George Knighton

So....

Now that we've all seen the pictures of what the midnight chrome, shiny accessory Sports Grille looks like, do you think it'd look good on a lighter car like Palladium Metallic?

:-)

Pete2010

Personally I think it might be too "Bling". But saying that, I would love someone to install it and prove me wrong.

rondog

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the problem is the fact that the grille brings so much attention to that area of the car. To go tinted chrome would just bring even more attention to an area that needs to be toned down a bit, not amplified.

Just my opinion.

docboy

Hmm... I don't know. I personally think the OEM grill is the better grill compared to the Sports Accessory Grille on Palladium Metallic. The latter just seems too shiny and too attentive catching, as Ron said.

For those who have time and have photoshop, I would love to see the (Palladium Metallic) grill painted:

1) entirely to match the car's body
2) only the parts that come up to the hood (a la the TSX)

Any volunteers?

Ac Man

Personally, when I get back to the States I am going to get the sports grill and have the beak painted Palladium metallic silver. I think the new chrome surrounding the painted beak will look great. We needed a chrome grill and rear trunk piece for the simple fact that all the accents and trimming on the rest of the car is chrome anyway! I think we should've had a chrome grill from the very beginning, because there is nothing classy or luxurious about brushed aluminum. Talk about being cheap and cutting corners! None of Honda's vehicles have brushed aluminum grills and accents, so why the hell does Acura have that cheap ass trimming, when Acura is more upscale than Honda!

And for all you naysayers out there, show me one, just ONE luxury car manufacturer in the market with brushed aluminum grills and trimming! Good luck finding one!

BLACKURA_NY

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I think, the sports grille will look sweet on white or black.

Personally, i think the Palladium Metallic would probably be the BEST color of the TL, to match with the Ron Jon Grille. just my

plus... have you found the price yet? I am sure its not cheap. If i recall correctly, all 3 core components of the OEM grille, came out to around $700.... And if Acura thinks they've got a gemstone with this new grille, they will probably charge more especially considering so many people are quick to get rid of the satin metallic beak

Pete2010

Actually, it looks like (according to the bernardiparts.com site), that the front grille is only $234.24... Granted that does not count the install price. But really, not too bad to do. As others have talked about, i think color match the beak PM then leave the trim chrome might really be something great.

prepreludesh

Thought of the day... Midnight Chrome Grille on WDP with cleared out headlights (under amber reflector, it looks like it's chrome as well). I bet that'd look like a winnar!

George Knighton

LOL... Well, it's not hard to tell where this is headed.

George Knighton

Well...the parts are here....

docboy

Pics

George Knighton

Installation tomorrow. :-)

BigWopHH

I'm picking up my replacement car this coming Thursday, and I asked the dealership to install the midnight chrome grille / tail trim. Will post pics as soon as I pick up the car. Hopefully, I'll be the first with WDP to show this combo off.

wmahmud

Can't wait to see it - I got WDP too and really want those pieces but need to see what it looks like first.

What did it end up costing you?

wmahmud

Can you direct me to the exact item page/link? I can't seem to find it on the site.

Pete2010

http://acura.bernardiparts.com/produ...1-TK4-200.aspx
http://acura.bernardiparts.com/produ...2-TK4-200.aspx

George Knighton

I apologise. I know these are hardly beauty shots, but I also know that nobody would let it rest until some pictures went up.

For some reason the contrast is greater in the images than it appears to be in the sunlight.

I will have it on the list of things to do to take better pictures.

wmahmud

How do you know for sure those are the midnight chrome pieces? I see no mention of any detail to tell me that ?

StuartMMVITL

iTrader: (1)

Actually this combo looks alot better than what I had pictured. It goes really well with the car color. Very nice!

prepreludesh

Wow George, I'm impressed and think you chose correctly on this one!

BTW, I was one of the 7 that voted "yes" for you up there. Glad to see that it turned out well!

wmahmud

Just ordered for my WDP TL in Toronto - $300 total for both pieces shipped - can't wait!!

Question - is this something I can change myself at home? Or do I need someone to do it?

Pete2010

Nice choice! I'm eating my words on this one, I think your color option works with that grille.

So consider me "proven wrong". Can't wait to seem more photos. Did you get the matching rear trim piece?

docboy

Thanks for posting the pics George. I've been eager to know what the sports grill looks like on PM. The fitment looks very nice. Did you install it yourself? How long did it take?

Any chance you can take a few shots a bit further away?

You should have someone take an action pic while you're driving the TL in the snow

jspagna1

The color combination is right on. Looks great! Now we need someone to post one on a WDP car.

George Knighton

I wasn't going to want to take the bumpers off by myself. The local hometown Honda shop did it. They charged for two hours of labour, $136.

You could do it yourself if you have the patience for it. Things like this aren't hard but they are time consuming and require an eye for it.

Sure, I'll try to get some iPhone pictures tomorrow.

Yes, I did. The two pieces together were $285 shipped from an eBay auction by an Acura dealer.

BDoggPrelude

Looks really nice George. I'd love to see some better, (as in non-iPhone), pics of it. I actually really like the midnight chrome sport grill. I think it would look pretty nice on a black TL too. Wonder if JnC can do matching headlight housings....

kingofire

George, that really does look good. I voted "no" so I apologize for being wrong. Enjoy the TL, and your development looks swell too

jspagna1

George, it really ties in nicely not only because of the color of your car but because of the wheels you have on the car which themselves look more like a Midnight Chrome. Awesome!

BLACKURA_NY

iTrader: (6)

i like

now you just need some headlight modifications

George Knighton

But if I do that, I'll need to modify the foglight housings.

LOL.... I think I'll draw the line here for a while. :-)

"Brigadier! Returning to your ricer roots?"

silver01cltypes

did you ever get a chance to take some better pics?Its looks nice but would like to see from a little farther away

NJ SHAWD

George, I think it's time for a full shoot in all it's beauty. Body kit, midnight chrome, and all.

MyT6MT

+1

maxAmillion

iTrader: (1)

Does any one have a picture of the Acura Sport Grill on a WDP TL?

realgone

pictures please!

CapoTL

Hey George, are you the same guy that was on Honda-tech? I would do some mods to my TL if I could ever get my 2 grand back from that scumbag Dave Pittman, which I know I never will.

Sapere

Yes please! I would love to see how that turns out.

George Knighton

Yes, but not much longer. There's no time for it, and I don't like the way things have been going recently.

There's a long line of people in the same situation.

CapoTL

I hear his wife left him, hes broke now, and he lost the shop and he lives in a different state. If its true, he deserves all of it.

Mr Marco

Someone here on AZ has 'um on his 4GTL PM and they look hot. I can't remember who it is but he's got at least 4 pics in his garage.