Type S Grill

transmitdisrupt · 26th February 2008, 20:09

Hey guys,
This is my first post on here, new user, im taking delivery of my 1.8 Type S GT in NHB next thursday, cant wait!!! And first off i just wanna say what an amazing car! as soon as I test drove it, i fell in love its miles ahead of any other hatch ive driven!

but i do have a question, ive seen a few guys on here with the Type S, with a grille from the type R, i love it it just makes the car look meaner, and im just wondering if anyone knows how much it'll cost here in the uk, and if they know if it counts as a mod or not, seeing as its an official honda part, and if ill need to inform the evil insurance man??? just wanna cover all my bases before i decide on it!!

Cheers guys

Dimplyred · 26th February 2008, 20:16

Hi and welcome to civinfo.

Holdcroft Honda who are a dealer listed on here in the dealer section sells them at £225 including delivery. Take a look here type r spoiler and grill

And there is a 'How to' in the wiki for replacing it, have a look [HOW TO] Change to Type R grill

transmitdisrupt · 26th February 2008, 20:25

Ah cheers my man, thats made it a bit clearer!

i think ill be doing this in a few weeks, as forking out 17k has undoubtedly left me skint for a bit!!!

But does anyone know if it counts as a modification, im not sure of bodystying does, if its an official part.... just need to know if its something that i need to inform my insurance about, and if its likely to add to my premuim??

cheers guys

Dimplyred · 26th February 2008, 20:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by transmitdisrupt

Ah cheers my man, thats made it a bit clearer!

i think ill be doing this in a few weeks, as forking out 17k has undoubtedly left me skint for a bit!!!

But does anyone know if it counts as a modification, im not sure of bodystying does, if its an official part.... just need to know if its something that i need to inform my insurance about, and if its likely to add to my premuim??

cheers guys

To be honest I don't know.

Plenty have done this mod, so I am sure they will let you know.

transmitdisrupt · 26th February 2008, 20:30

Ah ok my man! thanks for the help! has been an eye opener

TTDegs · 26th February 2008, 23:53

Whilst I would always recommend telling your insurance co, I wouldn't have thought it would make a massive difference to your premium...

Always best to check before you do it though!

Unknownsoldier · 27th February 2008, 09:13

It is a "mod", under insurance terms, as it could be seen to be trying to make your car look like an R, and there more stealable. Therefore it 'may' add to your insurqnce, however, Tesco, didn't charge any extra for any of my mods (barring the R grill, but thats another story, it's not for me), I'd ask them first, and you HAVE to let them know about everything that is not on the tandard model, even different gear nob, city pack, image pack EVERYTHING, they will refuse your insurance if you claim and they find out you 'lied' (yes they call it lying, not not-informing, they're cheeky bout' that).

Better to be safe than sorry mate,
ATB,
Tom

transmitdisrupt · 27th February 2008, 19:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by Unknownsoldier

It is a "mod", under insurance terms, as it could be seen to be trying to make your car look like an R, and there more stealable. Therefore it 'may' add to your insurqnce, however, Tesco, didn't charge any extra for any of my mods (barring the R grill, but thats another story, it's not for me), I'd ask them first, and you HAVE to let them know about everything that is not on the tandard model, even different gear nob, city pack, image pack EVERYTHING, they will refuse your insurance if you claim and they find out you 'lied' (yes they call it lying, not not-informing, they're cheeky bout' that).

Better to be safe than sorry mate,
ATB,
Tom

ah cheers dude, I guess ill have to give directline a call, only thing is, they wont let you modify your car in ANY way until your 25, and being 21 makes it all a bit difficult for me haha, may have to wait until my renewal so i dont Bu**er up my NCB,

cheers buddy

JThomas007 · 11th October 2008, 10:48

Car looks good

Jack The Lad. · 11th October 2008, 11:24

The fitting of a spoiler, even the standard optional Honda one, for your car, is regarded as a mod' by Insurance Companies.

jonbish · 20th October 2008, 20:33

I enquired about price for Type R grille at local dealer recently, and they advised to wait a few weeks until the new Type S parts are available, because they reckon the new Type S grille will be cheaper and should fit current model.

robbo51 · 20th October 2008, 20:37

Cheaper eh??
Dont hold your breath!!
The last one fitted the current model very well BTW

vteclover · 20th October 2008, 20:55

Its now standard on a type S in 2009 MY

Wheelchair · 20th October 2008, 20:58

And very good it looks too!

pjr · 20th October 2008, 21:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by jonbish

I enquired about price for Type R grille at local dealer recently, and they advised to wait a few weeks until the new Type S parts are available, because they reckon the new Type S grille will be cheaper and should fit current model.

Would be good if it is cheaper - I might even consider it, because the 2009MY silver/chrome finish would look good on my silver Type S

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transmitdisrupt Valve Cap Join Date: 26th February 2008 Location: Peterborough, UK Posts: 9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Type S Grill Hey guys, This is my first post on here, new user, im taking delivery of my 1.8 Type S GT in NHB next thursday, cant wait!!! And first off i just wanna say what an amazing car! as soon as I test drove it, i fell in love its miles ahead of any other hatch ive driven! but i do have a question, ive seen a few guys on here with the Type S, with a grille from the type R, i love it it just makes the car look meaner, and im just wondering if anyone knows how much it'll cost here in the uk, and if they know if it counts as a mod or not, seeing as its an official honda part, and if ill need to inform the evil insurance man??? just wanna cover all my bases before i decide on it!! Cheers guys

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Dimplyred Super Moderator Civinfo master Join Date: 24th August 2007 Location: Staffordshire Posts: 5,681 Thanks: 21 Thanked 211 Times in 204 Posts iTrader: (0)	Hi and welcome to civinfo. Holdcroft Honda who are a dealer listed on here in the dealer section sells them at £225 including delivery. Take a look here type r spoiler and grill And there is a 'How to' in the wiki for replacing it, have a look [HOW TO] Change to Type R grill

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transmitdisrupt Valve Cap Join Date: 26th February 2008 Location: Peterborough, UK Posts: 9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Ah cheers my man, thats made it a bit clearer! i think ill be doing this in a few weeks, as forking out 17k has undoubtedly left me skint for a bit!!! But does anyone know if it counts as a modification, im not sure of bodystying does, if its an official part.... just need to know if its something that i need to inform my insurance about, and if its likely to add to my premuim?? cheers guys

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transmitdisrupt Valve Cap Join Date: 26th February 2008 Location: Peterborough, UK Posts: 9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Ah ok my man! thanks for the help! has been an eye opener

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TTDegs Super Moderator Civinfo master Join Date: 4th August 2006 Location: Cardiff Posts: 5,634 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	Whilst I would always recommend telling your insurance co, I wouldn't have thought it would make a massive difference to your premium... Always best to check before you do it though!

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Unknownsoldier Esox Lucius Rules!!!!!!!! Civinfo guru Join Date: 22nd September 2007 Location: Kent, UK Posts: 2,818 Thanks: 81 Thanked 32 Times in 30 Posts iTrader: (0)	It is a "mod", under insurance terms, as it could be seen to be trying to make your car look like an R, and there more stealable. Therefore it 'may' add to your insurqnce, however, Tesco, didn't charge any extra for any of my mods (barring the R grill, but thats another story, it's not for me), I'd ask them first, and you HAVE to let them know about everything that is not on the tandard model, even different gear nob, city pack, image pack EVERYTHING, they will refuse your insurance if you claim and they find out you 'lied' (yes they call it lying, not not-informing, they're cheeky bout' that). Better to be safe than sorry mate, ATB, Tom

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