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Old Dec 29, 2011 | 01:48 AM
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They are the best by far. The Saleen is much better than the Roush IMHO because the Roush isn't really a grill. It's more of an insert. The intructions on the Roush ask you to hack and butcher your stock one to make theirs fit. If you want to sell your Roush grill to go back to stock you're SOL.

Saleen on the other hand actually gives you a complete grill, so you can go back to stock if you wanted.

Saleen = grill
Roush = grill insert
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Old Dec 29, 2011 | 07:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Digital_Synapse
They are the best by far. The Saleen is much better than the Roush IMHO because the Roush isn't really a grill. It's more of an insert. The intructions on the Roush ask you to hack and butcher your stock one to make theirs fit. If you want to sell your Roush grill to go back to stock you're SOL.

Saleen on the other hand actually gives you a complete grill, so you can go back to stock if you wanted.

Saleen = grill
Roush = grill insert
Exactly why I went with Saleen, after I read the directions for the Roush I was hopeing the Saleen was different and it was
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Old Jan 1, 2012 | 04:49 PM
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Not sure what ur talking about. I took my roush off and when back to stock with no issues. No hacking or cutting anywhere.
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Old Jan 1, 2012 | 05:46 PM
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Originally Posted by DBSaints
Not sure what ur talking about. I took my roush off and when back to stock with no issues. No hacking or cutting anywhere.
+1 no cutting/hacking with the Roush grille not sure what you guys read ... Also I prefer the lines of the Roush vs. the Saleen.
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Old Jan 1, 2012 | 09:04 PM
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Originally Posted by 99mstng
+1 no cutting/hacking with the Roush grille not sure what you guys read ... Also I prefer the lines of the Roush vs. the Saleen.
http://www.roushperformance.com/part...473-manual.pdf

No cutting but it is only an insert. To involved for my preference.
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Old Jan 1, 2012 | 10:19 PM
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Originally Posted by devildog1679
http://www.roushperformance.com/part...473-manual.pdf

No cutting but it is only an insert. To involved for my preference.
Releasing a handful of tabs is too involved ... after you already pulled the front bumper off? Also its not an insert its a full grille, just doesn't include a different style surround like the Saleen does which makes the Saleen more compatible as there are different style/size surrounds on the various models.
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Old Jan 2, 2012 | 12:28 AM
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Originally Posted by 99mstng

Releasing a handful of tabs is too involved ... after you already pulled the front bumper off? Also its not an insert its a full grille, just doesn't include a different style surround like the Saleen does which makes the Saleen more compatible as there are different style/size surrounds on the various models.
Don't get me wrong I like both but I chose the Saleen because I didn't want to take the bumper off. All I took off was the radiator cover. Less than 15 to swap out. With two kids and a nagging wife saying that I need to spend more time with the family, Saleen was a no brainier LOL. Either one looks great.
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Old Jan 2, 2012 | 01:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Digital_Synapse
It has to have clips dude, the flages aren't beveled like the OEM piece, so they wont stay in. Need the alligator teeth ones.
Sorry, I should have been more specific, I guess. My grille came with the "alligator" clips, yes. My grill didn't come with the now-included "tree" clip; nor did it come with any installation instructions. It was an easy fix, though. Tree clips are very inexpensive and can be found at a myriad of automotive parts and home improvement stores. I purchased mine on McMaster-Carr's web site.
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Old Jan 2, 2012 | 03:56 AM
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I see. Don't forget the coyote badge
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Old Jan 2, 2012 | 09:30 AM
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Anyone know where you can purchase more alligator clips? I ordered my grill from s281 motorsports and they wanted to charge me $30 + shipping for a bag of clips. Or ideals on how to secure the grill? Majority of my clips fell off.
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Old Jan 2, 2012 | 11:07 AM
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FYI you do not have to take the bumper off for the roush. Had mine swapped in 30 mins. Very easy install. Just because it's in the instructions doesn't mean it necessary.
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Old Jan 2, 2012 | 11:24 AM
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Originally Posted by calgarybandit
Anyone know where you can purchase more alligator clips? I ordered my grill from s281 motorsports and they wanted to charge me $30 + shipping for a bag of clips. Or ideals on how to secure the grill? Majority of my clips fell off.
Autozone, you can also add three push pins to the lower part.
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Old Apr 27, 2014 | 08:17 PM
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@marz which tree clips did you order? I see a lot of multiple styles of tree clips. I have the saleen grille gap
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Old May 18, 2014 | 03:51 PM
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With the alligator clips and pushpin, my fit perfect on my Roush bumper.
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