Finally got pics of my new Race Mesh grills. I'll be taking pics next Monday (I hope) of the install details, but for now, here's what they look like installed...

http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q179/txblu/RaceMesh1.jpg
http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q179/txblu/RaceMesh2.jpg
http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q179/txblu/RaceMesh3.jpg
http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q179/txblu/RaceMesh4.jpg
http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q179/txblu/RaceMesh5.jpg

The last two pics show how I used stainless steel safety wire to secure the lower center grill, instead of the black zip-ties supplied with the grills. By the way, if you haven't noticed, the lower center grill is basically an overlay for the stock grill. Overall, I'm really happy with it!!!!

Again, I'll be pulling the brake cooling ducts out so I can take pictures to show how I secured the new grills in those locations.

Stay tuned...

Finally got pics of my new Race Mesh grills. I'll be taking pics next Monday (I hope) of the install details, but for now, here's what they look like installed...

http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q179/txblu/RaceMesh1.jpg
http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q179/txblu/RaceMesh2.jpg
http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q179/txblu/RaceMesh3.jpg
http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q179/txblu/RaceMesh4.jpg
http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q179/txblu/RaceMesh5.jpg

The last two pics show how I used stainless steel safety wire to secure the lower center grill, instead of the black zip-ties supplied with the grills. By the way, if you haven't noticed, the lower center grill is basically an overlay for the stock grill. Overall, I'm really happy with it!!!!

Again, I'll be pulling the brake cooling ducts out so I can take pictures to show how I secured the new grills in those locations.

Stay tuned...

It Looks gorgeous!!! Mine is being installed tomorrow! I cant wait! I love it. What finish did you choose for your grille?! The electropolished or stainless?

Electro-polished!

I'm completely satisfied with how it looks, but will be sending RaceMesh a few suggestions for installation insructions...

Looks nice man. Thanks for the pictures.

My pleasure!!!

Looks great Blu!

I dig it! Nicely done.

Looks great on a dark rig too

I agree, it looks fantastic TX, but I'm still considering getting it in the black powdercoat, anyone do this on a black yet???

Whose chicken legs are those in the pics??? :p

Thanks for the pics, now i can really see what it looks like on black other than the manufacturer photo. Had no clue it was an overlay on the bottom grill, does it look like the bottom stock honeycomb could be removed and the mesh installed in its place or does it look like it could be a pain in the wazoo.nice job with the safety wire instead of zipties. Really considering this grill. I also wished they made peices for the rear to match.

Whose chicken legs are those in the pics??? :p

LOL! Those are the legs of one of the line service guys from Million Air. He has a GT500E from Unique Performance. Right now he's trying to get a dealer to give him a good deal on an '06 GCSRT8 that has 1900 miles on it. He wants one BAD!!!!

Thanks for the pics, now i can really see what it looks like on black other than the manufacturer photo. Had no clue it was an overlay on the bottom grill, does it look like the bottom stock honeycomb could be removed and the mesh installed in its place or does it look like it could be a pain in the wazoo.nice job with the safety wire instead of zipties. Really considering this grill. I also wished they made peices for the rear to match.

I thought about that, and I might go back and remove the stock lower grill. Te problem is going to be figuring out how to secure the Race Mesh grill. I talked to the Race Mesh guys, and they said they were thinking of revising the grill kit to make the lower one a replacement instead of an overlay. We'll see.

I should be able to take pics of how I secured the brake duct grills on Monday. I would do it on Sunday, but I'll be at Texas Motor Speedway for the SRT Track Experience.

Looks great!

Alex

Finally got pics of my new Race Mesh grills. I'll be taking pics next Monday (I hope) of the install details, but for now, here's what they look like installed...

http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q179/txblu/RaceMesh1.jpg
http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q179/txblu/RaceMesh2.jpg
http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q179/txblu/RaceMesh3.jpg
http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q179/txblu/RaceMesh4.jpg
http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q179/txblu/RaceMesh5.jpg

The last two pics show how I used stainless steel safety wire to secure the lower center grill, instead of the black zip-ties supplied with the grills. By the way, if you haven't noticed, the lower center grill is basically an overlay for the stock grill. Overall, I'm really happy with it!!!!

Again, I'll be pulling the brake cooling ducts out so I can take pictures to show how I secured the new grills in those locations.

Stay tuned...Superb photos and the grilles look awesome!I visited the Racemesh website and I had deduced from their info that the main grille was a complete replacement for the original finished in the appropriate colour.This does not seem to be the case,or did you choose to do this install yourself?Thanks again for your excellent input.eyedoc

Yes, the upper is a complete replacement of the OEM grill and surround. It's the lower that is the overlay.

Yes, the upper is a complete replacement of the OEM grill and surround. It's the lower that is the overlay.
I cannot believe how quickly I got a reply to my query.Thanks a lot for this excellent site.I am still waiting for my black,fully loaded GCSRT8,but this forum makes the wait worthwhile because I have already learned more about this vehicle than any other I have owned.Keep up the great work moderators and members,it is enjoyed and appreciated.eyedoc:)

Just keep posting away!! Lots of good knowledge here. And some not so good just for good measure ;)

LOL! Those are the legs of one of the line service guys from Million Air. He has a GT500E from Unique Performance. Right now he's trying to get a dealer to give him a good deal on an '06 GCSRT8 that has 1900 miles on it. He wants one BAD!!!!

:) You'll have to show him the post!

Nice Look :):)

:) You'll have to show him the post!

Believe me, I will!!! :D

Hey eyedoc, the new grill looks great. I looked at the RaceMesh site and im interested in getting one myself.......does anyone know what it looks like with the black finish

Booooooooooo on the front plate.

that looks great. how much did that cost if u don't mind me asking?

The racemesh grilles (4 parts, including a complete grill surround replacement for the upper) comes out to $700 including shipping.

Booooooooooo on the front plate.

Required by Texas law. I don't need a built-in reason to get pulled over. You might want to check your plate frame, if you have one, to see if it covers ANYthing printed on the plate. If it does, they can stop you for that, too. I agree that the plate looks bad, but I hate getting stopped, much less getting a ticket.

thanx for the responce ge2.

Required by Texas law. I don't need a built-in reason to get pulled over. You might want to check your plate frame, if you have one, to see if it covers ANYthing printed on the plate. If it does, they can stop you for that, too. I agree that the plate looks bad, but I hate getting stopped, much less getting a ticket.

Agree 100%. Tint is one thing, but no front plate in NJ = cops do not let you go on if they spot it. I'd rather see a plate then the plugged holes many have after they removed the front plate. That looks real bad. No plate/no plugs-holes obviously looks the best. But a tinted front windshield looks the best too (just like on every car commercial) but that doesn't mean one should tint that if the car if for everyday use. Just my thoughts.

I live in an area that has harsh winters. How well will this mesh hold up to the elements? Will it ever rust? Is there a warranty against rust?

I live in an area that has harsh winters. How well will this mesh hold up to the elements? Will it ever rust? Is there a warranty against rust?



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SJ... shouldn't you be in bed?

SJ... shouldn't you be in bed?

Yeah, you too especially in your time zone!

Yes... I DEFINITELY should have been :)