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Old 03-28-2014, 03:46 PM
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I doubt there is too much interest as this is a common add on, but got my mesh grill today and despite having a tooth pulled and my mouth feeling like they used a jack hammer, I had to get it on.
 
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Old 03-28-2014, 04:47 PM
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looks great, I actually bought my mesh grill before I got the car as I knew that I did not like the original grill, put it on the day after I collected the car , but that was just over 7 years ago now.
 
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Old 03-28-2014, 04:52 PM
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Ooooo..... I like it. Nice color for an XJ8 too!!

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Old 03-28-2014, 05:05 PM
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Well done!
 
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Old 03-28-2014, 05:35 PM
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Looks good. I have the Adamesh stainless steel mesh grill, which has slightly wider spaces between the wires. Much better than the stock grill.
 
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Old 04-04-2014, 04:39 AM
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Default Mesh Grill

Looks great - just fitted one myself, and I'm very happy with it
Pics below
 
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Old 04-04-2014, 10:48 AM
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Has anyone got a goldish mesh grill as opposed to the shining steel look version? I somehow want to paint mine in light gold colour to contrast the body work's slate paint finish.

Anyone with a goldish mesh grill to show us how it looks?

The other alternative could be the charcoalish dark colour. It could bring out the lights.
 
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Old 04-04-2014, 07:51 PM
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donberry, It looks clean and like it belongs. Very nice job, and it complements the color and lines of your Jaguar.
Thank you for sharing.
 
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Old 04-04-2014, 08:22 PM
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Nice upgrade, good job
 
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Old 04-04-2014, 08:29 PM
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Cool! That was like the FIRST thing I did when I bought my car --





BTW, can someone tell me how to add a pic to my signature line??

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Wolfy
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Old 04-05-2014, 09:44 AM
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Nicely done
 
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Old 04-06-2014, 05:20 AM
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what's the name of the company that manufactured the grill? where did you buy it? it really looks good.
 
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Old 04-06-2014, 11:10 AM
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Definitely a nice upgrade! looks great!
 
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Old 02-06-2018, 11:20 AM
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Where'd you buy that grille? (Same question for original poster.)
 
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Old 02-06-2018, 11:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Xeno
Where'd you buy that grille? (Same question for original poster.)
I bought mine on ebay.
 
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Looks good! Next on my list.
 
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I bought mine with both the grill and lower valance mesh added and it really makes it stand out in my opinion. Previous owner did a lot of subtle additions and why I'm keeping this one for the long haul.
 
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