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02-16-2012, 02:01 PM

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I would like one also. Black.
Are they available? Price?

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03-15-2012, 05:59 PM

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Joe,
You got an update for all the droolers here. Thanks man.

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03-15-2012, 06:15 PM

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Ya.....???????
With this weather, I think it's officially spring

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03-15-2012, 09:43 PM

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*UPDATE*

field trial is over.
Results:
- no signs of chipping, flaking, corrosion, etc..
- looks as good as the day it was installed back in Aug'2011.
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the prototype and sketch of modifications for the next gen' were handed-off today (15Mar2012) to the metal shoppe.
- externally will look the same.
- installation (if all goes right) will be "no-drill" and use the front license plate bracket mounting points.
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was told that the gen'II -blank- (pre-curved and with mounting tabs) should be available tomorrow (16Mar) or Monday (19Mar).

Bottom-line ...

By end of next week I should have pic's, options, and pricing. I have created an interested parties list of userIDs (current count = 37) and in addtion to a post and/or another thread, will be sending PMs.

Apologies for all the suspenders (er, suspense) and delay. Stay tuned kiddies. And don't touch that dial .....

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03-15-2012, 10:42 PM

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I would like one of these as well. And I was wondering what you did to paint your grill I was told by a local body shop that the paint would peel off of the grill surround. Have you had any problems with this?

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03-15-2012, 11:37 PM

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2011 platinum - I would like one of these as well.

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And I was wondering what you did to paint your grill I was told by a local body shop that the paint would peel off of the grill surround. Have you had any problems with this?

*knock wood* No issues todate (done Jun'2011 and originally installed on the 2009 STX I had at the time). Did receive a stone chip the size of the tip of a ballpoint pen, however, was easily touched-up and there was no fallout/spreading/flaking/etc. from the original impact.

Figure it's all in the prep' and the paint shoppe did (IMO) a great job.
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03-16-2012, 11:34 AM

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Count me in as interested. Matte black (I think). Awesome stuff.

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03-25-2012, 10:16 AM

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Lower Grille - "Group" Buy Interest

*UPDATE*
The bare, grille -blank- has been received from the supplier and I've had a chance to prep' it. So .....

I've already PM'ed those who expressed an interest previously.

For those that may have viewed the thread and not posted or maybe I missed .....

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The design has been revised so that the grille is attached using the existing license plate mounting slots. It is now a no-drill installation.

At this point I am attempting to determine if there are enough actual buyers to qualify for the >= 20 group. If you're interested, please review the price list and let me know via a PM what (if anything) would be your choice. Also ... After reading this post, please let me know if you have any other questions or want additional information.

Then what ? Once the actual buyer count is established, pricing will be finalized and up-front deposits will be requested.

Why so pricey ? Co$t break-down - No excuses, just an explanation ...

Grille -blank-

¼" billet, sheet aluminum.
grid pattern is made using a CNC waterjet cutting system. *Intricate, lengthy process.
top mounting brackets are tig welded -AFTER- the grid is cut. *Manual process
the amount is what the supplier bills me.

Mounting Clips and Bolts

anodized, coated pieces are purchased from NAPA with a 50% wholesale discount.

Labor and Supplies

all prep' work is manual and labor intensive. *5-6hours / grille.
grids are rounded and smoothed using ½" (for vertical girds) and 1" (for horizonal grids) strips of 80 and then 150 grit emery cloth.
bottom mounting tabs are ground-down and shaped to conform to bumper slots.
mounting tab holes are drilled using a drill press.

Powder Coating

there is a minimum set-up fee.
silver requires a 2coat process - base + clear.
the amount is what the supplier bills me.

Shipping Supplies and Handling

package spec's - 22" x 7" x 3", 3-5Lbs, ship-from ZipCode = 49306 (residential).
shipping boxes will be made specifically for the grille.
packing material will be foam padding and bubble-wrap.
UPS, ground, insured.

PayPal™ Fee (3%) *Non-refundable.

could be waivered by ...
1. buyer accepts fee when paying.
2. payment is made as a Personal - Gift.
3. payment is made via a check | moneyorder. *There will be 10business-day waiting period to clear.

Preview pic's:

Bare grille -blank- .....

Prep'ed grille -blank- .....