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Old 07-22-05, 07:09 AM
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Default S Class style grill for LS430

I ordered my from www.CANautoclub.com. I should have it hopefully next month. I can't wait!!!!
Here is a pic sent to me. Looks Stunning. I have a Black Ls430 and I went for a black chrome grill. The front looks waaay to much like an S Class. Hey thats not a bad thing though.
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Who makes that grill? How much did it cost you?

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why not get an S class..dont understand putting that grill on the LS
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Originally Posted by DeniskaGS4
why not get an S class..dont understand putting that grill on the LS
Yeah, I don' t like the idea of putting on A Mercedes like grille . . .
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Originally Posted by AmethySC
Yeah, I don' t like the idea of putting on A Mercedes like grille . . .
I think it looks much better than the stock, cheap plastic one with the silly L in the middle. The emblem really takes away the good looks of the front. In addition this grill has fewer horizontal bars that also makes the front end cleaner. I also understand that this grill is aluminum and not plastic.
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Originally Posted by AmethySC
Yeah, I don' t like the idea of putting on A Mercedes like grille . . .
Yeah, me neither. I like the horizontal slants on the LS. Benz grills go on Benzs......
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Originally Posted by 1SICKLEX
Yeah, me neither. I like the horizontal slants on the LS. Benz grills go on Benzs......
If you compare the LS430 to the W140 Benz's you will see more than a slight similarity in the body styles. So I guess tha Benz grill on a LS430 truly fits.
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Nice
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Default Beautiful grille, but love the Stock "L" more

Love the LS, Love the S class. Both are beautiful cars that share common attributes for different reasons. While I love MB turn signals in side mirrors, I don't get using a Benz "like" grille . Grilles to me are the identity of most if not all cars. The LS is a beautiful car in its own right. And "L" looks great to me as it represents my last name. Similarly I love MB 3 point Star in most of their grilles.
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For me it's all about standing out. There are a couple of black LS430's in my neighborhood. I feel awkward running into someone driving the EXACT same car. With this grill in black chrome accompanied by the rear roof spoiler, exhaust tips and polished 18's, I should have a look apart from the rest.
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Originally Posted by JLAWS
For me it's all about standing out. There are a couple of black LS430's in my neighborhood. I feel awkward running into someone driving the EXACT same car. With this grill in black chrome accompanied by the rear roof spoiler, exhaust tips and polished 18's, I should have a look apart from the rest.
That said, I can respect your reasoning for customization. I also hate running into the same exact car, partly why I bought my Range. One of the worst feelings as a driver, is when you're at a stoplight/intersection and there are 6 other cars exactly like yours, down to the color. Reason #472 why I quickly got rid of my Acura.
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I think the grille looks pretty sweet! I've seen this grille installed on a GS before and didn't think it looked that good, but since the LS has a much larger grille space, I think it fits nicely.

And JLAWS, how did you find the grille off the site? I can't seem to find anything.
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i also think it looks hot on the ls. not so much a fan of it on th gs
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I think the grille looks pretty sweet! I've seen this grille installed on a GS before and didn't think it looked that good, but since the LS has a much larger grille space, I think it fits nicely.

And JLAWS, how did you find the grille off the site? I can't seem to find anything.
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And it should be an exclusive look. Ive been waiting 2+ months for it to arrive from Japan!! It should arrive soon and I doubt I'll run into anyone with the same grill

The grill is not shown on that site I mentioned. Contact Dxc for details, pics and pricing which is very reasonable for an all aluminum grill.
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I think the grill looks nice enough, but I would never put it on a Lexus for the simple fact that it looks like it was lifted from a MB. I feel the same way about wheels that look like they belong on a MB -- if I bought an LS that had either of those on it, I'd change 'em. No offense to anyone who sees it differently, but that's just how I see it.

Originally Posted by JLAWS
I ordered my from www.CANautoclub.com. I should have it hopefully next month. I can't wait!!!!
Here is a pic sent to me. Looks Stunning. I have a Black Ls430 and I went for a black chrome grill. The front looks waaay to much like an S Class. Hey thats not a bad thing though.


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