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mikeye
04-02-2010, 11:27 PM
Hi guys,

just wondering if the 04-05 mugen grill will fit the 02-03 ep3?

Here's the 02-03 mugen grill:
http://www.jhpusa.com/store/pc/catalog/mugen/mugen.ep.grill02_d.jpg

and here's the 04-05 mugen grill:
http://www.jhpusa.com/store/pc/catalog/mugen/mugen.ep.grill05_d.jpg

They look like the same fitment to me...

ZoomBoy
04-06-2010, 06:41 AM
Bump I'd like to know too - as well where to get one haha.

lldiesel386ll
04-06-2010, 07:30 AM
not if you dont feel like trimming the top of your bumper off--its a no turning back type of modification to the bumper i would say:mfrown: there was a diy sometime ago, but it got lost in the most previous crash

you can either pick up the real one at king motorsports or contact showstoppers for a replica :thumbu:

mikeye
04-06-2010, 08:20 PM
I installed an 04-05 mugen grill on my 03 EP3...no problems with the fitment but I had to drill holes on the top.

http://i42.tinypic.com/vddc0z.jpg

BTW, anyone know which badge will fit my grill?

Thanks!

RedSiBaron
04-06-2010, 10:30 PM
that looks like a replica...

mikeye
04-08-2010, 09:09 PM
that looks like a replica...

damn...does it look that bad?

RedSiBaron
04-08-2010, 09:12 PM
i wasnt talking fitment, theres just something about the actual grill piece...i mean you could tell me if it is or not...it might just be the paint or something, but it doesnt look like it has the precision radiuses that the mugen piece has...

Benito Malito
04-09-2010, 08:44 AM
I don't think it looks bad but it doesn't fit tight like the authentic bits pictured above. Part of it is probably the USDM bumper.

mikeye
04-14-2010, 06:35 PM
i wasnt talking fitment, theres just something about the actual grill piece...i mean you could tell me if it is or not...it might just be the paint or something, but it doesnt look like it has the precision radiuses that the mugen piece has...

Well it is a replica...got it from Chuck at Showstoppers

Actually Im waiting for the front H and Mugen badge and then ill post more pics up

Passenger
04-14-2010, 06:52 PM
Well it is a replica...got it from Chuck at Showstoppers

Actually Im waiting for the front H and Mugen badge and then ill post more pics up

Its not bad homie, you can barely tell and probably the only reason you can is cause the other pics of the real deal are up top and you're looking straight on it in the photo.
Looks great IMO and you saved a lot of money by going replica. The real deal on some things just isn't worth it.

BaLisTek
04-14-2010, 07:11 PM
Fitment kinda sux. Thats the authentic grill on 02-03 ctr

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v511/BaLisTek/JDM%20Parts/P5140217.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v511/BaLisTek/JDM%20Parts/P5140218.jpg

ricardoachata
04-17-2010, 06:39 PM
Fitment kinda sux. Thats the authentic grill on 02-03 ctr

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v511/BaLisTek/JDM%20Parts/P5140217.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v511/BaLisTek/JDM%20Parts/P5140218.jpg

My bumper!!!!! lol

dear adamantium
04-25-2010, 06:49 PM
The replicas honestly dont look all that bad when you get a CTR badge and a mugen emblem. i prefer it over the 02-03 version.

rtnlsltn
05-15-2010, 10:02 AM
Kinda digging this up, but looking at getting the replica from showstoppers. The only one I see is this one: http://www.showstoppersusa.com/product_info.php?products_id=266

which does not look to have the large piece for the bigger emblem as seen in Milkeye's pic. Are there 2 different replica grills?

mikeye
05-15-2010, 02:17 PM
Kinda digging this up, but looking at getting the replica from showstoppers. The only one I see is this one: http://www.showstoppersusa.com/product_info.php?products_id=266

which does not look to have the large piece for the bigger emblem as seen in Milkeye's pic. Are there 2 different replica grills?

That mugen grille is for 02-03 EP3s - it uses the original small H badge. My pic is the 04-05 grille which uses the large CTR H badge. I'm pretty sure the two grilles are interchangeable. I fitted the 04-05 grille on my 03 EP3 and I adjusted the fitment a bit from the original pic I posted and it looks great!

trippy
05-15-2010, 08:54 PM
http://i44.tinypic.com/opa04k.jpg

Perry
05-29-2013, 07:09 AM
Sorry got digging out a very old thread.. can anyone point me to the right direction in fitting a 05 model Mugen grill to a 02 jdm front bumper?
Do I only need the Mugen grill or do I need to plastic part between the grill and radiator and what modification do I need to do it make it fit?

Cheers