Installed my VRD upper+lower grill [Pics]
09-28-2007, 02:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Clipdat
flint_08: Thanks for the positive feedback! The install was pretty damn easy. I needed a stubby/short Phillips and flathead screwdriver, a needle nose pliers, a 10mm socket wrench, and a large flathead screwdriver.
I used the short phillips screwdriver to remove the 7 screws from the back of the top grill. Then I used a short flathead to assist in releasing the ~13 clips that hold the top grill in place. When I was doing this I noticed that a few of the clips had been melted to form a seal by the factory. I was able to remove the excess plastic by carefully tearing it off with the needlenose pliers. At this point the grill will pop inward with a moderate amount of force. Although the melted "clips" were now useless, there was more than enough other clips to hold the new top VRD grill very securely.
With the bottom grill, I read a tip on SL about how you can pop the OEM grill inward by pushing firmly forward on each of the filled in half-honeycomb sections around the outside of the grill. After all the clips were released and the old grill removed, the new bottom grill can slide in at an angle. I aligned it and pulled it forward by putting my fingers through the holes. I heard a few clip sounds but to make sure it was in place I took off the plastic under engine trays using the 10mm socket and large flathead screwdriver in order to get my hand up behind the bottom grill to push hard against it and make sure all the clips were engaged as well as visually confirmed that it was firmly clipped in place.
Anyway, I know that's a lot of text, but it was an easy install. I guess that's why VRD didn't include any instructions whatsoever.
I used the short phillips screwdriver to remove the 7 screws from the back of the top grill. Then I used a short flathead to assist in releasing the ~13 clips that hold the top grill in place. When I was doing this I noticed that a few of the clips had been melted to form a seal by the factory. I was able to remove the excess plastic by carefully tearing it off with the needlenose pliers. At this point the grill will pop inward with a moderate amount of force. Although the melted "clips" were now useless, there was more than enough other clips to hold the new top VRD grill very securely.
With the bottom grill, I read a tip on SL about how you can pop the OEM grill inward by pushing firmly forward on each of the filled in half-honeycomb sections around the outside of the grill. After all the clips were released and the old grill removed, the new bottom grill can slide in at an angle. I aligned it and pulled it forward by putting my fingers through the holes. I heard a few clip sounds but to make sure it was in place I took off the plastic under engine trays using the 10mm socket and large flathead screwdriver in order to get my hand up behind the bottom grill to push hard against it and make sure all the clips were engaged as well as visually confirmed that it was firmly clipped in place.
Anyway, I know that's a lot of text, but it was an easy install. I guess that's why VRD didn't include any instructions whatsoever.
Thanks again!
09-28-2007, 09:46 PM
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Except that the RS2.0 grill is a metal mesh, and these are plastic..
ahhduy: I filled out this survey on the VRD website, and they emailed me a coupon code for 40% an order from them.
ahhduy: I filled out this survey on the VRD website, and they emailed me a coupon code for 40% an order from them.
09-28-2007, 11:27 PM
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jas0nh: I used it when I ordered the grill, that's how I was able to get it for $150.
But feel free to fill out the survey, as far as I know they are sending out the 40% off coupon code to anyone who does the survey.
But feel free to fill out the survey, as far as I know they are sending out the 40% off coupon code to anyone who does the survey.
09-29-2007, 03:19 AM
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got the same set up going on my 08 BSP.
looking damn good man.
i agree with the look, at night the whole from of the car looks like a black hole or something ha.
and the install is really easy like said before, i actually just used my hands. no tools required really. Seeing as the OEM grille pops out because its held in with clips, and like everything else with the scion pulls apart easily. Then the VRD grille has the same clip positions so it snaps right in.
looking damn good man.
i agree with the look, at night the whole from of the car looks like a black hole or something ha.
and the install is really easy like said before, i actually just used my hands. no tools required really. Seeing as the OEM grille pops out because its held in with clips, and like everything else with the scion pulls apart easily. Then the VRD grille has the same clip positions so it snaps right in.
09-30-2007, 11:26 PM
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Originally Posted by RnB180
does anyone know if the grills can be replaced without removing the front bumper at all?
10-11-2007, 04:10 AM
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11-21-2007, 05:25 PM
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11-22-2007, 05:30 AM
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Originally Posted by hunterUnknown
does the chrome ring/lining get ditched when you install the VRDs?
I got the titanium one and I like it alot.
11-24-2007, 12:31 AM
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Originally Posted by RnB180
Originally Posted by hunterUnknown
does the chrome ring/lining get ditched when you install the VRDs?
I got the titanium one and I like it alot.
