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Old 07-21-2018, 04:59 PM
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Hi,
Looking to replace the stock grill with aftermarket, chrome mesh or maybe billet? 2006 Limited roadster. I’ve seen many options, from $50 to $500. Assuming some of you have done it, any recommendations? Pix would be greatly appreciated!
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I prefer the billet grill. To me the mesh just doesn't fit the lines of the Crossfire.
 
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I feel the same way, previous owner has already put mesh on lower vents though.

I really hope some folks post pictures, the ones in the ads are all so close up I can’t get a good sense of the overall look
 
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I installed mine in 2008 and it is still in good shape.
 
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That looks great! Do you remember the brand?
 
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It's billet for me also
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Back then I bought it on Ebay.
 
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Thanks, lots of choices these days!
 
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I feel the same way, previous owner has already put mesh on lower vents though.

I really hope some folks post pictures, the ones in the ads are all so close up I can’t get a good sense of the overall look





Got this from a company in Florida. Solid billet not tubular. Only problem I had was install. I had to use sheet metal screws to hold it in place. The little bolts that came with it were useless. That worked and it was stable. I have since changed back to a grille I got from DTmenace
 
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Does anyone know the name of the company in Florida that makes these, or, have their email address.

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Does anyone know the name of the company in Florida that makes these, or, have their email address.

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Hi Jim,
That is my car. (Above) I will look through my folder and see if I can find the address.
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Bill T - Thanks. If you can find it, let me know. I'm trying to deceide if I want to replace the original grill with a custom or take my grill and paint it a silver to match the windshield surround. Just can't deceide. Haven't seen enough of either one, custom or painted, to tell which I like best. I do want to do something that sets it apart from the norm.

Thanks again,

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Bill T - Thanks. If you can find it, let me know. I'm trying to deceide if I want to replace the original grill with a custom or take my grill and paint it a silver to match the windshield surround. Just can't deceide. Haven't seen enough of either one, custom or painted, to tell which I like best. I do want to do something that sets it apart from the norm.

Thanks again,

Jim
Could not find it Jim, sorry,
Like I said, it was a hassle to install. Once I realized the little bolts were not going to work without removing the whole facia
I looked at different ways and ended up installing it with three sheet metal screws (S.S.) That worked GREAT did not loosen up at all.
I had it on for over a year. Then I gave my stock grille to a friend who had it chrome plated. (a spray process) I really liked that, BUT over
time it turned to a gold tint. That I did not like. Next I bought one from DTMenance that he painted and added chrome strips over the
painted silver parts. Nice work. So you see it is a labor of love. I left the lower Billet Grilles on the car. I will send you pictures of the other two
grilles. To your e-mail. I can change back to the Billet at a future time if I want to, pIece of cake. But I probably won't. I like what I have now.
Bill T.
 
 
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