Replacing front grill
#31
Re: Replacing front grill
When I saw that kit on Ebay, I thought it was completely cheesy. But I think that's because all the photos had the kit installed on color-keyed XLE grills. I really like how it looks on your car! I might order the lower grill kit, not really interested in the fog covers because I plan on installing fog lights with color-keyed covers.
#32
Re: Replacing front grill
I made my grille blocker with styrofoam craft board / poster board.
For the uppper grille it is attached on the inside of the grille. Two pieces made it easier to get inside. I poked holes through the poster board and used zip ties to attach it to the grille.
For the bottom grille I put it on the outside. I cut one piece to shape.
For the uppper grille it is attached on the inside of the grille. Two pieces made it easier to get inside. I poked holes through the poster board and used zip ties to attach it to the grille.
For the bottom grille I put it on the outside. I cut one piece to shape.
#33
Re: Replacing front grill
I made my grille blocker with styrofoam craft board / poster board.
For the uppper grille it is attached on the inside of the grille. Two pieces made it easier to get inside. I poked holes through the poster board and used zip ties to attach it to the grille.
For the bottom grille I put it on the outside. I cut one piece to shape.
For the uppper grille it is attached on the inside of the grille. Two pieces made it easier to get inside. I poked holes through the poster board and used zip ties to attach it to the grille.
For the bottom grille I put it on the outside. I cut one piece to shape.
#34
Re: Replacing front grill
Please give a follow-up on any gas mileage gains and engine temperature changes that you notice. I used a grill blocker on my Insight and picked up nearly 10 MPGs when I used it. (NOTE: Engine temperatures ran too hot to use it in the summer over about 80 degrees.)
#35
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http://www.egclassic.com/inventory/r...=112&year=2007
#37
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Sorry, guys....I just have to laugh...here you buy a great car, but are not satisfied with how it 'looks'! Change this, change that...lower it, take off the badges, put on bigger wheels, change the grill...It has to be a 'guy' thing!
Sorry, I am 'only a female'!
Sorry, I am 'only a female'!
#38
Re: Replacing front grill
The service manual shows that there are a bunch of plastic clips around the grille that need to be released. They are pretty obvious when looking at the grille. I think there are 12 or 16 of them.
#39
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Are you talking about the E&G Classics grill? E&G produces some of the best aftermarket grills available, but you gotta want that chromed-out look.
http://www.egclassic.com/inventory/r...=112&year=2007
http://www.egclassic.com/inventory/r...=112&year=2007
#40
Re: Replacing front grill
Interestingly Toyota Scion's line of automobiles are specifically aimed at the young market and are much more customizable internally and externally.