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Custom Grille?

Posted:
Sat Sep 10, 2011 12:02 pm
by TheFirstEskimo
Hey everyone, I'm looking to get a new grille for my 07 GT as the standard one just doesn't look right on such a nice front end. I have noticed a few nice ones around, namely the mesh and recessed corozon. Does anyone know of any others that might look nice and are the correct fit?
Feel free to post pics. Cheers

Re: Custom Grille?

Posted:
Sat Sep 10, 2011 12:08 pm
by cruisn
For the fit and finish, you cant go past the Corazon. Otherwise a JDM honeycomb grill is another nice option.

Re: Custom Grille?

Posted:
Sun Sep 11, 2011 7:44 pm
by designerx
Im looking to do the same thing. I love the grill on this GT on carsales, does anyone know what it is? I cant seem to find it on Japan Parts, ebay, anywhere?

Re: Custom Grille?

Posted:
Mon Sep 12, 2011 12:27 pm
by cruisn
designerx wrote:Im looking to do the same thing. I love the grill on this GT on carsales, does anyone know what it is? I cant seem to find it on Japan Parts, ebay, anywhere?

That looks like the oem sports mesh grille with an Ebay STi badge added.

Re: Custom Grille?

Posted:
Wed Sep 14, 2011 10:12 am
by TheFirstEskimo
designerx wrote:Im looking to do the same thing. I love the grill on this GT on carsales, does anyone know what it is? I cant seem to find it on Japan Parts, ebay, anywhere?

Looks good John, did you end up finding a source for this?
Re: Custom Grille?

Posted:
Wed Sep 14, 2011 9:22 pm
by BoxerGT
Hey
I found mine on japanparts >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
not sure if you can get the same one for the 07-9 facelift though.
mine cost $450 incl. postage, bit rough but the subaru items come pre painted in your factory colour choice and always fit like a glove.
Re: Custom Grille?

Posted:
Sun Sep 18, 2011 5:13 pm
by designerx
TheFirstEskimo wrote:designerx wrote:Im looking to do the same thing. I love the grill on this GT on carsales, does anyone know what it is? I cant seem to find it on Japan Parts, ebay, anywhere?

Looks good John, did you end up finding a source for this?
Not yet. Ive looked all over t'internet and nothing.
Im gonna give Subaru parts a call over the next week, or drop in and find out if they still have any anywhere.
Re: Custom Grille?

Posted:
Mon Sep 19, 2011 12:12 pm
by cruisn
designerx wrote:
Im gonna give Subaru parts a call over the next week, or drop in and find out if they still have any anywhere.
Subaru have not had pre facelift sports mesh grilles for a long time.
I tried them when I got my car two years ago.
Re: Custom Grille?

Posted:
Mon Sep 19, 2011 7:55 pm
by designerx
Bugger. So second hand off here/ebay is the only way to get them now i presume?
Re: Custom Grille?

Posted:
Sun Nov 27, 2011 3:29 pm
by TheFirstEskimo
Decided to have a go at customizing my own to save a few dollars. Im using your guide Mark and so far so good.
Im about 1/2 the way through but im wondering if i need to fill in the small cut-outs left by the horizontal and vertical sections?
Im thinking it
may look ok if i just fold the mesh over the sides but im not sure. Im a bit hesitant to do the glass and fill as i dont want to ruin the grille.
What do you reckon Mark?

Re: Custom Grille?

Posted:
Mon Nov 28, 2011 9:44 am
by cruisn
Im a bit pedantic when it comes to fit and finish, so would only ever recommend to back and fill the gaps.
Is there any Fibreglassing how to's on Youtube?
Re: Custom Grille?

Posted:
Thu Dec 01, 2011 11:32 am
by TheFirstEskimo
All good. Fiberglass came up a treat, was much easier than expected
A few little imperfections in the finished product, but overall I'm happy with the result.
Grille is now fitted and looking WAY better than before.
Thanks for the walkthrough Mark, it was really helpful
Re: Custom Grille?

Posted:
Thu Dec 01, 2011 3:27 pm
by cruisn
No worries.

Pics?
Re: Custom Grille?

Posted:
Sun Dec 04, 2011 1:34 pm
by TheFirstEskimo


Think i might leave the badge off 4 a while..........
Re: Custom Grille?

Posted:
Sun Dec 04, 2011 3:04 pm
by cruisn
Nice work.

I like with the badge on, but each to their own.
