4th Gen Grill Inserts....sample pic... - Toyota

momo.75 · 05-17-2004, 09:37 PM

I finally had a little time to myself and decided to try something, but not sure if I am liking it too much. I have all the templates made for the upper and lower inserts but just cut the material and installed the lower section because it was the easiest to cut. Be honest whether you like it or not. The only thing I have thought about doing different was to paint the mesh black.

uwf · 05-17-2004, 09:42 PM

looks stupid!! No offense. That thing does not look right.

peace,
joseph

momo.75 · 05-17-2004, 09:45 PM

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Originally posted by uwf
looks stupid!! No offense. That thing does not look right.

peace,
joseph

No offense. That is what I am thinking.....oh well, you never know until you try. Here is what it would have looked like finished out.

JGRIMBALL · 05-17-2004, 10:31 PM

I kinda like the look of it. Might be cool on my ride in black...

Kanab · 05-17-2004, 11:20 PM

I like it looks good. Also protects the Rad. from rocks

toybox · 05-18-2004, 08:42 AM

I kinda like it except the cut-out for the V8. I don't know how you would get around it otherwise but it looks weird it that area.

I'd like to see it painted black.

moneypit · 05-18-2004, 10:26 AM

Looks good. I also would like to see it in black. Maybe someone with Photoshop experience can change it. I also found that the V8 emblem just snaps off the grill. I did this on mine as I have shaved all other lettering. Nothing but the Toyota logos on the grill and fifth door showing. Keeps people guessing and looks much cleaner.

momo.75 · 05-18-2004, 10:33 AM

Yep, the V8 emblem stands out, but I don't want to get rid of that emblem. I'll just have to mess around with it and see if I can make it work. If I can ever get somebody to make my brackets for my lights, the lower part might have to go anyway.

momo.75 · 05-18-2004, 10:47 AM

Here it is in black. It is even noticable in the upper part, but on the lower part, you lose the contrast so it look like you are missing your front teeth:gaptooth: . I'm not really liking it too much.

moneypit · 05-18-2004, 10:53 AM

Had I read your signature, I would have figured you were Photoshop capable. You're right, teeth missing. I was thinking about the V8 emblem, I think the iForce-V8 emblem from the Tundra or Tacoma is a stick on. It would look good and not have to be cut around.

JGRIMBALL · 05-18-2004, 11:08 AM

How did you make the grill inserts?
Did you buy or make them?

momo.75 · 05-18-2004, 11:33 AM

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Originally posted by JGRIMBALL
How did you make the grill inserts?
Did you buy or make them?

It is just that gutter guard material at Home Depot. I first made templates for the openings out of poster board. Then I traced it onto the mesh material and trimmed it out. I put those door guard strips along the top and bottom so the edges would scratch the bumper while I was messing around. Then I just used the smallest black zip ties I could get and attached it to the bumper. It was pretty easy doing the lower section, but I think the upper would be a piain, since there are curves, not to mention the V8 emblem.

JGRIMBALL · 05-18-2004, 11:53 AM

wanna sell it if you not going to use it?
I would like to see what it looks like.

loyd · 05-18-2004, 02:46 PM

ive got that chrome mesh on mine, which i bought at a vehicle accessory store....however, it stood out too much on the front, so i put it in behind the grill both upper and lower, and fastened with thin black zip ties....it looks great, as it doesnt stand out too much, but it fills in the gaps nicely and still protects the rad. if you wanna see pics let me know ill snap a few and postem.

momo.75 · 05-18-2004, 02:53 PM

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Originally posted by loyd
ive got that chrome mesh on mine, which i bought at a vehicle accessory store....however, it stood out too much on the front, so i put it in behind the grill both upper and lower, and fastened with thin black zip ties....it looks great, as it doesnt stand out too much, but it fills in the gaps nicely and still protects the rad. if you wanna see pics let me know ill snap a few and postem.

That's a good idea. I'd like to see some pics of that.

05-17-2004, 09:37 PM	#1 (permalink)
momo.75 momoderator Join Date: May 2003 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 1,651	4th Gen Grill Inserts....sample pic... I finally had a little time to myself and decided to try something, but not sure if I am liking it too much. I have all the templates made for the upper and lower inserts but just cut the material and installed the lower section because it was the easiest to cut. Be honest whether you like it or not. The only thing I have thought about doing different was to paint the mesh black. Attached Images __________________ MomoDesignWorks, LLC - Graphic Design/Advertising/Marketing 2003 Black Sport Edition V8

05-17-2004, 10:31 PM	#4 (permalink)
JGRIMBALL Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Tuscaloosa, AL Posts: 345	I kinda like the look of it. Might be cool on my ride in black... __________________ JGRIMBALL :monster: -------------------------------------------- Black 2003 Limited V6 4Runner Borla Dual Exhaust K&N AirCharger Performance Intake Kit Viper 791xv Remote Start XM Radio & Alpine 12" Subwoofers KC Back-Up Fog Lights + other various mods!!!

05-17-2004, 11:20 PM	#5 (permalink)
Kanab Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 1,163	I like it looks good. Also protects the Rad. from rocks __________________ 2004 4runner Sport V8 AWD Titanium 2003 350Z Touring Chrome

05-18-2004, 08:42 AM	#6 (permalink)
toybox *************** Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 1,821	I kinda like it except the cut-out for the V8. I don't know how you would get around it otherwise but it looks weird it that area. I'd like to see it painted black. __________________ Joe l 2003 V8 Sport 4x4 Titanium Silver

05-18-2004, 10:26 AM	#7 (permalink)
moneypit Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Chicago - north suburb Posts: 41	Looks good. I also would like to see it in black. Maybe someone with Photoshop experience can change it. I also found that the V8 emblem just snaps off the grill. I did this on mine as I have shaved all other lettering. Nothing but the Toyota logos on the grill and fifth door showing. Keeps people guessing and looks much cleaner. __________________ -moneypit 2003 V8 Limited Titanium Metallic/Stone Interior Painted stripes SR - Moonroof RF - Rear Spoiler EJ - JBL Synthesis WH - Wireless Headphones EC - Rearview Mirror /w Compass CM - Double Decker Cargo System Silverstar Fog/Low/High Beams RS3200+ Rear reflector light modification Bulldog 2-Way Remote Start


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05-17-2004, 09:42 PM	#2 (permalink)
uwf Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Arlington, Ma Posts: 93	looks stupid!! No offense. That thing does not look right. peace, joseph

05-18-2004, 10:33 AM	#8 (permalink)
momo.75 momoderator Join Date: May 2003 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 1,651	Yep, the V8 emblem stands out, but I don't want to get rid of that emblem. I'll just have to mess around with it and see if I can make it work. If I can ever get somebody to make my brackets for my lights, the lower part might have to go anyway. __________________ MomoDesignWorks, LLC - Graphic Design/Advertising/Marketing 2003 Black Sport Edition V8

05-18-2004, 10:47 AM	#9 (permalink)
momo.75 momoderator Join Date: May 2003 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 1,651	Here it is in black. It is even noticable in the upper part, but on the lower part, you lose the contrast so it look like you are missing your front teeth:gaptooth: . I'm not really liking it too much. Attached Images __________________ MomoDesignWorks, LLC - Graphic Design/Advertising/Marketing 2003 Black Sport Edition V8

05-18-2004, 10:53 AM	#10 (permalink)
moneypit Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Chicago - north suburb Posts: 41	Had I read your signature, I would have figured you were Photoshop capable. You're right, teeth missing. I was thinking about the V8 emblem, I think the iForce-V8 emblem from the Tundra or Tacoma is a stick on. It would look good and not have to be cut around. __________________ -moneypit 2003 V8 Limited Titanium Metallic/Stone Interior Painted stripes SR - Moonroof RF - Rear Spoiler EJ - JBL Synthesis WH - Wireless Headphones EC - Rearview Mirror /w Compass CM - Double Decker Cargo System Silverstar Fog/Low/High Beams RS3200+ Rear reflector light modification Bulldog 2-Way Remote Start

05-18-2004, 11:08 AM	#11 (permalink)
JGRIMBALL Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Tuscaloosa, AL Posts: 345	How did you make the grill inserts? Did you buy or make them? __________________ JGRIMBALL :monster: -------------------------------------------- Black 2003 Limited V6 4Runner Borla Dual Exhaust K&N AirCharger Performance Intake Kit Viper 791xv Remote Start XM Radio & Alpine 12" Subwoofers KC Back-Up Fog Lights + other various mods!!!

05-18-2004, 11:53 AM	#13 (permalink)
JGRIMBALL Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Tuscaloosa, AL Posts: 345	wanna sell it if you not going to use it? I would like to see what it looks like. __________________ JGRIMBALL :monster: -------------------------------------------- Black 2003 Limited V6 4Runner Borla Dual Exhaust K&N AirCharger Performance Intake Kit Viper 791xv Remote Start XM Radio & Alpine 12" Subwoofers KC Back-Up Fog Lights + other various mods!!!

05-18-2004, 02:46 PM	#14 (permalink)
loyd Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: C A N A D A Posts: 262	ive got that chrome mesh on mine, which i bought at a vehicle accessory store....however, it stood out too much on the front, so i put it in behind the grill both upper and lower, and fastened with thin black zip ties....it looks great, as it doesnt stand out too much, but it fills in the gaps nicely and still protects the rad. if you wanna see pics let me know ill snap a few and postem. __________________ 03 4Runner Limited V8 AWD Sport Hood Scoop Hood Protector Yakima Rack System Westin Safari Light Bar - Color Keyed Husky Liners and Cargo Mat DVD Player Iforce Emblem Valor Exhaust Tip OBX Racing Pedals Chrome Grill Inserts Tint Wishlist - BFG A/T KO's 2000 4Runner LIMITED - White Husky Liners Husky Cargo mat Sunroof/Hood Deflector 1997 Harley Davidson FLSTS

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