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G1 Grill Differences?
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This topic is something I was interested in as well, especially after learning that there were differences by model year. Here's what I've learned:
The 2006 "double racetrack" grille had no variations regardless of trim. In 2007, the RTX trim was introduced with a large honeycomb style black grille; this black grille also become the OEM Accessory Grille for those that wanted to change the look of their 2006-2008 RLs. In 2009, a new "single racetrack" grille was introduced and came in two type, an all black racetrack for the RT trim and a chrome racetrack for the RTS and RTL trims. At this time, a new small honeycomb style black grille became the new OEM Accessory Grille for those that wanted to change things up. In 2012, the "sport" grille made its appearance with the new Sport trim; it was a black grille with a four-row alternating sawtooth design; this grille became the SE trim's grille when it was introduced in 2014 (minus the "Sport" badge). Additionally in 2012, a new brushed aluminum looking three-bar style grille was introduced for all models except those that came with the sport grille.
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There were only a handful of aftermarket grilles for the Gen1 RL; possibly due to the low production numbers of the vehicle. There are some interesting examples on the ROC.
The 2006 "double racetrack" grille had no variations regardless of trim. In 2007, the RTX trim was introduced with a large honeycomb style black grille; this black grille also become the OEM Accessory Grille for those that wanted to change the look of their 2006-2008 RLs. In 2009, a new "single racetrack" grille was introduced and came in two type, an all black racetrack for the RT trim and a chrome racetrack for the RTS and RTL trims. At this time, a new small honeycomb style black grille became the new OEM Accessory Grille for those that wanted to change things up. In 2012, the "sport" grille made its appearance with the new Sport trim; it was a black grille with a four-row alternating sawtooth design; this grille became the SE trim's grille when it was introduced in 2014 (minus the "Sport" badge). Additionally in 2012, a new brushed aluminum looking three-bar style grille was introduced for all models except those that came with the sport grille.
Note: The 2006-2008 grilles will not fit on a 2009-2014 RL; you would need to change the entire front fascia if you wanted to do that.
There were only a handful of aftermarket grilles for the Gen1 RL; possibly due to the low production numbers of the vehicle. There are some interesting examples on the ROC.
Strangely, yes the factory SE grille is selling for less than the OEM Accessory Grille. I too did not like the look of my 2009-2011 factory grille and prefer the blackout look of the other ones.
On the chrome front, keep in mind that your grille surround (the thing that borders the grille) will still be chrome if you purchase the OEM Accessory Grille for it's a separate part. I don't know if the SE grille being sold on Ebay and BernardiParts.com are sold with both the grille and the surround; but the diagram on Ebay suggest they may be sold together; however, suggesting and knowing are two different things.
Okay folks, so which grill is this? Note honeycomb pattern, but with black surround trim:
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That's the 2009-2014 OEM Accessory Grille. It's probably being modeled on a Sport or SE trim which came with the black surround and black trimmed headlights.
I got the OEM Accessory Grille as well as the OEM brush guard on my 09 RTL and I like the look of the grille; if I had to do it again, I would forgo the brush guard.
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It looks like Honda calls it a "Front Grille Molding:" http://www.bernardiparts.com/Images/Install/2012_Ridgeline_FrontGrille_AII12020.pdf
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I've added to the Above Post...
Another peace of chrome on the front-end that my or may not bother you are the internal trim pieces to the headlights. On the Sport and SE trims, there's an internal black border that compliments the black grille molding and the Sport/SE grille. If you want that look, you'll have to replace the front headlights for Sport/SE versions and get your new ones re-aimed.
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ISO Truck, I ran across these photos of some white SEs that highlight the black sport grille with its black grille molding. To me, it's a bit too much black on the front-end of a bright white RL. It looks great on other RL colors, but the bright white paint makes the black-on-black grille and molding look out of place. --Maybe if it had blackout rims it would look more complementary.-- I think the black grille itself looks great, but it's the molding that throws off the look on a white RL, at least to me. Just some food for thought.
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