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L-tuned,RMM,or TRD front grill?????

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Old 03-08-02, 01:35 AM
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Hey guys,

Need some suggestion as to which grill should I go with. I don't plan to get any body kit for my car.

Which of these grills do you guys think would look the best on my white GS????


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Old 03-08-02, 04:27 AM
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I really like the L-Tuned... man that lazer cut grill material is awesome. They are a little more money but then again they come painted, so it probably evens out.
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Are they painted? The web site indicates unpainted for $567. Is there an alternate source for painted L-tuned grills?

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You can get painted L-Tuned grills from Rod Millen. www.rodmillen.com They don't have it listed on their website, but if you call them, they have it. I recently purchased one from them.
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RMM all the way baby!
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Originally posted by eling77
You can get painted L-Tuned grills from Rod Millen. www.rodmillen.com They don't have it listed on their website, but if you call them, they have it. I recently purchased one from them.
Why would Rod Millen be selling L-Tuned grills when they have their own? Also, what price?
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I don't know why Rod Millen is selling L-Tuned Grills. All I can say is I purchased one from them. It came painted for $520.
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by GJSGS4
Are they painted? The web site indicates unpainted for $567. Is there an alternate source for painted L-tuned grills?

You are absolutely right . In looking at the pieces, they will sell you the side skirts and grill painted, or just the side skirts painted, but if you just buy the grill it's unpainted Oh well, that makes it much less of a deal... but they still look sweet
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I used to like the RMMs better then the L-Tuned (which I had bought) because of the 'L'. Didn't initally like the bar across the middle of the grille either.

HOWEVER, having had it on the car for some time now, and seeing a bunch of other grill types, I'm a big fan of the L-tuned not only for the looks but for the quality of the piece. If only my Greddy lip had held up so well.

Mine came painted (got it with the side skirts), fine match even though the car was 2+ years old.
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your grill looks nice too
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even though Im not a big fan of RMM, I have to admit that there bodykits are made very well its a very sturdy material and had handeled the weather pretty well up here in seattle. I've had my RMM grill for about 1.5 years with no problems except for changing the mesh ( which I did by choice )

here is a pic
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l-tuned quality is awesome...
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TRD looks more sporty and clean IMO, especially you can put the emblem at the center of the grill. L-tuned is very clean too, but no emblem, = P unless you can do what Will did, put that nice "TRD SPORTS" logo besides the center bar.

RMM fitment/quality is always a question mark to me, their design kinda reminds me of Acura.. = P. just my 02, no offense
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Can anyone post pic of TRD grill please?
Thanks!!
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Hey thanks guys for all the great input.......however, I still cannot decide yet at this point.....damn. No wonder our women got to have so many different kind of shoes and colors....hahaaa

TXSTYLE:
Those 19" wheels looks so big and awesome on your GS! Two Thumbs up for you! Do you have any problem with the RMM grill? Any problem with the fitment? You white GS looks clean!

Biggie:
I did noticed you changed the grill style on the RMM grill. Do you have a picture of the original mesh from RMM..... By the way, if you don't mind me asking, what kind of mesh did you get? Your mesh style looks very similar to the L-tuned and TRD style.... I like it!

Gsintensive:
You have a TRD grill on your black GS, right? How do you put the L-tuned emblem at the center of the grill? where do you get the emblem?


Thanks guys for all your help.......


Still deciding........hummm


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