Warmer Out! Time For A New Grill!!
06-01-2007 | 10:49 PM
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Originally Posted by SteveP66
It does? How so?
06-01-2007 | 11:02 PM
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Darth, you really need to take off that front license plate! Screw the law. It's probably only a fix-it ticket anyway.
06-01-2007 | 11:13 PM
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Originally Posted by SteveP66
Ok, I have had enough of those door edge guards that go on the lower grills - and now with my chrome job the true chrome door edge guards won't match.
What do you think of this attempt?
I used 2 sets of the 07 TL/TLS trims......OEM they are too short to cover the grill so I had to do a little splicing together.
You can still see a little gap which I think I can fill - sand a little and touch up so that you wouldn't know they are two pieces.
Head on - not too bad .......
Here you can see the splice which I plan on doing a better cover up job on.
Ok, so what do you guys think?
It's only on with 3M tape right now......holding tight but could be removed if I can't get the splice completely masked over.
What do you think of this attempt?
I used 2 sets of the 07 TL/TLS trims......OEM they are too short to cover the grill so I had to do a little splicing together.
You can still see a little gap which I think I can fill - sand a little and touch up so that you wouldn't know they are two pieces.
Head on - not too bad .......
Here you can see the splice which I plan on doing a better cover up job on.
Ok, so what do you guys think?
It's only on with 3M tape right now......holding tight but could be removed if I can't get the splice completely masked over.
gunmetal grey with some sort of black mesh similar to something on page...
06-01-2007 | 11:33 PM
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Originally Posted by darksom1
Like this Steve 
:
:Well, not quite the same ..... but close. I thought about painting it but this is a little bigger than the OEM grill bar....
06-01-2007 | 11:43 PM
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Originally Posted by SteveP66
Ideally, if I can make a good sturdy piece without the seam showing then maybe they can be chromed to match the grill...........
06-01-2007 | 11:52 PM
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Originally Posted by brettallica
Oh no you di'n't. Actually, I saw in another post that some guy painted his center strip with chrome paint. I think that might be a pretty good direction to go if you're looking for the chrome look down there...which I am. I think this is a great look for your car right now, though. This is WAAAAY better than those cheesy door edge guard chrome strips that I have (and that you once had). Way better.
NO GRILLE CHEESE ALLOWED!!!
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06-01-2007 | 11:53 PM
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Originally Posted by brettallica
Oh no you di'n't. Actually, I saw in another post that some guy painted his center strip with chrome paint. I think that might be a pretty good direction to go if you're looking for the chrome look down there...which I am. I think this is a great look for your car right now, though. This is WAAAAY better than those cheesy door edge guard chrome strips that I have (and that you once had). Way better.
I couldn't agree more - door edge guard
I like the fact that these thick strips are more noticable - and the body color isn't a bad option either.I have an idea in my head how to make the cut cleaner and the strip more durable - I just have to see if I can make it work. You can't really glue the two ends together without gluing it to the grill. Well, unless you get something behind it to support the cut - that's what I'm working out.
I put them on (test fit) when they were still TLS chrome and it did look sweet!
06-01-2007 | 11:56 PM
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Originally Posted by brettallica
Darth, you really need to take off that front license plate! Screw the law. It's probably only a fix-it ticket anyway.
06-01-2007 | 11:56 PM
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Originally Posted by brettallica
Darth, you really need to take off that front license plate! Screw the law. It's probably only a fix-it ticket anyway.
06-02-2007 | 12:02 AM
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Originally Posted by sandiegodrive
Ok darksom the video will be up in about 5 mins or so. Very Very short clip! At least it lets you see how bright a $30 mod really is!
Edit: Here it is!
Edit: Here it is!
You can light up a football field with those joints!!! That's fucking bright!!!
06-02-2007 | 12:07 AM
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I think my theme prevents me from using this in my grille, but if I had a lighter theme going...it would be on! hey Sandie, you think I can put those on and just use them at night and it will look ok? I mean, totally out of sight until it got dark outside? I really am thinking about this grille mod! Can you imagine those fuckers coming up behind you in the dark? Damn!! Hella good job Sandie!!! 
06-02-2007 | 12:17 AM
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Originally Posted by darksom1
I'm going to find out if it's just a fix it ticket. If it is...it's outta here!!!!!!!!!!! I'll just ride with it in the trunk and if I get pulled over I'll say that my bumper was fixed and they broke the tag bracket, ordered a new one!
Don't forget to get the plugs that go in the holes where the bracket mounts. You should have them with your car already.
06-02-2007 | 12:18 AM
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Originally Posted by SteveP66
I couldn't agree more - door edge guard I like the fact that these thick strips are more noticable - and the body color isn't a bad option either.
I have an idea in my head how to make the cut cleaner and the strip more durable - I just have to see if I can make it work. You can't really glue the two ends together without gluing it to the grill. Well, unless you get something behind it to support the cut - that's what I'm working out.
I put them on (test fit) when they were still TLS chrome and it did look sweet!
I like the fact that these thick strips are more noticable - and the body color isn't a bad option either.I have an idea in my head how to make the cut cleaner and the strip more durable - I just have to see if I can make it work. You can't really glue the two ends together without gluing it to the grill. Well, unless you get something behind it to support the cut - that's what I'm working out.
I put them on (test fit) when they were still TLS chrome and it did look sweet!
06-02-2007 | 12:51 AM
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Originally Posted by brettallica
That's a good idea, and it *might* get you out of the fix-it ticket to begin with; however, I'm sure cops have heard every excuse in the book when it comes to this kind of thing.
Don't forget to get the plugs that go in the holes where the bracket mounts. You should have them with your car already.
Don't forget to get the plugs that go in the holes where the bracket mounts. You should have them with your car already.
06-02-2007 | 12:54 AM
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Originally Posted by brettallica
I'm looking forward to seeing what you come up with. The little crack is kind of a nuisance, so fixing that would really wrap up this project nicely.
06-02-2007 | 10:09 AM
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Originally Posted by brettallica
I'm looking forward to seeing what you come up with. The little crack is kind of a nuisance, so fixing that would really wrap up this project nicely.
Originally Posted by darksom1
That would really bother me, that whole idea of a cracked bar. It's just that "I" would know it's there.
06-02-2007 | 10:43 AM
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Originally Posted by darksom1
Huh? Where are they? Seriously...lol!
06-02-2007 | 11:56 AM
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Originally Posted by brettallica
If your car came from the dealer with the license plate frame already installed, there's a good chance that your dealer just took the plugs for themselves and didn't give them to you. Technically, they are yours, so you're obligated to your set without having to pay a dime for them. They're only like $15 for the pair, but check with the dealer first before spending anything on them. I got mine from the dealer for free.
06-02-2007 | 12:48 PM
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Guess what Brett? I googled and read on a forum where the ticket is $45 to $60, but usually they don't stop you and ticket you unless they catch yu speeding or something else. Like a secondary offense. A guy asked a cop and he said maybe rookies do that, but not vets. Guess what's coming off Stella as soon as I get off work Monday (because that's when I can get my hole covers).
06-02-2007 | 12:55 PM
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Originally Posted by brettallica
Thanks for the comments, guys. It's funny how subtle the mismatch was originally, but then when you have "the right setup" to compare, it really looks a lot different.
Up next is rims. I've just about had it with grill mods (blasphemy!). Actually, I'm going to redo that rear license plate trim, but that won't be a serious or expensive deal.
After that, I think it might be time for the front A-spec lip. I might reconsider painting some portions of the grill once that's installed, but I'll have to judge whether I want to do that when that time comes. I'm in wheel mode right now, though.
Up next is rims. I've just about had it with grill mods (blasphemy!). Actually, I'm going to redo that rear license plate trim, but that won't be a serious or expensive deal.
After that, I think it might be time for the front A-spec lip. I might reconsider painting some portions of the grill once that's installed, but I'll have to judge whether I want to do that when that time comes. I'm in wheel mode right now, though.
Good job brettallica!
to be honest, I really didnt like it much before, but now its looking quite nice....wonder if I should try doing the opposite with black...
06-02-2007 | 07:00 PM
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Originally Posted by leedogg
Good job brettallica! to be honest, I really didnt like it much before, but now its looking quite nice.
...wonder if I should try doing the opposite with black...
to be honest, I really didnt like it much before, but now its looking quite nice....wonder if I should try doing the opposite with black...
06-02-2007 | 08:01 PM
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Originally Posted by darksom1
See, Lee has been BS'ing ya'll all along...HE is the one who is coveting the NBP...not ME on the WDP...truth comes to light gentleman, I rest my case!
06-03-2007 | 02:06 AM
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Originally Posted by leedogg
Good job brettallica! to be honest, I really didnt like it much before, but now its looking quite nice.
...wonder if I should try doing the opposite with black...
to be honest, I really didnt like it much before, but now its looking quite nice....wonder if I should try doing the opposite with black...
06-06-2007 | 09:33 PM
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OH MY GOD !!!!!!!!!!!
That looks awesome - nice job.......
Tell us all about it and don't leave anything out!!!
Dark - You got competition my friend......
That looks awesome - nice job.......
Tell us all about it and don't leave anything out!!!
Dark - You got competition my friend......
06-06-2007 | 09:44 PM
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Originally Posted by rockyfeller
OK guys here we go, I did it!!!
what do you guys think? looks good on anthracite!
what do you guys think? looks good on anthracite!
I'm not trying to say it doesn't look great, though. This is indeed one hell of a mod. Nice going!
Now let's see a couple good pics!
06-06-2007 | 10:06 PM
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rockyfeller, that looks great. However did you just paint the crossbar black? That's what is looks like with the indirect lighting. The A logo still looks like it's in the stock position which would be hard to accomplish.
06-06-2007 | 10:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Buda
rockyfeller, that looks great. However did you just paint the crossbar black? That's what is looks like with the indirect lighting. The A logo still looks like it's in the stock position which would be hard to accomplish.
Soon gents.
Black chrome outer frame, flat black painted center bar with black chrome center emblem, with silver mesh behind the grill...
06-06-2007 | 10:31 PM
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Originally Posted by rockyfeller
OK guys here we go, I did it!!!
what do you guys think? looks good on anthracite!
what do you guys think? looks good on anthracite!
DAYUUUMMM!!!!
Yo Rocky, we got that Double-R thing going...Rocky & Ray!!
Welcome to the Grille Club dawg!! I likes how ya represents!! Rocky man, what the hell else of mine are you going to take next? You lookin' like my brother from the other mother!! LOL!
I would have seen this sooner, but I was over in another thread teaching some Silver wannabes a lesson about "gleaming"!! We gotta hook up one day and do some photos man! We ain't that far away! But I know once that dude from San Diego sees this, he won't be far behind! PPLAPW is too far away to hook up with us, but maybe one day we can! I'm impressed dawg! I guess that look makes ANY color look good! Damn! Get your roll on Rocky...YEZZIR!!
06-06-2007 | 10:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Kennedy
That's what it looks like to me too... and exactly what I was describing in my previous post. Instead of cutting that bar out, just paint it black to subdue it...
Soon gents.
Black chrome outer frame, flat black painted center bar with black chrome center emblem, with silver mesh behind the grill...
Soon gents.
Black chrome outer frame, flat black painted center bar with black chrome center emblem, with silver mesh behind the grill...
06-06-2007 | 10:37 PM
#838
lol, it takes time to get those emblems back from Alex. I'll be getting the Rear A emblems from Tim this week. I'll be sending them off to Alex along with the italic TL for Steve.
06-06-2007 | 10:37 PM
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Originally Posted by PPLAPW
^ Your right, he did use the center bar!
Damn, damn, damn!!! R-O-C-K-Y!!!! I thought we were twins!!!
You fooled my ass!! That ain't right man!! LOL! Well, it still looks good anyway...but that ain't right! LOL!
06-06-2007 | 10:50 PM
#840
waiting for parts...
no crappy R&B references from my childhood. More Tom Petty references... "The waiting is the hardest part".
Buda, Steve, Ray... One of you guys have an extra center bar I could buy so I could go ahead and experiment in painting it?
Steve, you ever hear back from the TL-S rear trim guy? I might wanna try again too.
no crappy R&B references from my childhood. More Tom Petty references... "The waiting is the hardest part".
Buda, Steve, Ray... One of you guys have an extra center bar I could buy so I could go ahead and experiment in painting it?
Steve, you ever hear back from the TL-S rear trim guy? I might wanna try again too.