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Old Nov 16, 2009 | 05:39 PM
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Default Can't decide to put it on or leave it off
The grille come with my car when i bought it a while back and it was rough looking so i repainted it. i just cant decide weather i wana leave it on or keep it off. plz give me your thoughts. here are some pictures with the grille and w/out it.
WITH: (disregard the blue wires holding it in place. i just put them there for the picture.)


WITH OUT:

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Old Nov 16, 2009 | 05:49 PM
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You should leave it off IMO.
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ive gone through the same thing with my car. i think it looks good either way and really just depends on which you feel like going with more. personally, im leaning toward without, not as flashy, and the bowtie goes with the hood vents and nose badge
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Old Nov 16, 2009 | 05:51 PM
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ok thanx guys i think youve made up my mind for me Im gona go with out it
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What about painting it black and putting it on. I would be curious to see how that would look.
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What about painting it black and putting it on. I would be curious to see how that would look.
did it. that was the worst look IMO. i literally took it off after 1 day.
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w/out for sure!!! that grill kinda looks ghetto... but thats just my .02
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