bolbo Posted August 3, 2004 Share Posted August 3, 2004 Hope I posted this in the right section. Anyhoo, I notice the LGT grill is 'extremely' close to my '98 altima. In fact, it's amazing how similar these cars look from the front (silver paint) w/o the scoop and lower bumper. Question: What are the realistic options/costs for changing out the grill, or doing something with the silver cross bar? I'm not interested in racer-boy type stuff, just something a little sportier and less pedestrian, I suppose. I read on an outback forum (i think) that folks have been known in the past to switch out the legacy grill for the outback. Any thoughts on how something like this may look and does anyone have better ideas. What about painting the silver cross bar to match body paint? Etc etc. Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ta2tony Posted August 3, 2004 Share Posted August 3, 2004 i would look into taking the chrome cross-bar out, as well as the crome 'lip' that goes around the outside of the grille. that bare bones look appeals to me though. if it bugs you enough, there should be some after market pieces coming out in about 6 months, i'd guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john.di.martino Posted August 3, 2004 Share Posted August 3, 2004 In Australia we have an option of a mesh grill. Regards John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkC Posted August 3, 2004 Share Posted August 3, 2004 Is that your car John? The Atlantic Blue looks really nice in that photo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john.di.martino Posted August 3, 2004 Share Posted August 3, 2004 No It's not my car. I've got a black one. Will post some pics when I get around to taking some. Regards John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agctr Posted August 3, 2004 Share Posted August 3, 2004 Yup, the mesh grill is the go I think too, makes the car look a little tougher at the front. Great find on the pics John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tallguylehigh Posted August 3, 2004 Share Posted August 3, 2004 As soon as the mesh grill comes out in the states, I will be purchasing it, period. In my mind it looks oh so much better than the stock grill with the chrome "wings" :roll: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest *Jedimaster* Posted August 3, 2004 Share Posted August 3, 2004 You could always do mesh yourself, or maybe upgrade to the Outback grille- some people have mentioned doing that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racerdave Posted August 3, 2004 Share Posted August 3, 2004 That Oz grille does indeed look [img]http://forum.e46fanatics.com/images/smilies/thumb.gif[/img] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkC Posted August 3, 2004 Share Posted August 3, 2004 The mesh grill does look good and at first I thought I would get that when I buy the car but the stock grill is growing on me and I think I actually prefer it now. The money for the grill can go towards something else like window tint, sti spoiler (Subaru Australia please have this as an option) etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john.di.martino Posted August 4, 2004 Share Posted August 4, 2004 I have to agree. On my black car the stock grill look great. I think the mesh grill look good but the stock grill looks classier. Heres some more pics of a black GT with sports grill and head light sorrounds. The car also has an oil cooler Regards John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest *Jedimaster* Posted August 4, 2004 Share Posted August 4, 2004 I kind of like those headlight garnishes- I found 'em on a Japanese site, but they're like 160 bucks a pair, not painted! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkC Posted August 4, 2004 Share Posted August 4, 2004 In my opinion, the headlight surrounds don't belong there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racerdave Posted August 4, 2004 Share Posted August 4, 2004 Yeah, I don't care for the surrounds either. But I like the grille... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agctr Posted August 4, 2004 Share Posted August 4, 2004 Looking very very very nice John, also great to see some rain up at the RAT too.......... Here is a deal for anyone who has a USDM GT, I will swap the mesh grill for the 2.5 US-Spec GT engine?????? Any takers, ahh come on guys, its a great deal :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canadalgt Posted August 5, 2004 Share Posted August 5, 2004 Hey agctr, would you be able to find out for me as to how much the mesh grille would be for a pearl white car? Also the part number for it? I have some contacts down under I may just request them to buy one and ship it to me here in Toronto. However, they are the furthest people from car enthusiasts, so I would have to literally walk them through the entire purchase. Thanks a million in advance if you do help me out. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtmy04 Posted August 5, 2004 Share Posted August 5, 2004 have a look here [url]http://subaru.com.au/explore/liberty/accessories.asp?item=23472[/url] [/quote] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john.di.martino Posted August 6, 2004 Share Posted August 6, 2004 Not sure if the grill would fit on USDM Legacy as the front bumper may be slightly different. See thread [url]http://www.legacysti.com/viewtopic.php?t=621&highlight=bumper[/url] Regards John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agctr Posted August 6, 2004 Share Posted August 6, 2004 Have to agree with John as the USDM front bar is a little bigger in depth. Although, the grill shouldnt have changed at all really as it is only the front bar that has grown in size???? Anyone got dims on this ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bemani Posted August 6, 2004 Share Posted August 6, 2004 How do you take off the front grille? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agctr Posted August 6, 2004 Share Posted August 6, 2004 I believe that it is held in with flat clips at the back of the grill that can be accessed from inside the bonnet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canadalgt Posted August 6, 2004 Share Posted August 6, 2004 gtmy04: Thanks for the link, it was very informative. I wish we could get the rear bumper apron here, I know I'll put scratches on my bumper while loading and unloading my golf clubs. As for the grille, I really doubt there would be a difference. While I was 3Ming my front, I took the grille off and it had no ties to the bumper at all. The grille takes about ten minutes to pop off. The are I believe two screws and four pinch tabs right accross the top and on the bottom there are a few clips. Easy as pie. Anyway 600 AUD plus shipping is a huge amount of cash for the grille and I think I'll pass for now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cncgimenez Posted August 6, 2004 Share Posted August 6, 2004 [quote name='agctr']Have to agree with John as the USDM front bar is a little bigger in depth. Although, the grill shouldnt have changed at all really as it is only the front bar that has grown in size???? Anyone got dims on this ?[/quote] I'll let you guys know if the Euro model fits a USDM as soon as I get mine in. I had mine sit next to a Euro spec and the only diference I saw was the more pronounced bumper lip on the US model. It doesn't look like the grille is going to matter. 260 bucks for the mesh grille over here at the German dealership. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B4_Maniac Posted August 8, 2004 Share Posted August 8, 2004 Ummm..no...trade.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agctr Posted August 9, 2004 Share Posted August 9, 2004 Lets us know how you go cncgimenez, Im sure a lot of others would be very interested to know too. Ahh gee B4, the trade looks so sweet on paper LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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