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R50/53 so thinking about a JCW grill for BOO, and found this one....

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Old Mar 4, 2013 | 04:35 PM
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so thinking about a JCW grill for BOO, and found this one....

I am looking on ebay,(yes, I know the wrong place to look).... for a JCW grill for BOO and I would just like a remove and snap in grill...and this is what I found, the ad looks good till you get to the bottom of the ad:

A set of 2 grilles including the front hood upper grille and the front bumper middle grille. (Not the front bumper lower grille.)
This is a direct replacement of the OEM parts. These are NOT covers to put over the top of the stock grilles
Perfect for a nice aggressive look!
Strong and lightweight. Finished with smooth surface in black.
Mounted and removable.
It provides better airflow to the engine bay and protects the radiator.
It is made of high quality ABS plastic with whole grille
The stock grilles must be removed to install these grilles. It is very easy to install the upper grille on the front hood, however minor modifications may be required to install the middle grille on the front bumper. Professional installation is recommended.

Time to look elsewhere for a remove and snap in grill, Anybody else found one that doesn't take a DREMEL to install???

Thanks snowman
 
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Old Mar 4, 2013 | 05:05 PM
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I had the same dilemma.... I didn't want to screw around with a dremel trying to make something fit.

Solution: Just plastidip the bottom parts black

I've seen posts about a direct fit part, I think someone said OutMotoring... but I'm not sure.

 
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Old Mar 4, 2013 | 05:12 PM
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I just got this one 2 weeks ago and I LOVE it. Looks great and was easy. The "nuts" on the top grill suck but the bottom grill literally puts in in seconds.
http://www.outmotoring.com/mini-coop...rsion_kit.html
I went with the matte finished one.
 
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