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Old 05-03-2007, 10:51 PM
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Hello all,

I am new to this site, and so far I am loving all the bonne owners. I was looking to put a new grill on my bonne both in the grille area, and in the bottom "gills" (I call them) next to the fog lights. Right now I just have some gutter guard in both places and it doesn't look bad, but I want something more sturdy and thicker (like a REAL grille). Eventually what I want to do if get a replacement grille so I can use the stock grille in the winter, and the steel/chrome/mesh/whatever one in the summer. Does anyone know of a good site that sells one... I have been searching but no luck. Or even better, does anyone have the talent to make one for a reasonable price? Maybe one that uses the actual grille clips, or at least is easy to assemble?


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no to sure whats available... most around here do the gutter guard grill
Old 05-03-2007, 11:13 PM
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That'* what I figured from surfing around here for a while... even after doing the gutter guard, it doesn't look amazing on the grill part... mine is a little short on this sides, I will post pictures once I upload them... the best bet is to just try it again... that'* why I am looking for something else.
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http://search.ebay.com/search/search...ill&category0=


might find more options there.
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This was my first attempt without any instruction and this is what I got... The messed up edges aren't too noticable in the day if you don't know they are there... but since I know they are, it drives me crazy. I don't think I did it the smart way either...



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the pictures don't look the same in as with your own eyes...
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can somebody possibly pull off their grille assembly that they used HD gutter guard mesh and take a picture of how its attached to give me an idea of to do it the next time? like a back shot and front shot in the assembly?

that would be awesome, and greatly appreciated!
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nevermind, I re-did it today, and it looks 100% better than before, thanks for the suggestions, I may look into actually buying one of the billet or mesh kits off ebay
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