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Old Mar 19, 2003 | 06:31 PM
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Default Grill tech or Coastal medals?

I'm looking for a grille for the front and the brake ducts. Which company makes a better one?
I need one that's gonna hold up onthe racetrack.

Info would be appeciated.
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Old Mar 19, 2003 | 06:49 PM
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CM is the best one. I have CM airflow system (side ducts) and Grille Tech Middle grill. I had the Grille tech first and later got the CM airflow system. The Grille Tech one has to be installed using cable ties which I had to remove the bumper to install , and the Coastal Metals one attaches with screws from the front very easily.
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Old Mar 19, 2003 | 06:53 PM
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Would someone post a pic of these? I'm clueless.
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Old Mar 19, 2003 | 06:57 PM
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Grille Tech is the way to go. I've had mine for a year with no problems. The CM Grille is ok but the cost is not worth it. You can buy brackets to mount your Grille-Tech Grille for roughly 7 bucks at HD. You do not have to remove the bumper to install the center grille. I know quite a few people with the Grille-Tech Grille some use the tie-wraps some install brackets.

Just my .05 but I still say get the Grille-Tech Grille
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Old Mar 19, 2003 | 07:11 PM
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The Grilles in the center vent area and the side fake faux vents.
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Old Mar 19, 2003 | 07:32 PM
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I have CM but don't think it's worth the money. I would go with grilltech
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Old Mar 19, 2003 | 07:32 PM
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I have the Grille Tech and I didn't have to pull the bumper off either. I bought additional and longer ties at Lowe's. Another member has the CM grille and the nut/bolt rusted.
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Old Mar 19, 2003 | 07:42 PM
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Slick,
I just got the grille tech's. They are great to order from. Take a little while to get. about a week and a half. the center grill fits perfect and you do not have to take off the bumper. just follow the instructions. you may have some skinned knucks but its better than removing the dang bumper. the side grills attach with self taping screws very easliy. the screws provided are silver however. i touched the screws with a small paint brush and some black paint and it looks perfect. very well made.
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Old Mar 19, 2003 | 08:43 PM
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i got the grille tech in october, and noticed today that it is rusting around the edges. ive taken care of it, and have never had a grille do something like this, .. i emailed them today and am waiting on a response.
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Old Mar 19, 2003 | 11:39 PM
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Thanks for the responses guys!

This really helps. I'm really just looking for the side vents to turn them into brake ducts, but I would like the center too, to match.

I just don't want anything flying off at 150.
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