IS-F Style Grille for '06-'08 from Option Racing (ebay)- Part 2, Installed!
04-28-11, 09:51 PM
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^^^ had the same thought too, and I would say "may be", and it "may not" be securely attached unless you super glue the insert I guess.... the place where the insert goes is different between OEM and IS-F style grille; the OEM one is solid back where the IS-F has see-thru wholes with 2 -3 horizontal bars. if you have the insert handy, test fit on mine next time we meet 
04-28-11, 10:28 PM
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Thanks brociouz! There unfortunately isn't a large enough surface area to adhere a CF emblem insert 
. I perused the aisles at AutoZone and even Michaels looking for a way to create one, but it was difficult to test without having any inserts! I'm thinking of using styrofoam of some sort that I can cut and mold to the open areas, but then I'll have to figure a way to create a smooth surface vs the pocked foam surface for better adhesion. I'll be removing it to paint it (once I figure out how and what color) and if by that time I've found some inserts to buy, I'll test out some of my ideas and share for anyone interested. Of course if you or anyone else has any suggestions, they are welcome!
. I perused the aisles at AutoZone and even Michaels looking for a way to create one, but it was difficult to test without having any inserts! I'm thinking of using styrofoam of some sort that I can cut and mold to the open areas, but then I'll have to figure a way to create a smooth surface vs the pocked foam surface for better adhesion. I'll be removing it to paint it (once I figure out how and what color) and if by that time I've found some inserts to buy, I'll test out some of my ideas and share for anyone interested. Of course if you or anyone else has any suggestions, they are welcome!
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04-28-11, 10:45 PM
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^ If the surface you adhere the L emblem to is on the same geometric plane (i.e. not curved), perhaps you could manufacture a plastic or metal oval. Then adhere that oval to the surface area that the emblem used to be on and put the emblem on top of that oval. Then you'd have a flat surface to stick the CF emblem inserts on. Only thing I can think of at the moment.
04-29-11, 03:19 PM
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This is kinda of a side topic (but it's related). I did the grill swap, but I broke one of the clips on the weather stripping. Can anyone lend a hand on finding the correct part number? I looked through Sewell and google'd it but I just can't seem to find the correct ones.
04-29-11, 05:12 PM
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^ If the surface you adhere the L emblem to is on the same geometric plane (i.e. not curved), perhaps you could manufacture a plastic or metal oval. Then adhere that oval to the surface area that the emblem used to be on and put the emblem on top of that oval. Then you'd have a flat surface to stick the CF emblem inserts on. Only thing I can think of at the moment.
. I tried fabricating a styrofoam insert support and failed horribly at getting a smooth surface 
! That probably wasn't the best way to go 
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In case you can't read the part number: 90467-07137
04-29-11, 05:42 PM
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04-30-11, 03:31 PM
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Not sure what you mean by excessive black on the emblem area. I have the 200 eBay grille and just went to look at it. Emblem fitment is exact top to bottom, look oem. There are 0 fitment issues.
04-30-11, 05:15 PM
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Well then maybe yours is different after all! If you look at my close-up picture of the grille, you'll see that while there is very little excess black plastic showing on the inside part of the "L", there is a noticeable margin of excess black plastic showing along the bottom of the "L".