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Old 10-31-13, 06:29 PM
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Hey Everyone! My name is Andrew. I thought I would introduce myself since I am not a very active member. I will be more active now that I am preparing to purchase a LS430 finally. I do browse the forums quite often and I must say a lot of these threads are very helpful and I appreciate the knowledge a lot of you bring here to the forums. Now on to the topic at hand...

So I have been literally searching every place possible for the black EMBLEMLESS Grille. I have not found any luck. I previously saw it on eBay and can no longer find it. I have searched through the member classifieds and again no luck.

I am hoping someone here on the forums can help me as I've turned up nothing but dead ends.

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If you or someone you know are interested in selling their grille please let me know! I am willing to pay $80 shipped as I know they were previously $60 shipped.

Thank you in advance for your help!

Andrew
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By the way... I am looking for a 2004-2006 Grille.
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Are you looking for the black chrome front grille or a straight black painted one?

There is a guy on Craigslist in Dallas Texas that sells the black chrome ones for $45. I don't know if he runs a shop or what but that's where the Texas guys get theirs.

If you want an actual black painted grille your only option is the K-Break grille which costs close to $700 to import from Japan. You could also strip the chrome off of an eBay grille and paint it, assuming you have the tools to strip chrome. Powdercoating a chrome grille could be an option too.
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Kira, thanks for the reply! It is the same grill as the one I just posted a picture of. It may be the same as the Texas guys as the people from top speed. Is there any way you can link me to that Craigslist ad? Also if I decided I wanted it would you be willing to take the $80 shipped? I know you said it was $45 and you can keep the $35 for gas and time. Thanks!
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Hey Andrew. I know I've seen them on ebay recently. Keep checking. Maybe they'll be relisted. Or you can try contacting the seller from this auction: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lexus-LS430-Celsior-04-06-Black-Chrome-Grill-Grills-Grille-Grilles-Without-Logo-/390675654211?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item5af6156643&vxp=mtr
Seller: topspeed-pro1-performance

And here's the cl ad that Kira was talking about: http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/pts/4121351651.html
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Originally Posted by nDrew
Kira, thanks for the reply! It is the same grill as the one I just posted a picture of. It may be the same as the Texas guys as the people from top speed. Is there any way you can link me to that Craigslist ad? Also if I decided I wanted it would you be willing to take the $80 shipped? I know you said it was $45 and you can keep the $35 for gas and time. Thanks!
I actually live in Oklahoma City now so I can't pick one up. It sucks since I want an extra one with the spot for an emblem. howiedoit posted a link to the Craigslist ad.

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Hey Andrew. I know I've seen them on ebay recently. Keep checking. Maybe they'll be relisted. Or you can try contacting the seller from this auction: Lexus LS430 Celsior 04 06 Black Chrome Grill Grills Grille Grilles Without Logo | eBay

Seller: topspeed-pro1-performance

And here's the cl ad that Kira was talking about: http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/pts/4121351651.html
I haven't seen one on eBay that cheap in a while. They used to pop up all the time for under $100.

That's the Craigslist seller I was talking about. Thanks for the link!
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I contacted both the seller on the eBay and Craigslist ad. They are currently sold out and unavailable. Kind of bummed out.

Kira if you have the emblemless one I'll buy it off you so you can buy the one with a spot for the emblem. Lmk. Thanks!
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Originally Posted by howiedoit
Hey Andrew. I know I've seen them on ebay recently. Keep checking. Maybe they'll be relisted. Or you can try contacting the seller from this auction: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lexus-LS430-Celsior-04-06-Black-Chrome-Grill-Grills-Grille-Grilles-Without-Logo-/390675654211?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item5af6156643&vxp=mtr
Seller: topspeed-pro1-performance

And here's the cl ad that Kira was talking about: http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/pts/4121351651.html

Thanks for the help! Sucks it turned into a deadend.
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I came across a different grill that I might want. If that goes through, I'll sell you mine.
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Originally Posted by nDrew
I contacted both the seller on the eBay and Craigslist ad. They are currently sold out and unavailable. Kind of bummed out.

Kira if you have the emblemless one I'll buy it off you so you can buy the one with a spot for the emblem. Lmk. Thanks!
I actually do have an emblemless black chrome grille but it was quite a bit more expensive than the ones on eBay. I'm not sure if there is any difference between them.

I was going to hang onto it until I could get the money for a K-Break grille. How soon were you needing the grille?
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Got this off a group I'm on in FB:

Got some Lexus LS 400 and LS430 Black Chrome VIP grilles, $55 pick-up or delivery (tax included), $58.44 shipped in Texas, and $53.99 shipped (out of Texas).

95-97 Black Chrome Celsior
95-97 Regular Chrome w/ emblem space
98-00 LS400 Black Chrome w/ emblem space
01-03 LS430 Black Chrome with emblem space
04-06 LS430 Black Chrome with AND without emblem space

Scoop these up!

PM me, comment if interested or call us up at Topspeed directly at 972-233-0888. Tell them Ian sent you and they'll give you the best price out the door.

I'll personally pick your shipment or pull it from the warehouse when you come pick up or ship out to anyone. Out of state, no tax!

Dallas/Addison area.
Topspeed Pro 1 Performance.

Thanks!
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If anyone picks up one of these top speed grilles post your results with quality and fitment
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Originally Posted by howiedoit
I came across a different grill that I might want. If that goes through, I'll sell you mine.
Keep me posted bro! Just tell Tasha to give you my number. Thank you so much.
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Originally Posted by Kira X
I actually do have an emblemless black chrome grille but it was quite a bit more expensive than the ones on eBay. I'm not sure if there is any difference between them.

I was going to hang onto it until I could get the money for a K-Break grille. How soon were you needing the grille?
I was hoping sooner than later. I just bought the car today and I am very impatient lol! I just want to mod it ASAP.

Originally Posted by ultm8mind
Got this off a group I'm on in FB:

Got some Lexus LS 400 and LS430 Black Chrome VIP grilles, $55 pick-up or delivery (tax included), $58.44 shipped in Texas, and $53.99 shipped (out of Texas).

95-97 Black Chrome Celsior
95-97 Regular Chrome w/ emblem space
98-00 LS400 Black Chrome w/ emblem space
01-03 LS430 Black Chrome with emblem space
04-06 LS430 Black Chrome with AND without emblem space

Scoop these up!

PM me, comment if interested or call us up at Topspeed directly at 972-233-0888. Tell them Ian sent you and they'll give you the best price out the door.

I'll personally pick your shipment or pull it from the warehouse when you come pick up or ship out to anyone. Out of state, no tax!

Dallas/Addison area.
Topspeed Pro 1 Performance.

Thanks!
972-233-0888
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They are sold out of the emblemless grille. I spoke with them the other day and they aren't sure if they'll get any anytime soon. Thanks for your help!
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Bump...

Anyone else considering selling their grille =D


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