New 2015 Grille

CraigB · **April 17, 2015, 15:46:35**

My brother has returned bearing gifts

I picked up the new grill from him as soon as they got home today then a quick sprint over to the paint shop to get the outer ring painted body colour ( sleek silver ) should have it back by Tuesday then need to organise having it fitted.

I think it'll be a huge improvement on the current grill

Lorian · **Reply #1: April 17, 2015, 15:48:12**

I like it.

EmpiriuS88 · **Reply #2: April 17, 2015, 15:58:35**

REPORT AND STUFF OF PROGRES AND MODS

I'm thinking of changing to this grill aswell

CraigB · **Reply #3: April 17, 2015, 16:04:51**

Personally I'd like the Turbo model grill but there are differences in the front end so I'm not to sure if it would even fit...not that I could find any for sale anyway.

Doggie 1 · **Reply #4: April 18, 2015, 02:48:28**

Looking good Craig.

Dazzler · **Reply #5: April 18, 2015, 02:54:39**

What Dave and Lorian Said!

chris_i30gd · **Reply #6: April 18, 2015, 14:26:55**

It's nice, I saw it on ebay.
They sell it from korea.

CraigB · **Reply #7: April 18, 2015, 14:41:37**

Quote from: csideris on April 18, 2015, 14:26:55

It's nice, I saw it on ebay.
They sell it from korea.

Yes it's bought through kmotors, an OEM Mobis part.

chris_i30gd · **Reply #8: April 18, 2015, 14:47:30**

great, hope you will send a photo after fitting it

CraigB · **Reply #9: April 18, 2015, 15:26:47**

More than likely

beerman · **Reply #10: April 19, 2015, 08:22:55**

Looks choice,

Dare I ask how much.

EmpiriuS88 · **Reply #11: April 19, 2015, 09:03:46**

Quote from: CraigB on April 17, 2015, 16:04:51

Personally I'd like the Turbo model grill but there are differences in the front end so I'm not to sure if it would even fit...not that I could find any for sale anyway.

Oh yea, i totally forgot, that you have different front grill :S

CraigB · **Reply #12: April 19, 2015, 10:01:31**

Quote from: beerman on April 19, 2015, 08:22:55

Looks choice,

Dare I ask how much.

$199US is what they cost $255AU

Gibbo · **Reply #13: April 19, 2015, 11:22:35**

I cant wait to see it on the car mate - I am still a bit divided about it. I am going to get my original grill painted a sating black I am thinking along with all the other black bits front and back (including badges!)

Just Rick · **Reply #14: April 19, 2015, 13:44:04**

Now that's different,can't say yea or Nah yet until I see it on the car

Wingerdave · **Reply #15: April 19, 2015, 20:16:51**

Quote from: Just Rick on April 19, 2015, 13:44:04

Now that's different,can't say yea or Nah yet until I see it on the car

Know what you mean, i'm still on the fence, too. I need to see one in the wild first.

CraigB · **Reply #16: April 20, 2015, 04:48:54**

There's plenty of reviews out there which show how they look on the car.

Wingerdave · **Reply #17: April 20, 2015, 07:40:38**

Quote from: CraigB on April 20, 2015, 04:48:54

There's plenty of reviews out there which show how they look on the car.

I know that, I've seen loads of pictures of the new grille, but camera lenses distort somewhat. Want to get up close and personal

CraigB · **Reply #18: April 20, 2015, 08:03:22**

Quote from: Wingerdave on April 20, 2015, 07:40:38

I know that, I've seen loads of pictures of the new grille, but camera lenses distort somewhat. Want to get up close and personal

The picture of the grill on the red car above looks no different to the grill placed in my first post, no distortion of camera angles that I can tell when comparing to what's sitting in my living room ( on it's own couch

)
There is also another grill design that I've pictured below, so far this has been the only type I've seen on any of the i30's here in our sales yards, I don't like this one as much.

I found out from Hyundai this morning that the mount for the license plate on the new grills retail for $160

( luckily they give me trade price

) and Hyundai also list my grill as just over $1000

Dazzler · **Reply #19: April 20, 2015, 11:09:50**

Yep yours is much nicer Craig..

eye30 · **Reply #20: April 20, 2015, 11:47:04**

I like this grill

http://www.keengardener.co.uk/gas-napoleon-gas-barbecues/11396-napoelon-prestige-pro-825-rsib-gas-bbq.html?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=NAPO-PRO825RSIBPSS&gclid=CJGWjqLahMUCFULJtAodzVYAow

PiL · **Reply #21: April 21, 2015, 10:47:07**

i'd paint it black to match your wheels.

rustynutz · **Reply #22: April 21, 2015, 12:31:24**

Good name for a song....

Rolling Stones - Paint It Black - YouTube

CraigB · **Reply #23: April 21, 2015, 13:08:02**

Quote from: PiL on April 21, 2015, 10:47:07

i'd paint it black to match your wheels.

I was thinking that too, but then there is the hassle of dismantling the grill as every louver is individually screwed in with extra panels on top of each louver that need removing and also the alloy strips that are pressed to the bottom of each louver, it'd be a nightmare to paint

Plus once a grill is painted it starts to chip away pretty quickly when out in everyday driving.

Just Rick · **Reply #24: April 21, 2015, 15:01:35**

Definately didn't like the one on the silver car

Villa_23 · **Reply #25: April 25, 2015, 16:18:30**

Is it just me or are those 2 grills different one has chrome strips all the way to the edge

CraigB · **Reply #26: April 25, 2015, 16:23:21**

Quote from: Villa_23 on April 25, 2015, 16:18:30

Is it just me or are those 2 grills different one has chrome strips all the way to the edge

Yes they are two different styles, base model is the silver car and the grill is made in Thailand...the red cars grill ( same as mine ) is made in Korea.

Johnno · **Reply #27: April 25, 2015, 18:58:26**

Out of the two I prefer the one on the silver car or Craigs, with the slim chrome trim

eye30 · **Reply #28: April 26, 2015, 00:28:08**

Any burgers on this grill

CraigB · **Reply #29: April 26, 2015, 06:11:37**

Quote from: Johnno on April 25, 2015, 18:58:26

Out of the two I prefer the one on the silver car or Craigs, with the slim chrome trim

Well there's only two choices and you prefer both

the slim chrome trim on mine is actually polished aluminium, the base model version is chrome as is the one that is currently on the car that will be removed.