Honda Legend Grill
02-15-2006, 05:03 PM
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Honda Legend Grill
My wife had my car couple of weeks ago, and on the free way, a chip flew of a truck and hit my grill. The damage isn't serious, but knowing its there eats me.
So, i called an import shop in Canada, and ordered a Honda Legend front grill, rear H badge plus the Legend emblem. It''l be shipped late this month and expecting it late March.
So, i called an import shop in Canada, and ordered a Honda Legend front grill, rear H badge plus the Legend emblem. It''l be shipped late this month and expecting it late March.
02-16-2006, 09:20 AM
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Personally, I feel that the H on the Honda Legend grill is a bit too large. I think it makes it look like an Accord. But it's your car and I'm sure it'll look great regardless.
I like the grill below, but dont absolutely love it. If it were in "Black Chrome" rather than chrome, I think I'd get it.
I like the grill below, but dont absolutely love it. If it were in "Black Chrome" rather than chrome, I think I'd get it.
02-16-2006, 05:03 PM
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The grille looks good, but badging the car as a Honda is no good. 
I think it's kind of silly to pay so much money for an expensive car, then to remove the badges and put a Honda logo on it.
As if the RL didn't get enough "it looks like an Accord" comments already.....
In a couple of years, it will be nice when Acura is in Japan and the JDM conversions back down
Btw in Japan, the badging fun there is to debadge the Honda logos and put Acura ones, sometimes outfitting their cars with North American bumpers (I've heard mostly on Accord to TSX conversions).
Of course, to each his own.....
I think it's kind of silly to pay so much money for an expensive car, then to remove the badges and put a Honda logo on it.
As if the RL didn't get enough "it looks like an Accord" comments already.....
In a couple of years, it will be nice when Acura is in Japan and the JDM conversions back down
Btw in Japan, the badging fun there is to debadge the Honda logos and put Acura ones, sometimes outfitting their cars with North American bumpers (I've heard mostly on Accord to TSX conversions).
Of course, to each his own.....
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02-16-2006, 10:41 PM
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I like it alot! No one is "downgrading." They are just preferring its true origin and reality of what it was suppose to be before America got involved in rebadging for marketing reasons.
02-16-2006, 11:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Qatar
well explained Tyrael.
I thought i might try something different other than buying the same exact grill
I thought i might try something different other than buying the same exact grill
02-17-2006, 10:03 AM
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I like it alot! No one is "downgrading." They are just preferring its true origin and reality of what it was suppose to be before America got involved in rebadging for marketing reasons.
I would agree that Americans won't pay $50k for a Honda. A similar issue was identified with Brits paying £35k for a Honda Legend.
02-17-2006, 02:04 PM
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Originally Posted by lindros2
Was the choice of heated vs. heated/cooled/ventilated seats due to marketing as well?
I would agree that Americans won't pay $50k for a Honda. A similar issue was identified with Brits paying £35k for a Honda Legend.
I would agree that Americans won't pay $50k for a Honda. A similar issue was identified with Brits paying £35k for a Honda Legend.
02-17-2006, 02:47 PM
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I think putting Honda emblems on the car is lame but to each their own.
Oh and I don't think people do this because they prefer the "true origin" but instead do it to try and be different and thinking their car is unique which is downright silly to me. Again though, to each their own.
Oh and I don't think people do this because they prefer the "true origin" but instead do it to try and be different and thinking their car is unique which is downright silly to me. Again though, to each their own.
02-17-2006, 07:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Rob L
I think putting Honda emblems on the car is lame but to each their own.
Oh and I don't think people do this because they prefer the "true origin" but instead do it to try and be different and thinking their car is unique which is downright silly to me. Again though, to each their own.
Oh and I don't think people do this because they prefer the "true origin" but instead do it to try and be different and thinking their car is unique which is downright silly to me. Again though, to each their own.
But I guess that purist could have imported instead right? Oh well...I like arguing with myself! Saves an extra post!
02-18-2006, 11:32 AM
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Well Rob,
i know my car is unique, just like everyother RL owner feel about their car.
I see nothing wrong with rebadging my car, lets wait first and see how it looks before we judge.
i know my car is unique, just like everyother RL owner feel about their car.
I see nothing wrong with rebadging my car, lets wait first and see how it looks before we judge.
02-18-2006, 05:15 PM
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True story. I have a friend who has the new Bently coupe who rebadged it with Hyundai badges in front and in back. He had them custom made so the fit and look like they belong on the car. He seems to like the laughs it gets and the confusion it causes with parking valets. If I spent 160 large on a car I'd never do that but it's his money not mine.
02-21-2006, 08:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Rob L
Oh and I don't think people do this because they prefer the "true origin" but instead do it to try and be different and thinking their car is unique which is downright silly to me. Again though, to each their own.
02-21-2006, 09:01 PM
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Is DC/Northern VA the national capital of Acura or something? I see at least 1 other RL every day, especially when I get to Tyson's Corner!
02-22-2006, 06:21 AM
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I wonder why the RL is so much more popular in the DC metro than in other places? Is it because we actually do our research when comparing cars instead of just going for the brand name?
02-24-2006, 08:19 PM
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Well I think different cities are just like little countries. They have their own culture. In the bay area, it's obvious that BMWs are the rage, while down in LA, particularly in Chinatown, Mercedes is the way to go.
People buy cars that fulfill their needs. If one of your needs is to have that particular emblem on the hood of your car 'cause all your friends have it, then by all means get that Beemer. On the other hand, if peer pressure isn't an issue and your need is to be content knowing that you got a lot of car for the money, do your research and buy an RL.
People buy cars that fulfill their needs. If one of your needs is to have that particular emblem on the hood of your car 'cause all your friends have it, then by all means get that Beemer. On the other hand, if peer pressure isn't an issue and your need is to be content knowing that you got a lot of car for the money, do your research and buy an RL.
02-24-2006, 09:03 PM
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Northern VA inside the Beltway is definitely Japanese car happy! There's a bunch of TLs around here, and my RL actually gets love and attention from others. In addition, there are quite a few Lexus RX's scampering about and a few Infiniti FX's.
04-19-2006, 11:33 PM
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I have debadged my car ( Acura, Acura middle emblem and RL) and i even got a matching Honda chrome center caps for my wheels from the Ridgeline.
Here are some pictures.
Here are some pictures.
04-20-2006, 07:43 AM
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Why not put some Si stickers on it, too? And if you put a sticker on it that says "Turbo" it'll get you at least 30 more horespower!
Just like this guy, who thought he could turn his GeoMetro into a performance vehicle...hey, I think I know what Qatar did with his extra badges!
Just like this guy, who thought he could turn his GeoMetro into a performance vehicle...hey, I think I know what Qatar did with his extra badges!
04-20-2006, 11:14 AM
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We went through this before, and we know what the RL is so...
MY RIDE MY MONEY.
MY RIDE MY MONEY.
Whatever makes you happy, dude.....
04-20-2006, 12:01 PM
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Wow i guess it doenst matter which vehicle forum you're on in Azine, the JDM conversion spats are everywhere.
Well anyways, I say on the JDM badging. Cant wait to see pics, should look sweet.
And I dont see how its a downgrade, when he hasnt removed anything luxury from the car. Except the "luxurious" "A"
Well anyways, I say
on the JDM badging. Cant wait to see pics, should look sweet. And I dont see how its a downgrade, when he hasnt removed anything luxury from the car. Except the "luxurious" "A"
04-20-2006, 04:33 PM
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Originally Posted by CleanCL
. . . . theres a reason why its badged an acura . . . .
04-20-2006, 04:49 PM
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I have replaced the badges already and the wheels center caps, but the grill i received is for a 06 Legend Tech, and it sits a bit different than the regular grill, just like with the RL.
So i order the supporting screws and should have them by Tuesday.
I rebadged the car this morning, and i got followed and questioned by many poeple, no laughs so far JFTJR, i respect your opinion but it means nothing to me. I was followed as i went to a gas station, and the person was a salesman in a Honda dealer, to my amazement of his ignorance, he thought i had imported the car and acted like he never heard of a RL, even with the Acura badge on the grill.
So the idea of I importing a Legend and rebadge it as a RL is easier than purchasing a RL and rebadge it with Honda Legend.
Whoever said that Acura's problem is marketing was right.
So i order the supporting screws and should have them by Tuesday.
I rebadged the car this morning, and i got followed and questioned by many poeple, no laughs so far JFTJR, i respect your opinion but it means nothing to me. I was followed as i went to a gas station, and the person was a salesman in a Honda dealer, to my amazement of his ignorance, he thought i had imported the car and acted like he never heard of a RL, even with the Acura badge on the grill.
So the idea of I importing a Legend and rebadge it as a RL is easier than purchasing a RL and rebadge it with Honda Legend.
Whoever said that Acura's problem is marketing was right.
04-20-2006, 05:52 PM
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I think it looks nice. How does it downgrade the car? They're only emblems that don't change car or downgrade it from its luxury. Those Honda Legends look really nice and IMO they look better then the RL, even though its the same car but the headlights look nicer and more aggressive. Goodjob on doing what you like instead of having other people telling you otherwise.
Goodjob on doing what you like instead of having other people telling you otherwise.
04-20-2006, 07:51 PM
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i got followed and questioned by many poeple, no laughs so far JFTJR, i respect your opinion but it means nothing to me.
I'm not.
But hey, if mutilating your Acura for attention makes you happy, by all means go for it.
Why stop there, though? While you're at it, why not slap on a park bench wing, some 5" "sport" exhaust tips, and put some fake racing decals on the side, too?
Oh, and be sure to strap a fake fire extinguisher and some extra gauges on the A-pillar, which can come flying at your head if the airbags ever fire.
And get a nice Earl Scheib hot-pink paint job, a cheap urethane nose kit with some chicken wire jammed in the front, and some underbody neon, too?
Yeah, I bet that'd look fly, and would probably even enhance your male organ!
I'm kidding.
Sort of.
About that last part, anyway.
04-20-2006, 09:10 PM
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Originally Posted by jftjr
I'm sure more people laughed than followed you.... but you probably didn't notice them because most people are probably more polite than to laugh in your face.
I'm not.
But hey, if mutilating your Acura for attention makes you happy, by all means go for it.
Why stop there, though? While you're at it, why not slap on a park bench wing, some 5" "sport" exhaust tips, and put some fake racing decals on the side, too?
Oh, and be sure to strap a fake fire extinguisher and some extra gauges on the A-pillar, which can come flying at your head if the airbags ever fire.
And get a nice Earl Scheib hot-pink paint job, a cheap urethane nose kit with some chicken wire jammed in the front, and some underbody neon, too?
Yeah, I bet that'd look fly, and would probably even enhance your male organ!
I'm kidding.
Sort of.
About that last part, anyway.
I'm not.
But hey, if mutilating your Acura for attention makes you happy, by all means go for it.
Why stop there, though? While you're at it, why not slap on a park bench wing, some 5" "sport" exhaust tips, and put some fake racing decals on the side, too?
Oh, and be sure to strap a fake fire extinguisher and some extra gauges on the A-pillar, which can come flying at your head if the airbags ever fire.
And get a nice Earl Scheib hot-pink paint job, a cheap urethane nose kit with some chicken wire jammed in the front, and some underbody neon, too?
Yeah, I bet that'd look fly, and would probably even enhance your male organ!
I'm kidding.
Sort of.
About that last part, anyway.
04-20-2006, 11:55 PM
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Originally Posted by jftjr
I'm sure more people laughed than followed you.... but you probably didn't notice them because most people are probably more polite than to laugh in your face.
I'm not.
But hey, if mutilating your Acura for attention makes you happy, by all means go for it.
Why stop there, though? While you're at it, why not slap on a park bench wing, some 5" "sport" exhaust tips, and put some fake racing decals on the side, too?
Oh, and be sure to strap a fake fire extinguisher and some extra gauges on the A-pillar, which can come flying at your head if the airbags ever fire.
And get a nice Earl Scheib hot-pink paint job, a cheap urethane nose kit with some chicken wire jammed in the front, and some underbody neon, too?
Yeah, I bet that'd look fly, and would probably even enhance your male organ!
I'm kidding.
Sort of.
About that last part, anyway.
I'm not.
But hey, if mutilating your Acura for attention makes you happy, by all means go for it.
Why stop there, though? While you're at it, why not slap on a park bench wing, some 5" "sport" exhaust tips, and put some fake racing decals on the side, too?
Oh, and be sure to strap a fake fire extinguisher and some extra gauges on the A-pillar, which can come flying at your head if the airbags ever fire.
And get a nice Earl Scheib hot-pink paint job, a cheap urethane nose kit with some chicken wire jammed in the front, and some underbody neon, too?
Yeah, I bet that'd look fly, and would probably even enhance your male organ!
I'm kidding.
Sort of.
About that last part, anyway.
without the Legend, there is no RL, because RL is the Legend (sort of).
You can laugh all you want, but who cares. and whats up with this laughing issue that you talk about all the time.
I'm not trying to start any war, i purchased this car and thought the change is good for me and all i'm doing is sharing with others.
Wait at least until i post the pictures.
do you even own a Legend (RL)?
04-21-2006, 03:49 AM
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I don't get your point.
do you even own a Legend (RL)?
And it's 100% riceboy-free.
04-21-2006, 11:50 AM
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i had the ipod and tried the camera, i wanted them but don't need them.
How about Rims, body kit or any enhancment package for that matter?
Anyhow, Good for you, have fun with yours and let me enjoy my riceboy ride.
i love the way i made mine look.
I don't have time to argue or to prove anything to you, because it meaningless to me.
Jealous eyes AWAY.
How about Rims, body kit or any enhancment package for that matter?
Anyhow, Good for you, have fun with yours and let me enjoy my riceboy ride.
i love the way i made mine look.
I don't have time to argue or to prove anything to you, because it meaningless to me.
Jealous eyes AWAY.
04-22-2006, 05:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Qatar
I don't have time to argue or to prove anything to you, because it meaningless to me.
Jealous eyes AWAY.
Jealous eyes AWAY.
Yeah. You just go on believing that, son.
That's the funniest thing I've ever heard.