Has anyone installed one of these or seen one? It states that it replaces the OEM grill but drilling bolt holes is required???




Genx Trims Gloss Black Upper Billet Grille Grill for 04 08 Chrysler Crossfire | eBay


"Manufacturer: GenX Trims
Product Part(s) #: C81273B-GB
Product Style: Horizontal Bar Replacement
Material: 6061 Aircraft Grade Aluminum Flat Bar
Finish: Powdercoated Gloss Black. Can also be made Flat Black. (Click here for Polished)
Availability: Made to Order ** (7-9 business days) **
Additional Notes:

INSTALLATION NOTES
Bolts up to bumper cover by replacing OEM/Factory grille. Drilling bolt holes required.
Estimated Install time: 30mins - 1hr (We recommend professional installation on all products no matter difficulty level)"



Thank you in advance.

 

I have one.There is some minor drilling required. If you went back to stock the holes would be covered.

 

Kinds of like that grill. Is it all aluminum?

 

Mine is. It's the polished version. Pics in my user gallery.

 

they used my car for the prototype they still owe me money

 

Oops. Did you get a grille?

 

Hey Chris - I'm just curious - if you took this grille out to go back to stock, what would the holes be covered by?

 

The billet grille sits further back in the front fascia than the factory grille so the location of the mounting holes into the fascia on either side of the grille would be hidden by the factory one.

 

I like the design, but I think it would match up much better if it was painted the same color as the windshield surround and side strakes. Just my OP!

 

They offer flat black in addition to polished or gloss black. I have the NWDCAI, hope the grill doesn't sit back too far!

 

I also have this grill for about 5 yrs. Same company. Mine is brushed stainless steel. Easy install, 2 or3 small holes. If you like it, get it.

 

yes i did but they still owe me money

 

Holes are drilled in the bumper?

 

Holes are drilled behind th grill.

 

I called them today and spoke with Matt. I asked what is the possibility for a semi custom, ie more than 1/2" spacing between the horizantal bars. There are currently 15 horizantal bars. I was looking for a more minimal appearance compared to the traditional billet look. I also asked about differnt options of finished and he said that there were no other options.

If I get a call back I will post what he says.

 

That grill would look so much better if it had a center spine. I may get one just as a side project.

 

I have the single CAI & it fits. Snug, but there's room.

 

I agree, it is a little too plain maybe? Still I haven't found one that I happen to like better to replace my smashed OEM plastic one.


Thanks for the info, big help!

 

I called Matt back and he said that they could do a semi custom with more spacing between the horizontal bars with a total of about 8 bars instead of 15 and about 1" gap between them, with a group buy of 10 or more.......

I will probably end up buying the standard one and customize it a little.

 

So can an individual whom is relatively handy able to remove and install the new grille?