D.I.Y. Si Grill on LX/DX/EX Sedan! - Page 3

ac2539 · 07-09-2007, 05:58 AM

oh wait, is the grill on the royal blue coupe already black?

whtdvl · 07-09-2007, 04:34 PM

ac2539- i would say just buy the part and take it to a local paint and body and have them color match it..probably wouldn't be more than $30..

i'm thinking about doing this mod...i think it would make the front end look cleaner...kinda crazy that it is the only part on my entire car that is chrome from the factory...maybe honda thought it would make it look more expensive than it really is..lol

customh66 · 07-11-2007, 11:03 AM

nice cai... how much was it and how does it perform? any difference? im getting hps one for $150 + shiping and handling... hope it sounds good

xinsungx · 07-17-2007, 10:49 AM

Hey...are you guys sure that if I order only part 14 from hondapartsdeals.com that part 11 will come w/ it? because I was just on the website and it seems as though you have to order part 11 separately.

Odessa · 07-18-2007, 12:22 AM

I have ordered one, will let you know in about a week or as soon as I get it.

datbacker59 · 07-18-2007, 01:08 AM

i ordered part 11 and part 14. i ended up with 1 backing and two painted grills.

**8thgenuser** · 07-18-2007, 01:25 AM

College Hills Honda has also set up a website for ordering the parts needed for the Si grille mod for the sedan. See this thread in the marketplace forum: http://www.8thcivic.com/forums/showthread.php?t=39433

Kid Red · 07-21-2007, 10:52 AM

That's cool. But I haven't seen if I need the base also for my sedan?

87turbolook911 · 07-21-2007, 02:49 PM

Thanks to this DIY and College Hills Honda, I now have an SI grill on my Hybrid.

I used the SI base and trimmed off the SI mounting tab. I didn't think that the gray/stone colored SI base matched my car, so I primed it and painted semi flat black to match my other trim.

Kid Red · 07-21-2007, 04:41 PM

87turbolook911- did you get the grill AND the base? How was the install, did you need the screw or tabs?

**8thgenuser** · 07-21-2007, 06:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 87turbolook911

Thanks to this DIY and College Hills Honda, I now have an SI grill on my Hybrid.

I used the SI base and trimmed off the SI mounting tab. I didn't think that the gray/stone colored SI base matched my car, so I primed it and painted semi flat black to match my other trim.

Looks awesome!

glustic · 07-21-2007, 06:38 PM

That grill = sex. I want to do the same thing. :)

87turbolook911 · 07-21-2007, 11:45 PM

Quote:

87turbolook911- did you get the grill AND the base? How was the install, did you need the screw or tabs?

I bought the silver grill and the grey SI base.

You reuse the mounting bolts from the chrome grill to mount the SI base to the bumper. The silver grill snaps onto the SI base except for two little screws at the end...you'll need to source screws from the hardware store if you don't have a bucket of extra screws like I do.

This pic might help describe the above:

Kid Red · 07-23-2007, 07:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 87turbolook911

I bought the silver grill and the grey SI base.

You reuse the mounting bolts from the chrome grill to mount the SI base to the bumper. The silver grill snaps onto the SI base except for two little screws at the end...you'll need to source screws from the hardware store if you don't have a bucket of extra screws like I do.

This pic might help describe the above:

Ah, I see, thanks. So we are buying the SI grill and SI base? I have a lot of screws, just not many various small sizes. I'll keep my eyes on that should I need the screws.

illmaticone · 07-24-2007, 10:40 AM

i'm assuming same instructions for 2dr model ?

Kid Red · 07-28-2007, 01:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 87turbolook911

I bought the silver grill and the grey SI base.

You reuse the mounting bolts from the chrome grill to mount the SI base to the bumper. The silver grill snaps onto the SI base except for two little screws at the end...you'll need to source screws from the hardware store if you don't have a bucket of extra screws like I do.

This pic might help describe the above:

Any installed pics?

remarqable23 · 07-31-2007, 09:30 PM

My finished product:

Cheungman · 07-31-2007, 11:11 PM

oh nice how did u get rid of the si backing and is it smooth?

av911 · 08-01-2007, 12:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cheungman

oh nice how did u get rid of the si backing and is it smooth?

Dremel.

datbacker59 · 08-01-2007, 01:51 AM

looks good with no more chrome on the nbp

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ac2539 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Fremont, CA Age: 20 Posts: 1,010 iTrader: 3 / 100%	oh wait, is the grill on the royal blue coupe already black?

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whtdvl Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Gainesville, FL Age: 25 Posts: 1,377 Lucas iTrader: 0 / 0%	ac2539- i would say just buy the part and take it to a local paint and body and have them color match it..probably wouldn't be more than $30.. i'm thinking about doing this mod...i think it would make the front end look cleaner...kinda crazy that it is the only part on my entire car that is chrome from the factory...maybe honda thought it would make it look more expensive than it really is..lol

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customh66 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Connecticut, BPT Age: 21 Posts: 161 Mike iTrader: 0 / 0%	nice cai... how much was it and how does it perform? any difference? im getting hps one for $150 + shiping and handling... hope it sounds good

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xinsungx Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Durham, NC Posts: 126 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Hey...are you guys sure that if I order only part 14 from hondapartsdeals.com that part 11 will come w/ it? because I was just on the website and it seems as though you have to order part 11 separately.

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Odessa Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 9 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I have ordered one, will let you know in about a week or as soon as I get it.

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datbacker59 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: New York Age: 20 Posts: 2,038 Its a Live2Hustle Thang... iTrader: 3 / 100%	i ordered part 11 and part 14. i ended up with 1 backing and two painted grills.

07-21-2007, 10:52 AM	#48 (permalink)
Kid Red Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Orlando, Fl Posts: 178 iTrader: 0 / 0%	That's cool. But I haven't seen if I need the base also for my sedan?

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Kid Red Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Orlando, Fl Posts: 178 iTrader: 0 / 0%	87turbolook911- did you get the grill AND the base? How was the install, did you need the screw or tabs?

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glustic Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Saint Geroge, Utah Posts: 193 iTrader: 0 / 0%	That grill = sex. I want to do the same thing. :)

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illmaticone Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Queens NY Age: 21 Posts: 306 iTrader: 0 / 0%	i'm assuming same instructions for 2dr model ?

07-31-2007, 09:30 PM	#57 (permalink)
remarqable23 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 287 iTrader: 1 / 100%	My finished product:

07-31-2007, 11:11 PM	#58 (permalink)
Cheungman Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Mississauga Age: 20 Posts: 259 Chris iTrader: 0 / 0%	oh nice how did u get rid of the si backing and is it smooth?

08-01-2007, 01:51 AM	#60 (permalink)
datbacker59 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: New York Age: 20 Posts: 2,038 Its a Live2Hustle Thang... iTrader: 3 / 100%	looks good with no more chrome on the nbp

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