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JProberts · 01-02-2010, 11:55 AM

I really do not like the look of the plastic black stock grill on my 2SS and I was about to order one of the T-Rex billet overlays but I'm a little hesitant becasue I have never used or actually seen one of these on a car.

Has anyone purchased or researched one of these types of billet grill overlays by T-Rex or any other manufactuer for that matter?

I have not found anyone that has or produces a repacement grill and from what I have read the original grills are very hard to replace and would end up being an expesnsive mod.

Can anyone provide some insight on what to expect from this type of product and if it is high quality or just some flimsy piece that goes over the stock grill.

Will they be instusive to airflow to the engine if they simply go over the existing grill? I will be adding a S/C soon and don't want to add something that could be a negative to the cars performance just for appearance sake.

Thanks for the input.

Gunmetal · 01-02-2010, 12:50 PM

Not a fan here

JProberts · 01-02-2010, 12:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gunmetal

Not a fan here

Can you elaborate on that a little for me please?

6BANGER · 01-02-2010, 09:02 PM

They go on pretty easy, 4 L brackets clamp to the grill & 2 L brackets to the lower grill. It's just the straight on look that you can see the stock grill behind it. The hardest part is pulling off the front Bow Tie. If your not in a big hurry, there's going to be even more grills coming out. Ebay is a good place to look at pix of some of the ones available now. Mine are Billet, & they are NOT flimsy at all !

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...ghlight=grills

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...ghlight=grills

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...ghlight=grills

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...ghlight=grills

http://www.billetanything.com/Search...?Search=camaro

Hope that helps a little, I lost my pix of my Billet, I think I paid $360 for top & bottom in black. One note though, If your getting the one's that go over the stock grill, Do the small lower grill FIRST ! Then the top goes on much smoother ! It's like practicing !

JProberts · 01-02-2010, 10:06 PM

Thanks for the info 6BANGER it was helpful. I really want to keep the stock grill look and saw one from T-Rex polished that looks exactly like the stock unit and I thought it was a repalcement but it is actually an overlay.

I would really like to see it in person on another car first. I have seen the mesh type on on other types of cars but I haven't seen this type.

I think I will be patient and wait to see what type of solid replacement pieces come out that are not just overlays. Or at least see this overlay up close and in person.

6BANGER · 01-03-2010, 01:00 AM

Yea, I may change down the road too, I had my grill before my car was delivered ! I just couldn't patiently wait, must be a character flaw....

Here's a pix of a grill that has me intrigued, I don't know what the center looks like, but I sure like the look !

Snuggles · 01-03-2010, 01:06 AM

I love em!
Extremely easy to install, I get plenty of compliments.
I personally think my color scheme makes em look better..

JProberts · 01-03-2010, 06:18 AM

Very nice pictures indeed!

6BANGER I don't know if my patients will keep me away much longer from the look I want. I'm hoping if I can make it to spring time some other makes may be available.

Thanks

SSchase · 03-09-2010, 08:27 PM

6banger i was looking at getting the billet grill like yours but im worried that at night it will effect the lighting. have you had any issues or noticed a change in light output due to the grill in front? thanks

Gotthat02fire · 03-10-2010, 10:08 AM

I have these in for now,but I am upgrading to a E&G Classics mesh grill shortly!!!

JProberts · 03-10-2010, 02:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gotthat02fire

I have these in for now,but I am upgrading to a E&G Classics mesh grill shortly!!!

Thats what I have and I think it looks great. Sorry about the crappy cell pics!

01-02-2010, 11:55 AM	#1
JProberts Drives: 2SS RJT RS/Sunroof Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 869	Billet Grill Overlays I really do not like the look of the plastic black stock grill on my 2SS and I was about to order one of the T-Rex billet overlays but I'm a little hesitant becasue I have never used or actually seen one of these on a car. Has anyone purchased or researched one of these types of billet grill overlays by T-Rex or any other manufactuer for that matter? I have not found anyone that has or produces a repacement grill and from what I have read the original grills are very hard to replace and would end up being an expesnsive mod. Can anyone provide some insight on what to expect from this type of product and if it is high quality or just some flimsy piece that goes over the stock grill. Will they be instusive to airflow to the engine if they simply go over the existing grill? I will be adding a S/C soon and don't want to add something that could be a negative to the cars performance just for appearance sake. Thanks for the input.

01-02-2010, 09:02 PM	#4
6BANGER 2LT RS - 70 AMX Drives: 2LT RS Cyber Gray & 1970 AMX Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Escondido, Ca. Posts: 590	They go on pretty easy, 4 L brackets clamp to the grill & 2 L brackets to the lower grill. It's just the straight on look that you can see the stock grill behind it. The hardest part is pulling off the front Bow Tie. If your not in a big hurry, there's going to be even more grills coming out. Ebay is a good place to look at pix of some of the ones available now. Mine are Billet, & they are NOT flimsy at all ! http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...ghlight=grills http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...ghlight=grills http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...ghlight=grills http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...ghlight=grills http://www.billetanything.com/Search...?Search=camaro Hope that helps a little, I lost my pix of my Billet, I think I paid $360 for top & bottom in black. One note though, If your getting the one's that go over the stock grill, Do the small lower grill FIRST ! Then the top goes on much smoother ! It's like practicing ! __________________

01-03-2010, 01:00 AM	#6
6BANGER 2LT RS - 70 AMX Drives: 2LT RS Cyber Gray & 1970 AMX Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Escondido, Ca. Posts: 590	Yea, I may change down the road too, I had my grill before my car was delivered ! I just couldn't patiently wait, must be a character flaw.... Here's a pix of a grill that has me intrigued, I don't know what the center looks like, but I sure like the look ! Attached Images __________________

01-03-2010, 01:06 AM	#7
Snuggles Drives: 2010 VR 2SS/RS, M6, whitestrip Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Palestine, TX Posts: 165	I love em! Extremely easy to install, I get plenty of compliments. I personally think my color scheme makes em look better.. Attached Images __________________ 2010 VR 2SS/RS M6 w/ Arctic white stripes # 33532!

03-09-2010, 08:27 PM	#9
SSchase Drives: 2010 camaro SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: North bay Posts: 325	6banger i was looking at getting the billet grill like yours but im worried that at night it will effect the lighting. have you had any issues or noticed a change in light output due to the grill in front? thanks __________________

01-02-2010, 12:50 PM	#2
Gunmetal Drives: Cyber Grey 1SS/RS w/Body Kit Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Swansea, Illinois Posts: 389	Not a fan here

01-02-2010, 10:06 PM	#5
JProberts Drives: 2SS RJT RS/Sunroof Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 869	Thanks for the info 6BANGER it was helpful. I really want to keep the stock grill look and saw one from T-Rex polished that looks exactly like the stock unit and I thought it was a repalcement but it is actually an overlay. I would really like to see it in person on another car first. I have seen the mesh type on on other types of cars but I haven't seen this type. I think I will be patient and wait to see what type of solid replacement pieces come out that are not just overlays. Or at least see this overlay up close and in person.

01-03-2010, 06:18 AM	#8
JProberts Drives: 2SS RJT RS/Sunroof Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 869	Very nice pictures indeed! 6BANGER I don't know if my patients will keep me away much longer from the look I want. I'm hoping if I can make it to spring time some other makes may be available. Thanks

03-10-2010, 10:08 AM	#10
Gotthat02fire Drives: 2010 Camaro 1ss IOM Join Date: May 2009 Location: Williamsport,PA Posts: 2,246 View My Garage	I have these in for now,but I am upgrading to a E&G Classics mesh grill shortly!!! Attached Images

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