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That's jeroplex's car. PM him for details. IIRC, it's a replica pre-facelift Accord Euro grille, and he cut the H out and molded an RL-sized A emblem in place. Not sure if the bars are painted/wrapped/dipped/etc.
i can't just use this and add a Acura emblem to it?
Originally Posted by HondoGermany
Not sure, but I think the white car on this Picture is a Facelift bumper and grille, not 09/10. The grille itself maybe is 09/10
Originally Posted by xtcnrice
Correct!
And to complete the answer, no. You cannot just install an Acura emblem in place of the Honda emblem. They are different shapes. That is why others have gone the cut & fit route.
Sort of....still hunting for parts
Aus is hard to get this stuff as our lovely honda discontinued all coulor parts and then even uf you can get it comes in primer, while you guys have acess to it all.
Grille will go on current bar for now
I dont know if is that difficult to change the H to A. If you dremel (cut) the A from the inside circle, then fix the inner circle and put the Acura Emblem inside. This maybe a good way, if the Acura Emblem fits well in the circle. I have a white piece of Metal behind the H, might help if the A has not the perfect size to fit. Maybe this is a easier way to convert, but not sure, just a idea!
Here aPic of my Front in work
yes thats my car....it a pre face lift replica that the "H" was cut out and used a RL logo/housing and molded to where the "H" was. Also the chrome was all painted with black not wrapped.
Probably not. You can either cut and put the A in like jeroplex did, or get a slightly smaller A emblem and stick it onto some sort of backing plate that has the same shape as the part of the grille where the H should be.
Probably not. You can either cut and put the A in like jeroplex did, or get a slightly smaller A emblem and stick it onto some sort of backing plate that has the same shape as the part of the grille where the H should be.
is the H emblem smaller than the acura logo? Would the A from the rsx be smaller? It'll be easier to do that, I can make a backing plate or find one and do that than cut and mold
is the H emblem smaller than the acura logo? Would the A from the rsx be smaller? It'll be easier to do that, I can make a backing plate or find one and do that than cut and mold
This I don't know; haven't done the conversion myself. I think evo9 user has done this with his grille; the backing plate method. You can try PMing him for details.
I'll be working on this over the weekend. I'll update as I make progress. My thought is to use the flat center piece that comes with the new grille as a backing and drill two small holes and attach a rear emblem using adhesive... Any thoughts on that? I got a trunk emblem off an RL and as far as I know it's the same size as the front emblem on the tsx...
I think what everyone is saying is that the "H" emblem and mounting plate are a different shape than the "A" emblem.
If you just stick the "A" in place in the "H" spot, you'll see the molding lines of the "H" behind the "A" badge. You'll need to do something to cover that up.
Or not, I suppose. You'll see when you have parts in hand. Post up what you end up doing because I'm sure there are plenty of folks interested in the results and steps taken.
I think what everyone is saying is that the "H" emblem and mounting plate are a different shape than the "A" emblem.
If you just stick the "A" in place in the "H" spot, you'll see the molding lines of the "H" behind the "A" badge. You'll need to do something to cover that up.
Or not, I suppose. You'll see when you have parts in hand. Post up what you end up doing because I'm sure there are plenty of folks interested in the results and steps taken.
Good luck!
yes you are correct, for the oem this is the case, but not for the replica
So this turned into a process... The grille I received ended up having the H in the middle (unlike the image the seller provided). I ended up buying bondo and filling the space between the H. After a few layers and endless sanding, I ended up with a flat surface. Of course, while sanding the bondo wildly, I scuffed up the black and silver parts of the grille. I ended up taking the whole thing apart and priming all the pieces. I painted the base satin black, the trim metallic silver, and the center slats matte black. I used some 3m to attach the A the center. Came out great!
So this turned into a process... The grille I received ended up having the H in the middle (unlike the image the seller provided). I ended up buying bondo and filling the space between the H. After a few layers and endless sanding, I ended up with a flat surface. Of course, while sanding the bondo wildly, I scuffed up the black and silver parts of the grille. I ended up taking the whole thing apart and priming all the pieces. I painted the base satin black, the trim metallic silver, and the center slats matte black. I used some 3m to attach the A the center. Came out great!
i would report that ebay seller....Ad's misleading. I'm going to get that grille but i have a idea for it
