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Old Nov 14, 2007 | 03:00 PM
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Is it EZ to install a replacement grille? I dont see any screws,it looks like a bunch of clips hold it on/remove it..Is this a very simple swap out??
 
Old Nov 14, 2007 | 03:06 PM
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I swapped out my Kamei grill for an RS4 grill in about 5 minutes, very easy.
 
Old Nov 14, 2007 | 03:12 PM
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It takes some forcing but you'll get it out. It may even feel like you're going to break it. You just need worry about the top clips. Start on one side pinching them inward and pushing upward. You'll see what I mean when you start getting the first few going. Keep going in a row until you end up on the other side and that baby should pop right out. Don't be afraid to be forceful.
 
Old Nov 14, 2007 | 03:13 PM
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ok,just bought a s4 grille but wonder if the brushed surround will throw the whole thing off having chrome around where the window goes down into the door...
 
Old Nov 14, 2007 | 03:18 PM
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Nevermind.
 
Old Nov 14, 2007 | 03:22 PM
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Mines Brilliant black, I'm painting the brushed trim and mesh part of the grill black to flow with the car better. I'm getting the paint from a paint shop so it's a perfect match.
 
Old Nov 14, 2007 | 03:26 PM
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SO UR GONNA PAINT ALL THE TRIM TO MATCH THE PAINT,SOUNDS LIKE A GOOD IDEA,U TAKIN CAR TO A BODY SHOP OR DIY??
 
Old Nov 14, 2007 | 04:34 PM
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Diy, I'm doing the brushed trim and the mesh, leaving the rings chrome to match the window trim and badges. I think it'll look nice and flow well with the rest of the car when it's done. I'm clearcoating it too.
 
Old Nov 14, 2007 | 06:04 PM
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you can paint any grill yourself really easily. just be prepared to get rock chips and having to redo it every once in a while.
 
Old Nov 14, 2007 | 06:44 PM
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YEA IM NOT TRYING TO PAINT ANYTHING,I WAS HESITANT TO THRO THE NEW GRILL ON CUZ I THOUGHT IT MITE CLASH WITH THE CHROME WINDOW TRIM BUT IM JUST GONA THRO IT ON .iM ABOUT TO ORDER MY SYSTEM FROM MY ACCOMADATION LIST HALF TOMORROW AND THEN THE LOW END SOON..dO U GUYS DO SYSTEMS IN UR CARS? iM ABOUT TO PUT IN A JL300/4V2 ON SOME MB QUART 6.5 2 WAY COMPONENTS AND A 6/4/1 3WAY COMPONENT WITH A JL1000/1V2 WITH 2 13W6 SUBS-THANK U DISCOUNT ACCOMODATION!!
 



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