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Old 10-07-2007, 09:05 PM   #1
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just wondering if anyone nows of a better grill out there for a au3sr...i was thinking of painting mine but id like one one that looks a bit better hey...

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Old 10-07-2007, 09:08 PM   #2
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There's the C2R grille (hard to get hold of), or one like my old one, which is to extend the inner part of the "mouth", and mesh it - looks very T3-ish (sorry no good photos of it though).
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Old 10-07-2007, 09:18 PM   #3
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in my opinion this is the best grill for the AU (C2R grill) see more at www.aufalcon.com/au3xr6
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Old 10-07-2007, 09:31 PM   #4
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You could always look at a Fairmont Ghia grille.
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Old 10-07-2007, 09:39 PM   #5
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I second the Ghia grille. Thats the first thing i put on my Falcon when i got it.
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Old 10-07-2007, 09:47 PM   #6
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Hey Clint

notice the username, im from wagga too. I have T3 TS50 wheels on my ute, youre welcome to have a look if you like.
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Old 10-07-2007, 09:57 PM   #7
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I can get you a C2R grill. PM sent
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Old 10-07-2007, 10:17 PM   #8
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Hey Clint

notice the username, im from wagga too. I have T3 TS50 wheels on my ute, youre welcome to have a look if you like.
yeah i was born in wagga and grew up there but i live in perth now.....
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Old 10-07-2007, 10:21 PM   #9
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, or one like my old one, which is to extend the inner part of the "mouth", and mesh it - looks very T3-ish (sorry no good photos of it though).
what is exactally involved in this type of grill if seen some of picks of your car with it it looks good hey wouldnt mind some more info on it....i like it and the c2r one dont now about fairmont im not into crome hey..has anyone eva painted ova the chrome on a fairmont one maybe that might look alright...
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yeah i was born in wagga and grew up there but i live in perth now.....
in that case you cant have a look........... :hihi:
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