Replacing 2019 CTR front vent garnish assembly with 2020/21 version?

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So, the rear garnishes can be installed without removing the rear bumper?
you will have to remove bumper for sure. Need to do a cut out for the new garnish to fit. People rumored that late 2019 had precut but it is not true.
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Someone asked about the rears. I just did this mod a couple weeks ago, I initially tried the fk7 garnish close but no cigar. 😂 the rear bumper needs to be removed to access the mounting screws for the side garnish. Simple bumper removal
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Someone asked about the rears. I just did this mod a couple weeks ago, I initially tried the fk7 garnish close but no cigar. 😂 the rear bumper needs to be removed to access the mounting screws for the side garnish. Simple bumper removal
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Where did you get the parts for it ? I want to swap the vents on my 2019 ctr
 

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Where did you get the parts for it ? I want to swap the vents on my 2019 ctr
I ordered mine through Honda corporate in Torrance. My parts guy mentioned they were coming from Irving Texas. I’m sure you can source them from any respected dealership in your area.
 

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I ordered mine through Honda corporate in Torrance. My parts guy mentioned they were coming from Irving Texas. I’m sure you can source them from any respected dealership in your area.
I ordered mine through Honda corporate in Torrance. My parts guy mentioned they were coming from Irving Texas. I’m sure you can source them from any respected dealership in your area.
Awesome. So did u have to cut anything or was it an even swap on your ctr ?
 


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See pic above for cut out reference. You’ll need to cut out behind the fake vents. These vents are actually functional and are vented behind the screen to relieve high pressure and clean up the side air curtain at higher speeds.
 

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Someone asked about the rears. I just did this mod a couple weeks ago, I initially tried the fk7 garnish close but no cigar. 😂 the rear bumper needs to be removed to access the mounting screws for the side garnish. Simple bumper removal
Looks great!

I was under the impression the FK7 and FK8 rears were the same. Can you explain more about what's different?
 

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At first glance they appear the same, but they are not interchangeable, over all contours and dimensions are different. Contrary to what people have said or you have heard. I purchased both fk7 and fk8 versions and have attempted to installed both sets they are not exchangeable. Hope this helps.
 


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At first glance they appear the same, but they are not interchangeable, over all contours and dimensions are different. Contrary to what people have said or you have heard. I purchased both fk7 and fk8 versions and have attempted to installed both sets they are not exchangeable. Hope this helps.
The grills are visually different too.

FK7 - Hexagon
FK8- Rhombus

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The grills are visually different too.

FK7 - Hexagon
FK8- Rhombus

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Perfect picture to show the overall difference too. The Type R garnish on the outer bottom tapers than the FK7, which is mostly straight up and down
 


 


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