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First Minor Mods

Old May 15, 2009 | 03:05 PM
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Originally Posted by twixx007
If I painted the mesh black then it would virtually make it look like the OEM plastic grille that I replaced.
Exactly.....paint it matte black.
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Old May 18, 2009 | 06:18 AM
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Originally Posted by dangy
Exactly.....paint it matte black.
If I did this, I would be wasting time and money just to make a duplicate of what I already have. This doesn't make any sense.
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Old May 18, 2009 | 06:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Robs IS250
btw everytime you go to reset the radar, your gonna move the rear view mirror thus leading to a very annoying radar blocker because your gonna have to be re-positioning it all the time
I've had this mount for over a year and never had this issue with my mirror or the mount. Once I have my mirror and seat set I don't move either.
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Old May 18, 2009 | 09:56 AM
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As others have said the grill stands out too much, even if its painted black (or paint match your car color!) it still is different because the grill has more lines....

Btw dont the radar get best reception or signal in mirror or mounted on dash? (only because its too high up in the mirror?)
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Old May 18, 2009 | 10:08 AM
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me no likey ur grill....u need to get rid of chrome not add more
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Old May 18, 2009 | 10:39 AM
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sound like a cool mod... i wish the pics were bigger
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Old May 18, 2009 | 11:16 AM
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Originally Posted by Gus738
As others have said the grill stands out too much, even if its painted black (or paint match your car color!) it still is different because the grill has more lines....

Btw dont the radar get best reception or signal in mirror or mounted on dash? (only because its too high up in the mirror?)
Actually the dash is the worse place to put it. It needs to have a clear line of sight from the front and rear.
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Old May 18, 2009 | 11:18 AM
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Originally Posted by IZZO2FIZZO
me no likey ur grill....u need to get rid of chrome not add more
I like the chrome since the only chrome on the front is the emblem and the outlining of the top grille. The bottom piece now brings the top grille together with the lower piece.
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Old May 18, 2009 | 01:42 PM
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Too much "bling" for my taste.
Rather would've spent the $$$ on suspension

But I do like the mount
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Old May 18, 2009 | 08:54 PM
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not feelin the grille, but I like ur radar set up!
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Old May 18, 2009 | 09:30 PM
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like the mount. not the grill. you shoulda just kept your old one. wasn't worth the upgrade.
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