Review Z-Style Front Grill from Outcast Garage
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Z-Style Front Grill from Outcast Garage
I didn't like the look I was getting from painting the OEM grill and saw this Z-Style grill and loved the look of it. Now there is ZERO badging on the outside of my car save for the center caps. Adds a 'mysterious' feel to it, lol... I bought this at a discount through CarSponsors and Outcast Garage was on point with emails and tracking information. Large box, looked to be packed well. There was no damage during shipping. A few places needed some sanding, but after that I scuffed it and laid paint.
I couldn't get my clear to act right, however, so let my father-in-law spray the clear at his body shop. The fit is good, there are no funny gaps. It came with a few bolts at the attachment points, but they were not compatible with the OEM nuts as they were too small. I ended up just zip tying it all the mounting points and haven't had any trouble from it. I love the look of this thing!
As always, please excuse the dirtyness of my vehicle...
I couldn't get my clear to act right, however, so let my father-in-law spray the clear at his body shop. The fit is good, there are no funny gaps. It came with a few bolts at the attachment points, but they were not compatible with the OEM nuts as they were too small. I ended up just zip tying it all the mounting points and haven't had any trouble from it. I love the look of this thing!
As always, please excuse the dirtyness of my vehicle...
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blnewt (10-27-2017)
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Glad it fit, but it looks super weird to me that there are two grilles on the front end with different style mesh now. I think if the mesh on the new grill was thicker it would look way better. That said, if you like it that's all that matters!
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All aftermarket grills come with that awful, wire mesh. Do yourself a favor and swap out the mesh with this stuff, nearly matches OEM lower grille and is much less see-thru due to the added thickness
https://www.ebay.com/itm/16-X-47-UNI...ZZuvRL&vxp=mtr
https://www.ebay.com/itm/16-X-47-UNI...ZZuvRL&vxp=mtr
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corey.grizzle (10-27-2017)
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I agree with both of you, and already on it! Just waiting till I get some time. Super busy lately. Renovating the front of the house, have to finish my detached office by the end of the year so I can right it off on taxes. Kids' playground. Building a solid front axle 2000 Z71 Tahoe. Not to mention a newborn, 3 year old, and a 5 year old....
Here's a pic of the mesh I got. I like it, feels thick and sturdy. Planning on doing the lower grill with it as well.
Here's a pic of the mesh I got. I like it, feels thick and sturdy. Planning on doing the lower grill with it as well.
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@blnewt- Been emailing back and forth with Z1 the past couple of days getting a plan up. You can expect to see a Z1 CAI with the racing filters probably within the next year. I'm currently "liquidating" a couple of firearms towards buying the full tuning software package.
@saywat?- I want to put Danzig's emblem on it but can't find one of good quality yet. I'll probably end up getting one custom cut on a burn table. I think that would look pretty mean in front of two massive CAI inverted cone filters.
@saywat?- I want to put Danzig's emblem on it but can't find one of good quality yet. I'll probably end up getting one custom cut on a burn table. I think that would look pretty mean in front of two massive CAI inverted cone filters.
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Do you happen to have a before/after series of pics? I'm currently in the process of trading between getting mine painted gloss or satin black or buying an aftermarket one like yours.
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Hope the new mesh stops the visual of seeing your rad/rad support. The stock mesh with that grille was the reason I couldn't be bothered with it. Made the car look like it was under repairs.
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All aftermarket grills come with that awful, wire mesh. Do yourself a favor and swap out the mesh with this stuff, nearly matches OEM lower grille and is much less see-thru due to the added thickness
https://www.ebay.com/itm/16-X-47-UNI...ZZuvRL&vxp=mtr
https://www.ebay.com/itm/16-X-47-UNI...ZZuvRL&vxp=mtr