Just got expression CL grille from evosport

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Aug 11, 2004 | 01:46 PM
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I was kinda disappointed at what seemed a rather poor quality build. The cardboard box itself is cheesy as they try to pretend it is OEM when it clearly is not but then again, who cares as your not installing the box into the car. Is this the highest quality grille that can be found on the market? I especially don't like the way it mounts into the car as there are no bolt in the top that hold it in. I was also under the impression that you would not need to paint but apparently there is a small lip attachment that does need painting. 620 is a lot of dough and I'm thinking of returning it unless I can't find anything better. Any suggestions out there?
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Aug 11, 2004 | 02:30 PM
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I am thinking to buy one, can you post a pic?
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Aug 11, 2004 | 02:55 PM
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I don't have it installed yet nor has it been painted. I will say that the outside parts(anything that shows) looks great. Its the poor looking interior side that has me a bit worried about future longevity. I will take a closer inspection and let my bodyshop friend take a look at it and see what he says.
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Aug 11, 2004 | 03:07 PM
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its the best 'looking' one. I returned mine as i didnt like it that much. Lorinser has one for 1000.
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Aug 11, 2004 | 07:37 PM
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Yes the attachment in the back is flimsy. What you can do is make a custom bolt attachment with some KB-Kwik and an L bracket. That way at the top it's not loose.
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Aug 11, 2004 | 07:45 PM
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Hey Oggle,
I think that's exactly what I'm going to do. OT...you gotta send me a complete pic of that pic. If that is what I think it is.....that's some hilarious sheit.
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Aug 11, 2004 | 08:18 PM
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please post pics!
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