Sport Grille looks better in person

Gray08 · 04-24-2008, 07:01 AM

I recently installed the sport grille. I wasn't sure if it was going to make much of a difference, but once I saw it on the car I was very glad I got rid of that cheesy silver and black plastic thing.

I had the whole grille covered with Bekaert film (clear bra) so it's immune to basic rock chips. Hans at Professional Motorsports in Mesa, AZ did all the clear film and window tint - this guy does great work.

***solovus*** · 04-24-2008, 07:08 AM

I am waiting for someone to make almost the exact same grill, but without the subaru logo....

threader · 04-24-2008, 07:10 AM

Nice shots of the the whole car but could you include close ups of just the installed grill? thx

frcefed · 04-24-2008, 07:22 AM

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Originally Posted by solovus

I am waiting for someone to make almost the exact same grill, but without the subaru logo....

I'm waiting for the same thing. I was looking at this one and wondering if a little dremel work and some patience would turn out good? I did it on my 05 STi.

Gray08 · 04-24-2008, 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by threader

Nice shots of the the whole car but could you include close ups of just the installed grill? thx

Sure:

***VSGTS14*** · 04-24-2008, 07:47 AM

that looks great, wayyy better than the stock one.

midnit · 04-24-2008, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by VSGTS14

that looks great, wayyy better than the stock one.

The stock one doesn't look bad if you paint it body colored... imo

Joesuby · 04-24-2008, 01:30 PM

The stocker isn't as Honda Accord-esque when it is painted to match the body. Still looks a bit Transformer-ish but I like transformers! ;D

GotSTI? · 04-24-2008, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by solovus

I am waiting for someone to make almost the exact same grill, but without the subaru logo....

Soooo desiring the same.

JDH · 04-24-2008, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Gray08

I recently installed the sport grille. I wasn't sure if it was going to make much of a difference, but once I saw it on the car I was very glad I got rid of that cheesy silver and black plastic thing.

I had the whole grille covered with Bekaert film (clear bra) so it's immune to basic rock chips. Hans at Professional Motorsports in Mesa, AZ did all the clear film and window tint - this guy does great work.

Is there a different sport grille for the STI than the other Imprezas? My dealer said there was only one part number for the entire line and the STI badge must be removed from the stock grille and put on the sport grille. I take delivery of my STI tomorrow so I cant answer my own question. And yes, the front end looks much cleaner without that "Civic" silver bar across the grille.

BuzSTid · 04-24-2008, 03:09 PM

just say no... to silver mustaches, sweet looking grill

falconeight · 04-24-2008, 06:04 PM

I like it, mikey he likes it he likes it!!

J-Murph · 04-24-2008, 06:10 PM

looks good dude.

I would like it more if the star badge was a little bigger.

SlackerNJ · 04-24-2008, 08:21 PM

Yeah that stupid trim across the front is IMHO the ugliest part of the car. I painted it until I can swing some money for the JDM. 10x better than the original but yours is still smoother looking.

Original...sorry about the glare

Painted

Stedenko · 04-24-2008, 08:37 PM

You guys suck. I didn't realize how ugly the stock grill was until I saw how awesome that new one is.

Thanks a lot.

04-24-2008, 07:01 AM	#1
Gray08 Junior STI Driver Car: 08 DGM STi BBS Fav Mod: Flux Capacitor Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 50 Join Date: Feb 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Sport Grille looks better in person I recently installed the sport grille. I wasn't sure if it was going to make much of a difference, but once I saw it on the car I was very glad I got rid of that cheesy silver and black plastic thing. I had the whole grille covered with Bekaert film (clear bra) so it's immune to basic rock chips. Hans at Professional Motorsports in Mesa, AZ did all the clear film and window tint - this guy does great work. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

04-24-2008, 07:08 AM	#2
*solovus* Lurker Car: STIzzle Fav Mod: Tint Location: Toledo, OH Posts: 1,174 Join Date: Mar 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Sport Grille looks better in person I am waiting for someone to make almost the exact same grill, but without the subaru logo....

04-24-2008, 07:10 AM	#3
threader Junior STI Driver Car: Dark Grey 08 WRX STi Fav Mod: COBB AP - Stage 1 - 93 Octane Posts: 78 Join Date: Jan 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Sport Grille looks better in person Nice shots of the the whole car but could you include close ups of just the installed grill? thx

04-24-2008, 07:47 AM	#6
*VSGTS14* Muller Chevrolet Car: 05 WRB STi Fav Mod: fp green Location: Milford, NJ Posts: 9,631 Join Date: Oct 2004 Trader Rating: (8)	Re: Sport Grille looks better in person that looks great, wayyy better than the stock one.

04-24-2008, 01:30 PM	#8
Joesuby Junior STI Driver Car: 08 A.W.STI Location: NorCal Posts: 92 Join Date: Apr 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Sport Grille looks better in person The stocker isn't as Honda Accord-esque when it is painted to match the body. Still looks a bit Transformer-ish but I like transformers! ;D

04-24-2008, 03:09 PM	#11
BuzSTid STI Driver Car: 08 WRB STi Fav Mod: Stage 1 Location: Calgary Posts: 205 Join Date: Feb 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Sport Grille looks better in person just say no... to silver mustaches, sweet looking grill

04-24-2008, 06:04 PM	#12
falconeight Junior STI Driver Car: 2008 blue sti Fav Mod: Tire Pressure gauge Location: Killeen, Texas Posts: 57 Join Date: Apr 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Sport Grille looks better in person I like it, mikey he likes it he likes it!!

04-24-2008, 06:10 PM	#13
J-Murph Junior STI Driver Car: 06 Gray STi Fav Mod: Cobb AP Location: Wilton, CT Posts: 66 Join Date: Mar 2008 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: Sport Grille looks better in person looks good dude. I would like it more if the star badge was a little bigger.

04-24-2008, 08:21 PM	#14
SlackerNJ Junior STI Driver Car: Black 08 STi Location: Boulder CO Posts: 92 Join Date: Mar 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Sport Grille looks better in person Yeah that stupid trim across the front is IMHO the ugliest part of the car. I painted it until I can swing some money for the JDM. 10x better than the original but yours is still smoother looking. Original...sorry about the glare Painted

04-24-2008, 08:37 PM	#15
Stedenko Junior STI Driver Car: DGM '08 STI Location: Calgary, AB Posts: 152 Join Date: Feb 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Sport Grille looks better in person You guys suck. I didn't realize how ugly the stock grill was until I saw how awesome that new one is. Thanks a lot. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.