alex0856 Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 Hi all, I really want to replace my factory grille. I'm not too interested in the Home Depot mod. I don't like the look of the really fine mesh. Where do you get something like this? http://legacygt.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=129637&d=1348524777 I'm gonna stop by today and look at what they have for mesh so I can decide if I want to do the Home Depot version or not Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dujo Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 I think that appears to be a jdm oem grille. Note that jdm grilles do *not* fit the USDM bumper. The grilles are different sizes between jdm and usdm. That said, an aftermarket company, RBS, makes a USDM fitment grille out of fiberglass that looks just like that. It will be sans badging, but you can get a badge from Subaru or just go badgeless. If you search on here for RBS grilles, you should be able to find a pic of one installed. Good luck. Enjoy! Edit: http://legacygt.com/reviews/showproduct.php?product=100&sort=2&cat=500&page=1 These may not be in production any more, so you may have to try to find one used. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex0856 Posted January 27, 2015 Author Share Posted January 27, 2015 Yeah I have a feeling you're right. I'll look around. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oaklandmiLGT Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 Rrev and avo make a grille for 4th gens Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oaklandmiLGT Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 http://www.rrevsports.com/p_pro_05lgt_grille.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oaklandmiLGT Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 http://www.avoturboworld.com/avoshop/sport-grill-p-96.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big_tom Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 i have the rrev one and its the shit id suggest buying it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex0856 Posted January 27, 2015 Author Share Posted January 27, 2015 Those are all sexy. Pricey, but sexy. I know what to do now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoyceWare Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 I haven't done it yet but I've seen a few grills cut out and replaced with crown vic honeycomb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoyceWare Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 Hee's the thread: http://legacygt.com/forums/showpost.php?p=2591443&postcount=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrTris Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 You do realize that the first picture you posted uses the same gutter grille from HD, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b_holm Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 i think hd has two different kinds of mesh, the one i have is a lot thinner. that stuff looks like the plastic mesh they have Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex0856 Posted January 27, 2015 Author Share Posted January 27, 2015 You do realize that the first picture you posted uses the same gutter grille from HD, right? I can't tell if you're talking to me. The pic I posted is a JDM grille. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oaklandmiLGT Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 The grille you posted kindaaa looks like a homeade usdm grille Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Streetlegal Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 i think hd has two different kinds of mesh, the one i have is a lot thinner. that stuff looks like the plastic mesh they have This is the other style of the Gutter mesh. I personally like it better, hence why I used it http://i855.photobucket.com/albums/ab114/gearhead_18/20150122_162408_zpsfcozqgmb.jpg http://i855.photobucket.com/albums/ab114/gearhead_18/Mobile%20Uploads/20150124_175535_zps6spxdv10.jpg The mesh you posted looks like the heavy gauge stuff they will take you to if you ask for metal mesh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CloudSeed777 Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 This is the other style of the Gutter mesh. I personally like it better, hence why I used it http://i855.photobucket.com/albums/ab114/gearhead_18/20150122_162408_zpsfcozqgmb.jpg http://i855.photobucket.com/albums/ab114/gearhead_18/Mobile%20Uploads/20150124_175535_zps6spxdv10.jpg The mesh you posted looks like the heavy gauge stuff they will take you to if you ask for metal mesh That looks really good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex0856 Posted January 27, 2015 Author Share Posted January 27, 2015 The grille you posted kindaaa looks like a homeade usdm grille I would say it is but I took the pic from a for sale post from this site Streetlegal, where'd you get the mesh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fullmonte77 Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 Stay away from the AVO grille. I just got one last month and the fit is terrible! Had to cut and grind the crap out of where it mounts to the bumper just to get it to fit close at all. If I would not have sold the factory grille already the AVO would have went back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Streetlegal Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 That looks really good. Thanks I would say it is but I took the pic from a for sale post from this site Streetlegal, where'd you get the mesh? Home Depot over near the lumber section near the rain gutter accessories. It's called Gutter Guard. The piece was perfect size and I didn't have much waste. Maybe a 4" long piece off the end. Cost me a whole $2 lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mumblespec Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 Is that just the regular old sticky spec b badge up front? I have a set lying around and think that looks dope haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hadvw Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 Stay away from the AVO grille. I just got one last month and the fit is terrible! Had to cut and grind the crap out of where it mounts to the bumper just to get it to fit close at all. If I would not have sold the factory grille already the AVO would have went back. Same here. Ended up getting a refund from the vendor (he took the loss) - totally fit horribly. Wish I'd known this BEFORE buying it.. Can't believe Avo continues to sell a (*&@#$ product like this. I hear the RRev fits nicely. It comes unpainted/white? I want it black for my OBP wagon.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnusonsubie Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 Ill try to post some pictures of my home depot grille later. The site is not letting me upload photos at the moment. I used my stock grille and cut it up in my dorm room with a harbor freight dremel that was burnt out by the time I was done with it. then used bondo to fill the gaps and smooth the step over the chrome area. Then ordered primer, OBP paint and clear coat from Automotivetouchup.com and the mesh was from home depot. The one mistake I did was I didn't attach the mesh to the grille until after painting and I scuffed up the paint a little bit which I will be fixing soon. But other then that it is not difficult to complete and looked good in my opinion also with my Blue Hella's behind it 2005 Vader Wagon Material Tests on Ringland Failure Piston I should have held off and purchased a wagon instead of the spec.B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hadvw Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 I tried the Home Depot mesh onto a "gutted" OEM grille. 1.5 hours later and a disfigured mess of a sheet of mesh, I realized I have no fab skills, and I have better things to do with my time (like my day job :-), and ordered the Avo, thinking I was done. I may still try to hack up the Avo, since I essentially got it "for free". Or does someone want a brand new Avo for $99 + shipping? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merc6 Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 I also have same grille with mesh as above. it ended up starting to rust and I got an eBay overlay instead. need to glue it down one of these days. 2005 Satin White Pearl Subaru Legacy 2.5 GT Unlimited 5EAT (Project Car) 2019 Agate Black Ford Explorer XLT 4WD (DD) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnusonsubie Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 I also have same grille with mesh as above. it ended up starting to rust and I got an eBay overlay instead. need to glue it down one of these days. Did you paint yours or leave it as the galvanized metal it comes as? 2005 Vader Wagon Material Tests on Ringland Failure Piston I should have held off and purchased a wagon instead of the spec.B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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