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Old 1/8/05, 02:08 PM
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Didn't know if anyone else thought the lower grille on the new body was as ugly as i do, but there is a simple solution
-The grille removes easily...all you have to do is pull slightly at the corners and it comes right out.
-When I pulled the grille out all I did was cut out the plastic backing that was behind the "honey comb" on the grille w/ an exacto knife....to me it looks alot better...probably even better on a vehicle that isn't black...b/c the bumper is already painted behind the grill.
Haven't noticed it done to anyone elses 05...not a big mod, but "to me" still an improvement.
I know the saleen has a completely different frt bumper, but they obviously thought the lower grill had to go too.
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This thread needs pics of your mod......Please post 'em so we can see.....

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I would like to see a picture also.
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here it is, only takes about 10 minutes....to me it looks cleaner, but I think it would look even better on a differenct color car other than black....you can decide for your self
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can you post one of it on your car?
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AFTER
finished product
for instance if you have a red/blue car you'll have a red / blue lower grille
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"BEFORE".....heck if you don't like it you can always add the grill back
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hmmmm....I kinda like it before where you don't see the hoses connecting to the rad.
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I liked the Saleen pic w/o it, but it does kinda look like something's missing now.....Maybe it looks better from a regualr standing viewpoint then the worm eye view of the pic above....we need another pic...LOL
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yeah, i agree this is a low pic, just trying to give a good before and after
i would take another pic from standing up, but it's getting dark outside and you wouldn't be able to see anything
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there's always tomorrow amigo!!! LOL
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I'm not to sure about that. I think I'll wait and see what kind of billet uppers and lowers are coming out.
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Looks better with! Don't like seeing the innards. :nono:
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I know Steeda played with the idea of turning this area body color. It was later changed, as I think you will agree, it just doesn't look right either.

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I like it without the honeycomb inserts. I will probably remove mine and use the openings for brake cooling ducts.
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I know what it needs.......an INTERCOOLER! Oh, and maybe a turbo or supercharger to make it all balance out. LOL! Looks good either way to me. Way to be creative.
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i'm in the process of using the outter ducts for something myself.....not sure what yet, but still looks better to me than a fake plastic honey comb grille....thinking about running induction to my twin turbos....haven't decided for sure yet.
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can you post another pic from a higher angle? ... thanks
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Yep, looks better with it in.
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I was actually tossing the idea of taking mine out too. I am getting my stripes on today. Maybe tomorrow, I'll see how it looks without. Glad to see it's easy to remove and replace!


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