TheDon427 Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 But if the seller had it on an '08 as well, why would I have to scrap the cv grill? Is it because he had it assembled/mounted poorly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StoplightAssassin Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 sup fellas, i'm in the middle of this project. im only roughly following the walk-through... issues: - finding that teardrop seal at my local home depot - fitment inside other rubber seals **Solution??? Screw the puppy on! you can screw the crown vic honeycomb at the top -- into the stock grille assembly. there is extra plastic. I also drilled mini holes at bottom for zip ties. i trust screws and ties more than insulation, glue and hope. Next steps will be fully sanding the grille's mouth, painting the honeycomb. what do you guys think for honeycomb finish>??? - silver powdercoat/ dark metallic - black - body color? Great idea! It's such a good idea that the very first of these grilles ever made was built this way. I would know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasejase Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 nice work. i got WAY to impatient... and started making flagrant cuts at the bottom, and fell short. this is NOT a job for those in a hurry. This will take a handful of hours to get it right. Not an hour or two like i was hoping. i ended doing a mesh diy one, which was more my speed. lol i like your idea though! nice job and idea! i would go black btw... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasejase Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 wow - nice job! where did you order the emblem from? im looking for one as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasejase Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 hmmm wonder what size that is. the 05-07 is different than the 08-09 badge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squiden Posted December 8, 2011 Author Share Posted December 8, 2011 Looking very nice - good job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasejase Posted December 24, 2011 Share Posted December 24, 2011 that looks great! i think the 08-09 emblem would have covered the entire mounting space, as its a bit larger than the 05-07... either way, you're right - you hardly notice! nice job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squiden Posted December 26, 2011 Author Share Posted December 26, 2011 I agree - I think you ended up with a 05-07 emblem, instead of the 08/09 sized one. With the chrome surround, the 08+ badge just barely covers up the old Ford emblem location. Whta did you end up using between the honeycomb and the surround? Looks nice and clean! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
famaya26 Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 I know this is an old thread but I did this today. Mines a 05 but I will actually add the window seal because I like the look. It turned out pretty good. Just need to Add window seal, bondo on some small spaces, 08 emblem and paint flat black. http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u450/Fidelamaya26/D08B3C7C-3445-4DFA-89D5-D89542370755-1275-0000008976C0BF7C.jpg http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u450/Fidelamaya26/C68827E2-1D61-4800-BF54-878E2009328A-1275-000000896B0A6D85.jpg http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u450/Fidelamaya26/82812151-DFDB-4DE4-9572-12FC9F8A1318-1275-000000895C62D49C.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pilot378 Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u450/Fidelamaya26/D08B3C7C-3445-4DFA-89D5-D89542370755-1275-0000008976C0BF7C.jpg How'd you get rid of the around the front of the grill? Just sand it off? Any tips for that? Hoping to do this eventually, and I can't decide if I like it better with or without the chrome... any pictures of the final product? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
famaya26 Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 Here's what it looks like. 90% finished. I've been lazy and haven't finished it. http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u450/Fidelamaya26/2005LegacyGT3.jpg http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u450/Fidelamaya26/9F70127C-DA76-48D1-983A-92204BE3919F-2977-000002615676F9A0_zpsbf10ec9c.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris GTO TT Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 What needs to be finished? 2003 Baja 5MT 2016 Outback 2.5i Premium w/Eyesight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
famaya26 Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 Still need to add bondo to the bottom so I can get rid of a few spaces and the zip ties. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris GTO TT Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 I need to pick up a used grill to do this to. 2003 Baja 5MT 2016 Outback 2.5i Premium w/Eyesight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
famaya26 Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 Do it, well worth it IMO If you add up all the materials I would say it cost $50. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pilot378 Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 Looks great, famaya26! Thanks for the pics! I do like the way it looks without the chrome. But I also like how it looks with it... so we'll see haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
famaya26 Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 No problem man. Im not a fan of chrome and seeing as the PO dipped the chrome trim around the doors. I felt it needed to go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
510Finn Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 I need to pick up a used grill to do this to. Same here, did you find one? 08 Spec B details Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris GTO TT Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 Same here, did you find one? No but I haven't put in a lot of effort to find one either. 2003 Baja 5MT 2016 Outback 2.5i Premium w/Eyesight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
510Finn Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 So, instead of cutting up my grill, I went ahead and ordered the real one from Germany. 08 Spec B details Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanahjoe Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 How much work is needed to make it fit the USDM cars? Or is it a direct fit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
famaya26 Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 For the Genuine JDM STi one you need a JDM front Bumper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
510Finn Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 It will fit the stock bumper. I had to cut out most of the bumper around the grill mount area in order for it to fit. I left the grill alone and unmodified. The stock grill will also fit. http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/08/27/hejezu2e.jpg http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/08/27/netubyhu.jpg Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk 4 08 Spec B details Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonardo Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 Stock emblem fits? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
510Finn Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 Stock emblem fits? Yes. I cracked it a bit removing it from the stock one, they used gobs of 3M DS tape. Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk 4 08 Spec B details Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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