There are quite a few grille options for the tC... I'd like to try to keep them listed here. If you want to see what you like, check the Show Me Your Grillez Thread.

PM ME CHANGES OR ADDITIONS

Prices listed are known MSRP. You may or may not be able to find them cheaper elsewhere (eBay? TRDSparks?). Pieces available may be Upper, Lower, or Vents.

[table="head;width=650;"]Brand|Style|Options|Pieces|Type|MSRP
VRD|Mesh|Black, Chrome, Titanium|U, L|Replacement|$199.00 (set)
VRD|Mesh|Stainless|U, L|Add-On|$199.00 (each)
VRD|Billet|Stainless|U, L|Add-On|$207.00 (set)
FIG|Mesh|Multiple|U, L, V|Replacement|$90.00-up (set)
Johnny Designz|Mesh|Multiple|U, L, V|Replacement|$80.00-up (set)
Grillcraft MX|Mesh|Stainless, Black|U, L, V|Replacement|$147.67/$155.48 (u/l)
Grillcraft BG|Billet|Polished|U, L|Add-On|$93.39/$101.17 (u/l)
Toyota|Aluminum|Polished|U, L|Add-On|$250.60 (set)[/table]

Here's the lowdown...

VRD: Direct replacement for OEM grilles. Easy install, good quality, clean look.
FIG: OEM replacement. Requires drilling. MANY powdercoating options. Excellent quality, clean look. Found on eBay.
JD: FIG ripoff but cheaper. Quality said to be good. Many options like FIG. Found on eBay.
Grillcraft: Not as widely used. Appear to be good quality.

Homemade Options
- Convert an OEM lower grille, to an upper grille.
https://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=236216
- The "gutter guard" method. Pick up some gutter guard or wire mesh from Home Depot/Lowe's and make your own.

There are also knock-offs on eBay for the VRDs as well as some others. You'll also find many other generic ones out there... but these four are the big players. And with the VRD, people really only buy the mesh OEM replacements. Very few people (that I know of) have the billet or stainless mesh.

Install Info
Most of the grilles come with pretty good instructions. You should really just be following those or contacting the manufacturer. If you really get stuck, try a search first and see if anyone else has solved your problem. Worst case, post a thread about it and someone will help you out.

Grillcraft Install:
- Upper: http://www.grillcraft.com/installs/i...?install_id=35
- Lower: http://www.grillcraft.com/installs/i...?install_id=34

PICS!

VRD Regular Mesh (black)



VRD Stainless Mesh



VRD Billet



FIG Grille (shown with optional tC badge/OEM fog grille)



Johnny Designz

Pretty much the same as FIG.... so see above.

Grillcraft MX



Grillcraft BG



Toyota Sporty Billet



There you have it! Go forth and BUY![/img]

 

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I made my own grille.

 

Ya, I have a small section for that. Lot of options there though.

Added pics of the others.

 

what about the ebay grille? lol. thats what i have.

 

I have to look at that one a bit more, but it's essentially a VRD knockoff, no?

 

i think its more of a RS1 knockoff, but they all do look alike. only difference is, it's made out of plastic.

 

Good job!

 

Great info. I'm looking to hit up some VRD's soon. I love their products.

 

VRD! Fits/looks the best...other ones look like its pasted on....ive also had the homemade grill too..looks good..but starts to sag after a while....(dbl sided tape to bumper...)

 

what should i look for in a "good" ebay grill in terms of getting a nice fit. Heard a few storys of crappy fitment.

 

^its really not that bad of a fitment. i had to cut some plastic tabs for the original grille. if you play with it, it should come out just fine.

 

I hit a cat last week...took out my lower VRD black grill. I just need the lower, if anyone wants to go halfies you could have the brand new upper???

 

ebay grill... $40 shipped... FTL!!! hahaha

and yes fitment is terrible... had to cut a tab or two off the bumper

you cant tell unless i point it out tho

 

I had the VRD's....I'm gonna try the knock-offs. Has anyone had a problem with fitment because the RS-1 lip doesn't fit underneath the bottom edge of the grill? I need to know if i need to trim it before paint on Mon. I had that problem with my VRD. It wouldn't snap into place on the bottom. The top went right in nicely, I hope i don't have any trouble with the knock-off

 

forgot the release series grilles

 

replacement > add on. my VRD is excellent.

the RS grills i dont think you can get unless you buy it off someone who has an RS
(but correct me if im wrong)

 

I did get a set of VRD's to replace my bottom grille.......i thought I would hold on to it for a back up but I got so much crap around here.....i just put it on ebay for $55.00

 

I would say to add the Release Series grilles, but I don't think you can buy those new unless you're an RS owner?

 

Ya, that's my thought on the RS ones... they're technically another option... but you'd basically have to get a used one from an owner. I don't have confirmation on that, but that is my assumption.