I've seen people asking where to find the chrome hood scoop grille insert...

From what I understand afterthoughts use to have one, but stopped selling. Took me a half hour and a couple bucks to make mine...

I actually did this awhile back, but am just beginning to post pics on the forum ...

 

that looks pretty good. plus it's inexpensive to redo if the paint ever comes off

 

thats right, and I noticed the other day it was sorta coming off when I waxed it... I think I'll do it again and apply a clearcoat as well.

 

Thats how I did the nostrils in my T/A also.

 

How do you pull that insert out? Mine is kind of loose but i don't want to break anything.

 

There are 4 (if I remember correctly) tabs on the top and 4 on the bottom. I used a screw driver and very carefully released one tab at a time. The tabs will want to reattach while you are trying to release the next one so its sorta tricky.

 

i popped out four of the tabs, two top two bottom, then pushed the side that i had popped out into my scoop, and that basially forced out the other side. after i sprayed it i did clear coat it and not only did it make it look better, it didnt chip off or faid (sp?) ill post pics when i get home, since then tho i have just taken it out completely, i a fan of gaping holes lol

 

Damn, that looks good w/ the pewter. I think it would clash with my red, but I'll be repainting mine black now. It's a little faded.

 

Yea mine is faded too...with my gloss black SS grill it looks stupid. I need it glossy as well.

 

My inspiration for the grille insert (though his is from afterthoughts)... I love this car! I want to do the Halo's and Stripes. I also want to do the gutter guard inserts but havent had the time to remove the bumper yet.

 

My car currently (and my Dad's C5 too)...

 

great alternative, the hood I got was missing the insert, so I was looking for the chrome one, but had no luck, guess it is back to the dealer for a black one and paint.

 

How much do the stock inserts cost from the dealer?

 

http://www.parts.com/partlocator/ind...98&catalogid=2

$52.77

 

I tried that a while back, and no matter what I did, the paint kept chipping. I just ordered a new one, and am leaving it alone (broke too many clips on the old one).