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not really GI more like request for 2012 grille

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Old Jun 1, 2012 | 12:25 AM
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not really GI more like request for 2012 grille

Hoping some of our talented/connected members can make this happen.

I'm looking for a grille that would easily swap in our 2012 Fits. There isnt much out there.
Maybe something like this minus the Honda badge....


i'd prefer something asymmetrical- can anyone help?
still love this one...
 

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Old Jun 1, 2012 | 12:52 AM
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looking for one also.. for GE8 though
 
Old Jun 1, 2012 | 01:17 AM
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Both of you have the same grille... JDP makes one like the one on that civic Adrian.

 
Old Jun 1, 2012 | 01:25 AM
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someone was telling me that 11 and 12 where slightly different. Does that mean I can use the Mugen grille?
 
Old Jun 1, 2012 | 01:31 AM
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Originally Posted by True Adrian
someone was telling me that 11 and 12 where slightly different. Does that mean I can use the Mugen grille?
Maybe they are different. They don't appear to be but I maybe wrong. Anyone else care to chime in?
 
Old Jun 1, 2012 | 01:51 AM
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The 2012 seem bigger to me-- they stretch out to the headlights unlike our GE8's. Yea?

09-11


2012


 

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Old Jun 1, 2012 | 01:54 AM
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Ah damn. I didn't even notice that. Never mind... Sorry
 
Old Jun 1, 2012 | 09:03 AM
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I'd prefer one like the older sport accessory grille with the silver "blades"
 
Old Jun 1, 2012 | 10:52 AM
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Yeah, as mentioned the 09-11 GE8's have slightly different grills.



Originally Posted by True Adrian
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i'd prefer something asymmetrical- can anyone help?
still love this one...
That looks like the J's Racing grill, if I'm not mistaken they make that for the GE8's as well, but that would require a JDM front conversion to make it fit.
Your other option is to get some one like JDP to make one with that style, but you'd probably have to have a minimum order. Email JDP, see what he says, and then start an interest thread.


I too like the older JDM sport grill with the chrome accent, since I'm not doing a conversion, I've got another little idea for modding the grill.
 
Old Jun 1, 2012 | 12:43 PM
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thank you for the help guys, its much appreciated.

FitStir post a pic of the mod, might go this route myself.
 
Old Jun 1, 2012 | 01:06 PM
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It doesn't look anything like the J's Racing style you're going for, but I got my idea from this below.
Originally Posted by Tork
..................... on to the pics adding chrome strip to the top of the grill, door edge guard material works perfectly.

I can't find any pics of the 09-11 JDM GE8 sports grill, but it basically has the (thicker) chrome strip all around the border/edge as opposed to just on top as Tork's mod shows.

I'm going to trial an error a few different chrome trims, and see which fit/look better. I'll post up updates when I do the mod.
 
Old Jun 1, 2012 | 07:39 PM
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If you have enough interest JDP will usually work w/ you to make a product...worked for me and the duckbill.
 
Old Jun 2, 2012 | 04:31 AM
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A J's Racing-esque grille is pretty much exactly what I'm looking for. However, if JDP were to produce it, I don't want it to have the same fitment issues as the one for the 09-11 has.
Honestly, ANY options would be nice. Nothing is happening for the 2012.
 
Old Jun 2, 2012 | 10:44 AM
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well if anyone takes on this cause and is trys to make one that looks like J's then put me on the list.

Those Hexagons are ugly and a pain to clean and dry.

or even something like this
 

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