branab3 Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 I had seen alot of different grilles out there and none really looked like I wanted mine to look. So I modified my factory grille and it was really not too hard. I may not be the first to do this, but it is the first I have seen. Tell me what you think:bbq: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleeper8406 Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 Looks good! Did you use fiberglass to fill it in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
branab3 Posted November 10, 2009 Author Share Posted November 10, 2009 no fill, only trim away and finish with mesh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleeper8406 Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 oh very coool The flat black accents on the bumper are nice too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BagheeraLGT Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 Im a fan. The mesh is a very common thing here, but the black accents i havent seen before. i think the two look great together Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finse Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 Looks good! I have been struggling with my grille project for 2+ years as I am also not satisfied with the look of other many of the DIY grills.. When you cut away the back portion of the grille, did you ditch retain the little clips that attach to the bumper? If so, is it still pretty sturdy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m sprank Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 Looks good. Very similar to lots of us. Not sure about the black on the bumper yet. Its different and might grow on me. Need to let it sink in. At least its different in that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GULLABLE0NE Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 i like the mesh but i'm not sure about the black trim. its different but i definitely dont hate the trim at first sight. flat black in the lower grille in the future? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ssej Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 I like this! Is the flat black paint or vinyl? Looks great on the BSM as well, especially compared to other grills i've seen! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniStiGuy Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 looks like in the 3rd pic you have the grill mounted wrong. Be sure that when you put it back on that you hook the bottom edge on first then press the top clips in. It looks like you missed the middle hooks. OEM HID's Rx330 Retro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
branab3 Posted November 17, 2009 Author Share Posted November 17, 2009 Sorry for the delay and thanks for the feedback, the bumber is satin black bumper flex paint my company sells, (Kimball Midwest) and the grille is sturdy due to me retaining the clips on the bumper and the four for the radiator core support. It also had an effect that I am pleased with, when you cut out the top portion of the inside of the grille, it opens up a little more to the factory air intake box, pseudo ram-air, well technically, it is! You can visibly see the wide intake scoop without obstruction. BTW, the black is still growing on me also, but there is no turning back from that! I did it as an idea to enhance the look of that grille area, and also to cover up a few scratcehs my children left me as a present! My dad, old Air Force guy, says it looks like an F-100 Super Sabre, I sot of agree. And yes, both the mesh and the lower grille satin black are under current consideration, but the jury is out still, I can't "Race/Rice" it out too much, this is my business car! I take clients out all the time and most of them don't even like the fact that I drive a foreign car, even thoug it is assembled in Indiana! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
branab3 Posted November 28, 2009 Author Share Posted November 28, 2009 Good Eye, it was off, I realligned it and installed it again. With the fit, you kind of have to push down there while sliding it in, but not too much to avoid scratching the paint! looks like in the 3rd pic you have the grill mounted wrong. Be sure that when you put it back on that you hook the bottom edge on first then press the top clips in. It looks like you missed the middle hooks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniStiGuy Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 I've had my grille off wayyy to many times so that's probably why I notice it because I have to always be sure to hook my own back on. OEM HID's Rx330 Retro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StoplightAssassin Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 The grille looks ok but I'm not a fan of the black on that part of the bumper. I think it accentuates the elongated USDM bumper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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