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Old Jan 8, 2006 | 12:17 AM
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What do you think of the new grill?

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Old Jan 8, 2006 | 12:44 AM
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well since we all know the rad. doesn't sit that high anyways

only the two lower grill in-sets are needed for air flow to the rad.

i'm diggin the hubcaps alot!!!
Old Jan 8, 2006 | 12:53 AM
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Not a fan.
Old Jan 8, 2006 | 12:58 AM
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mehh.
Old Jan 8, 2006 | 01:03 AM
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I actually like it - except for the color.

It would look good in black on my PW...
Old Jan 8, 2006 | 01:54 AM
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To quote the Men on Film:
"Hated it!"

The sad thing is, this will be the wife's car and she kinda likes it. I'm frantically searching for a grille we can agree upon. Scion Sport's is in the lead now...
Old Jan 8, 2006 | 02:04 AM
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I like it.

One of the few false styling cues of the standard xB is the faux grill, stuck between the headlights because there needs to be something there. All it does is give you an ugly view of some pipes and hoses and stuff when you shine another car's headlights at it.

Since the grille is non-functional and ugly anyway, I prefer the vestigal version on the RS3.0. It's not a grille; it's a grill-relief.

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Old Jan 8, 2006 | 02:13 AM
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I have decided not to pursue a RS3.0

While a very small detail I know, the grille had something to do with that decision. I am awaiting the RS4.0.
Old Jan 8, 2006 | 02:50 AM
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Jury is still out on it. It may look OK if blacked out to match the lowers. I still like the RS2.0 grill the best so far.
Old Jan 8, 2006 | 02:58 AM
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I dont like the grille and the xB looks like a big ol shiney M&M!
Old Jan 8, 2006 | 02:59 AM
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Not my style but as Tomas told it, I would like to see it on my PW also... maybe after a couple of look at it, maybe I would find it interesting!

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Old Jan 8, 2006 | 03:08 AM
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Would be slick if someone would make a mold of this and offer up an unpainted version of the grill. Wouldn't be hard to do.
Old Jan 8, 2006 | 03:14 AM
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I would like it on mine, but for a limited edition car, I'd like to see something a little more unique.
Old Jan 8, 2006 | 03:19 AM
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At least it doesn't have a pig snout...
Old Jan 8, 2006 | 03:35 AM
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Awesome!!! I like it love the new color.. Wish I could trade in my other car and get it.
Old Jan 8, 2006 | 03:36 AM
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I like it.....not busy, no logo, very clean. Good choice in my opinion. Let's see RS4.0.
Old Jan 8, 2006 | 04:51 AM
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thats not a grill its a cap
Old Jan 8, 2006 | 05:38 AM
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it needs too be smooth not ribbed (do not insert lewd thoughts here) haha
Old Jan 8, 2006 | 08:30 AM
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Originally Posted by hornet_on_flower
it needs too be smooth not ribbed (4 her pleasure) haha
Old Jan 8, 2006 | 11:46 AM
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LOVE the grill , LOVE the color. hate the overpriced , pos (IMO) stereo.



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