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Old 10-07-16 | 11:10 AM
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Hey All,

Its Irving again trying to make some more dopeness for the SC!

I found that there's always someone looking for a 97+ grille , however the cost on a used 97+ grill can be a bit much.

This is where I think I can come in, but want to see if there's any interest:

Who would be interested in a Carbon 97+ grill without the center bar, but mesh instead? something like this:





And who would be interested in a CF version of the factory grill?

Cost would be 200.00 shipped for either version. As with our urethane, every part would be made in the USA.
Old 10-07-16 | 01:09 PM
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is the mesh also CF or steel mesh ?

Your market won't be that much . You probably will get more interest with a good priced SC specific (usable by all years) rear diffuser than that grille which can only be used by 97+ bumpers and most of those bumpers mostly will already have the grille.
Old 10-07-16 | 01:48 PM
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I'm in, sign me up for a TRD mesh style grill with Carbon Fiber around the outside.
Old 10-07-16 | 03:47 PM
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Depending how it looks I'd be interested as I haven't picked up a 97 grill for the bumper I got from you guys.

It would make sense for you to produce this to complete your product line and not have customer going to other retailers for a part you sell, good thinking!
Old 10-07-16 | 08:07 PM
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Very interested to see how the end product looks! Keep us posted and thanks for taking care of this community.
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Irving, do you mean the tiny grille that goes in the slot? Like the one in the picture below that fits into the APTech bumper?

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I would like to see your ideas for this, too.... An "all black" version would be cool.....
Old 10-09-16 | 10:12 PM
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As long as it looked good I'd buy it. Sounds like a tasteful and subtle mod that would sell well with your front bumpers as a bundle. Customize the whole front end at once.
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Originally Posted by Duck05
Irving, do you mean the tiny grille that goes in the slot? Like the one in the picture below that fits into the APTech bumper?



I would like to see your ideas for this, too.... An "all black" version would be cool.....

Correct, The center grille thats laying on your carpet.
Old 10-11-16 | 03:27 PM
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I would be highly interested in 97+ CF grill
Old 10-13-16 | 03:34 PM
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I would be interested in the CF grill.

"CORRECTION", I will buy it. Assuming it looks awesome!

Ryan

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Originally Posted by APTech
Correct, The center grille thats laying on your carpet.
It is not on the carpet anymore....
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Old 10-14-16 | 11:53 AM
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i would buy one
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definitely in also. do it
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If you make a pre production example and it looks good, I'd commit to a group buy. I'm sure some others here would as well. I've purchased your products before so I don't question the quality or customer service.

Now that you're an SC owner you share our passion for these vehicles. Do it!
Old 10-18-16 | 06:58 AM
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It sounds pretty cool. I might be interested in it depending on how it looks.



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