Falcor Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 The Gen 4 Subaruoutback.org forum is running slow these days (ie, not many post). So I'm posting this here. Legacy guys mod their cars much more anyway. I'm on the verge of replacing the grill on my Outback. The only problem is that I'm torn between a custom mesh and a modified Legacy grill. I have already made the pattern for the mesh grill, but I like the look of the Legacy grill as well. I do know the Legacy grill is not a perfect match and plan on a filler panel on the bottom and partially up the sides. With the car being dark grey, the filler panel will not be as noticeable as a lighter color would be. I've made a poll to see what everyone thinks, as I'm open to being swayed one way or another. :smile2:. Curent: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v281/moab123/Subaru/3167B919-6EB3-4F6C-8481-04D359441539_zpsakw4ndr3.jpg Legacy Grill (Swapped with no filler panel): http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v281/moab123/Subaru/Outback%20with%20Legacy%20grill_zps6yxorcpr-1.jpg Legacy Grill (AU version): http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/q634/scooby889/304549_488534777831972_689278883_n1_zps46243e81.jpg Mesh Grill (AU version): http://cdn2.mkimg.carview.co.jp/minkara/photo/000/001/837/286/1837286/p3.jpg Mesh DYI: http://distilleryimage1.s3.amazonaws.com/84a7875cffe911e185a622000a1d039f_7.jpg Mesh DYI (bradze, I think): http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x86/lilyluvr77/grillupclose_zpscbd1f387.jpg Mesh Grill pattern: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v281/moab123/Subaru/D27EBCAD-C0D8-4ED6-BC89-9D462CDF2E72_zpszvuofgti.jpg Mesh I would be using: http://www.customcargrills.com/proddetail.asp?prod=Perf_GT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perscitus Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 Good choice on the mesh supplier - some of us on here are using their stuff with good success. Best approach would be to buy a second stock 2010-12 USDM Outback grill (especially if it is a bit different in terms of dimensions from the 2010-12 USDM Legacy grill), use a dremel and some other tools to trim out the center section. And install the mesh of choice where you want it (outside/front of the frame, mid-way in the frame, inside/back of the frame). The third location gives you the most mounting flexibility but its a particular look you might not like... then experiment with the stock or the Legacy trunk emblem or any other emblems to perhaps match the JDM/ADM mesh grill look. Vinyl wrap, color code paint or plastidip the chrome if you prefer. This solution will offer you the best fit and overall finish. Plus make it easy to swap the grills with stock if you choose in the future. Another option is to go with the CMod Legacy grill as base and still use the mesh you chose (the original mesh on it is terrible quality). It might neede the filler panel even more than the OEM 2010-12 Legacy grill though. http://legacygt.com/forums/showpost.php?p=4927410&postcount=13733 http://legacygt.com/forums/showpost.php?p=4906416&postcount=13099 http://legacygt.com/forums/showpost.php?p=4921670&postcount=148 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcor Posted January 26, 2015 Author Share Posted January 26, 2015 Good choice on the mesh supplier - some of us on here are using their stuff with good success. Best approach would be to buy a second stock 2010-12 USDM Outback grill (especially if it is a bit different in terms of dimensions from the 2010-12 USDM Legacy grill), use a dremel and some other tools to trim out the center section. And install the mesh of choice where you want it (outside/front of the frame, mid-way in the frame, inside/back of the frame). The third location gives you the most mounting flexibility but its a particular look you might not like... then experiment with the stock or the Legacy trunk emblem or any other emblems to perhaps match the JDM/ADM mesh grill look. Vinyl wrap, color code paint or plastidip the chrome if you prefer. This solution will offer you the best fit and overall finish. Plus make it easy to swap the grills with stock if you choose in the future. Another option is to go with the CMod Legacy grill as base and still use the mesh you chose (the original mesh on it is terrible quality). It might neede the filler panel even more than the OEM 2010-12 Legacy grill though. http://legacygt.com/forums/showpost.php?p=4927410&postcount=13733 http://legacygt.com/forums/showpost.php?p=4906416&postcount=13099 http://legacygt.com/forums/showpost.php?p=4921670&postcount=148 I was throwing around the idea of a trimmed up Outback grill. The only issue was it would double the cost of the grill. Still might be the best choice though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perscitus Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 Pick one up on eBay, doesn't really matter if it has finish, chrome damage or damage to any of the grill surface, emblem, etc. since you'll be trimming all that away. If you're lucky, you can find one for <$100... provided they're posted up. Junkyards (including those with online warehouse DBs) are also an option. I bet they could source one easily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcor Posted January 27, 2015 Author Share Posted January 27, 2015 Pick one up on eBay, doesn't really matter if it has finish, chrome damage or damage to any of the grill surface, emblem, etc. since you'll be trimming all that away. If you're lucky, you can find one for <$100... provided they're posted up. Junkyards (including those with online warehouse DBs) are also an option. I bet they could source one easily. PartsGeek.com has new ones for $52.73.......$61.68 w/shipping http://www.partsgeek.com/catalog/2010/subaru/outback/body_mechanical_-ar-_trim/grille_assembly.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcor Posted January 28, 2015 Author Share Posted January 28, 2015 The big gaping hole looks pretty bad. You need a trim around it. I had planned to make a trim piece for the Legacy grill. That's part of the reason I'm leaning toward the mesh grill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcor Posted May 5, 2015 Author Share Posted May 5, 2015 Just purchased the mesh and trim. Looking forward to getting this made. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcor Posted May 18, 2015 Author Share Posted May 18, 2015 Progress so far: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v281/moab123/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-05/F84606B9-164E-4F58-AC4E-FAA274EAC0B5_zpsojkf4mvv.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackal8788 Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 I think you're done - leave it! VF54 to 20G to VF54 to 18G build thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcor Posted May 19, 2015 Author Share Posted May 19, 2015 it takes a lot of time to get the curves right around the bottom. Thankfully we have a belt sander just inside the shop. So I test fit, mark it with a sharpie, sand a little off, test fit....... There is no outer trim like the Legacys, and the trim I'm using doesn't leave room for error. I was looking for another trim but haven't found one I like yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcor Posted June 3, 2015 Author Share Posted June 3, 2015 Update. I finally had some free time to work on it last night. I got it to the point where the hood can shut. Still needs some fine tuning. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v281/moab123/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-06/7CC5948F-B091-48AF-AD99-DD133C8BF1B1_zpst9uz7rz6.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v281/moab123/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-06/B09DA4F9-B7FF-4FE5-B439-0EEFCE5DF7E0_zpsrzk2fpiv.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slider Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 Needs a badge or something imo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StoplightAssassin Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 http://pennyhacker.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Cheese-Grater-by-Emj.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KartRacerBoy Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 That grill is awful. Custom is not always better. And the post above is absolutely correct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcor Posted June 3, 2015 Author Share Posted June 3, 2015 Needs a badge or something imo Planning on adding a badge to it. Painting it black as well. Just not sure if I should go with Plasti Dip, flat black, or semi gloss black. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcor Posted June 3, 2015 Author Share Posted June 3, 2015 http://pennyhacker.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Cheese-Grater-by-Emj.jpg When trimming the edges of the mesh, it's just about as sharp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcg_ Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 Flat black. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcor Posted June 11, 2015 Author Share Posted June 11, 2015 I haven't had a chance to work on the grill for a bit, but I photoshop a pic of hopefully how it will turn out. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v281/moab123/Subaru/grill%202_zpsvtfbzkny.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcor Posted June 29, 2015 Author Share Posted June 29, 2015 The grill is all trimmed to shape (still needs painted), but I have ran into an issue with mounting. I have not come up with a good solution to attach it to the car. I have tried zip-ties, #10 screws from the front, ect. But they don't hold the grill right or look bad from the front. Any suggestions? http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v281/moab123/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-06/91E999CF-545A-4879-94A1-4983DF359BED_zpsagbvfwxv.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v281/moab123/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-06/397B8CCC-9B70-410B-BE72-9797714B6D30_zpsa61d0vwk.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CYKZ1 Posted July 4, 2015 Share Posted July 4, 2015 Can you cut out pieces from the original one, around the area where it mounts to the factory points. The key I think IMHO would be to leave enough material on the cut outs to kind of brace the mesh and apply pressure from the back part of the grill to hold it in place and maybe superglue or mount the mesh to the plastic "braces" somehow... Just my 2. Best of luck. Sent from my SM-N910T using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcor Posted July 6, 2015 Author Share Posted July 6, 2015 I took some pictures of the mounting areas. I think I'm going to have to epoxy a stud or nut to the backside. The little clips I found are not going to work. They sit too close to the holes to get anything hooked around them. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v281/moab123/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-07/1F63D26B-9881-4F17-B342-A7B509D9FFE2_zpsvmefbc2s.jpg Back: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v281/moab123/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-07/11082B1E-AE2B-4150-92C9-0535A8E56545_zps0qkhqc3e.jpg Front: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v281/moab123/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-07/97EF1DD3-EDE8-49F3-88F0-564B7D642C47_zpsfaeeeeov.jpg Side: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v281/moab123/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-07/CAAEDE99-8EE2-4F28-BFDD-762047C81E16_zps6ipgsvy9.jpg Bottom: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v281/moab123/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-07/48A08989-6647-4117-8164-A65EEF9F7EAA_zpsytyogkmu.jpg I tried some small eye bolts, but they were still too big (eye was too big). I want to have the grill fairly easy to remove, so no wire or zip-ties. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GravityGear Posted July 6, 2015 Share Posted July 6, 2015 what's easier to remove than a ziptie? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcor Posted July 10, 2015 Author Share Posted July 10, 2015 what's easier to remove than a ziptie? Aparently nothing. Nothing else I have tried has worked, so I'm going to go with zipties. I tried a different mounting location and it seems to work well. Going to paint and install the grill this weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisCrash Posted July 10, 2015 Share Posted July 10, 2015 What is the rubber molding you used around the grate after you cut it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcor Posted July 13, 2015 Author Share Posted July 13, 2015 What is the rubber molding you used around the grate after you cut it? http://www.customcargrills.com/proddetail.asp?prod=Trim_Neo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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