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Old Jun 8, 2005 | 05:23 PM
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I changed out my grill this weekend with some diamond mesh stuff I found at Lowes for about $7.

I wasn't really feelin it at first, but everybody has been askin me about it so I guess I'll keep it for a while. The pics are a little out of date ( I cleaned up the grill a lot more and added some parts), but you get the idea.

Now Im just waiting on these springs to come in.

http://photobucket.com/albums/y233/c...nstruction.jpg

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http://photobucket.com/albums/y233/c...=frontside.jpg
Old Jun 8, 2005 | 05:25 PM
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the page you are requesting cannot be found. do i need to be a member or something to look at the pics
Old Jun 8, 2005 | 05:29 PM
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Try again without the [/img] at the end:

http://photobucket.com/albums/y233/c...nstruction.jpg

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Old Jun 8, 2005 | 05:34 PM
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DAMN! Im not good with computers!!!

http://photobucket.com/albums/y233/c...nstruction.jpg

http://photobucket.com/albums/y233/c...t=fullview.jpg

http://photobucket.com/albums/y233/c...=frontside.jpg

I cant get these things to post. Can someone help please, if not, just try copying and pasting. Sorry
Old Jun 8, 2005 | 05:34 PM
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Looks cool. Might want to block out you license plate number though.
Old Jun 8, 2005 | 05:37 PM
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Its cool, I am turning those in next week. The new ones are in route.
Old Jun 8, 2005 | 05:54 PM
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Hm... I'm not feeling it as much as some of them mesh grilles I've seen, but it's not bad for a DIY.

I'm just not a huge fan of mesh grilles in general though. Too much rice associated with them.
Old Jun 8, 2005 | 05:54 PM
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It looks out of place to me. I have no problem with the stock grill so go me! Anyway, edit your original post so people won't complain about the images not showing up.
Old Jun 8, 2005 | 09:57 PM
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i like it.
Old Jun 8, 2005 | 10:27 PM
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Not feeling the grille, but your rims are clean!
Old Jun 9, 2005 | 12:35 PM
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The grilles are terrible. I'd like to see more pictures of the wheels, though.
Old Jun 9, 2005 | 01:32 PM
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here is a pic of the 20's

Old Jun 9, 2005 | 03:55 PM
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your wheels = Perfect fit for your car.
Old Jun 9, 2005 | 04:00 PM
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love your rims, but the grill looks cheap to me.
Old Jun 9, 2005 | 04:09 PM
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how does yer engine bay get air?
Old Jun 9, 2005 | 05:48 PM
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i did the same thing, but i used gutter guard...

https://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=64450
Old Jun 9, 2005 | 08:23 PM
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My EYES!! too shiny! too much bling, ACK!!!!!

lookin good. i think imo i would have painted the mesh black
Old Jun 11, 2005 | 07:41 PM
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Is it possible to paint it black? Should I just use spray paint?
Old Jun 12, 2005 | 01:44 AM
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yes but paint it with something that wont chip...

i used rustoleum, 3 coats of black, and 2 coats of clear didnt cut the mustard for me.

probably like a caliper, engine block, or high heat paint will do the trick
Old Jun 12, 2005 | 07:53 AM
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looks good



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