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Old 08-17-04, 09:34 AM
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The grill on my gark green 96 ES looks worn out, and needs replaced. Can I get another green one from the dealer? What about other colors?

I think chrome would look nice but would probably clash with gold Lex logo on the hood. Gold would just be too much gold. Hmm... that leaves black, or maybe a gunmetal silver like the lower doors.

Is the grill hard to replace?

How do you think a chrome grill would look with gold logo?

Any advice or oppinions appreciated. Thanks

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Old 08-17-04, 10:29 AM
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A grille is pretty easy to replace. Just open the hood and you'll see 3-4 10mm size hex bolts behind the grille. Get yourself a 10mm wrench or socket set, and you're good to go. You can find similar ES grilles for cheaper prices on Ebay. I would keep the grille the same color as the body but that's JMO
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Yeah, I pondered chromeing my grille, but imo it would look ghetto on a es.
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This type of grill looks cool
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Juan, do you know who makes that grille? I keep seeing it on JDM pics, and is the only aftermarket grille I'd consider for my '96.
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if your just going to throw away your old grill I wouldn't mind having it. I'd pay you for the shipping. PM me if this is possible. Thank you.
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Heres my Grille..

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I kinda like this one.
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Originally posted by squarehat
Juan, do you know who makes that grille? I keep seeing it on JDM pics, and is the only aftermarket grille I'd consider for my '96.
its the jdm grille
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So Windoms had a matte black grille with chrome surround, for all 92-96 cars? If so, is this something available through Carson Toyota?
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I'm sure Steve can order it through his connections. Call Bobby in parts and he can look it up for you.
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Windoms never came with black grills.. They are all custom made mainly by the owners themselves.. Mine is also... I got the idea off a friend that also has one...

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I have no clue where to get it, I have seen it all over in pictures too. I'm assuming a company makes them since alot of the jdm cars we see in the pics have them. If it is indeed made by a company, maybe a group buy can be made with Steve...? (Whatever happened to the "summer group buy" that was being made?)
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Count me in..
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Does anyone know if the 97-01 lexus front grill will bolt up to 95 es?


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