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Old Dec 7, 2007 | 02:57 AM
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http://www.zetaproducts.net/index.as...ROD&ProdID=220

Im looking for a new grill. I know most people favor the vrd but i dont want to pay the $200 for it especially since I only want an upper grille. So if anyone knows anything about the grille in the link above, any info would be great, thanks
Old Dec 7, 2007 | 03:03 AM
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Looks real cheap. VRD is having a sale...40% off
Old Dec 7, 2007 | 04:43 AM
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Originally Posted by some bull____ site
2005-2007 Scion tC JDM Grille w ABS Hood Grille

Unpainted grille made by ABS plastic. Give your car a custom racer look, to protects your car radiator, intercooler, and to other vital engine components. Direct bolt on, easy to install.
Stay the hell away!!

Btw, there are NO JDM parts for the tC. Dont buy anything labeled JDM
Old Dec 7, 2007 | 04:53 AM
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Originally Posted by shadow12one
Originally Posted by some bull____ site
2005-2007 Scion tC JDM Grille w ABS Hood Grille

Unpainted grille made by ABS plastic. Give your car a custom racer look, to protects your car radiator, intercooler, and to other vital engine components. Direct bolt on, easy to install.
Stay the hell away!!

Btw, there are NO JDM parts for the tC. Dont buy anything labeled JDM
wrong, the guy who sold me my sidemarkers said they were JDM.


jkjk... dont buy it, vrd > all other grilles
Old Dec 7, 2007 | 08:03 AM
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that looks like the ones they have on ebay.

a member bought one and found that the ebay one didnt fit and he had to cut his bumper with a dremel to make it fit.
Old Dec 7, 2007 | 10:15 AM
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Originally Posted by tC9o9
Originally Posted by shadow12one
Originally Posted by some bull____ site
2005-2007 Scion tC JDM Grille w ABS Hood Grille

Unpainted grille made by ABS plastic. Give your car a custom racer look, to protects your car radiator, intercooler, and to other vital engine components. Direct bolt on, easy to install.
Stay the hell away!!

Btw, there are NO JDM parts for the tC. Dont buy anything labeled JDM
wrong, the guy who sold me my sidemarkers said they were JDM.


jkjk... dont buy it, vrd > all other grilles
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go with the VRD grill, it's awesome
Old Dec 7, 2007 | 10:20 AM
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wait VRD is still jacking up the price 39% up and then taking off 40% how nice lol
Old Dec 7, 2007 | 10:50 AM
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actually you can get the grills from VRD for around 120 :D i did
Old Dec 7, 2007 | 11:12 AM
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That looks like the ebay grille
Old Dec 7, 2007 | 11:17 AM
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Originally Posted by davedavetC
actually you can get the grills from VRD for around 120 :D i did
Top and bottom?
Old Dec 7, 2007 | 03:22 PM
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yup! i got mines for 129 or somethin like that shipped
Old Dec 7, 2007 | 03:23 PM
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^ebay?
Old Dec 7, 2007 | 04:42 PM
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yea but it was a VRD auction, i called them to make sure :D
Old Dec 7, 2007 | 04:50 PM
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never seen those but in my opinion its not that good!!
Old Dec 7, 2007 | 05:40 PM
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speaking of grilles who sells the oem look-alikes without the emblem with silver trim now? I know there used to be a diy awhile back, i think?
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hahaha this made me laugh

"Give your car a custom racer look"
Old Dec 8, 2007 | 05:40 AM
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Originally Posted by SwtC44
hahaha this made me laugh

"Give your car a custom racer look"
yes, I will admit that made me laugh.

And about the JDM thing, I know there are not any real JDM parts for the tC, people call everything JDM nowadays because they're dumba$$we. I honestly wouldn't be too dumbfounded if I found some one selling a JDM cold air intake for a Dodge charger.

I thought there was a chance the grille might be alright despite the flaws in the description, but it looks like I'm gonna have to scrape up some extra $$$ and get the vrd.
Old Dec 8, 2007 | 05:49 AM
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Originally Posted by x_Batman_x
And about the JDM thing, I know there are not any real JDM parts for the tC, people call everything JDM nowadays because they're dumba$$we. I honestly wouldn't be too dumbfounded if I found some one selling a JDM cold air intake for a Dodge charger.
As much as I hate to see so many "JDM" parts on eBay, the retailers who label those parts are not the dumbasses. eBay sellers try to incorporate keywords which will get their products seen. The dumbasses are the people who actually search for "JDM" or "Euro" parts for their Dodge Neons or Chevy Cavaliers. And when a dumbass buys "JDM" taillights for a Neon, more retailers start marketing JDM parts because these are the keywords that buyers are looking for. So yes, eBay is full of so-called JDM parts for American cars, because stoopid ricer kids actually believe they can make their Dodges and Chevys look JDM.
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Originally Posted by x_Batman_x
Originally Posted by SwtC44
hahaha this made me laugh

"Give your car a custom racer look"
yes, I will admit that made me laugh.

And about the JDM thing, I know there are not any real JDM parts for the tC, people call everything JDM nowadays because they're dumba$$we. I honestly wouldn't be too dumbfounded if I found some one selling a JDM cold air intake for a Dodge charger.

I thought there was a chance the grille might be alright despite the flaws in the description, but it looks like I'm gonna have to scrape up some extra $$$ and get the vrd.
JDM 1

JDM2
Old Dec 8, 2007 | 12:19 PM
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Originally Posted by RnB180
that looks like the ones they have on ebay.

a member bought one and found that the ebay one didnt fit and he had to cut his bumper with a dremel to make it fit.
I'm one of those members and I wrote a big write up thread about it. Search my name and ebay grille, and you'll find it. And that IS the eBay grille, except the only difference is that you can get it for less from eBay.

The VRD is definitely the superior product, I doubt anyone will argue against that. The question is whether or not you want to pay that much extra for the VRD, or can settle for the lackluster results of the cheap grille. The cheapo grille isn't too noticeable in person. But if you plan on winning any car shows, you won't if they notice the grille. Then again winning car shows is for wealthy people who don't know how to properly invest money, or people who have no idea what the word "debt" means.



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