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Old Jan 27, 2008 | 01:13 AM
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I just put in my new aftermarket grille on today and had problems with the bottom clips popping in, did anyone have the same problems as me and if so how they fixed it
Old Jan 27, 2008 | 01:17 AM
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which grille is it?
Old Jan 27, 2008 | 02:42 AM
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its just a jdm supposedly oem fit grille, heres the link to the product http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...TODAY.m238.lVI
Old Jan 27, 2008 | 02:53 AM
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Rule number 1, anyone?
Old Jan 27, 2008 | 02:57 AM
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Originally Posted by RodC
Rule number 1, anyone?
LOL
Old Jan 27, 2008 | 03:16 AM
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well like i always here, 'aftermarket is aftermarket'.
looking at the pic which bottom clips or all of them? sounds like the top clips are pulling up and unseating the bottoms. do what i did for my Figure grilles. you just drill thru the inside lip and zip tie that sucker. won't go anywhere and i got to push it out some for a fuller look. only if you want to drill the lip though. it's not for everyone to drill into the body. heh oh and it's easier with a lift.
Old Jan 27, 2008 | 03:18 AM
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oh yeah and use the search and chill with the bold text
Old Jan 27, 2008 | 03:36 AM
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You get what you pay for.
Old Jan 27, 2008 | 06:20 PM
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Originally Posted by RodC
Rule number 1, anyone?
which one Rod? don't let your mom drive your tC or no JDM on a tC?
Old Jan 27, 2008 | 07:57 PM
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The second rule number 1.
Old Jan 27, 2008 | 08:05 PM
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Use the search button. I already made a thread on this with pics... Something like ebay grill review or something like that. The grill is a POS, and I already got rid of it, but that thread will give you directions.
Old Jan 27, 2008 | 08:07 PM
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no such thing as jdm tc parts
Old Jan 28, 2008 | 12:24 AM
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Here's an easy 5 step fix for it.
Step 1. Remove grill from car (if installed)
Step 2. Continuously stomp on grill and throw against a wall.
Step 3. Log onto the internet.
Step 4. Purchase VRD grill.
Step 5. Install with ease.
Old Jan 28, 2008 | 12:30 AM
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lol. Yea JDM + tC = Noooooo
Old Jan 28, 2008 | 04:03 AM
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ok i can see if you guys are complaining that i bought a jdm turbo kit or something but its a grille for christs sake, i have dc headers and injen exhaust and megan spipe
Old Jan 28, 2008 | 04:07 AM
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you paid 15 dollars for a grille and expected perfect fitment?!?!?! thats just dumb
Old Jan 28, 2008 | 05:27 PM
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i dont understand why people get so upset at other people on this site, i came on here for advice not putdowns
Old Jan 28, 2008 | 06:17 PM
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which brad is the made the best grill? VRD?
Old Jan 28, 2008 | 06:32 PM
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Originally Posted by jphung71
which brad is the made the best grill? VRD?
the best BRAND is probably VRD, next up is FIG.

Soon to be #1 is going to be the 5axis grill
Old Jan 28, 2008 | 08:50 PM
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Originally Posted by djct_watt
Use the search button. I already made a thread on this with pics... Something like ebay grill review or something like that. The grill is a POS, and I already got rid of it, but that thread will give you directions.



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