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Old Jul 23, 2016 | 06:38 PM
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Old Jul 24, 2016 | 04:53 AM
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Looked nice. Can't see much from this pic how mutch is it for and where did you get it from. If you don't mind me asking.
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Old Jul 24, 2016 | 12:42 PM
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Here are some better shots. I have been looking for a grill for awhile and one of the sources on Instagram gave me a heads up on one he had just gotten in. It was pretty expensive for a grill so I kept looking but came back to it because of the quality and holding it's value if I ever do a part out.







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Old Jul 25, 2016 | 04:57 PM
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Good find. I have been keeping my eye out for that or a k break. The prices are way up there and very few on the market. You're right about good resale value.
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Old Jul 26, 2016 | 05:42 AM
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Is that billet steel? The one I bought is plastic.. Black chrome, and it looks awesome. Steel would be better..
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Old Jul 26, 2016 | 07:17 PM
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^^^^ thanks folks much appreciated. I was also looking at k break but didn't want to have to paint it. That was one of the reasons why I also backed out of Mutu_babybeargangster ' s grill. This Fabulous is a billet grill should show up this Thursday. Samson said it's pretty heavy and near mint condition. I will post more when it comes in.
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Old Jul 27, 2016 | 04:56 AM
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http://www.kaizenmotoring.com/product/FABLSGRILL


Still available new? 650 bucks is steep!
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Old Jul 27, 2016 | 12:00 PM
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I saw that one awhile back and emailed them to see if they actually have it in stock. Some of these items are made to order or need to be sourced and I couldn't get the cost for shipping without providing payment information. They have yet to respond to my email with any answers.


Samson has a solid reputation and is a fellow LS430 owner so I went with a trusted purchase...
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Old Jul 28, 2016 | 05:11 PM
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The grill came in today just over 9 lbs.




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Old Jul 28, 2016 | 06:19 PM
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That looks super nice! Ready to sell it?
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Old Jul 29, 2016 | 05:07 PM
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These cell phone pics aren't the best but I love this grill. Paint has a nice shiny gloss and is solid in quality. Glad I jumped on it!












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Old Jul 31, 2016 | 07:48 AM
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Looks real sharp. Motivation for me to do something with my old faded grill.
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Old Jul 31, 2016 | 11:43 AM
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Looks really good, the emblemless grills are very hard to find. I have a grill I bought off mobbin that looks similar but I have the Lexus logo on it. Glad I bought it when I did its hard to find grilles like this unless they are $$$.
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Old Jul 31, 2016 | 09:27 PM
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I appreciate it... Truthfully looking at some of these builds that have been around many of which aren't even in the build section and knowing what just this grill set me back which others have had for years already... it really made me appreciate those builds even more than before. I'd go broke trying to catch up lol.
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Any tips/instructions for removal of the grill? I clipped a deer and the hoof broke off a piece of the grill. I'm searching EBay for a replacement.
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