aftermarket grills?

wicked1981 · Post by **wicked1981** » Tue Dec 09, 2003 8:31 am

Does anyone know where I can find aftermarket grills? I saw a chrome grill somewere but dont remember where.....

Cidderiforous · Post by **Cidderiforous** » Tue Dec 09, 2003 8:58 am

only grill I've seen is on ebay, but it just fastens to the existing grill with zip ties and it's $75

Raven · Post by **Raven** » Tue Dec 09, 2003 10:40 am

http://www.mrgrille.com/Pontiac%20VIBE%2003-04.htmI bought one on Ebay from these guys, it's cheaper. I have not received it yet, so no report as to quality etc.

disneydj · Post by **disneydj** » Wed Dec 10, 2003 4:57 am

Got mine from the same guy on e-bay. I like it!

AKLGT · Post by **AKLGT** » Wed Dec 10, 2003 1:54 pm

me too. also, meat has one and they look pretty good. helps keep rocks and bugs off your radiator.

Cidderiforous · Post by **Cidderiforous** » Thu Dec 11, 2003 12:23 pm

Yep, that's the one, It looks good, just don't care for the whole zip tie thing I'd much rather find one that actually replaces the existing grill, maybe I'll try to make one

AKLGT · Post by **AKLGT** » Thu Dec 11, 2003 3:58 pm

yes, i was hoping for that too, but got tired of waiting. plus, it was so easy to install.... and had to make my vibe stand out that much more from the rest.

ArcsVibe · Post by **ArcsVibe** » Fri Dec 12, 2003 2:33 pm

I just wonder if they will rust after one of our winters......please keep us posted!

Mavrik · Post by **Mavrik** » Fri Jan 09, 2004 7:02 am

http://www.cloud-rider.com sells Vibe grill inserts. I would bet they last over the winter because that place sells winter ones also.

Raven · Post by **Raven** » Sat Jan 10, 2004 5:10 am

Finally got my grills today from mrgrille.com. It took 2 months because of a screw up in shipping. They look pretty good. I'll install them when the temperature goes above -13F. The grills are surprisingly small when they are off the car.

pissedoffgokart · Post by **pissedoffgokart** » Sat Jan 10, 2004 12:22 pm

So do they replace the existing plastic grills or fit over them?

Raven · Post by **Raven** » Sat Jan 10, 2004 12:29 pm

Quote, originally posted by pissedoffgokart Â»So do they replace the existing plastic grills or fit over them? They fit over and are attached with tie wraps(zip ties). It sounds cheap but according to the 4000 plus feedback on Ebay and other Genvibe members, they work great. They also look amazing.

Raven · Post by **Raven** » Sun Jan 11, 2004 9:53 am

Just installed my grills, what a piece of cake. I did the job in the dark at -15c and they fit great and look fantastic. I can't wait to remove the front license plate bracket when I get my Quebec plate.

wicked1981 · Post by **wicked1981** » Mon Jan 12, 2004 6:31 am

Yeah I want to put on a real grill not a tie on. It might look good put I rather wait till something comes out that replaces the current one.

ragingfish · Post by **ragingfish** » Mon Jan 12, 2004 6:37 am

You'll probably be waiting a very long time...

AKLGT · Post by **AKLGT** » Mon Jan 12, 2004 1:28 pm

Quote, originally posted by ragingfish Â»You'll probably be waiting a very long time...ditto that.... you'll be waiting for a long time. don't hold your breath.

pissedoffgokart · Post by **pissedoffgokart** » Tue Jan 13, 2004 6:19 pm

I don't know, 100 bucks seems a lot for something that doesn't "bolt on". Don't get me wrong I thingk they look awsome, I just don't like the zip tie thing.

wicked1981 · Post by **wicked1981** » Wed Jan 14, 2004 12:37 am

I agree. Rather wait the time and get a real grill besides with sales up on the Vibe (higher than matrix) im sure someone will think about it and make them. Can't be too long.

ALi3N · Post by **ALi3N** » Wed Jan 21, 2004 3:46 am

This may be heresy but i want a a chrome honeycomb design grille with the TRD emblem on it.Has anybody thought about removing their grilles and painting them with an enamel paint (for strength). maybe body color match or silver... just a thought.

AKLGT · Post by **AKLGT** » Thu Jan 22, 2004 4:18 pm

yes it has already been done. if you do a search on painted grill... you'll probably get a few hits. i painted mine this summer to red, but didn't like as much. i know someone did paint theirs to chrome, but don't know how the paint was holding up. i also would like a honeycomb grill w/ trd on it, similar to the one available for the trix and also one like i had on my ivan stewart tundra... but they don't make them. best you can do is paint the grill if you're so inclined to do and then get a trd badge to stick on...

Celtic_Curse · Post by **Celtic_Curse** » Sun Mar 14, 2004 11:55 am

I've had my grills on through the winter and they are holding up quite well, they look great. On a side note you couls always buy a CF TRD sticker and place it on these grilles, TRd being Toyota's line I don't think we'll see many if any grilles for our car that feature the Trd badge. BEsides people still ask me why I have Trd emblems on my car when it's a Pontiac. Here's a pic.

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MoonDogg · Post by **MoonDogg** » Tue Jun 29, 2004 1:44 am

I can make them... My ? would be how big is the demand and how much would one be willing to pay for bolt on grills? I just bought my Vibe, 04' GT Fusion Orange. And I planned on making grills out of 6061 T-6 Aluminum and anodizing it Orange. Let me know what yall think... I can pretty much make it in any design/color, of course the harder the design the more it will cost. and I can personaly check all for correct fitness

AKLGT · Post by **AKLGT** » Tue Jun 29, 2004 2:21 am

well, i'd be interested in one more similar to the TRD grill. but stainless or polished.if you make one, i'd recommend beta testing it first on yours, posting some pics and showing us what you can do. but fair warning, we are all very skeptical of anyone (especially new members) trying to sell things here. we've had some bad luck w/ scammers. definitely make some up, maybe diff variations to give us ideas. i know that i would be interested if i could see what you are talking about. PICS are a must!

MoonDogg · Post by **MoonDogg** » Tue Jun 29, 2004 3:26 am

Hey I completly understand. I will give all the pictures you could possible want.. And to tell you the truth I was not going to do it for profit I was going to do it for my car, but saw this topic and a light bulb came on.... So we will see.. let me get mine going and I will keep yall posted...

AKLGT · Post by **AKLGT** » Tue Jun 29, 2004 3:35 am

thanks.

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