Your thoughts on a TRD Carbon Fiber Grill
#1
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Your thoughts on a TRD Carbon Fiber Grill
Was just wondering what other club members thought about the TRD Carbon Fiber grill. How's the fitment. I'm thinking about selling by RMM grill and replacing it with the TRD. Should I paint it to match my silver or keep the CF look. I'm looking for something different...the RMM grill is becoming more common these days. Thanks
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Personally I don't care for it. I'm sure it fits well (being Toyota 'n all) but it's just a big wide opening and the mesh was very thin or open so I found it revealed the radiator etc. too much.
So what if the RMM is becoming more common if you like it?
So what if the RMM is becoming more common if you like it?
#4
IMO, the TRD grill would look great on a dark (black) car. On lighter vehicles, the grill looks too large due to the color. It looks like there is a huge whole in the front. If it was painted, my opinion may change though. I've never seen a painted one on a lighter vehicle.
What's wrong with the RMM grill being so popular? That just means many people have good taste.
MAC
What's wrong with the RMM grill being so popular? That just means many people have good taste.
MAC
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Don't get me wrong... I like the way the RMM looks, however after 8 months of having it, it just seems old to me...I'm looking for other grills that seem to new to me that I don't see very often on other cars. Hence, that's why I'm looking into the CF TRD. I haven't seen to many cars with this grill. I really don't know too much about it except that it's supposed to fit better than the RMM and the L-sportline.
0260n5.7: I think you might be right about the dark color on a light car. It might look like a big hole in the front. It might look better painted.
0260n5.7: I think you might be right about the dark color on a light car. It might look like a big hole in the front. It might look better painted.
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When you guys say painted, you mean the surround or the mesh!? I'm assuming you'd paint the surround or I think it would look TERRIBLE on a non-black car.
#7
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I had one for a while, got an itch for a change, and went to the RMM, and now, have changed again; don't ask.
http://www.digitalsimple.com/TRD%20Painted%20Grill.htm
In a nutshell:
- fits perfectly
- a very solid piece
- yes, them mesh is rather 'open' and you can see quite a bit behind it.
HTH
http://www.digitalsimple.com/TRD%20Painted%20Grill.htm
In a nutshell:
- fits perfectly
- a very solid piece
- yes, them mesh is rather 'open' and you can see quite a bit behind it.
HTH
Last edited by ///MDex; 07-05-02 at 10:23 PM.
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Dog.....You know I love the RMM Grille. Not that people in the valley have it. If you really feel the need to go with a change. I'd suggest going with a different mesh like this one maybe.
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DEX: I think I'm due for a change also. I get bored easily and like to change often. I'm thinking about going with the TRD and when I get bored with that, I'll switch back to the RMM. Question! You were able to paint over the CF right?
Enginyr: Steve, you know I like my RMM grill. Maybe the mesh idea is good one. Know any places I can check out mesh. Maybe something in chrome...
Thanks guys for your opinions.
Enginyr: Steve, you know I like my RMM grill. Maybe the mesh idea is good one. Know any places I can check out mesh. Maybe something in chrome...
Thanks guys for your opinions.
#12
Originally posted by LXOGOOD
DEX: I think I'm due for a change also. I get bored easily and like to change often. I'm thinking about going with the TRD and when I get bored with that, I'll switch back to the RMM. Question! You were able to paint over the CF right?
Enginyr: Steve, you know I like my RMM grill. Maybe the mesh idea is good one. Know any places I can check out mesh. Maybe something in chrome...
Thanks guys for your opinions.
DEX: I think I'm due for a change also. I get bored easily and like to change often. I'm thinking about going with the TRD and when I get bored with that, I'll switch back to the RMM. Question! You were able to paint over the CF right?
Enginyr: Steve, you know I like my RMM grill. Maybe the mesh idea is good one. Know any places I can check out mesh. Maybe something in chrome...
Thanks guys for your opinions.
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LXOGOOD,
Well, I have the Carbon fiber TRD grill.... It didn't look good with the CF against my silver so I had to paint it.... I'll post up the before and after pics for you to see.... This is before...
Well, I have the Carbon fiber TRD grill.... It didn't look good with the CF against my silver so I had to paint it.... I'll post up the before and after pics for you to see.... This is before...