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Old Nov 16, 2007 | 03:28 AM
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Ok so i just got the VRD Titanium grills in. first thing first, THESE GRILLS ARE SOLID. very well built, i wasnt expecting these at all (not to say i thought down on them) i was thinking they would weigh somethin similiar to stock maybe less but NOPE they are maybe twice as heavy, but they are sick, i know they will last a while just by looking/holding them. it clips in the bumper like stock and looks so clean. i think titianium was a great idea for Flint Mica and would work with white and black too. idk about the other colors but its worth a shot. i figured id be different and picked this up instead of the black and def not chrome lol.

but +1 for VRD, now i just gotta get the HIDs in the fogs and reseal them (i got a little bit of condensation).
Old Nov 16, 2007 | 03:33 AM
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Nice...got any pics??
Old Nov 16, 2007 | 03:37 AM
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not really, there may be a glimpse of them in the pics of the wheels i took but i didnt think of taking a head on

Old Nov 16, 2007 | 03:38 AM
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lol yay for crappy camera phone pic
Old Nov 16, 2007 | 03:49 AM
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Looks really nice..........it cleans up the front a lot........and yes the quality was better than the stock grille I thought too.
Old Nov 16, 2007 | 04:03 AM
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y would u want to add more weight to a car thats already almost 4000lbs+
Old Nov 16, 2007 | 04:16 AM
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Originally Posted by MkhoiD
y would u want to add more weight to a car thats already almost 4000lbs+
probably for a similar reason you put an amp and a 12" sub in your trunk.
Old Nov 16, 2007 | 04:45 AM
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Originally Posted by MkhoiD
y would u want to add more weight to a car thats already almost 4000lbs+
i think you meant 3000 lbs+ but hey im no math wiz.
Old Nov 16, 2007 | 04:58 AM
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Here's my VRD Titanium on my FM~~~~I love it! (actually I can't stop staring at it esp under the sun) note: the pics don't show the shine from the grille; believe me, it's "blingy"



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vrd titanium ftw
Looks like there's going to be a trend away from the common black
Im starting to see more and more titanium grill posts here.





the titanium grill changes shades, depending on where the light hits it and how far you are when you look at it.

direct light


indirect light
Old Nov 16, 2007 | 09:58 AM
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Originally Posted by MkhoiD
y would u want to add more weight to a car thats already almost 4000lbs+
Oh dear god not an extra 2-4 pounds :faints: yes my car feels incredibly slow after installing the grills
Old Nov 16, 2007 | 12:25 PM
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Damn? Extra weight from a grill?

"Um sir would you like your value meal for here or to go?"

" You kidding me? Ill eat it here my car doesn't like the extra weight"

LoL....
Old Nov 16, 2007 | 12:44 PM
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That looks great, nice choice!
Old Nov 16, 2007 | 12:50 PM
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Originally Posted by RnB180
vrd titanium ftw
Looks like there's going to be a trend away from the common black
Im starting to see more and more titanium grill posts here.





the titanium grill changes shades, depending on where the light hits it and how far you are when you look at it.

direct light


indirect light
I hate you!!!!! With your shiny car, it just looks so freaking good!
Old Nov 16, 2007 | 06:04 PM
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haha i agree man ^.......too shinny!
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Is it me or does that grill + badgeless look make the front end way more aggressive? I like
Old Nov 17, 2007 | 05:41 PM
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wow the tc definately does not weigh a lot...IDK why I see so many ppl saying the tc weighs a lot......2900LBS isnt heavy for a freakin car lol....BTW nice grills
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tried to take some better shots with different light.

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Looking good..
Old Nov 20, 2007 | 04:46 PM
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Originally Posted by MkhoiD
y would u want to add more weight to a car thats already almost 4000lbs+
Seriously... thats your comment?
Grills look sweet Dave.



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