Change me nose (grille)

**RobbieH** · Wednesday 4th February 2009, 21:12

I've been looking around and found these:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Volvo-Grille-S...1%7C240%3A1318

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/VOLVO...Q5fAccessories

Should I change to a mesh? All chromed or chrome surround to dark mesh?
Or just do a mod piching an idea from another forumite and paint the vertical bits a darker colour

**thebadger** · Wednesday 4th February 2009, 23:09

Option 3!

**beppie boy** · Wednesday 4th February 2009, 23:09

Originally Posted by RobbieH

Should I change to a mesh? All chromed or chrome surround to dark mesh?
Or just do a mod piching an idea from another forumite and paint the vertical bits a darker colour

hi rob,
i must be honest im not a fan, i think these look a bit odd on our cars (the phase 2 models)
on the 850's i think their ok.
personally i prefer the r type egg crate style.

if you do go for the mesh grill then may i suggest a black one.

sorry mate

martyn

**beppie boy** · Wednesday 4th February 2009, 23:11

talking of the black mesh and the badger has posted a pic whilst i was giving you my opinion.

let us know what you go for

mart

**thebadger** · Wednesday 4th February 2009, 23:15

Very sneaky sir!

I have now got a chrome one on instead!

No slash on yet, I also fitted an s60 p2 one (eggcrate) with silicone & a prayer! Looked ok, but up close..... well I'm sure you can guess!

**beppie boy** · Wednesday 4th February 2009, 23:25

badger im looking for the egg crate type one.
dont suppose you are looking to part with it are you.
martyn

**thebadger** · Wednesday 4th February 2009, 23:32

As I stated beppie, it's off an S60, so it's a bad fit, to small in the height. I used silicone to hold it in place, but up close it looks... odd.

It was fun for a giggle, but not for life (unlike the car! Fun for both!) It's your money & up to you. I put a moose on it as the badge was a tad goosed! Yellow moose, black background.

**beppie boy** · Wednesday 4th February 2009, 23:35

ok cheers mate but think i will give it a miss as im not to keen on silocone on the bonnet lol

ta tho

**flyingbrick** · Wednesday 4th February 2009, 23:58

Should I change to a mesh? All chromed or chrome surround to dark mesh?
Or just do a mod piching an idea from another forumite and paint the vertical bits a darker colour

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Change the oil burner for a T5 first bud.....

Sorry only joking mate...........

**RobbieH** · Thursday 5th February 2009, 09:56

OK. I think concensus is don't, unless a black grill used. I'll have another thunk and save me pennies then.

T5 vs D5 - lets not get into that little discussion. I bought it, it's mine and I'm keeping it. I'd still like more oomph but with economy please.

**kyebosh** · Thursday 5th February 2009, 10:16

I like mikouk's grill, done by jonno12.

http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/showpost...4&postcount=14

**thebadger** · Thursday 5th February 2009, 11:53

OK!

Got fed up by the way my grill looked there, had a look at the old one & decided to get a combo happening! (missed my moose!

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What say you to this!

Before....

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The egg-crate!

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Combo!

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Opinions?

**thebadger** · Thursday 5th February 2009, 11:59

Originally Posted by RobbieH

I've been looking around and found these:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Volvo-Grille-S...1%7C240%3A1318

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/VOLVO...Q5fAccessories

Should I change to a mesh? All chromed or chrome surround to dark mesh?
Or just do a mod piching an idea from another forumite and paint the vertical bits a darker colour

The first chrome one you have there (£32 + £6.50 p&p) is the one I have just shown you!

It is a black mesh, tho it's badly painted!

My advice is, get one, trim down the slash off your old one, then buy some black primer from halfrauds!

It makes a big difference!

**kyebosh** · Thursday 5th February 2009, 12:03

Combo looks really good,

**thebadger** · Thursday 5th February 2009, 12:19

Cutting the ends off the slash are.... tricky!

It amazes me how it looks straight once you've cut it, but the moment you put it on the car, it's just a wee touch squint!

You really need to cut with the badge in mind! It's the key! The angle of the slash puts you off!

**mikouk** · Thursday 5th February 2009, 12:54

I put the mesh one on mine and it looked awful on its own and the paint came off within two days, From a distance all you could see was the horns behind.

I think that combo way looks great. I love mine but now I've seen that badge on thebadger's eggcrate one I am changing my mind.

Where did you get the moose sticker from badger?

Also I think Jonno is quite willing to do another grille if you ask him.

**thebadger** · Thursday 5th February 2009, 12:57

www.davebarton.com

For all your moose needs!

You can find them on fleabay, but they're ripped off ones, buy them from dave as he came up with the idea & his prices are top notch!

I reccomend the magnetic backed ones for meets etc...

**thebadger** · Thursday 5th February 2009, 12:59

p.s. he posts them really quickly, expect them within a week!

**mikouk** · Thursday 5th February 2009, 18:13

Just ordered one, he says he will send it tomorrow!

**thebadger** · Thursday 5th February 2009, 18:23

You know it makes sense!

just be careful when you put on the mesh one, not to push the mesh as it may bend it, or pull it off the frame!

Are you going with the slash?

Try & get one second hand! Ebay or a scrappy, don't think you should defile the good work on the painted one!

Looks lovely, but I like the "sunken" look of the mesh, bit more sporty!