IS-F Style Grille for '06-'08 from Option Racing (ebay)- Part 2, Installed!
05-31-11, 03:42 PM
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Thanks! I finished my finals during the week so when the weekend rolled in, I was free to give this a shot !
I'll be waiting to see pics of that CF insert...I really dislike those lines behind the emblem 
. Don't forget to let us know how you fabricated a mount for it!
I thought about using that radar emblem but not only do I not like the way it looks, it also feels kinda weird to put that on when my car isn't equipped with that feature!
Le sigh, sometimes I feel like it's OCD FTL
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Good call on keeping the emblem chrome to match
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!I have a carbon fiber emblem ordered and will hopefully receive it within 2 weeks. I'll post pics when everything is done.
Another possibility to cover up the lines might be using the radar cruise control front emblem since IIRC it's a flat and solid disc, but I personally don't like the look of it.
Imagine how great it would be if Option Racing made a matching lower grille. Is anyone from that company reading this?
Once again, you're just like me - OCD FTW. Given what you and rebs are saying I'll definitely keep it matte black for now. At least when the lower is matte black it doesn't attract attention.
CF insert is en route. I've decided to go with a chrome emblem instead of BP. I like the contrast of chrome, the fact that it matches all the other chrome on my car, and if I paint the grille a gunmetal-like color I think it would blend too much. The chrome also makes my CF emblem inserts really pop.
Another possibility to cover up the lines might be using the radar cruise control front emblem since IIRC it's a flat and solid disc, but I personally don't like the look of it.
Imagine how great it would be if Option Racing made a matching lower grille. Is anyone from that company reading this?
Once again, you're just like me - OCD FTW. Given what you and rebs are saying I'll definitely keep it matte black for now. At least when the lower is matte black it doesn't attract attention.
CF insert is en route. I've decided to go with a chrome emblem instead of BP. I like the contrast of chrome, the fact that it matches all the other chrome on my car, and if I paint the grille a gunmetal-like color I think it would blend too much. The chrome also makes my CF emblem inserts really pop.
. Don't forget to let us know how you fabricated a mount for it!I thought about using that radar emblem but not only do I not like the way it looks, it also feels kinda weird to put that on when my car isn't equipped with that feature!
Le sigh, sometimes I feel like it's OCD FTL
.Good call on keeping the emblem chrome to match
05-31-11, 04:03 PM
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You can always check eBay. Just make sure the part number is listed and they guarantee it's OEM. That doesn't necessarily guarantee you'll get an OEM emblem though. If you're ****, I'd just order one from Sewell with the CL discount. Maybe try your local dealer and see if they'll price match if you don't want to deal with shipping.
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You can always check eBay. Just make sure the part number is listed and they guarantee it's OEM. That doesn't necessarily guarantee you'll get an OEM emblem though. If you're ****, I'd just order one from Sewell with the CL discount. Maybe try your local dealer and see if they'll price match if you don't want to deal with shipping.
you know the part number? sorry im bein lazy
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So you'll have them extremely recessed? Do you think it will fit between the large plastic "L" piece (I'm not sure how precise the inserts typically are to the emblem sizing)? Hmm...I never thought about recessed mounting...it might work!
06-01-11, 12:17 PM
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Wouldn't wind and things like bugs, rocks, etc potentially cause issues as well (utilizing just the horizontal lines as a mount)?
I really hate those lines as well. A few months ago, I dedicated an entire week to searching up solutions, but I'm not as creative as some of you guys (and girls). Are you getting the cf insert on ebay, or did you find a different vendor?
At one point, I was going take a piece of tin and wrap it in carbon fiber w/clear (because I happen to have both on hand) and then mount the emblem to the tin/carbon fiber...and then mount that whole thing to the grill, but it's just not as ... clean as I would like.
I'll be waiting to see pics of that CF insert...I really dislike those lines behind the emblem . Don't forget to let us know how you fabricated a mount for it!QUOTE]
I'm thinking of just trying to adhere it to the horizontal lines... It should be enough surface area to keep it in place, I'd just be worried about water. Hmmm...
. Don't forget to let us know how you fabricated a mount for it!QUOTE]I'm thinking of just trying to adhere it to the horizontal lines... It should be enough surface area to keep it in place, I'd just be worried about water. Hmmm...
I really hate those lines as well. A few months ago, I dedicated an entire week to searching up solutions, but I'm not as creative as some of you guys (and girls). Are you getting the cf insert on ebay, or did you find a different vendor?
At one point, I was going take a piece of tin and wrap it in carbon fiber w/clear (because I happen to have both on hand) and then mount the emblem to the tin/carbon fiber...and then mount that whole thing to the grill, but it's just not as ... clean as I would like.
06-01-11, 01:46 PM
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Wouldn't wind and things like bugs, rocks, etc potentially cause issues as well (utilizing just the horizontal lines as a mount)?
I really hate those lines as well. A few months ago, I dedicated an entire week to searching up solutions, but I'm not as creative as some of you guys (and girls). Are you getting the cf insert on ebay, or did you find a different vendor?
At one point, I was going take a piece of tin and wrap it in carbon fiber w/clear (because I happen to have both on hand) and then mount the emblem to the tin/carbon fiber...and then mount that whole thing to the grill, but it's just not as ... clean as I would like.
I really hate those lines as well. A few months ago, I dedicated an entire week to searching up solutions, but I'm not as creative as some of you guys (and girls). Are you getting the cf insert on ebay, or did you find a different vendor?
At one point, I was going take a piece of tin and wrap it in carbon fiber w/clear (because I happen to have both on hand) and then mount the emblem to the tin/carbon fiber...and then mount that whole thing to the grill, but it's just not as ... clean as I would like.
I got the CF insert from Kazz through L-Tuned Parts, that way I can put "Kazz-Sports" in my CL signature.
Honestly though, I just wasn't sure about the eBay fitment and wanted to play it safe. It's only $50 anyway for the "real" thing. Maybe someone else has tried the eBay inserts and can comment.Any pics of that tin/CF experiment?
06-01-11, 03:47 PM
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I didn't consider how recessed the emblem insert would be... meh, I'll just figure things out when it arrives.
I don't think those things would be an issue. There are enough horizontal lines that it would be stable, as long as the adhesive holds.
I got the CF insert from Kazz through L-Tuned Parts, that way I can put "Kazz-Sports" in my CL signature. Honestly though, I just wasn't sure about the eBay fitment and wanted to play it safe. It's only $50 anyway for the "real" thing. Maybe someone else has tried the eBay inserts and can comment.
Any pics of that tin/CF experiment?
I don't think those things would be an issue. There are enough horizontal lines that it would be stable, as long as the adhesive holds.
I got the CF insert from Kazz through L-Tuned Parts, that way I can put "Kazz-Sports" in my CL signature.
Honestly though, I just wasn't sure about the eBay fitment and wanted to play it safe. It's only $50 anyway for the "real" thing. Maybe someone else has tried the eBay inserts and can comment.Any pics of that tin/CF experiment?
No pics of that tin/CF experiment. I never followed through with it. It seems viable, but if that $50 emblem fits decent...well I'm lazy and would rather go that route. :-)
