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Old Aug 1, 2006 | 10:40 AM
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Well i took the billet grille off the car and the holes left on the front drove me crazy.. My car is not a SS so i wasnt really into the slp grille.. Went in this direction, think it turned out pretty cool, let me know what you guys think?





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Old Aug 1, 2006 | 10:45 AM
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Looks good bro,
where'd you get the grill from?


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Old Aug 1, 2006 | 10:51 AM
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Old Aug 1, 2006 | 10:59 AM
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Looks really good! I think it would look even better complimented with a set of whistler headlights
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Old Aug 1, 2006 | 11:02 AM
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Looks good. I have the one from RKSport.
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Old Aug 1, 2006 | 05:46 PM
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That is the grill I want but in Ohio we have this stupid front plate law and I dont want to cover most of it up.

Looks good though!
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Old Aug 1, 2006 | 07:28 PM
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Originally Posted by kraaazymike
Looks really good! I think it would look even better complimented with a set of whistler headlights
Thanks Guys.. Sorry no whistler headlights.. drag car
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Old Aug 1, 2006 | 07:38 PM
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Thanks Guys.. Sorry no whistler headlights.. drag car
what's that got to do with it?
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Damnn looks nice. Like the mesh in the holes too, doesn't look rice at all IMHO.
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Old Aug 1, 2006 | 08:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Silver02TA
what's that got to do with it?
Nothing other then weight reduction.. Im sure its not much but i have pulled alot of weight out of the front, not wanting to add anymore..
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Old Aug 1, 2006 | 08:40 PM
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ummmm.. i doubt a coat of paint is gonna make or break u in the 1/4.. plus, if ur dead set on weight reduction u soulda stayed with no grille..

but the grill looks great nonetheless..im not sure if i wanna get that or keep my slp grille...
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Old Aug 1, 2006 | 08:58 PM
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Im sorry i feel like a dumb ***, i thought the wistler mod was when your put the TA looking fog lights in the grille openings.. I searched and seen it was a head light mod.. Ill look into that actually looks pretty cool..

Here is what i thought you where talking about..

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Old Aug 1, 2006 | 11:14 PM
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Wow that is disgusting.


EDIT: I mean the headlight mod, not the grille. BTW that hood looks great too!
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Old Aug 1, 2006 | 11:30 PM
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Grille looks awesome.
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Old Aug 2, 2006 | 07:47 PM
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Looks awsome man. I love that grill!
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Old Aug 2, 2006 | 08:10 PM
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i love the contrast between the grill and your car. really sets it off!
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Old Aug 3, 2006 | 02:21 AM
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i've been wanting to get that grill for a while. what is the grill being held on by? also, how is the fitment?
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Old Aug 3, 2006 | 04:43 AM
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have the same thing, though i painted the mesh backing and screws black. looks nice
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