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Old Apr 27, 2005 | 06:47 AM
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Installing this trenz billet grille !ugh!

What grille is it that i need to use for the outer trim peice. The iroc style with the fog lamp openings. Or the regular RS peice that has a hole bunch of plastic strips going across.. I'm confused on which i need i heard those 2 grilles were used but whats the best

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Old Apr 27, 2005 | 03:05 PM
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Old Apr 27, 2005 | 04:28 PM
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I think any Fog light Grill from 85-92.
But im not to shure but thats what id think would work the best
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Old Apr 27, 2005 | 06:40 PM
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Yeah but i have also heard the rs grill. I want to know from someone who has done this.
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Old Apr 27, 2005 | 07:19 PM
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Old Apr 27, 2005 | 08:31 PM
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Old Apr 27, 2005 | 09:01 PM
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Every post I have seen about it says you need the RS grill... that would make sense to because there would be more to attatch it to.. sorry never put one on before tho.
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Old Apr 27, 2005 | 10:13 PM
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RS grill is what I used. cut out the slats and riveted it in place. I have seen someone use a z28 grill and just place the new grill inside it and rivet it in place there but not sure how that would look. mine looks great.



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Old Apr 27, 2005 | 11:07 PM
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I originally used the one from a 91 Z28 w/ fog lights. I say do it with no OEM grill. Install the billet one directly against the GFX (or test fit it to see if you like it). I think it looks much better this way.
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Old Apr 28, 2005 | 04:05 AM
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RS grill is what I used. cut out the slats and riveted it in place. I have seen someone use a z28 grill and just place the new grill inside it and rivet it in place there but not sure how that would look. mine looks great.



What did u have a car show in your frontyard?
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Old Apr 28, 2005 | 04:07 PM
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What did u have a car show in your frontyard?
not my yard, LFN AT U's those are pics from 2004 thirdgen fest can't wait for 2005 fest memorial day weekend
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Old Apr 28, 2005 | 04:11 PM
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*** i just love when you have a post going focused on a certain topic, then someone has to go and get it off topisc. gotta love it


so when you cut all them slats off that ran across the rs grille.. that don't show does it?
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Old Apr 28, 2005 | 05:19 PM
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calm down, just answered a question. as for seeing where you cut off the slats it all depends on if you do a hack job. after cutting mine out, I sanded it and then it was primed and painted using primer and paint for flexiable body panels. after the slats are cut out there is no real rigidity to the outer ring so it is a bit difficult to work with.
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Old Apr 28, 2005 | 05:22 PM
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yeh it looks pretty good. Thanks for the help man.
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Old May 11, 2005 | 10:04 PM
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well i got the rs grille, do you think i'm on the right track? It is rubber correct. Very flexible. I have a lot of cutting to do still to bring it down flush. Maybe use a razor.
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Old May 11, 2005 | 10:06 PM
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red marks where the slots are i gotta shave down
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Old May 12, 2005 | 03:21 PM
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Old May 12, 2005 | 03:56 PM
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is it supposed to be rubber?
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Old May 12, 2005 | 06:00 PM
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I like that grill
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Old May 12, 2005 | 07:29 PM
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it's an awesome grille, just overpriced........and this from a guy who owns a Hawks spoiler
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Old May 12, 2005 | 10:01 PM
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Yeah I like it too. I would like to also see it on the car. Please help someone.
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Old May 13, 2005 | 08:27 AM
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Old May 13, 2005 | 11:30 AM
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