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Lokalazeros · 07-11-2010, 04:42 PM

I've been thinking about blocking my grill(s) for some time now. I've skipped the coroplast step because I wanted a very clean, factory looking look.

Version 0: (Kinda-prototype / proof of concept)

This is the first one I made. It worked great as far as blocking the grill, but the chrome nut needed to play chameleon or else the 'block would go to the scrap bin.

Version 2: Update & mod to V1 to make it stealthier

Added tabs inside the grill in a way the nuts would be inside the grill. Made bigger hole in the grill to make removal easier. This version look good enough for me, but I'll probably end-up doing one more update, because even tho it's not eye catching as the first one, I think there would be a way to do it even better. Anyway, this one is OK looking, and I am pretty sure it will help aero-wise.

Note: I didn't block the 2 smaller grills on the outside of the bumper. This is because the right one is 95% already blocked from the factory, and the left one feed my intercooler. I'll probably end-up blocking them anyway for the winter, when I find a way to make them the way I'd like them.

Edit:
Almost forgot. Cost goes as fallow:
4x Toggle Bolts (5.99$ for 12) 1.99$
1x (24''x36'') Bronze Plexi (20.99, used 1/4) 5.27$
1x All-Plastic Super Glue (6.99, still full) 1$
=========================== 8.26$ Cad

07-11-2010, 04:42 PM	#2 (permalink)
Lokalazeros EcoModding Lurker Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Québec Posts: 43 Cevic - '09 Honda Civic DX-G, coupe Team Honda 90 day: 39.79 mpg (US) Thanks: 9 Thanked 4 Times in 2 Posts	Lower-mid Grill Block I've been thinking about blocking my grill(s) for some time now. I've skipped the coroplast step because I wanted a very clean, factory looking look. Version 0: (Kinda-prototype / proof of concept) This is the first one I made. It worked great as far as blocking the grill, but the chrome nut needed to play chameleon or else the 'block would go to the scrap bin. Version 2: Update & mod to V1 to make it stealthier Added tabs inside the grill in a way the nuts would be inside the grill. Made bigger hole in the grill to make removal easier. This version look good enough for me, but I'll probably end-up doing one more update, because even tho it's not eye catching as the first one, I think there would be a way to do it even better. Anyway, this one is OK looking, and I am pretty sure it will help aero-wise. Note: I didn't block the 2 smaller grills on the outside of the bumper. This is because the right one is 95% already blocked from the factory, and the left one feed my intercooler. I'll probably end-up blocking them anyway for the winter, when I find a way to make them the way I'd like them. Edit: Almost forgot. Cost goes as fallow: 4x Toggle Bolts (5.99$ for 12) 1.99$ 1x (24''x36'') Bronze Plexi (20.99, used 1/4) 5.27$ 1x All-Plastic Super Glue (6.99, still full) 1$ =========================== 8.26$ Cad __________________ Last edited by Lokalazeros; 07-11-2010 at 04:55 PM..