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Dolph · 07-29-2012, 12:59 AM

So after a few delays, I finally got the faux Mugen(Fauxgen?) grill piece put on. Doing the vinyl wrap on it was more difficult than they anticipated, so they had to outsource it to a shop that is more expereinced with it. They also found one of the LED lighs were not working, so I had them just hook up the four on the edges so it at least looks symetrical, at least untill I can source a replacement LED.

It's wired up so the lights come on whenever the key is in the 'On' position, though I did also have them install a switch so I can turn the lights off if I need to. I have also pulled the DRL fuse, so the highbeams will no longer light up as DRLs.

This is where I had the switch installed

And decided to have a little fun in taking some photos

Me looking all super serious

corbygray528 · 07-29-2012, 01:16 AM

Looks great! Is there anything like this that doesn't look like it's cut for a front license plate? I love the way it makes the car look, but it looks like it's dying for a front plate.

Dolph · 07-29-2012, 01:18 AM

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Originally Posted by corbygray528

Looks great! Is there anything like this that doesn't look like it's cut for a front license plate? I love the way it makes the car look, but it looks like it's dying for a front plate.

I saw a few on ebay, but they don't have the lights and overall don't look as nice, I think. And yes, it does look rather odd without the front plates, but I'm in the process of getting some personalized plates to put on it.

corbygray528 · 07-29-2012, 01:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Dolph

I saw a few on ebay, but they don't have the lights and overall don't look as nice, I think. And yes, it does look rather odd without the front plates, but I'm in the process of getting some personalized plates to put on it.

That's what I was afraid of. I just personally don't like the looks of front plates on this car in particular. Probably just me though. Seems like too square/rigid of a shape to be on it.

Scotty001 · 07-29-2012, 01:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Dolph

I saw a few on ebay, but they don't have the lights and overall don't look as nice, I think. And yes, it does look rather odd without the front plates, but I'm in the process of getting some personalized plates to put on it.

Ebay Bayson MotorSports..??

Looks exactly like the one I had Painted SSM and installed..

Dolph · 07-29-2012, 05:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Scotty001

Ebay Bayson MotorSports..??

Looks exactly like the one I had Painted SSM and installed..

Yep, it's the same as yours as far as I can tell, just with a vinyl wrap instead. Not sure which seller it was from as I got it from another member on the forum.

Scotty001 · 07-29-2012, 03:28 PM

Bayson might have spare LEDs??

romiata · 07-29-2012, 10:21 PM

That would be me

Sorry about the LED- I never hooked them up :/ iJDMToy has a "fisheye" light that might work, but you'd have to replace them all.
It looks like it came out pretty good

Are you happy with the overall look?
Btw, the toggle switch seems a bit out of place

I picked up a touch sensitive switch from Autozone that is piano black and looks like it might be a perfect fit in that spot and cost maybe $8 or so... Just a suggestion

Scotty001 · 07-29-2012, 11:41 PM

Ah, I remember now.. Romy was asking about mine when I was procrastinating about putting it on. Guess I am Lucky all my LEDs work.. Did you get it from Bayson Romy??

romiata · 07-30-2012, 12:10 AM

I did Scotty, but via eBay... I couldn't use it with my grill :/ I sold it to Dolph a few weeks ago

07-29-2012, 12:59 AM	#1 (permalink)
Dolph Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Washington State Posts: 91	New vinyl 'CF' wrapped grill piece So after a few delays, I finally got the faux Mugen(Fauxgen?) grill piece put on. Doing the vinyl wrap on it was more difficult than they anticipated, so they had to outsource it to a shop that is more expereinced with it. They also found one of the LED lighs were not working, so I had them just hook up the four on the edges so it at least looks symetrical, at least untill I can source a replacement LED. It's wired up so the lights come on whenever the key is in the 'On' position, though I did also have them install a switch so I can turn the lights off if I need to. I have also pulled the DRL fuse, so the highbeams will no longer light up as DRLs. This is where I had the switch installed And decided to have a little fun in taking some photos Me looking all super serious

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07-29-2012, 01:16 AM	#2 (permalink)
corbygray528 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 271	Looks great! Is there anything like this that doesn't look like it's cut for a front license plate? I love the way it makes the car look, but it looks like it's dying for a front plate.

07-29-2012, 10:21 PM	#8 (permalink)
romiata Super Duper Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Virginia Posts: 2,161	That would be me Sorry about the LED- I never hooked them up :/ iJDMToy has a "fisheye" light that might work, but you'd have to replace them all. It looks like it came out pretty good Are you happy with the overall look? Btw, the toggle switch seems a bit out of place I picked up a touch sensitive switch from Autozone that is piano black and looks like it might be a perfect fit in that spot and cost maybe $8 or so... Just a suggestion

07-30-2012, 12:10 AM	#10 (permalink)
romiata Super Duper Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Virginia Posts: 2,161	I did Scotty, but via eBay... I couldn't use it with my grill :/ I sold it to Dolph a few weeks ago