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Old Jun 21, 2013 | 03:59 PM
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Default pseudo-JDM grill off ebay?

Anyone tried this one?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/370814690923...84.m1423.l2649

Very tempted!
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Old Jun 21, 2013 | 05:53 PM
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Anyone tried this one?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/370814690923...84.m1423.l2649

Very tempted!
Go for it man! A friend of mine got the very same grille on his LS and it looks great. Here is a link to his thread with pictures of the grille: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls4...h-a-ls430.html
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Old Jun 21, 2013 | 08:05 PM
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I bought one. Looks great. Fitment was perfect. [IMG][/IMG]
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Old Jun 21, 2013 | 08:08 PM
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That does look pretty good!
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Old Jun 21, 2013 | 08:11 PM
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I got one in black chrome love it.
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Old Jun 21, 2013 | 08:13 PM
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I got one in black chrome love it.
I also have a black chrome one as well.
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Old Jun 21, 2013 | 08:23 PM
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getting one now!
how hard is to transfer the emblem? any additional tips?
thanks!
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Old Jun 21, 2013 | 08:30 PM
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Its easy its like 6 screws for grill and 1 for emblem.
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Old Jun 21, 2013 | 08:33 PM
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bought one... maybe i'll get a new emblem too
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Old Jun 22, 2013 | 01:48 PM
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i cant really spot enough of a difference between this and OEM to justify buying it ;/. Plus i wish it was badge-less, then maybe id consider.
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Old Jun 22, 2013 | 01:51 PM
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there's also badge-less version on there (for kids =)
difference is quite obvious even from pics - my original grill is dull grey, this one looks shinier and fancier ))
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It's very EZ to install. About 6-7 bolts and 1 for the emblem. If I recall you also have to remove the hood latch. Again very EZ with 2 bolts. While the grille is off, be sure to clean and wax the area where the grille frame rests. You will see the dirt. My old grille was dull and had numerous rock chips. The new grille is more of a black chrome finish. It looks very nice on the LS.
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Old Jun 23, 2013 | 02:59 PM
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thanks for feedback!
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Old Jun 23, 2013 | 06:16 PM
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Pics please when you get it and install it. I'm considering it as well.
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Old Jun 24, 2013 | 10:40 AM
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sure thing.
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