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Old 09-03-2012, 01:57 PM
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I think that the bumpers look better with those pieces removed. Gives it a more Z34 look anyways, especially if you get the chrome lip off of the hood.
 
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Old 09-05-2012, 08:30 PM
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Originally Posted by STUMPMI
I guess your billet grille:

Doesnt look anything like the one thats on my 1999 Z-34?

Heres a pic of what it should have looked like...
It does look very similar. It has clips that are supposed to clip to the very inside part of the grille. but if you do this, the grill is very much inset and doesn't look right.
The original on the car was messed up pretty bad. I really didn't think it would be that hard getting a new replacement. Man was I wrong.

Oddly I have an easier time finding parts for the 93 "sploder". Go figure...
 
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Old 09-05-2012, 08:32 PM
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Originally Posted by zzapultimate
Oh I miss-understood. The "stock grilles" are only on the LS models of 5th gens. Even if you find one that isn't all cracked and the chrome isn't peeling, you'll never get it off in one piece. It's held on with double sided tape and very strong. When I tried to take one off it just broke into several pieces because of all the tape underneath. I can't think of anywhere you can get a new one either. You might be out of luck on this one.
yeah, stock was what I wanted. When the original came off. It looked like there was at least 3 different colors underneath. The ebay grill doesn't even begin to cover that.
not sure of any other way to fix the problem without painting the entire car.
That wasn't originally in my plans.
 
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Old 09-05-2012, 08:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Leprechaun93
I gave up looking a long time ago for that piece
Honestly.. I'm beginning to understand why.
 
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Old 09-06-2012, 09:59 AM
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Originally Posted by janu99
It does look very similar. It has clips that are supposed to clip to the very inside part of the grille. but if you do this, the grill is very much inset and doesn't look right.
The original on the car was messed up pretty bad. I really didn't think it would be that hard getting a new replacement. Man was I wrong.

Oddly I have an easier time finding parts for the 93 "sploder". Go figure...
Actually:
My billet grille screws into the bumper! No clips, dbl sided tape etc...
Just curious:
Did the billet grille you got from ebay....Have mouinting tabs on the bottom?
That pretty much allows you to mount it anyway you like for best fit form and function...
 
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Old 09-06-2012, 11:26 AM
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Originally Posted by janu99
yeah, stock was what I wanted. When the original came off. It looked like there was at least 3 different colors underneath. The ebay grill doesn't even begin to cover that.
not sure of any other way to fix the problem without painting the entire car.
That wasn't originally in my plans.
No need to paint the entire car. You can repaint just the front clip, or find a used one that is the same color off of a Z34.
 
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Old 09-06-2012, 04:41 PM
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Originally Posted by STUMPMI
Actually:
My billet grille screws into the bumper! No clips, dbl sided tape etc...
Just curious:
Did the billet grille you got from ebay....Have mouinting tabs on the bottom?
That pretty much allows you to mount it anyway you like for best fit form and function...
That's a good question. This weekend when I have a chance, I'll dig it out and look. I'll try and take pics of it and post them.
 
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Old 09-06-2012, 04:46 PM
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Originally Posted by zzapultimate
No need to paint the entire car. You can repaint just the front clip, or find a used one that is the same color off of a Z34.
That would be nice. It would be an upgrade. This car is an LS model I think.
 
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Old 09-12-2012, 01:20 PM
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Lets see if these pictures work out. It shows the grille I selected.. It's supposed to work with the 99 but, it doesn't seem quite right.. Maybe it's just me.





http://i1156.photobucket.com/albums/...e/96d9f7a5.jpg

http://i1156.photobucket.com/albums/...e/9b13edc1.jpg

http://i1156.photobucket.com/albums/...e/803f6760.jpg
 
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Old 09-12-2012, 02:41 PM
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well lookey there it has the tabs just like mine does...

So theres no reason why u cant mount it on yours....
and do it correctly...

Those tabs enable you to mount it right to the bumper!

It doesnt say in your profile where u live...
But if you were in the detroit area... id be willing to help you mount it!

U can use self tapping screws to mount it...
 
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