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Old Feb 10, 2004 | 01:31 AM
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Do they bolt on to the 99?
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Old Feb 10, 2004 | 01:35 AM
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They should. I have a 98 but have the Sportdesign grille. If you are buying a 04 one new , make sure you get the emblem too. The size changed with the new grille.

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Old Feb 10, 2004 | 09:39 AM
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Just curious, what's the difference between the stock 98-00 grill and the stock 01-04 grill? Looks like the 01-04 grill has a bigger "L" emblem, anything else? Pics would be helpful--thanks.
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Old Feb 10, 2004 | 09:48 AM
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Here is a close up of the Sportdesign grille:



For the "regular" 01+ grille, just imagine the chrome part as black. the 98-00 grilles had thinner single slats vs the "layering" in the later version.
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Old Feb 10, 2004 | 12:13 PM
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They bolt on with no problems. If you are looking for one I have a chrome sport design grill for sale in the classifieds.
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Old Feb 10, 2004 | 01:38 PM
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thats the best of all oem grills imo...i love the SD grill... great choice if u decide 2 get it...
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Old Feb 10, 2004 | 01:59 PM
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Where can you buy the SportsDesign grill at? I have a '98 GS3 with the black grill on it. I want to upgrade it with an all chrome grill. Is there some GS models that have these types?
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Old Feb 10, 2004 | 03:08 PM
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Originally posted by rgarjr
Where can you buy the SportsDesign grill at? I have a '98 GS3 with the black grill on it. I want to upgrade it with an all chrome grill. Is there some GS models that have these types?
There is no OEM all chrome grille. The SD has the front of the big slats chrome. See pic above. That was plenty for me.

The nice thing is that the OEM grilles are chrome underneath. Do a search and you'll find multiple ways to take the black paint off.
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Old Feb 10, 2004 | 03:13 PM
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Yeah the SD grill is one of my favs to, it has a tinted bling look to it!!! LOL
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Old Feb 10, 2004 | 03:56 PM
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A Lexus dealer sells the one without the black pain for 180.00 so I'll probably end up getting that. Where do they sell that other non OEM SD grill at?
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Old Feb 10, 2004 | 04:43 PM
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Originally posted by rgarjr
A Lexus dealer sells the one without the black pain for 180.00 so I'll probably end up getting that. Where do they sell that other non OEM SD grill at?
Not sure what you mean by non OEM SD grille? I assume when you say without the black paint, it is the one pictured above. Does the $180 include the emblem?
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Old Feb 11, 2004 | 12:33 AM
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The 01 + grill has more of an arch to it than the 98-00 grill, this plus the 01 + tails will make your car look completely up to date.

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