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Old 05-08-2008, 12:32 AM
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First mod- New replica grill
So, I've got my firesuit on and I'm ready for the flames.

This thing was cheap, and I did everything I could to fit it.

Total cost = $90

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Old 05-08-2008, 12:34 AM
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Acknowledge it as a loss, ditch it, and go back to the stock grille or pick up Ionic's replica.

Total cost including paint for a new after market grille should never be as cheap as $90.
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i dont know why some people dont get why you buy whatev stuff for over a 30k car..
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perfect example of "you get what you pay for"
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Total cost including paint for a new after market grille should never be as cheap as $90.


I disagree, why should it cost $400 for a piece of plastic (or fiberglass) that does absolutely nothing.

I painted it myself, and now I have enough paint to do some touch ups and most of a body kit when I get one. So, to be honest, all I'm really out here is about 20 bucks for the ebay grill, and maybe 20 bucks worth of paint.
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all I'm really out here is about 20 bucks for the ebay grill, and maybe 20 bucks worth of paint.

where did the other $50 go?
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I disagree, why should it cost $400 for a piece of plastic (or fiberglass) that does absolutely nothing.

I painted it myself, and now I have enough paint to do some touch ups and most of a body kit when I get one. So, to be honest, all I'm really out here is about 20 bucks for the ebay grill, and maybe 20 bucks worth of paint.
well some people will never understand
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I disagree, why should it cost $400 for a piece of plastic (or fiberglass) that does absolutely nothing.

I painted it myself, and now I have enough paint to do some touch ups and most of a body kit when I get one. So, to be honest, all I'm really out here is about 20 bucks for the ebay grill, and maybe 20 bucks worth of paint.
Who said anything about $400 for a piece of plastic? You can get an Ionic replica for $170 shipped. I'd gladly pay another $80 for the Ionic grille that fits much better than that one.

But fine. Don't spend any money on another after market grille. Spend $0 and have a perfectly fitting stock grille.

You're out more than just a few bucks, IMO. That gap is among the worst that I've seen on this forum...ever.

We all make mistakes. I made mine twice, LOL.
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That gap is among the worst that I've seen on this forum...ever.

+1 You could sail a ship between that grille and your hood =(
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Old 05-08-2008, 01:15 AM
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You should have painted your stock grill black or tried the "emblem delete" mod if you wanted to skimp a few bucks for a different look
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Who said anything about $400 for a piece of plastic? You can get an Ionic replica for $170 shipped. I'd gladly pay another $80 for the Ionic grille that fits much better than that one.

But fine. Don't spend any money on another after market grille. Spend $0 and have a perfectly fitting stock grille.

You're out more than just a few bucks, IMO. That gap is among the worst that I've seen on this forum...ever.
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