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Interior/Exterior MCS Front grille on an MC

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Old Apr 7, 2005 | 10:56 PM
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MCS Front grille on an MC

has any1 done this before?
I'm thinking of getting the grilles for my MC..but what I'm concerned about is do I need to modify the front MC factory bumper to fit MCS grille

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Old Apr 7, 2005 | 11:46 PM
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Pretty sure the upper is a direct replacement, however the middle grille (on the upper part of the bumper) might need some tweaking, not sure though. I have an MCS front bumper on my MC, so it works out well :D
 
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Old Apr 8, 2005 | 04:51 AM
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Direct Replacement

It is.
 
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Old Apr 8, 2005 | 05:07 AM
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Now, that black grill is cool. Did you have that painted? Or is it simply from a black S?
 
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Old Apr 8, 2005 | 03:02 PM
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Black Grill

The grill slats come primered, can be painted black and are interchangible with the S. Every now and then you can find one already painted on ebay.
 
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Old Apr 9, 2005 | 01:35 AM
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Originally Posted by fairmont
It is.
the black grille suits your car

so...both top and bottom part is a direct replacement?

yours is an 05, isnt it?
mine is an 02..will it also be a direct replacement?
any1 know?
 
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Old Apr 9, 2005 | 04:44 AM
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Grill

Top and bottom are dierct replacement. Bottom strip is glued on. Mine is an 05, but I believe this is also true on the 02-04.
 
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Old Apr 9, 2005 | 05:03 AM
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Just a "little" note...

A MCS grill is a 3 slat grill and a MC grill is a 4 slat chrome grill. To direct replace you must get the backing plate and the surround.

I purchased the primered version to make mine black and after I got it back from the body shop...oops, so now my $50 black grill replacement is now going to cost me another $60

Look for one on eBay, much cheaper, matter of fact there is one on now for $19 starting bid in silver, with paint the whole thing should cost you around $40
 
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Old Apr 9, 2005 | 05:42 AM
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Grills

On the 05's the number of grill slats are the same on the Cooper and the S.
 
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