Will '02 Mesh Side Intake Inserts Fit Other Years?

jsmernoff · 6 August 2002

I noticed on the new '02 models that Acura has replaced the black slotted inserts in the side air intakes with mesh grills. Any idea if these will fit my '96 (purely for looks)?

TIA!

Jim · 6 August 2002

I have the Zanardi mesh grill inserts on mine. If the '02 doesn't fit, that's an option.

ACR_Motorsports · 6 August 2002

They should fit. I believe the Zanardi edition also had black mesh side grills

Originally posted by jsmernoff:
I noticed on the new '02 models that Acura has replaced the black slotted inserts in the side air intakes with mesh grills. Any idea if these will fit my '96 (purely for looks)?

TIA!

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khuezee · 7 August 2002

Originally posted by ACR_Motorsports:
They should fit. I believe the Zanardi edition also had black mesh side grills

Has anyone attempted to add their mesh grills to their side vents. It is described in the DIY section...just wanted to see how long it took and if anyone has pictures available.

nsxtasy · 7 August 2002

Funny, I just saw some carbon fiber inserts here...

Not that I advocate anything other than keeping it stock, you understand.

kenjiMR · 7 August 2002

How much faster can I go with the mesh inserts?

khuezee · 7 August 2002

Originally posted by nsxtasy:
Funny, I just saw some carbon fiber inserts here...

Not that I advocate anything other than keeping it stock, you understand.

http://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=247567

Am i the only one that find these hideous?

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BadCarma · 7 August 2002

Originally posted by khuezee:
Has anyone attempted to add their mesh grills to their side vents. It is described in the DIY section...just wanted to see how long it took and if anyone has pictures available.

pic of of install and instructions here: http://www.centralcoastweb.com/nsxb/pages/m26.html

Yawwn · 7 August 2002

Originally posted by khuezee:
Has anyone attempted to add their mesh grills to their side vents. It is described in the DIY section...just wanted to see how long it took and if anyone has pictures available.

Hi khuezee,
I have the mest grills on my side vents, as well as the mesh engine cover. I think it makes the car look much better. I'll try to post pics when I can.

J.

Yawwn · 7 August 2002

Originally posted by khuezee:
Has anyone attempted to add their mesh grills to their side vents. It is described in the DIY section...just wanted to see how long it took and if anyone has pictures available.

Hi khuezee,
I have the mest grills on my side vents, as well as the mesh engine cover. I think it makes the car look much better. I'll try to post pics when I can.

J.

TampaBayNSX-R · 7 August 2002

The mesh gives the car a "tuner" look in my opinion. I did this to my car to coordinate with the mesh on my Marga Hills sideskirts. I personally like the look alot and it was a low budget upgrade. The mesh came from Home Depot and it took about an 45 minutes to do each side.

khuezee · 7 August 2002

Originally posted by BadCarma:
pic of of install and instructions here: http://www.centralcoastweb.com/nsxb/pages/m26.html

Now...that looks like a piece of art. i cant wait till i get my nsx so i can do this cheap and exceptional looking mod.

Jim · 7 August 2002

Dali and Science of Speed sells the GruppeM carbon fiber side vents with mesh inserts here and here.

nsx1164 · 7 August 2002

Originally posted by TampaBayNSX-R:
The mesh gives the car a "tuner" look in my opinion. I did this to my car to coordinate with the mesh on my Marga Hills sideskirts. I personally like the look alot and it was a low budget upgrade.

I agree... I had the Gruppe M side intakes (carbon fiber with black mesh -- MUCH lighter than the OE aluminum intakes), and later matched these with the mesh-covered ducts on my Wings West side skirts.

Looks great IMO.

Russ · 7 August 2002

Does anyone have a closeup pic of an actual Zanardi intake?

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'91 black/black

Jim · 7 August 2002

Originally posted by Russ:
Does anyone have a closeup pic of an actual Zanardi intake?

Sorry for the crappy pic. I have to get a better camera one of these days.

khuezee · 8 August 2002

Jim,

NICE mod!!! Now I know what it will look like on my black NSX.

By the way, this is completely off topic as a whole, since it concerns wheels. Does anyone know the difference between stock seven spoke 94-96 vs. 97-01 wheels? I heard and see a slight difference, but I didnt know whether it was all in my head...

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nsxtasy · 8 August 2002

Originally posted by khuezee:
Does anyone know the difference between stock seven spoke 94-96 vs. 97-01 wheels?

The size and shape are identical, but the finish is different. The 1994-96 wheels are painted a color named "Solaris Silver" which is really a dark, gunmetal gray. The 1997-01 wheels look like they have a clearcoat over bare metal - polished but not smooth, like a brushed aluminum look to them, which Acura calls "Blades Silver".

The wheels are also available painted Grand Prix White.

khuezee · 8 August 2002

Originally posted by nsxtasy:
The size and shape are identical, but the finish is different. The 1994-96 wheels are painted a color named "Solaris Silver" which is really a dark, gunmetal gray. The 1997-01 wheels look like they have a clearcoat over bare metal - polished but not smooth, like a brushed aluminum look to them, which Acura calls "Blades Silver".

The wheels are also available painted Grand Prix White.

Thanks ken. always acurate with the 411.

Russ · 8 August 2002

Originally posted by Jim:

Sorry for the crappy pic. I have to get a better camera one of these days.

Nice. I bet a carbon fiber Cantrell AIS showing through it would look sweet!

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'91 black/black

ScienceofSpeed · 8 August 2002

You can also achieve the same effect with the GruppeM or Marga Hills side vents. They come with the mesh. You'll also have a few lbs with the carbon fiber unit, and I suspect they are less expensive than the stock stamped aluminum parts.

Regards,
-- Chris

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NSXTASYWI · 8 August 2002

I went to a local metal fabrication place, spent $5.00 for 3/4"x1/4' expanded aluminum, got a can of grey spray paint and added "intakes" to my green NSX in about 2 hours (total shopping and replacement time). Yep, I'm cheap but I'll bet you can't tell them from the "real" (expensive) ones.

Lud · 8 August 2002

Originally posted by NSXTASYWI:
I went to a local metal fabrication place, spent $5.00 for 3/4"x1/4' expanded aluminum, got a can of grey spray paint and added "intakes" to my green NSX in about 2 hours (total shopping and replacement time). Yep, I'm cheap but I'll bet you can't tell them from the "real" (expensive) ones.

http://www.nsxprime.com/FAQ/DIY/mesh_side_air_intakes.htm

khuezee · 8 August 2002

Originally posted by Lud:
http://www.nsxprime.com/FAQ/DIY/mesh_side_air_intakes.htm

I wonder if anyone has gotten rid of the mesh entirely and just left it naked??? Is that an invitation for disaster?

wilsonp · 9 August 2002

I editted the picture to show the grill better...

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