[JJones_86]

Well I got the new grille today and it took about 3 hours to install with 2 people. The directions were only somewhat helpful, but enough to point us in the right direction. I recommend you have someone to help you if you plan on doing it, as some parts are just simply a pain in the ass. I don't have any pictures yet. It was too dark when i was done, and I want to wash it first. However, it looks sweet. I know you will be anxious to see it, but I plan on washing it Thursday and will hopefully get some pictures. The latest would be Friday. I have finals tomorrow and Thursday otherwise it would be sooner.
I was not able to take pictures of the install because I forgot to charge my camera.

So, if you plan on doing it, give yourself about 3 hours, extra hands are always helpful. You can't rely just on in the instructions, will take some thinking and observations. I will answer any questions that you have for me.

P.S. - You do have to jack the car up, so plan for that as well.

 

[jedijome]

ahhh the suspense is killing me.

 

[Lee]

ahhh the suspense is killing me.

Same here

 

[Lee]

Is the chrome or stainless steel surround part of the mess grill insert?
How did the quality look?

 

[JJones_86]

Is the chrome or stainless steel surround part of the mess grill insert?
How did the quality look?

It is stainless steel. Quality looked good to be. Everything was CNC machined.

This is the kit I got off of ebay
http://www.egclassic.com/inventory/item.php?itemid=644

I got it for $175 with shipping.

 

[mnbowtie]

COME ON DUDE!!!!!! PIX!!! .....i gotta work on being more patient......

 

[JJones_86]

COME ON DUDE!!!!!! PIX!!! .....i gotta work on being more patient......

Haha, yeah you do. I'm at work right now. I can go home before I go to school and snap a few pics with my phone.

 

[Malo83]

That grill is sweet but that license bracket just doesn't do it for me, really distracts from the clean front end

 

[JJones_86]

That grill is sweet but that license bracket just doesn't do it for me, really distracts from the clean front end

The license plate bracket doesn't come with it. I told the dealer to keep mine off so there wouldn't be any holes. My state does not require the front license plate.

 

[JJones_86]

Here are some crappy pictures I took real quick with my iphone, and it was raining out, so the sun was not out to shine on it.

After I wash it, and it's sunny out, I'll get some real good pictures.

 

[Pizza Man]

Nice job, looks like a fine upgrade for only $175. I think you'll see quite a few members follow your lead.

 

[Malo83]

Here are some crappy pictures I took real quick with my iphone, and it was raining out, so the sun was not out to shine on it.

After I wash it, and it's sunny out, I'll get some real good pictures.

Now that's looking nice, without the factory license bracket it really cleans up the front end, when I order my Bu I will delete the bracket also

 

[JJones_86]

Now that's looking nice, without the factory license bracket it really cleans up the front end, when I order my Bu I will delete the bracket also

Yeah, just make sure it doesn't come with it installed, otherwise you'll have the holes there. Im not sure if they will come installed, but I'd make sure.

 

[JJones_86]

Nice job, looks like a fine upgrade for only $175. I think you'll see quite a few members follow your lead.

Thanks for the compliment. I'm willing to answer any questions as it is a lengthy process and some things are not mentioned in the instructions.

 

[Pizza Man]

I'm willing to answer any questions as it is a lengthy process and some things are not mentioned in the instructions.

Just keep your installation notes handy. I'm sure someone will need them soon.

 

[plgtx]

Pizza Man,
Can you make the notes a sticky in the General Discussion forum if they get posted?

JJones,
It's a nice, suttle upgrade that will POP when the sun and the car is shining!

 

[Pizza Man]

Pizza Man,
Can you make the notes a sticky in the General Discussion forum if they get posted?

JJones,
It's a nice, suttle upgrade that will POP when the sun and the car is shining!

Patrick, the first thing I'm gonna do is move this thread into the Mods Forum. Making it a sticky is not a problem, if there is as much demand for it as I think there will be.

 

[08MalibuLeaser]

Was it raining or just washed?

 

[JJones_86]

Was it raining or just washed?

It was raining.

 

[NJMalibuman]

Dude, that is amazing, very clean install!