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Old May 1, 2007 | 02:41 PM
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I still have the stock grill on my 02 Z and I was thinking of just taking it off all together. Ive tried searching but theres not alot on what the front looks like grill-less, just info about how to take it off. So anyone have pics of a front end without a grill? Ive seen a few but the few ive seen are at weird angles im lookin for some close ups or just a better view. Thanks
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Old May 1, 2007 | 02:46 PM
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stock grill pulls out

personally i like it better grill-less

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Old May 1, 2007 | 02:51 PM
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Yeah im thinking about taking it off but id like to see some pics before I do it.
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Old May 1, 2007 | 02:57 PM
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i think it looks better. im gonna eventually fill the holes in so its smooth
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Old May 1, 2007 | 03:01 PM
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It looks so unfinished without filling the holes or putting an aftermarket grill in, I'm not sure why anyone does it.
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Old May 1, 2007 | 03:08 PM
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VS

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Old May 1, 2007 | 04:12 PM
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im not a big fan of the billet grills
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Thanks guys!
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Looks best without the grill imo.
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Old May 1, 2007 | 08:51 PM
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How does it look best without a grill? So ugly with nothing in there, anything is better
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Old May 1, 2007 | 09:12 PM
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Some of you guys gotta realize it's just opinions.....don't question someone's opinion.....




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Old May 2, 2007 | 09:07 AM
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Well im gonna take it out soon, but I want to wait till I get the front re-painted. That way I can get those holes filled at the same time. Maybe put some screen where the 2 vents are?
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Old May 2, 2007 | 10:40 AM
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I like it better as a front breather. It's much easier to do it on 98-02 Camaros

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Old May 2, 2007 | 10:50 AM
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it looks good if the mounting holes are filled in...otherwise i would leave the grill in
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Old May 2, 2007 | 10:55 AM
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What would you fill the holes in with? I have had several people say they cant fill in because the will simply fall out. (Sorry)
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Old May 2, 2007 | 11:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Andros
I like it better as a front breather. It's much easier to do it on 98-02 Camaros

id love to do that.... but all i can imagine happening oin a street car is a fat rock putting a nice hole in eerything
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Old May 2, 2007 | 11:59 AM
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if its done right you can do it with bondo or bondo/glass. if you are unsure id leave it up to the body shop to do.

BTW i really dont like the looks of whats behind the factory grill. IMO is also ugly to have a billet grill and still show anythinf behind it. Im leaving the factory grill and will only replace with an SLP one if i have extra money ever laying around.
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Old May 2, 2007 | 12:56 PM
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Yeah I agree behind the grill is pretty ugly but with a little help im sure it can look good. The body shop I use said they fill the holes with fiberglass and when its done it looks like its supposed to come that way. And I was thinking about putting some black screen where you can see the exposed grey foam. Im not totally sold on the idea yet but im leaning that way.
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Old May 2, 2007 | 02:18 PM
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Originally Posted by EDS01SS
it looks good if the mounting holes are filled in...otherwise i would leave the grill in
Agree. I like the billet too.
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Old May 2, 2007 | 10:24 PM
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Originally Posted by SS4Luck
id love to do that.... but all i can imagine happening oin a street car is a fat rock putting a nice hole in eerything
Add a grill but still have it as a front breather. Like this

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