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Old Sep 10, 2009 | 12:57 AM
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Default Opinions on custom GXP grills
I found a "universal chrome wire mesh" kit online that I thought could make for a cool replacement for the factory black grills. Anyone ever done this and how difficult do you think it would be to trim them to work? I think it would actually look pretty good against a darker colored car if done correctly. I'd replace all three grills on the front bumper as well as the side grills on the front fenders, any thoughts??

Mesh is described as 1/4" between openings, listed as "fine" mesh.



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Might be cool if done properly. Give it a GXP-V look.
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Ive seen it done several times and you have to be very careful if you want it to look good
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On the subject of grills, I always thought it would be cool for a Monte Carlo to have a black mesh upper and lower grill without the bowtie.
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Old Sep 10, 2009 | 07:21 PM
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You guys have any pics of gxp's with mesh grills??
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Old Sep 10, 2009 | 11:48 PM
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not exactly what youve got but similar.
http://www.pfyc.com/pc/GP1915/04EXT/...rand+Prix.html
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Here's a GXP with a mesh grille:
All G6 GXP's come from the factory with a mesh grille.
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Originally Posted by TheMonteMan
not exactly what youve got but similar.
http://www.pfyc.com/pc/GP1915/04EXT/...rand+Prix.html
Only problem with those is they aren't GXP-compliant...
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you can see some more in my bucket..this is a custom one i did....

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Here ya go...i was attempting to do the same thing your thinking of...but it didnt work out too well...LOL i did get by with a custom set i made with some smaller stuff before I got the Wbody grille kit which was some cutting and some serious manipulating lol...you can see some more in my bucket..

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Spray'n da BOOST....
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I was gonna do that in 3 years, lol.
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LOL...no you dont!! ...why?
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oh NM...i c LOL....its all good man...
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If someone starts to make and sell these I'll buy a set
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That grill looks great.
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Originally Posted by Rossko85
LOL...no you dont!! ...why?
SOrry not trying to thread jack, but i must ask. Whats going on with the rear turbo kit? Ive been following your posts pretty closely waiting for you to say there for SALE so i can click BUY NOW..

I hate you.. i want turbo......



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Originally Posted by CooterXJ
If someone starts to make and sell these I'll buy a set
http://www.wbodystore.com/grandprix/...ons!-p-94.html
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Thanx... I have looked before on many other sites and couldnt find any got the GXP
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