Has anyone done, or does anyone have pics of silver mesh behind the non-aero bumper openings? I am thinking about doing this.

You could do it but it won't be too noticeable because those small openings.

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Get the Aero front end and then do it. Openings are much larger and the front is 10 times better than the stock one IMO.

I know. But putting down $500 for a IP aero bumper is just a little too much for me.

^^ $500 would be a steal! lol, its more like 800

I saw a couple sedans with their front bumper painted body color it looks 10X better but then again it would probably cost just a little bit more to get a front bumper outright. They are already painted.

$800
I may try the "subtle mesh" on my bumper anyways. It's inexspensive and won't damage anything so what the hell.