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Grill Choices

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by ajjasser, Apr 30, 2009.

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Grille choice?

Poll closed May 30, 2009.
  1. leave it alone

    2 vote(s)
    11.1%
  2. black

    6 vote(s)
    33.3%
  3. aluminum

    4 vote(s)
    22.2%
  4. black w/matching grille

    6 vote(s)
    33.3%
  1. Apr 30, 2009 at 10:53 AM
    #1
    ajjasser

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    Help me decide. Black, aluminum, or leave it alone. Appreciate your input.
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    Here is black with matching grille and black bull bar (my paint skills are poor but you get the picture):

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    longbow I hope you don't mind but i stole your grille.
     
  2. Apr 30, 2009 at 10:54 AM
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    tjgraner09

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    im going to go with black :)
     
  3. Apr 30, 2009 at 11:13 AM
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    rossk35

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    Or leave the center stock, but color match the chrome silver.
     
  4. Apr 30, 2009 at 11:19 AM
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    longbow

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    Go with the black and a color matched grille.
    [​IMG]
     
  5. Apr 30, 2009 at 11:24 AM
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    vtragweed

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  6. Apr 30, 2009 at 1:34 PM
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    ajjasser

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    when you say color match... you mean paint it or do they sell them colored? sorry new to all of this.
     
  7. Apr 30, 2009 at 1:41 PM
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    longbow

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    Well you could paint it, or order one pre-painted. I went ahead and got mine ready to install, color match is great.
     
  8. Apr 30, 2009 at 1:57 PM
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    ajjasser

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    where did you get if from? So with that you won't need to do any cutting?
     
  9. Apr 30, 2009 at 1:58 PM
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  10. Apr 30, 2009 at 2:01 PM
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    IMO, option 2. Black and match the grille.
     
  11. Apr 30, 2009 at 2:13 PM
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    mws4ua

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    w/ the chrome bull bar, I'd vote for the chrome billet.

    Best-looking option (IMO): Get a black bullbar, get the black grill, and get the color-match grill surround.

    Also, make this a Poll thread. Go to "Thread Options" at the top and you'll see it.
     
  12. May 6, 2009 at 4:20 PM
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    Kyouto42

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    You can order it pre-painted direct from the dealer. I just did, should be able to pick it up tommorow for black sand pearl... cost 171 + tax. I'm not a fan of spray painting body panels, rims, or anything of that nature. If I'm doing it, I'm doing it right.
     
  13. May 6, 2009 at 5:00 PM
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    ajjasser

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    I agree with you 100%. Thanks for the info i will do the same!
     
  14. May 6, 2009 at 5:33 PM
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    I chose "leave it alone" only because you don't have the Satoshi grill listed ;-)...gotta love the throwback, nostalgic look...
     
  15. May 6, 2009 at 5:35 PM
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    tacoholic

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    Paint it and get a black grille. Otherwise it wouldn't match and look weird.
     
  16. May 6, 2009 at 5:39 PM
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    ajjasser

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    I like the Satoshi grill too but looking at a thread posted.... It seems like alot of work!

    Is there a place that I can mail the grill and get it done :)
     

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