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Old Jan 30, 2002 | 11:56 PM
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What do you guys think of this grille?....

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Old Jan 30, 2002 | 11:58 PM
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Old Jan 30, 2002 | 11:58 PM
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Old Jan 31, 2002 | 12:02 AM
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I think that looks phat.... Can u explain what u used and how you did it?
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Old Jan 31, 2002 | 12:04 AM
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that looks pretty sweet! i like how it goes with the silver color of your car.

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Old Jan 31, 2002 | 12:12 AM
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looks good!!!

where did u get the material??

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Old Jan 31, 2002 | 12:17 AM
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The material came from a specialty hardware store, it was a 3'x3' piece of thin aluminum. It cost about $20. To do the install all you need is a little bit of skillz and SilverKnight's instructions, do a search for them.
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Old Jan 31, 2002 | 12:34 AM
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It looks like, kinda, well, uh....."out of space"....I think it kool !
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Old Jan 31, 2002 | 12:38 AM
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I don't know if it's the angle of the first two pictures or the glare of the lighting, but I only like the last picture (the close up). The first two look like a spray-painted nylon stocking streched tightly across the opening.

The top two pictures don't do justice to the up-close view. I also think it might look better in black than silver even on a silver car...my $.02.
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Old Jan 31, 2002 | 12:46 AM
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Not bad, close up, but I think it would look better if the holes were a little bigger. Maybe a darker color, too, like H@mmerm@n said.
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Old Jan 31, 2002 | 12:52 AM
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After re-thinking......what about adequate air flow for that transmissions, wind noise, etc....Just a thought ! Did you think about that ?
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Old Jan 31, 2002 | 01:09 AM
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that is SMOOOOTH man!
Clear the corners, and you have one gorgeous looking car...

Not sure if heat buildup in the engine bay will play a role though?
are the holes in the grill porous enough?
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Old Jan 31, 2002 | 01:41 AM
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I had a dream, that one day there would be a material we could all use for our custom grille instead of chicken wire, I need some info, check your pm box
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Old Jan 31, 2002 | 02:08 AM
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Old Jan 31, 2002 | 02:09 AM
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Old Jan 31, 2002 | 02:54 AM
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It's hard to tell by the pics but i think the air flow is fine. i'm not sure if i will keep it like this for too long, i have some other cooler ideas. i may go ahead and paint this grille a darker color for kicks though. or maybe body color...along w/ my mirrors.
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Old Jan 31, 2002 | 07:16 AM
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I don't like it. It looks like a mirror.
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Old Jan 31, 2002 | 08:23 AM
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Originally posted by mattg
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Looks realy good, but this might look better:
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Old Jan 31, 2002 | 09:17 AM
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Lookin good.........did you put it on the bottom.......that might make it more uniform.
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Old Jan 31, 2002 | 10:25 AM
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Looking good!
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Old Jan 31, 2002 | 11:24 AM
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Originally posted by Fabvsix
It looks like, kinda, well, uh....."out of space"....I think it kool !

yeah i think it loos kinda wierd
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Old Jan 31, 2002 | 11:49 AM
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Originally posted by Fabvsix
After re-thinking......what about adequate air flow for that transmissions, wind noise, etc....Just a thought ! Did you think about that ?
the cl is a bottom breather - the grill is mostly ornamental.

airflow really shouldn't be a problem as long as the bumper intake remains unblocked...
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Old Jan 31, 2002 | 01:13 PM
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Is it me or does his hid's look bluer/whiter?


IMO the grill would look good painted black
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Old Jan 31, 2002 | 02:28 PM
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Iknow this isn't the photoshop section, but I thought Mattg might want to see this,
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Old Jan 31, 2002 | 05:44 PM
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Originally posted by rondog
Iknow this isn't the photoshop section, but I thought Mattg might want to see this,
Rondog that looks butterz.........
Looks like a concept car....
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Old Jan 31, 2002 | 06:02 PM
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Looks okay, would be sweeter if you could get rid of the chrome and color match the grille. And clearing the corners is aight as well, but not a huge mod that makes a car sweet. Just my opinion
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Old Jan 31, 2002 | 07:50 PM
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No likee. Did look better with the darker logo though, maybe cause it broke up all the silver.
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Old Feb 3, 2002 | 11:18 AM
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Ok, i need to know exactly what brand name aluminum and everything about the material you bought. what is it called, specifications, damn i even want to know what aisle its in lol. that grille is fucking sweet. im making one as soon as mattg can tell me the exact materials he used. thanks
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Old Feb 3, 2002 | 11:57 AM
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mattg

i'l how much do you wanna sell that grill to me?

In return, I'l send you my grill so you can do it again for yourself..

30 bucks cool? I'l pay for all the shipping.
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Old Feb 3, 2002 | 12:04 PM
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oops just realized you said it cost you 20 bucks for just the aluminunm...

ok, so make that a offer for 50 bucks and i'l send you my grill.
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Old Feb 3, 2002 | 05:22 PM
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its not that tough to make a grill guys,

all you need is patience and some tools
screwdriver, shears to cut the chicken wire/aluminum mesh
If you're prepared, I'd say 1hr., if not max 2hrs.


and it does look BUTTER for a silver car...
a very futuristic/new age intergalactic space ship look.
just need a fog machine,some strobe lights, plus scantilly clad bikini girls and you're set to shoot a B-movie.
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Old Feb 3, 2002 | 10:48 PM
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Originally posted by KavexTrax

and it does look BUTTER for a silver car...

dude, u been talking to adam too much.


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