how the hell did u install ur billet grille?
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I have the one that you got, and I personally liked it BETTER because of the close bars. I ditched the zip ties long ago pulled the factory grille and made some aluminum standoffs to mount the grille with small screws. Of course, I also trimmed some of the edges of the grille down so that it would sink down a little further into the nose. It is possible to use the zip ties, just have to loop them around the slots at the edges of the factory piece. Its a pain, and you'll have to pull them TIGHT so that it doesn't pop out.
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I think nc is on the right path. The intended way to mount this is right on top of the factory plastic grille. But as you probably can tell by now, that will look pretty bad.
If you like the fine slats, then you should probably just figure out a way to make it work, tack weld some brackets on there to get 4 self tapping screws into, and just screw it right into the fascia (after you black it out). Basically mimic the stull mounting approach.
If you decide to get a stull, I got mine at summit. Might be better places but you can still get it there.
If you like the fine slats, then you should probably just figure out a way to make it work, tack weld some brackets on there to get 4 self tapping screws into, and just screw it right into the fascia (after you black it out). Basically mimic the stull mounting approach.
If you decide to get a stull, I got mine at summit. Might be better places but you can still get it there.
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Originally Posted by HawaiianZ28Rider
son of a bitch, there no effin way in hell to get this dam grill attached
FU*K YOU EBAYYYYYYYYYY ...IT CLEARLY STATED FOR 98-02 MODELS WTFF
FU*K YOU EBAYYYYYYYYYY ...IT CLEARLY STATED FOR 98-02 MODELS WTFF
but another vote for stull grills
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Originally Posted by EviLS1
The stull grille just bolts right into the existing holes from the stock grill am I correct?
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Im wanting to replace mine with another "less weathered" one but I was curious if anybody had taken thiers off and put it back on. Im kind of worried after I take it off the holes wont hold as strongly the second time around. Anybody tried this?
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I had to take mine off twice after the first installation. Once when I decided to properly black it out, and once after the entire front bumper cover was re-painted.
I wouldn't worry about it. You could always get slightly larger screws, like decking screws. Basically drywall screws but with a zinc plating on them.
It seems to me the screws are grabbing onto the bumper foam as well, not just the thickness of the bumpe itself.
I wouldn't worry about it. You could always get slightly larger screws, like decking screws. Basically drywall screws but with a zinc plating on them.
It seems to me the screws are grabbing onto the bumper foam as well, not just the thickness of the bumpe itself.
Originally Posted by Z28-CTYHNTR
Im wanting to replace mine with another "less weathered" one but I was curious if anybody had taken thiers off and put it back on. Im kind of worried after I take it off the holes wont hold as strongly the second time around. Anybody tried this?
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Originally Posted by HawaiianZ28Rider
guys....IM PISSED ![Bang Head](https://ls1tech.com/forums/images/smilies/LS1Tech/gr_banghead.gif)
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Try that first. Otherwise, any good owner should be able to figure out a solution with zip ties, jb weld, epoxy, and spare metal parts that will work out and look good. Just do it.
Remember, anything you do to the area the bumper would be covered up should you take it back to stock. So there shouldn't be a lot of tension about drilling a couple new holes. Just do it.
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Heres my screw in Stull, less grille lines, better it looks IMO, sprayed1998 I think u have convinced me to take my license plate off and get clear corners cause i love ur car
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