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Old Jun 25, 2007 | 12:30 AM
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I din't like the grill at first but it can grow on you so since I think it's bland, I bought some chrome trims at Schucks a while ago and put them on let me know what you think.

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Old Jun 25, 2007 | 12:39 AM
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um, no. If it was my grill, I would have painted it gunmetal or bronze on NB. But have fun modding and congrats on the '08!
Old Jun 25, 2007 | 12:40 AM
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Eh... not feeling it (irrelevant to your chrome ). I just don't like how the upper and lower don't really match anymore.
Old Jun 25, 2007 | 12:48 AM
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its gonna take some time getting use to... but i like your attempt at the chrome.... looks good, im sure alot of people will continue to come up with creative ways to make the grille look better...
Old Jun 25, 2007 | 12:51 AM
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hmmm, i dont like that the top and bottom grille dont match, but the chrome trim adds a nice touch
Old Jun 25, 2007 | 01:02 AM
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you chrome trim is a nice touch, but that grill is forkin hideous!
Old Jun 25, 2007 | 01:12 AM
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not feelin the circles at all and that fact that the grills dont match makes it look that much worse
Old Jun 25, 2007 | 01:35 AM
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Better than it was for sure, still not lovin it though.
Old Jun 25, 2007 | 01:48 AM
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the new grill looks awesome. i like the chrome trim up top but not the bottom. but the stock one looks good. everyone here will hate it but it does grow on you and it looks great. enjoy your '08.
Old Jun 25, 2007 | 01:57 AM
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i hate the new grills... i hate it i hate it i hate it... why, oh why scion? why did you have to make it so... clumped together? who does that???
Old Jun 25, 2007 | 02:02 AM
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something wierd about it that i dont like
Old Jun 25, 2007 | 02:05 AM
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Originally Posted by ahbo91
something wierd about it that i dont like
is it how the holes in the grill vary in size and some are joined, much like BUBBLES?
Old Jun 25, 2007 | 02:11 AM
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I personally don't like the new grill. Not a big fan of the chrome that you added. The work you did looks good just don't like the look.
Old Jun 25, 2007 | 02:19 AM
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that new grill is garbage... doesnt look like anything youd find on a car unless it was made by like powerwheels or something.
Old Jun 25, 2007 | 02:57 AM
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i hate it, if i had 08, i would probably drive without a grill untill i make my grill or buy 1....
Old Jun 25, 2007 | 04:27 AM
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two words butt ugly!!!!
Old Jun 25, 2007 | 04:39 AM
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i think it looks alright...and i love the WOW! in the first picture...they act like no one has ever seen a tC before
Old Jun 25, 2007 | 04:45 AM
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^ I told that to the dealer It would have been nice if they din't bore holes on the bumper and left it just untouched.
Old Jun 25, 2007 | 05:05 AM
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anyone know where i can find grills for the tc?
i just got an 08 model and i'd rather drive around with midget strapped to the front of my car then that god awful grill
Old Jun 25, 2007 | 05:05 AM
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I dont like both all together.



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