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Old Apr 26, 2011 | 06:56 AM
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been searching like crazy, and have yet to come across it.

i am thinking about removing the middle piece and adding mesh. not sure how it will come out WITHOUT an aftermarket insert piece.

here is a pic of my grille


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Old Apr 26, 2011 | 06:59 AM
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perhaps i could purchase some type of plastic trim from home depot, and use a heat gun to make my own insert trim. then wrap it in the same white vinyl as the chrome bezel. then mesh it.

i really want to go 100% custom here, have some fun, and make it so the grille could be returned to stock at some point.

if no insert were to be use, this would be the amount of space that would need mesh. maybe not the best idea?




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Old Apr 26, 2011 | 09:48 AM
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What if you bought a Blitz replica for the 06'-08' off eBay and try and custom fit it?
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Old Apr 26, 2011 | 10:36 AM
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How about the F-Sport Grill? Because trust me, it wont look good, going to look for the picture for you.
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Old Apr 26, 2011 | 10:50 AM
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thanks, but no worries.

cars a lease. im not interested in buying aftermarket parts. custom jobs that are reversible only. want to have some fun here, or just leave my stock setup.

maybe i could make my own inner grille. like a 2" wide strip of of 1/8" acrylic. make a 2-piece extrusion around the inside border of the grille bezel. shave off some areas to get the right "tilt". then wrap it up with white vinyl to clean up the rough cuts, and add mesh. it would basically be a custom job to make my own blitz insert.


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I would do the same thing that javy did if i was doing custom.
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Old Apr 27, 2011 | 08:28 AM
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hmm. have a link?
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Old Apr 27, 2011 | 08:52 AM
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I would do the same thing that javy did if i was doing custom.
javylsu - he removed the emblem and patched the center of the grille?

yeah - i cant do that. its a lease. so it must be reversible.
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'yello??????
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Old Apr 28, 2011 | 09:16 AM
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someone (vendor) should get on this...i wana deep black mesh grill too. not like the blitz, but just a custom one piece grill with mesh (grill surround with mesh)..if i can recall i thnk there was someone who had my dream grill in carbon fiber..he said it was custom job and sold it in the summer i think? anyway lmk if u can make it work!
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Originally Posted by ThermonMer
thanks, but no worries.

cars a lease. im not interested in buying aftermarket parts. custom jobs that are reversible only. want to have some fun here, or just leave my stock setup.

maybe i could make my own inner grille. like a 2" wide strip of of 1/8" acrylic. make a 2-piece extrusion around the inside border of the grille bezel. shave off some areas to get the right "tilt". then wrap it up with white vinyl to clean up the rough cuts, and add mesh. it would basically be a custom job to make my own blitz insert.

That looks hot !! I'd love to have that on my sgm!
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Old Apr 28, 2011 | 11:23 AM
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Originally Posted by omgitsjoe
That looks hot !! I'd love to have that on my sgm!
They're cheap on Ebay. This one actually matches the lower grille:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/JDM-R...Q5fAccessories

Or like pic above:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Lexus...item19c1428627.
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Old Apr 28, 2011 | 11:46 AM
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Originally Posted by pfdaxe
They're cheap on Ebay. This one actually matches the lower grille:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/JDM-R...Q5fAccessories

Or like pic above:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/JDM-R...Q5fAccessories
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Not expensive at all Thank you for the links !!
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Originally Posted by omgitsjoe
Not expensive at all Thank you for the links !!
I had 2 of the same links. I corrected ^^^
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Old Apr 28, 2011 | 06:05 PM
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Originally Posted by pfdaxe
I had 2 of the same links. I corrected ^^^
Thanks again !! I'm seriously thinking of getting one of these though it'll look very aggressvie on the IS I just got my rear and roof spoilers today so not so sure how the Mrs is gonna kick my *** if i get this new grill !?
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