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Old 09-05-11, 11:30 AM
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Default Need opinions on which grille!

So just a basic question for everyone.. Which grille do you think sets off a modded Lexus more?

L-Tuned Grille or the Fully Chromed 01+ Grille

I'm in a PDW 98 GS3 and am def looking into upgrading my grille, but I can't choose. At first I wanted just the fully chrome 01+ Grille, but the L-Tuned also looks nice..

So what is it boys? Which do you think would set off nicer?

P.S. -- I don't want to hear about JP Grille's or AIMGAIN or anything like that. Yes those grilles are amazing, but i'm not really looking to spend $400+ on a grille.
Old 09-05-11, 12:25 PM
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Jp is more like 1000+

Choose which YOU like better, it's your car...

I'm keeping my 01 if that helps....
Old 09-05-11, 12:34 PM
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I like the all chrome 01+
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All chrome OEM I have the L tunded as well though but I always end up switching back to my OEM grill. I'm lurking for a 01+ though I have the 98+ grill now.
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RMM

http://www.lextasy.com/gs400_rmm_gri..._1437_prd1.htm
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i want my TTE grill back not to mention i REALLY like the all black chrome grill i just cant find one for sale. new or used unless its the fake ebay one
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all chrome 01+
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Thanks for the opinions guys! Looks like i'm gonna be sticking with my plan and just going with a 01+ Grille.
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Originally Posted by sakataj
i want my TTE grill back not to mention i REALLY like the all black chrome grill i just cant find one for sale. new or used unless its the fake ebay one
Brian I believe one LEGIT eBay vendor has them. He gets it straight from Japan, but it's a Aristo one with the Toyota emblem. If you're interested I can check to see if he has them in stock and will shoot you his eBay name via PM.
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Originally Posted by LuxuryGS3
Brian I believe one LEGIT eBay vendor has them. He gets it straight from Japan, but it's a Aristo one with the Toyota emblem. If you're interested I can check to see if he has them in stock and will shoot you his eBay name via PM.
Thats the one I have, but mine didn't come with a Toyota emblem. I just purchased a 01+ emblem from the dealer and snapped it in.

Personally, the black chrome one from Japan looks great on my silver

http://www.jzsinternational.com/serv...300-400/Detail

I believe these are the same guys on ebay as well

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Originally Posted by repugnante
Thats the one I have, but mine didn't come with a Toyota emblem. I just purchased a 01+ emblem from the dealer and snapped it in.

Personally, the black chrome one from Japan looks great on my silver

http://www.jzsinternational.com/serv...300-400/Detail

I believe these are the same guys on ebay as well
I have this one ^^^ get this one
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Originally Posted by LuxuryGS3
Thanks for the opinions guys! Looks like i'm gonna be sticking with my plan and just going with a 01+ Grille.


you won't regret it
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I'd get the 01+ grille without chroming it. Leave it OEM.
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Originally Posted by LuxuryGS3
Brian I believe one LEGIT eBay vendor has them. He gets it straight from Japan, but it's a Aristo one with the Toyota emblem. If you're interested I can check to see if he has them in stock and will shoot you his eBay name via PM.
please do daniel...

BTW im still waiting to hear back from dingus about the wiring for you, i texted him again today
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