Off brand Grill for BG5's

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Old Jul 3, 2011 | 02:09 PM
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Off brand Grill for BG5's

So theres this guy on Ebay with this for sale.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/SUBAR...Q5fAccessories


What do you all think? Im kinda on the fence as to possibly waste the money to see but has anyone had experience with this or similar?

thoughts, suggestions welcome!
Old Jul 3, 2011 | 02:11 PM
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Old Jul 3, 2011 | 03:02 PM
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not my cup 'o tea... looks cheap and fitment will likely be poopy, too.

imo, i say don't waste your money.
Old Jul 3, 2011 | 03:08 PM
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kinda how I felt about it, thanks!
Old Jul 3, 2011 | 04:34 PM
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None of 'em fit right. There are zero aftermarket grilles made for the deep drop on the US OB bumpers. There's one seller floating around that I grabbed mine from years ago (he's still using a picture of my car, lol) - but though the overall profile is good and it doesn't bow upwards in the middle like that one, there's still a gap between the grill and the bumper - my whole front end is black so you don't notice it but it's obvious if there are more colors going on.

Old Jul 3, 2011 | 04:51 PM
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get a jdm L7 grille.looks better imo

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Old Jul 3, 2011 | 07:25 PM
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Old Jul 3, 2011 | 09:47 PM
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Originally Posted by sybir
None of 'em fit right. There are zero aftermarket grilles made for the deep drop on the US OB bumpers. There's one seller floating around that I grabbed mine from years ago (he's still using a picture of my car, lol) - but though the overall profile is good and it doesn't bow upwards in the middle like that one, there's still a gap between the grill and the bumper - my whole front end is black so you don't notice it but it's obvious if there are more colors going on.
I like that look you got going on. Guess Ill keep looking, can you get me in touch with that guy you used?
Old Jul 3, 2011 | 09:57 PM
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I dont mind your look Lego, but Id prefer to get my hands on one like these instead. on the other hand, anything is better than the stock one Im runnin now.

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Old Jul 3, 2011 | 10:03 PM
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Originally Posted by JAC Wagon
I like that look you got going on. Guess Ill keep looking, can you get me in touch with that guy you used?
Wish I could, I'd buy another one, lol. I'll keep an eye out.
Old Jul 4, 2011 | 01:29 AM
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http://primitive-products.com/shop/i...&cPath=4_42_98

Site isn't live (able to purchase via e-commerce) yet, but gives you a couple of ideas.
Old Jul 8, 2011 | 05:11 AM
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Checked out that link, I like both of the inserts but will probably go with this one.

Thanks!


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