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Old 03-06-04, 12:17 AM
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I really like the sportsdesign grill, looks so much better.
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Old 03-06-04, 01:05 AM
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Very clean! Nice grill.
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Doesn't it look like the DIY Chrome grill?
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the vertical bars look thicker !!
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Originally posted by PHML
Doesn't it look like the DIY Chrome grill?
Yes. That's what it basically is if you remove only the front part of the big slats on the 01+ grille. The 98-00 grilles have thinner vertical slats and smaller 'L' emblem.

Here's a closeup:
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Gets my approval

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Thumbs up Looks good!
Very classy look- how much and where did you get it?
Neo-you are correct; my '00 stock grill has more vertical slats than the sportsdesign grill does (or the '01 and up) and of course is not chrome either...This is a look I could go for if the price is right!
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yes, i'm interested in this grill,too ...
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I swapped mine out two years ago and I really like it. I've thought about changing out mine but there is only two grilles I'd change it to: TTE or JP. Both are not cheap so I'm not in a big hurry. I have other mods that have higher priorities.

If you want one, contact Steve Ganz. remember you will need the grille AND the emblem since the emblem changed between the 98-00 and the 01+. Since I don't know what the current market for these are, I can only say that the grille and emblem will be under $200 new. That's a bargain compared to the TTE (a little less than $400 + paint) or the JP (almost $900).
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Originally posted by chrisleX
yes, i'm interested in this grill,too ...
Hey Chris, I just noticed your sig. Nice to see another bronze car on board. Although there are probably a few more, you are only the fourth that I can remember.
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HI NEO, yes, i've been looking for this color for a while, finally i got it ...
is there any fitting problem with this grill on a 2000 gs ?
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i've always liked that grill.................
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Originally posted by chrisleX
is there any fitting problem with this grill on a 2000 gs ?
There should not be. I have a 98 and the grille fits perfectly. Remember, since you have a 2000, you'll need to buy the 'L' emblem in addition to the grille.

In case you are curious to see what it would look like on your car :
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Are you saying that the stock GS '01 and up grill is the same as the Sportdesign grill except it isn't chromed?
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wow, it looks very good ! i hope steve ganz can get one for me !!!!!!!!! and yes, with the L badge
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