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Old Mar 18, 2010 | 07:06 AM
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Grille from eBay?

Has anybody purchased & installed a grille from racing_guys? Any opinions? Okay, silly questions, I know you all have opinions on everything

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...K%3AMEWAX%3AIT
 
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Old Mar 18, 2010 | 11:29 AM
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It looks alright. I am in the market for one also. Just can't decide. Tried last night to get those cheap bolts off it and they are rusted so i dunno!
 
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Old Mar 18, 2010 | 12:21 PM
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buy it!!!
 
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Old Mar 18, 2010 | 12:35 PM
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From the picture they have of the grill installed, I can't tell if it is the Euro front bumper.
Most after market models you have to cut or dremel, for it to fit on the NON Euro bumper.
They claim no cutting.
I would ask questions about fittment before buying.
 
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Old Mar 18, 2010 | 01:50 PM
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So who's gonna be the guinea pig? Looks alright.
 
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Old Mar 18, 2010 | 02:33 PM
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I just sent a mail asking about fitment....
 
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Old Mar 18, 2010 | 08:54 PM
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i bought one of those and i love it. it fits great but has to way to lock it in place. i have driving lights though so it is being help on by those, but it is an awesome looking grille.
 
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Old Mar 18, 2010 | 11:17 PM
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Well thank God the Dodge emblem isnt included!!!
 
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Old Mar 19, 2010 | 06:13 AM
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Originally Posted by 79cutlas
Well thank God the Dodge emblem isnt included!!!
Wait! What?
 
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Old Mar 19, 2010 | 08:10 AM
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Originally Posted by Cernunnos
Wait! What?
Its not as funny if I have to explain it!
  • All models, cooper / cooper S

 
  • 100% Brand new in box, never used or tried on
  • Paintable grille made of high quality ABS plastic
  • Directly bolt-on, replace whole factory upper front grille
  • Made by OEM manufacturers with quality meet or exceed OEM standards
  • No cutting, drilling or any modification require
  • Item exactly the same as picture shown
  • Dodge logo is NOT included, please use the factory emblem
  • We also carry a lot different style or color, please check out our ebay store
 
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Old Mar 19, 2010 | 10:27 AM
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Originally Posted by 79cutlas
Its not as funny if I have to explain it!
  • All models, cooper / cooper S

 
  • 100% Brand new in box, never used or tried on
  • Paintable grille made of high quality ABS plastic
  • Directly bolt-on, replace whole factory upper front grille
  • Made by OEM manufacturers with quality meet or exceed OEM standards
  • No cutting, drilling or any modification require
  • Item exactly the same as picture shown
  • Dodge logo is NOT included, please use the factory emblem
  • We also carry a lot different style or color, please check out our ebay store

little things like thate make me not trust people, like, he just copied and pasted from some other add he made.
but thats funny ^-^
 
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Old Mar 19, 2010 | 03:26 PM
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Sorry, I was trying to be funny - Fail! I had noticed the 'Dodge logo NOT included' but I supposed that since racing_guy has sold 100k things on Ebay, he probably copies and pastes a bit...

Originally Posted by 79cutlas
Its not as funny if I have to explain it!
  • All models, cooper / cooper S

 
  • 100% Brand new in box, never used or tried on
  • Paintable grille made of high quality ABS plastic
  • Directly bolt-on, replace whole factory upper front grille
  • Made by OEM manufacturers with quality meet or exceed OEM standards
  • No cutting, drilling or any modification require
  • Item exactly the same as picture shown
  • Dodge logo is NOT included, please use the factory emblem
  • We also carry a lot different style or color, please check out our ebay store
 
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Old Mar 19, 2010 | 06:14 PM
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Originally Posted by laxpimp6903
i bought one of those and i love it. it fits great but has to way to lock it in place. i have driving lights though so it is being help on by those, but it is an awesome looking grille.
Did they not include some sort of installation kit?

What year and model car do you have?

Do you have non-Aero front?

Pictures please!!!!!
 
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Old Mar 19, 2010 | 08:03 PM
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Originally Posted by moreorless
Did they not include some sort of installation kit?

What year and model car do you have?

Do you have non-Aero front?

Pictures please!!!!!
I have an 04 with non aero front which is what the grill is designed for. It has the little pegs like the stock grille but the little self tapping nuts from the stock grill dont fit on the new grille. Im sure something could be rigged, but my lights hold it on nice and sturdy so it doesnt bother me and it looks SWEET
 
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Old Mar 19, 2010 | 08:09 PM
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heres a picture sorry its no so good but give us an idea. the think i like most is that its all black where as i had all chrome before because i have an MC40 edition car.
 
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Old Mar 19, 2010 | 08:22 PM
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Lets get a group buy together
 
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Old Mar 20, 2010 | 05:08 PM
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Im down for a group buy!
 
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Old Mar 20, 2010 | 05:56 PM
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im glad i could help out with a picture.
 
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Old Mar 20, 2010 | 06:11 PM
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Originally Posted by mrtracerbullet
Im down for a group buy!
+1. Count me in!
 
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Old Mar 20, 2010 | 06:17 PM
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i'd prolly Plast-Dip the hood under the grill though....
 
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Old Mar 20, 2010 | 08:57 PM
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i thought about painting it but the red behind has kinda grown on me
 
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Old Mar 21, 2010 | 06:52 AM
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sent them a email as follows I will paste a reply when i get one

Hello

On a web site called North American Mini Motoring
Some members have a interest in your 2002-2006 MINI COOPER BLACK MESH GRILLE UPPER+LOWER 03

That you sell Would you be interested in giving us a group price discount

if 10 or more members purchased a grill
You would deal and ship to each person directly
Could you offer our club a discounted price ?

Thanks
 
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Old Mar 21, 2010 | 09:50 AM
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I would be interested in buying as well. Count me in.
 
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Old Mar 21, 2010 | 01:14 PM
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Count me in on the group buy as well if you get it started.
 
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Old Mar 21, 2010 | 07:09 PM
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Lets see it looks good.
 
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