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Old Jun 5, 2006 | 08:44 AM
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Carbon Fiber Grill Covers?

Anybody try these Carbon Fiber Grill Covers?
They stick on which doesn't sound good to me but I am wondering how good they actually look and stay put.
 
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Old Jun 5, 2006 | 10:24 AM
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Seems a little pricy. Since its aluminum, it might look ok.
 
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Old Jun 5, 2006 | 11:34 PM
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Has anyone tried these or seen them in person?
 
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Old Jun 5, 2006 | 11:44 PM
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CHEESY!!

1. FAKE CF pattern....it will never look like the real thing. That's pretty tacky.

2. Stick on? It will look stuck on like some kind of auto-zone mod. And you will be able to see the OEM grill behind it.

The aero grill doesnt cost that much. It's a much better choice. You could easily overlay the outside edge with REAL CF if you are into bling.
 
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Old Jun 5, 2006 | 11:54 PM
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Thanks,
I'll just go with an aero grill then.
 
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Old Jun 6, 2006 | 06:45 PM
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Or ask Dragonflyer how far along his CF vinyl black-out kit is coming along. He is thinking about coming out with a kit to black-out the grill and headlight trim.
 
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Old Jun 6, 2006 | 06:46 PM
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You mean "Carbon Fibber"
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Old Oct 16, 2006 | 07:43 PM
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Adhesive grill covers

Glad I did a search I did however find better photos of this grill mod posted below. I have a DS S Cabrio, and although you can see the OEM grill inside I think it might look pretty good on my DS Silver Mini due to the DS color and it also comes in black which may look good but the fake CF might look better.

I cant really tell that they look stuck on IMHO they look clean. Opinions on a quick mod.
 
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Old Oct 16, 2006 | 09:12 PM
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hahah that looks super tacky....not only fake CF, but you can see the original slats underneath

The aero grill isnt that expensive, might as well just get the aero.
 
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