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Front Grille upgrade

Postby Hector2021 » Tue 02.05.2023, 16:39

I was actually browsing through the forum searching for details to help with replacing the broken slider bosses on my drivers door window, which has already proven invaluable for a couple of 'get arounds' to avoid a repeated failure of the top most front boss.... Anyway i digress. In my search i came across the following, which is something i have already wondered about doing to improve the current rusty nets already fitted:
Steve A wrote:Image

I've changed the chicken wire for something a bit more racy 8)


The thread went on to credit Jamie N with being the provider of the new mesh panels. So, to Jamie, Are these still available :?: :)
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Re: Front Grille upgrade

Postby Tuga2112 » Tue 02.05.2023, 20:57

you can always email jamie directly.

HOWEVER

i have done the same on my Yellow one. but all i did was buy a ready made mesh from halfords for 13 quid (although the price on the shelf was 30 crhome and 40 black) and just cut them to size and used PU adhesive to keep it in place.

doesnt look as good as that picture. but should be a suitable alternative if you cant get that one.
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Re: Front Grille upgrade

Postby par » Tue 02.05.2023, 23:32

I went for a mix n match approach on my front bumper vents - stainless mesh grill for the side vents and one of Jamies hex style kit for the centre vent.

Way better than the rusty chicken wire that was fitted before! :)

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Re: Front Grille upgrade

Postby Jamie N » Wed 03.05.2023, 09:50

I do have a couple of sets of these actually, I did a few versions, some with pinstripes around the edge corresponding to the colour of the car, and also a rear one as well.
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Re: Front Grille upgrade

Postby Steve A » Wed 03.05.2023, 12:24

8) Very nice, especially the top one :smt023
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Re: Front Grille upgrade

Postby Hector2021 » Wed 03.05.2023, 15:20

Jamie N wrote:I do have a couple of sets of these actually, I did a few versions, some with pinstripes around the edge corresponding to the colour of the car, and also a rear one as well.
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So, dare i ask how much for the front three?
PM if you'd prefer.
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Re: Front Grille upgrade

Postby Tuga2112 » Wed 03.05.2023, 19:28

Hector2021 wrote:So, dare i ask how much for the front three?
PM if you'd prefer.


im curious as well
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Re: Front Grille upgrade

Postby simonbuk » Wed 15.05.2024, 21:10

If there was an original build thread - i can't find it ?

Was the grill a generic piece cut to fit ? Or off another 90's Honda ?! :D :D
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Re: Front Grille upgrade

Postby Tuga2112 » Thu 16.05.2024, 08:28

if you use the forum search and put the words

"a bit more racy" which was in the original quote. its not the first result. but pretty high up

viewtopic.php?f=79&t=18679&p=340375&hilit=a+bit+more+racy#p340375
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Re: Front Grille upgrade

Postby lt0302 » Thu 23.05.2024, 18:26

Jamie N wrote:I do have a couple of sets of these actually, I did a few versions, some with pinstripes around the edge corresponding to the colour of the car, and also a rear one as well.
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also interested. I am in the Arizona, US
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Re: Front Grille upgrade

Postby pietro » Thu 24.10.2024, 07:54

how beautiful. I would be interested too
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