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Old 04-09-2006 | 08:23 AM
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Old 04-09-2006 | 09:25 AM
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Nice
I might try this sometime
Old 04-09-2006 | 09:39 AM
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If i can get a hold of a bottom grill i just might have you do it for me. =)
Old 04-09-2006 | 09:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Joes06tC
If i can get a hold of a bottom grill i just might have you do it for me. =)
ok cool, just let me know.
Old 04-09-2006 | 10:07 AM
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or u can just buy a grill already debadged instead of being cheap on your tc, that makes it look cheap, id rather have one that is actualy made for the top grill
Old 04-09-2006 | 10:08 AM
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Is it obvious to see the zip ties or do you really have to look hard to see them...once everything is installed?
Old 04-09-2006 | 04:37 PM
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or u can just buy a grill already debadged instead of being cheap on your tc, that makes it look cheap, id rather have one that is actualy made for the top grill
dude, u can do whatever u want....there's already those ugly-looking aftermarket grills available. this is just an alternative for those people that want to keep that clean stock look. honestly, it's cheap, but it doesnt look cheap...just on the pics cuz u know what i did to do it, but on those pics i was showing b4, noone noticed anything (u dont evem notice it in person cuz everything cheap is actually happening behind the grill itself....its cheap, but im using the same material that was available on the tc to being with.
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Is it obvious to see the zip ties or do you really have to look hard to see them...once everything is installed?
the zip ties will not be visible depending on where u put the zip ties, but use black zip ties just in case.
Old 04-09-2006 | 04:48 PM
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I think it looks badass, nice job man!
Old 04-09-2006 | 04:58 PM
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thanx man, i appreciate it. let me know if u have any more questions...i tried to make the instructions as clear as possible, but I suck at explaining stuff sometimes, so bear with me.
Old 04-09-2006 | 05:48 PM
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dude you are the man
this is something that i have been wanting to do to my car since i got, i dont like any of the after market ones because they either dont replace all four of the grill (which IMO if they dont match it looks taky) or they look cheap and ricey. i get a lot of crap for my tc because i like to do mods to it and they all think its anouther civic and it has to be all rice-a-roni. i beleave in a nice clean look and i think that this does just that so thanks

wow that was a lot.....sorry


ps. it does not look cheap
Old 04-09-2006 | 07:34 PM
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Originally Posted by scion_jon
or u can just buy a grill already debadged instead of being cheap on your tc, that makes it look cheap, id rather have one that is actualy made for the top grill
you need a reality check
Old 04-09-2006 | 09:57 PM
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nice mod man.
Old 04-09-2006 | 10:06 PM
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This is great. A little confusing though.
I have had an extra stock bottom grill for almost a year and looked at trying to do this kind of mod but was discouraged.

What kind of double sided tape did you use? Not just some scotch tape right? That doesnt seem to be able to hold up with something on a car.
Where do the zip ties go? Still confused as how the cut grill attaches to the frame and the mounts on the car. Thanks.
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Originally Posted by EnderSavesTheDay
Originally Posted by scion_jon
or u can just buy a grill already debadged instead of being cheap on your tc, that makes it look cheap, id rather have one that is actualy made for the top grill
you need a reality check
hahaaa i need a reality check? naw bro u do, realize that it looks cheap on your car its basicaly a broke down piece of junk looking piece that wasnt made for the car in the first place.
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Originally Posted by TCAV8R
This is great. A little confusing though.
I have had an extra stock bottom grill for almost a year and looked at trying to do this kind of mod but was discouraged.

What kind of double sided tape did you use? Not just some scotch tape right? That doesnt seem to be able to hold up with something on a car.
Where do the zip ties go? Still confused as how the cut grill attaches to the frame and the mounts on the car. Thanks.
http://www.autozone.com/servlet/UiBr...243609NA%24MMM
Old 04-10-2006 | 04:30 AM
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link doesnt work
Old 04-10-2006 | 04:33 AM
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hey ugh badseed any chance you could do this mod for me? i got $
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Originally Posted by TCAV8R
link doesnt work
well, its 3m double sided tape, also known as 3m molding tape...its specifically for cars.
Old 04-10-2006 | 07:10 AM
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lol nice write up dude. so when are we gonna meet up lol.. so we can talk about your interior lol. hmm



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