucky the two end points and clips match up........I think it's different because of the reverse camera on the TLS.
And here is the back of the TLS trim - 4 points.......
Maybe if we get lucky the two end points and clips match up........I think it's different because of the reverse camera on the TLS.
I'll make it work.
05-15-2007, 11:00 AM
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Originally Posted by brettallica
This is nothing short of potentially craptastic. I guess we'll just have to wait and see once the part arrives whether it's compatible. I can't see them being THAT off that they don't work. If so, I'll be one bummed out dude.
I'll make it work.
I'll make it work.
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Originally Posted by darksom1
Damn! You will drill? Get outta here! Just to use the 07? You scaring me!
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Should be ok - the end points and clips look like the match up. Worse comes to worse use some double sided 3M tape in the middle or drill an extra hole - or move the mounting point ? It's going to be underneath so you won't see it anyway.....?
05-15-2007, 06:27 PM
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Originally Posted by SteveP66
Should be ok - the end points and clips look like the match up. Worse comes to worse use some double sided 3M tape in the middle or drill an extra hole - or move the mounting point ? It's going to be underneath so you won't see it anyway.....?
05-15-2007, 07:14 PM
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You know that...
I'm not worried as long as the 2 end points line up. I'll have mine in this weekend if it shows up before Friday
Hey Steve, why don't you let me snap up Buda's parts? If you're just gonna sit on em for a while...
(I'm... 1/2 kidding)
I only want the front and rear emblem and the lower front grill trim... Hook me up.
Darksom, I just can't get passed that needing "adult supervision" feeling to installing the S/C... Silly little body mods, minor electrical work, etc... no worries.
My TL is a daily driver, and "vehicle crippling" mods freak me out. I'll tell you a funy story over a beer about the timing belt change that went wrong the DAY before my first kid was due... Leaving me stranded 150 miles from home with a wife ready to POP.
I'm not worried as long as the 2 end points line up. I'll have mine in this weekend if it shows up before Friday
Hey Steve, why don't you let me snap up Buda's parts? If you're just gonna sit on em for a while...
(I'm... 1/2 kidding)I only want the front and rear emblem and the lower front grill trim... Hook me up.
Darksom, I just can't get passed that needing "adult supervision" feeling to installing the S/C... Silly little body mods, minor electrical work, etc... no worries.
My TL is a daily driver, and "vehicle crippling" mods freak me out. I'll tell you a funy story over a beer about the timing belt change that went wrong the DAY before my first kid was due... Leaving me stranded 150 miles from home with a wife ready to POP.
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LOL - If I didn't want them so badly I would.........that chrome is going on my TL one way or another.
I already have the pages from the helm's manual copied so that I can take the bumper off.
Also went out and bought a set of Rhino ramps to help in the process...... ;-)
I can't wait to get moving on this........ I have a whole week off and I have so many things lined up to do.
I already have the pages from the helm's manual copied so that I can take the bumper off.
Also went out and bought a set of Rhino ramps to help in the process...... ;-)
I can't wait to get moving on this........ I have a whole week off and I have so many things lined up to do.
05-15-2007, 09:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Kennedy
My TL is a daily driver, and "vehicle crippling" mods freak me out. I'll tell you a funy story over a beer about the timing belt change that went wrong the DAY before my first kid was due... Leaving me stranded 150 miles from home with a wife ready to POP.
sounds like somebody got the frying pan over their head when they got home!
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Originally Posted by darksom1
You know what guys, it doesn't even matter! Chris is gonna do it first anyway! LOL! Once he sets his sights on a mod, then he does it as soon as possible! Well, except he is being a slacker on the Supercharger!