Average alternative for a mugen grill :)

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21-12-2007, 11:58 PM
henri123

Average alternative for a mugen grill :)

Hey there fellow Euro owners. Well after doing hardly any searching on ebay i found a cheaper and just as simple alternative for a replica Mugen grill.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Accor...spagenameZWD2V

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http://cgi.ebay.com.au/MUGEN-Premium...QQcmdZViewItem

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double sided tape and that adhesive promoter most of us got left over from getting the S/S door sills.

= cheap alternative of Mugen Grill

:) Just trying to help other people like myself who are not willing to spend 300+ on the genuine stuff :D
22-12-2007, 11:46 AM
power_of_dreams

still pretty pricey :/
22-12-2007, 01:15 PM
Peekay34

Considering I paid at the time about 300 for the mugen one . I would disagree
22-12-2007, 05:55 PM
Merlin086

Here's another thread with pics of my 06 grille from the same ebayer, cost $175 with paint.
(fibreglass, not carbon)

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthr...t=mugen+grille
22-12-2007, 08:46 PM
EUR003act

Quote:

Originally Posted by Merlin086

Here's another thread with pics of my 06 grille from the same ebayer, cost $175 with paint.
(fibreglass, not carbon)

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthr...t=mugen+grille

did you mean to put in this link:
http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=27627

lol because i still have stock '03 grille (still waiting on my euro-r grill!!! :()
24-12-2007, 05:02 PM
johnprocter

i got a mugen grille that i might be selling cheap if anyone wants i cant be bothered to install it, its primed not coloured yet.
http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=81327
31-12-2007, 12:29 AM
Miz_II_Die_IV

how much u want for it???
31-12-2007, 10:40 AM
Ragerunner

i'm looking for a mugen grill for the 06-7 euro.

anyone got any ideas for the best place to look to get one?
04-01-2008, 11:55 PM
Ragerunner

hey guys

would this fit my accord euro that i purchased july 2007?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/JDM-A...spagenameZWDVW

seems like a cheap alternative considering postage+cost is about $150au

anyone know any potential problems?

thanks
05-01-2008, 09:40 AM
Darkii_

It should fit as it says for 06-07 =)

I heard sometimes there is a slight gap, so it doesn't fight exactly flush. Not 100% sure on this one but.
05-01-2008, 10:22 PM
henri123

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darkii_

It should fit as it says for 06-07 =)

I heard sometimes there is a slight gap, so it doesn't fight exactly flush. Not 100% sure on this one but.

Yes Alan there is a slight gap. but really once you finished it and look at it you don't really notice that small gap. Looks good anyway .
07-01-2008, 05:43 PM
Merlin086

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ragerunner

hey guys

would this fit my accord euro that i purchased july 2007?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/JDM-A...spagenameZWDVW

seems like a cheap alternative considering postage+cost is about $150au

anyone know any potential problems?

thanks

That's the one I've got.

Didn't have a gap at the bottom which is a common problem with the 03-05 model, however I did need to trim up to 5mm off each side to get a perfect parallel fit down the sides.

Check out my pic to see it finished.

http://img153.imageshack.us/my.php?image=1013458ae9.jpg
07-01-2008, 07:11 PM
Ragerunner

wow that looks quite good

did you have to trim that 5mm or so to be able to fit it in properly? or can i just put it straight in and it should be fine?

did you buy it from the same ebay seller as the one in the link? if so hjow long was postage ?

thanks
07-01-2008, 07:51 PM
Merlin086

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ragerunner

wow that looks quite good

did you have to trim that 5mm or so to be able to fit it in properly? or can i just put it straight in and it should be fine?

did you buy it from the same ebay seller as the one in the link? if so hjow long was postage ?

thanks

Took about 15 min to trim with a diamond blade in my angle grinder, bit of a sand and a can of spray paint......:thumbsup:

If you don't fit it first you won't get a nice even margin with the body.

Same guy, took about 10 days from Canada.
I was surprised at the quality, so it made it easy to fit.
08-01-2008, 11:19 AM
Ragerunner

Thanks!

I just bought it. Hopefully everything works out well. Total cost including shipping is $132.

I'm not really sure where I'm gonna get it painted/installed though.

Any recommendations?

Thanks
10-01-2008, 01:54 AM
E-Gene

Pics when you are done.
10-01-2008, 12:58 PM
tron07

needs a honda/mugen/euroR badge... it looks empty, any badge will makes the front looks complete....
10-01-2008, 01:36 PM
Merlin086

Quote:

Originally Posted by tron07

needs a honda/mugen/euroR badge... it looks empty, any badge will makes the front looks complete....

Done..had to wait 'till the jtune xtreme was fitted.....

http://img208.imageshack.us/img208/7...3569hm9.th.jpg
10-01-2008, 05:14 PM
tron07

sweet... but you should blank out your plates
10-01-2008, 05:50 PM
Merlin086

Quote:

Originally Posted by tron07

sweet... but you should blank out your plates

The car is leased in a company name.....so I don't bother as it can't be traced to my address.....:thumbsup:
10-01-2008, 10:10 PM
Ragerunner

just wondering is this grill easy to install myself?

does it come with anything else other than the grill i.e. screws and stuff?

as i have absolutely zero car modding experience im not sure how easy/hard it'd be to install the grill. better to bring it to a place that can install it instead ?
11-01-2008, 12:17 AM
E-Gene

Now that I know it can fit on the 06/07 Euro, I think I may follow suit.
11-01-2008, 08:27 AM
Merlin086

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ragerunner

just wondering is this grill easy to install myself?

does it come with anything else other than the grill i.e. screws and stuff?

as i have absolutely zero car modding experience im not sure how easy/hard it'd be to install the grill. better to bring it to a place that can install it instead ?

You really have to be a bit "handy".

I already had the gear such as a diamond blade for my angle grinder etc.
It's a bit fiddly to get a perfect fit, just takes a little patience..........
As long as you're confident fitting it, if you do stuff up the paint job you can always then take it to a paint shop. You can always practise on the primer.

You reuse your existing clips, and just have to measure and drill the top holes to exactly match your old one, so that it aligns with the bonnet.
15-01-2008, 07:34 PM
Ragerunner

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Surprisingly this grill arrived yesterday and managed to get it painted and installed today.

Overall cost was $100 painting and $50 installation. I'm sure I could of gotten it done cheaper elsewhere but I couldn't be bothered wasting time trying to find one and having to drive out really far just to save a little bit of money.

Overall, the fit was very nice. Didn't need to trim any parts off, and the person that installed it had to drill a few holes and put in some screws to make it more secure. It is something I definitely would not have been able to do myself.

Now I need a mugen badge!
15-01-2008, 08:03 PM
Ragerunner

Does anyone know where I could buy that specific mugen badge for the grill?

This particular one. Any traders on Ozhonda sell them ?
http://members.shaw.ca/jdmparts/tsx06mgrillsample2.jpg
15-01-2008, 11:07 PM
Darkii_

Woah rage runner, that looks really really good mate. Didn't expect it to look so dam good. Did you get it painted/installed by honda or somewhere else.
16-01-2008, 12:35 AM
Ragerunner

thanks

i got it painted and installed by some local panel beater near my area. i just googled panel beaters and picked the closest one to me.

when i first opened it from the box it looked kinda dodgey, but after painting it it looked fabulous. and the installation to me looked quite complex because he took out the front bump and drilled some holes and put some screws to connect it to the bumper. but after he put everything back everything looked great as you can see from the photos.
16-01-2008, 10:37 AM
Merlin086

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ragerunner

Surprisingly this grill arrived yesterday and managed to get it painted and installed today.

Overall cost was $100 painting and $50 installation. I'm sure I could of gotten it done cheaper elsewhere but I couldn't be bothered wasting time trying to find one and having to drive out really far just to save a little bit of money.

Overall, the fit was very nice. Didn't need to trim any parts off, and the person that installed it had to drill a few holes and put in some screws to make it more secure. It is something I definitely would not have been able to do myself.

Now I need a mugen badge!

Lookin good..........:thumbsup:

Gives it that more aggressive look.....;)...just needs a badge ....lol
16-01-2008, 12:49 PM
tron07

Nice... makes me wanna get one too...
16-01-2008, 06:45 PM
EUR003act

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ragerunner

Does anyone know where I could buy that specific mugen badge for the grill?

try www.shopresponse.com or www.boomplustoys.com

i think they had them... cant remember
17-01-2008, 11:12 AM
Merlin086

[QUOTE=Ragerunner;1503195]Does anyone know where I could buy that specific mugen badge for the grill?

edw-R has got them.....

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=20429
17-01-2008, 10:36 PM
henri123

Quote:

Originally Posted by EUR003act

try www.shopresponse.com or www.boomplustoys.com

i think they had them... cant remember

I just bought myself that carbon fibre grill ^^. And found the ebaystore thats got lots of badges. See below link. ; )

http://stores.ebay.com/ON9CITY-ACCES...QQftidZ2QQtZkm

Anyone know where i can find a Euro R badge by any chance.
18-01-2008, 05:26 AM
Merlin086

Quote:

Originally Posted by henri123

I just bought myself that carbon fibre grill ^^. And found the ebaystore thats got lots of badges. See below link. ; )

http://stores.ebay.com/ON9CITY-ACCES...QQftidZ2QQtZkm

Anyone know where i can find a Euro R badge by any chance.

Same, try Edw-r.

or, where I bought mine....

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/JDM-H...spagenameZWDVW
18-01-2008, 10:41 AM
tron07

any good place to buy the grill?
18-01-2008, 12:09 PM
EUR003act

i brought my euroR badge from www.shopresponse.com...

found it and paid for it on a sunday night... had it fitted on my car by wednesday night :D very fast...
18-01-2008, 01:00 PM
Merlin086

Quote:

Originally Posted by tron07

any good place to buy the grill?

Should have read p1...here's the link...:thumbsup:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/JDM-A...QQcmdZViewItem

Just noticed he's using my car in the add, at my OK....
18-01-2008, 01:44 PM
tron07

Thank... I read that, but thought the ebay item was a one off thingy....
18-01-2008, 02:39 PM
Merlin086

Quote:

Originally Posted by tron07

Thank... I read that, but thought the ebay item was a one off thingy....

No problem, he puts up a full set every month.....:thumbsup:

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