Black CDC Grille Installed

Got my black CDC grille installed today. I think the car looks more agressive now. I need to paint the supporting structure behind the grille black so it all blends but for now it will do. One small problem with the install is they tell you to reuse the factory fastners from the upper radiator shroud. Well these are plastic and once you pull them out they don't want to go back. I'll have to get a new set but it's no biggie. For now the shroud is held on with tie straps, new fastners will go in on Monday. :beer:

much more agressive...
i like !

it looks like a 6 cylinder

StStang0702 said:

it looks like a 6 cylinder

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Exactly!!! By the time they figure out it's not, it will be too late!!! :burnout:

I like it, and think it will look even better with the parts behind it painted.

freebass55 said:

I like it, and think it will look even better with the parts behind it painted.

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Thanks!!! Once the radiator parts are painted it will look 10 times better. :banana:

Post pics when you get it done. I looked into the grill and am thinking of getting it.

freebass55 said:

Post pics when you get it done. I looked into the grill and am thinking of getting it.

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Will do. I'll also post some pics when I remove it to paint so you can see how the grille mounts to the car. :beer:

Thanks, I'd appreciate it.

Painted the hood latch brackets










I finally got around to painting the hood latch brackets and radiator cross bar. I did it in two stages using a sponge brush. I was not too keen on using a spray can as I didn't want overspray to get every where but I also didn't want to use a paint brush and have it look like crap. I used a flat black paint which is heat resistant. Once I was done I let it dry and reinstalled the grille.

I post pics of the finished product when I get a chance. I still have to put the radiator shroud back on.

looks good bro I think I am going to get mine powdercoated black...

dmoney said:

looks good bro I think I am going to get mine powdercoated black...

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Thanks!!! I like the way you have the fogs mounted behind the grille. I thought about doing that with mine but couldn't figure out a way to get them to fit. The CDC grille sits back farther than the stock so there is no way I can see of doing it.

That's cool. Looks like a sleeper.

Nice choice on the spoiler delete too.

DOHC Holliday said:

That's cool. Looks like a sleeper.

Nice choice on the spoiler delete too.

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Thanks!!! Cars dirty right now but once I get it cleaned I'll post new pics of the finished product.

I think it looks badass!

it is a clean look,but i like the lights behind the grill much better.

Wonder how that would look on my ride.....:coolman:

doubletrouble said:

Wonder how that would look on my ride.....:coolman:

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On a black Shelby GT, pretty sick I think!!! :rockon:

Finished Product




Beautiful day for a drive, took a quick shot of the finished grille install before I went. I like the clean and agressive look it gives the car. Just keep in mind if your car isn't black you will have to paint some of the supporting structure behind the grille black to complete the look.