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advice for new grille

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by mason, Aug 21, 2012.

  1. Aug 21, 2012 at 8:53 AM
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    looking to purchase a new grille! want to have something that stands out. Please share your advice thanks!
     
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  2. Aug 21, 2012 at 8:54 AM
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    [​IMG]
     
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  3. Aug 21, 2012 at 8:55 AM
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  4. Aug 21, 2012 at 9:03 AM
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    thank you. It looks like he does a nice job... i'll look into it
     
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  5. Aug 21, 2012 at 9:10 AM
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    what is everyone's opion on rockstar grilles? Are they worth the money?
     
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  6. Aug 21, 2012 at 9:14 AM
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    IMO no, to me the are over-priced 'bro' grills
     
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  7. Aug 21, 2012 at 1:30 PM
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    yeah, i agree, way to over priced.
     
    mason, Aug 21, 2012
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  8. Aug 21, 2012 at 1:41 PM
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    A head on shot might be better to determine what would look best but your headlights look a little flashy so you may want to be more subtle and do a color matched grill by homer taco with a small symbol (trd, Toyota etc.)
     
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  9. Aug 21, 2012 at 2:15 PM
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    Rockstar grilles look ridiculous IMO and yes are way over priced. A Grillcraft insert won't necessarily make you stand out, but it looks much cleaner and classier than a Rockstar and costs about 1/3 as much. Or just buy some mesh and make your own. I bought my mesh from customcargrills.com.
     
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  10. Aug 21, 2012 at 3:04 PM
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    I have a grill craft really easy to install. I used tree pruners to cut my old grill mesh out. Total install time 20 minutes
     
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  11. Aug 21, 2012 at 3:12 PM
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    X2!! There are many types of different inserts you can get, just depends on your style. Mesh is the most popular but lots of other people have billet type grills as well. Then you have your infamous Satoshi grill that everyone loves but it will cost you some cash for that if you have someone make it.
     
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  12. Aug 21, 2012 at 5:40 PM
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    Thanks for the advice. I agree with i need to get something more subtle. Think just a mesh grille is what i need.
     
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  13. Aug 27, 2012 at 3:54 PM
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    [​IMG]
     
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  14. Aug 27, 2012 at 4:05 PM
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    Damn! That looks sharp on the '12's!
     
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  15. Aug 27, 2012 at 6:01 PM
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    Priddle And now for something completely different....

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    That does look sharp and futuristic.
     
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