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Old 06-04-2003 | 06:31 PM
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RS to Z28 grill questions

I have a RS grill and just bought me a new bowtie grill whats the best way to put in on. It looks like it mounts a little different it has 4 bolt holes on the sides then two on top. Is that all it needs to hold it good. I cant remember exactly how my rs grill attached but i know it didnt have the holes on the sides. Anyone that has done this did you have to drill the holes in the bumper for the 4 middle ones. I think the RS grill just had them on top and in front where the license plate goes maybe even 2 on bottom. If ne has ne pix or info thanx.
Woo hoo new parkin lights also. oh another thing should i seal the parkin lights newhere better so they dont fog like the other ones did.

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Old 06-04-2003 | 07:35 PM
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I never had to change over, but thats how mine is held in with the 6 holes you described
Old 06-04-2003 | 08:38 PM
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Car: 91 Camaro RS Update: Sold Camaro, now own a "91" Corvette.
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The grill mounts with the four holes around the center of the grill and two screws on the top. (I just held up the Bowtie grill and marked the four holes to be drilled) I also, replaced both front parking lamps and didn't use any other sealant on the lenses and they never have condensation or fog up.

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Old 06-05-2003 | 07:03 AM
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yeh i was wondering if the people that have rs bumper just drilled holes then i guess. Thanx for the tip on the parkin lights.
Old 06-05-2003 | 08:17 AM
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All I did on my 89 was when I took the RS grille off I used the screws (they had a point, self tapping) and just lined the grille up and screwed into the urethane and it worked just fine
Old 06-05-2003 | 06:40 PM
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to attach your fog lights did you have to buy the brackets that came on the z28's
Old 06-06-2003 | 09:12 AM
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on the 89 I had aftermarket fogs and they looked funny, the 91 has z28 brakets and everything.
Old 06-07-2003 | 11:27 AM
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OH yeh im done it looks freakin awsome
here b4


heres after


Only got 1 parking light in to show the difference
Old 06-07-2003 | 11:33 AM
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Looks cool! I attached mine with just four screws around the middle section and it holds fine. After about 14 months it still hasn't gone anywhere. With all the rain that just wont go away here in PA my parking lamps are beginning to get moisture inside them again , any tips? I've read that you have to drill out the bumper cover underneath to let the water come out better but I haven't had the time to investige it. Also, that mesh that you put in behind the grill looks really good, never seen that before, what did you use and how did you do it? Thanks!
Old 06-07-2003 | 12:52 PM
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Yeh drilling a hole might help but i just sealed mine up with silicone real good so nothing will get in hopefully. I got the grill mesh from advance auto parts its apc grill mesh. Then i cut the 2 pieces to the size i needed and attached them with self tapping screws into the rubber impact on the bottom. Then at the top where u cant see i bent it over and attached 1 more screw. Also did u use your top 2 screws on your grill i had to move the clips the grill screwed into over towards the outside a little there is another spot for them.
Old 06-07-2003 | 02:42 PM
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looks great man!
yea, i have the rs grill too but im thinking of switching
could someone photoshop either frik or spdfreaks grill with a iroc grill in place of it? its the one that says camaro on it
once again man, looks great, especially the mesh wire, ive never seen that before. good job

edit: what happened to your camaro emblem on the front of the car?

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Old 06-07-2003 | 06:26 PM
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the old one looked like crap so when i repainted it i took it off and havnt got around to getting a new one yet
Old 06-07-2003 | 10:41 PM
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Looks good. I'm planning on doing the same thing.
Old 06-08-2003 | 12:29 AM
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I've gotta pull the parking lamp lenses out and re-seal them, or make them drain better. As far as the grille goes I only used the four screws around the center to hold it on, holds strong, looks good
Old 06-08-2003 | 01:00 PM
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i forgot to say i love ur car tho real nice taste
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