Check this out!

I ran across this ad when I was searching for a grille on my CL.

NEW Billet Grilles for our 2nd Gen's!!!

http://tampa.craigslist.org/psc/wan/755907968.html

I contacted the manufacturer to find out what's the deal.

At his shop he already manufacturs a grille set for the 1st Gen CL and now a couple of people have requested a set for our 2nd Gen's.

He wants to add our model to his production.

It would come with an upper and lower grille in billet.

For the 1st person to get the work done....ONLY $150....65% off the price of a custom grille job!!! NO ONE ELSE MAKES THEM!

I would totally jump on this if I was local to the Tampa Bay area....I'm not.

So...I am asking if someone living in the Tampa area would like to get the grille work done so he can make the mold to offer it to everyone.

I spoke directly with the owner and he said he would cut us a 10% group buy discount if I could gather up atleast 5 people.

Original price = $179.95 for brushed + shipping. Polishing an additional $25.

Group discount = 10% off each grille. 5 people minumum.

BUT.............

I need someone to contact the manufacturer on the link to get the grille work done on their CL first to make this a reality!

Anyone down???

Here are some pic's of what I am talking about.

 

nice job trying to make this happen, but i doubt it'll look good on our car... our grill isn't square enough

 

Well I am not sure either.

If you look at the pictures of grille set above from the 1st Gen CL...I don't think it looks bad at all.

I thought it would be nice to have something different instead of everybody with the same "mesh" style.

Another option...

I am trying to get the manufacturer to offer a mesh option but he said that they personally do not manufacture the mesh style at his company but that they partner with another company who will do it.

Problem then...I have to get someone to go to there shop to get the work done.

I already spoke with the owner and he is definetely interested in producing this grille set for us.

I know everybody isn't going to be into it, but hey who knows.

 

Thank you.

I'm new to the forums but trying to contribute!

 

yah not to shoot down your efforts, but i dont think the cl can pull off the look

 

If this works out I'd be interested.

 

If it was painted black or body color that would look a ton better.

 

Anybody could paint it...I would imagine...it's just metal.

 

Then it wouldn't be so "show."

 

It ill look good as long as its done correctly.

 

I agree 100%.

It will look great on the CL if done properly and not for everybody.

 

Not feeling it.

 

well its a free billet grill for the test mule, u can probably just drop off ur grill at let them work on it. i dont see why not.

 

i'm skeptical, but someone should drop their car off and give it a try. worse comes to worse you could just throw the stock one back on

 

I would be interested in getting this grill if it was available in Gunmetal or Black. I probable wouldn't pull the trigger in the chrome or brushed metal. Not much my style. Just to much bling.

 

i was bored, so i messed around with photoshop to see what it could possibly look like (i'm pretty much a noob at photoshop...so it's not the best chop)



The car is lippstuh's, it was the best front-pic i could find

 

its not going to work without cutting your hood, and besides, I feel like that look is for SUV's and 90's era, it's kind played out, ya know.

 

I'm not feeling it....maybe a type r grill will be a better look...that's what I'm getting

 

Well...they make it already for the 1st Generation so this would just be different measurements.

I like the various Photoshop chops.

Thanks for that...

 

that grille looks like shit on our cars.

 

It's different.

Originally when I approached the owner I thought it would be optional with mesh or billet.

I really don't think it looks that bad...again it's different.

I think it could painted or used in different ways besides leaving it plain billet but I think it's cool that they are willing to produce it for our CL's...another option since there are really none.

I see a lot of people trying to make these mesh grilles and everybody has more or less the same style.

 

Okay...

Here are some more examples....

People really hate these?

I know there are people who would really like these.

Already 7 people have come forward to get one but they live outside of Tampa.

I got some more pics.

 

the only thing i'm seeing it to look decent if u do the lower grill, no vents no upper grill..

like the rsx

 

Like the RSX for sure.

I am not diggin that TL up there.

 

lowrider euro style, not my taste

 

i like the rsx and the tC but that TL is

 

I think they would be sold as a grille set or individually.

Maybe some just want the lower grille...

I am not a fan of the vents either.

 

the tl looks like shit..but its most likely due to the "A" and middle bar still being there

 

I would have also removed the "A"

 

I'de be in if he just sells the lower grille and it's not overpriced

 

I know there are going to be buyers.

Just need someone to go to the shop in Tampa to get the work done.

That's is the issue.

 

i saw that ad in craigslist too. i know some people in this area with 2 gens (i have a 1 gen sorry) that i will try to talk into doing this. i cant promise anything but i dont feel like going back through craigslist again sooo can you PM his number so I can talk to him. thanks

 

That would be cool if you asked them.


"Shop located in New Port Richey."

"Please call (727) 373 - 8163 if your interested."


His name is Matt, he is the owner of the company.

 

AGREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEDDDDD

not gonna look good on our cars.

 

Any luck with that?

 

That looks great

 

It is growing on me.

While driving around I have been more aware of the billet since I posted the thread and it works on some and doesn't on others.

Looks great on a G35, 1st Gen CL and other cars in the class so I don't think it is as bad as some other members are making it out to be.

I want to see what one looks like color matched or painted black.

 

This look screams "lifted SuperDuty/Z71, come drink beer on the farm" to me. No way for luxury cars.

 

That's pretty funny.

I think because they are predominetly made for those vehicles we automatically think that but there are a lot of import luxury vehicles that sport these.

Believe it or not.

 

The TL doesn't look good at all IMO