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Old Jul 30, 2003 | 01:39 PM
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My new custom grille

I cut a old RS grille up that i had laying around and put the fogs in it. What do you think?I also have my stock Z28 grille out being painted body color with some custom artwork.


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Old Jul 30, 2003 | 01:40 PM
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good idea, looks pretty cool....so....this isn't a keeper right?
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Old Jul 30, 2003 | 01:45 PM
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Well I guess it would be cool to switch between the two grilles once in a while or I could sell this one after I'm all done.
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Old Jul 30, 2003 | 01:48 PM
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I think it looks like you cut an RS grill to make fog lights fit. I'm not a fan of round fog lights on a Camaro to begin with, but cutting an RS grill around them definately adds to the cheese factor.
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Old Jul 30, 2003 | 01:58 PM
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I think it looks like you cut an RS grill to make fog lights fit. I'm not a fan of round fog lights on a Camaro to begin with, but cutting an RS grill around them definately adds to the cheese factor.
I appreciate your honest opinion Thanks
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Old Jul 30, 2003 | 03:32 PM
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I agree with above as far as the round little fog lights go they just don't look right on a third gen. I also think just tacking foglights on the front of the grill like that makes it look like a cheap half assed add-on.
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Old Jul 30, 2003 | 03:44 PM
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I don't like it. I'm with Jim once again. I never liked when people put round or oval fogs in the Z28 grille. I've seen people who have cut the RS grille, and so far I've never liked it.


But at least you're keeping the car
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Old Jul 30, 2003 | 04:23 PM
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The alternative is in the works. I am having the "CAMARO" shaved off the stock one and then it's gonna be painted body color with some artwork on it... I think something like a botie with a flag in it somehow. I told the artist to have at it and use his best judgment. We shall see how it turns out I'll post pics ASAP....

And to u guys that don't like this grille thanks for your honest opinions. They really matter to me as I think sometimes people do things in bad taste but they don't know it cause everybody humors them. Keep the constructive criticism coming
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Old Jul 30, 2003 | 05:00 PM
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i like it but then again what do i know i own firebirds. lol
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Old Jul 30, 2003 | 11:52 PM
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Old Jul 31, 2003 | 12:27 AM
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Yeah I don't think it looks bad...square little lights would look better but at least they're oval and not a circle. You also seem to have done some good measureing because they don't look out of place or anything =) Since its temporary there is nothing wrong with it. Then again I also own a firebird so I dunno =)
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Old Jul 31, 2003 | 01:37 AM
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why would u take out an iroc grill to replace it will a RS one?
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Old Jul 31, 2003 | 01:40 AM
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Because he said this
I also have my stock Z28 grille out being painted body color with some custom artwork.
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Old Jul 31, 2003 | 07:11 AM
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Originally posted by IROC57TPI
The alternative is in the works. I am having the "CAMARO" shaved off the stock one and then it's gonna be painted body color with some artwork on it... I think something like a botie with a flag in it somehow. I told the artist to have at it and use his best judgment. We shall see how it turns out I'll post pics ASAP....

And to u guys that don't like this grille thanks for your honest opinions. They really matter to me as I think sometimes people do things in bad taste but they don't know it cause everybody humors them. Keep the constructive criticism coming
Thanks for not getting offended by our honesty. That seems rare around here.

Anyway... I'm looking forward to seeing pics of your new grill. Do me a favor... if you can install it and take pics before you put the artwork on it (i.e. just shaved and painted), I'd appreciate it. I've seen that same thing done on the LS1 camaros and it looks fantastic. It'll be great to see how it looks on a thirdgen.
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Old Jul 31, 2003 | 09:29 AM
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i think im going to have to go against majority this time, i like it, actually i like it alot i think it looks really good and actually i might try it also, i like the RS grilles compared to the IROC because they are plain and simple good job it looks good
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Old Jul 31, 2003 | 01:29 PM
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Heres another shot....
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Old Jul 31, 2003 | 01:46 PM
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Why not just take the whole assembly off and then install the fog lights.....

I would rather have no grill then have an RS grill on my car.....
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Old Jul 31, 2003 | 05:20 PM
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I kinda like it! Good job and much better than a stock RS grill. I prefer my stock 91 Z-28 grill though!
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Old Jul 31, 2003 | 09:37 PM
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I don't think it would look too bad if it the lights weren't oval. Oval lights dont belong on a third gen. If you had square lights it might look alright.
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Old Aug 1, 2003 | 11:33 AM
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Thumbs down to the RS grill! I am just not a fan of that grill tho thats why I took it off mine and went w/ a iroc grill!
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Old Aug 1, 2003 | 04:25 PM
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i actually like them on there
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Old Aug 1, 2003 | 04:57 PM
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Well it seems we're divided by these groups:
1) The ones that like it because its different.
2) The ones that hate it because the lights aren't square.
3) The "I bought an IROC, like hell i'm puttin' RS **** on it!" people.
4) The ones that are OK with it because its temporary.

I myself fall into all of the above groups and see every side of the coin. Thanks for all the input and comments. I like this place because everyone is so critically honest, and thats a good thing.

:lala:
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Old Aug 2, 2003 | 11:21 AM
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If that was your only grill, than I would have to say it makes a plain grill look much better. I'm sure your other one should look alot better than the modified RS, but all in all, it doesn't look too bad to me.
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Old Aug 2, 2003 | 09:23 PM
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Lose it.
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Old Aug 3, 2003 | 03:50 AM
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Honestly, I liked the seemless rs grill. I like foglights behind the grill for that now you see them now you don't look. I don't like the rs grill cut up like that, looks wierd. Doesn't look bad though, just unusual.
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