tom_gr7 Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 Just been testing fitting my new grill, genuine subaru part, only thing it is needs re-painting. What do you guys think? From this To This Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambit Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 I like it mate looks good. I do like it more 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pommy Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 Looks good mate. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom_gr7 Posted May 3, 2014 Author Share Posted May 3, 2014 Looks good mate. I like it mate looks good. I do like it more thanks chaps, dropped it off to get re-painted :) hmmm whats next :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambit Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 Stat at the top and work down the list if its like mine [emoji30] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stants Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 Much beter, what olour are you going for ? I like the contast as it is now Sent from my SM-T210 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom_gr7 Posted May 3, 2014 Author Share Posted May 3, 2014 Stat at the top and work down the list if its like mine [emoji30] well, I've got a list... but i'm not doing it in any particular order... haha Much beter, what olour are you going for ? I like the contast as it is now Sent from my SM-T210 using Tapatalk It will be the same colour of the car. 39D Is the colour code... I think. I didn't even realise it needed painting till i test fitted it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambit Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 I think it will look spot on once done does look like the grill on the blobeye :) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom_gr7 Posted May 4, 2014 Author Share Posted May 4, 2014 I think it will look spot on once done does look like the grill on the blobeye :) I agree, i think it looks a bit more scooby ish. not sure what to do with the old grille though, the plastic is cracked, so i couldnt sell it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay762 Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 looking good - mesh looks a better finish than the plastic IMO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoozyDave Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 That looks loads better, similar to the blob eye. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom_gr7 Posted May 4, 2014 Author Share Posted May 4, 2014 looking good - mesh looks a better finish than the plastic IMO That looks loads better, similar to the blob eye. thanks gents, will get some more pics up as soon as its painted and fitted. Makes me wonder, Why Subaru didn't make it the standard grille in the first place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Th4neuk Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 Absolutley love that. Just the look I would like for my outback. Not keen on the chrome bling American looking thing which is standard. Was considering trying to make one possily out of a legacy grille like your old one but if off the shelf is available might go for that. Is it a standard legacy part? Not sure if the grilles are the same on the legacy as the outback (fitting and shape wise.) Does anyone know?. Cheers Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom_gr7 Posted May 14, 2014 Author Share Posted May 14, 2014 HI, thanks for the message. I'm not keen on the chrome style thing either. You got any pictures of yours? pictures paint a thousand words n all that. No its not a "standard" Legacy part, however, it is a genuine subaru grille. I think the legacy grilles have different fittings depending on the exact model. I bought this of another legacy owner as it didn't his 3ltr legacy estate. But it fits my 2.0R, however I don't think it fits normal 2.0 models. I'd certainly check which over one you buy that it will fit before you part with any cash. I think I was lucky, other than it needing painting. I'm afraid I'd have no idea if it would fit an outback. You could try a mean stealer, I think SG petch might be some use? - http://subaru-outback.sgpetch.co.uk/pages/accessories Not sure what model outback you have but, this may be of use? 2004 -2009 - http://subaru-outback.sgpetch.co.uk/pages/accessories/detail/model=310/category=ROOT-exterior/accessory=Front+Mesh+Grille/id=8766 2008 -2010 - http://subaru-outback.sgpetch.co.uk/pages/accessories/detail/model=309/category=ROOT-exterior/accessory=Front+Mesh+Grille/id=8766 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Th4neuk Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 Nice one, Pick it up on Friday night so will take some pics over the weekend and post them up. It's a 2.0d re 2008my on a 58 plate. Looking forward o getting it and it's my first Subaru :-) Cheers Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Th4neuk Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 I don't suppose I could borrow your old grille maybe please once I get the car?? Can check if that size fits then keep an eye out for one like your new one? Being a diesel I don't know if the bonnet is different either as it has a scoop in it :-) Cheers Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Th4neuk Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 Front emd of mine with the standard grille. I'm not keen on it tbh and think it looks vectra ish. Much prefer a clean mesh grill tbh. Also will just give it that personal touch? Cheers Alan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom_gr7 Posted May 28, 2014 Author Share Posted May 28, 2014 I don't suppose I could borrow your old grille maybe please once I get the car?? Can check if that size fits then keep an eye out for one like your new one? Being a diesel I don't know if the bonnet is different either as it has a scoop in it :-) Cheers Alan Front emd of mine with the standard grille. I'm not keen on it tbh and think it looks vectra ish. Much prefer a clean mesh grill tbh. Also will just give it that personal touch? Cheers Alanimage.jpg Hi, I'm so sorry, i didnt even see these replies. I haven't got the new grille in yet, as its still getting painted - with a family member so he's doing it as a favour when hes gets round to it. But yea sure, you can borrow the old one once the new one is in. Sure we can sort something out. I bought it off a guy who had a 3ltr spec b legacy estate and it didnt fit his... but it does fit the 2ltr legacies. When i fit it, i'll take a few pictures of the fittings and compare them to yours, see if tht sheds any light on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Th4neuk Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 Nice one :-) Thank you Alan Will figure out how mine comes out. Hopefully not one of these "disassemble the whole front end" hobbies lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambit Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 It's only disassemble if it comes out wrong. But we're all happy to laugh at.... Along with you or offer a shoulder to cry on ;) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom_gr7 Posted June 4, 2014 Author Share Posted June 4, 2014 just got word, my grille's going to be ready tomorrow! Awesome... :) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Th4neuk Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 Excellent, looking forward to seeing the pics :-) Cheers Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom_gr7 Posted June 5, 2014 Author Share Posted June 5, 2014 right so, pics :) they aint fantastic, will take some more once i've given the car a clean on a nice day. in the last pic, you can see the bottom of the grill, is not quite flush with the bumper... anyone got any ideas? i was thinking a bit of double sided foam sticky tape.. but not sure if that would would. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambit Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 Now that looks loads better I think thats a must do that grill for the Legacies after seeing it done :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom_gr7 Posted June 5, 2014 Author Share Posted June 5, 2014 yeah it looks better, just hope it doesn't fall off when i drive it... only held in by four of those annoying expandable clips... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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