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Miata roadster grill good?

Postby Silvia » Thu Dec 15, 2011 9:37 am

The black mesh grill for $30 from Miata Roadster sounds good. Has anyone bought one and can report on it? How much was freight and how long to wait?
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Re: Miata roadster grill good?

Postby Silvia » Thu Dec 15, 2011 11:13 am

Ok...the black mesh grill from mossmotors .com for $30 (plus freight from U.S.) looks even better........anyone bought one?
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Re: Miata roadster grill good?

Postby deviant » Thu Dec 15, 2011 11:59 am

Linkage?

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Re: Miata roadster grill good?

Postby Silvia » Thu Dec 15, 2011 12:09 pm

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Re: Miata roadster grill good?

Postby marty085 » Thu Dec 15, 2011 12:24 pm

Hey Silvia, are you in Sydney? If so, perhaps we can combine postage. Or do it anyway even if you're elsewhere, would still be cheaper probably.
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Re: Miata roadster grill good?

Postby Apu » Thu Dec 15, 2011 12:53 pm

I'm in if you guys are! One of you guys want to arrange a GB? I have my hands full already.

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Re: Miata roadster grill good?

Postby Silvia » Thu Dec 15, 2011 1:18 pm

Silvia is parked in Brisbane, but should be able to work out something..
I've emailed to ask about post cost (for one) but very happy to join in a group buy....seems a good thing?
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Re: Miata roadster grill good?

Postby deviant » Thu Dec 15, 2011 1:36 pm

Silvia wrote:http://ecommerce.mossmotors.com/p/miata-mx-5/miata-exterior/grilles/high-flow-grilles---black/900-745-m :roll:


You were the one asking for advice rolley eyes.

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Re: Miata roadster grill good?

Postby taminga16 » Fri Dec 16, 2011 11:41 am

Check Ben Sale's Garage thread, I am sure that he made one of these.
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Re: Miata roadster grill good?

Postby Silvia » Fri Dec 16, 2011 11:58 am

33 pages :shock: and I still can't find it!
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Re: Miata roadster grill good?

Postby taminga16 » Fri Dec 16, 2011 1:47 pm

When you turn your car on, does it return the favour?

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Re: Miata roadster grill good?

Postby Silvia » Fri Dec 16, 2011 2:32 pm

thanks Greg,interesting reading. I've got a temporary guard in place using Gutter Guard and judging by the hassle that was ,cutting to shape and fixing and all, I think if the US one comes in under $50 that would save a lot of work. Remember the one you showed was with free mesh and you have to buy it by the roll usually, and really I'd rather just open a box......
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Re: Miata roadster grill good?

Postby de Bounce » Fri Dec 16, 2011 4:07 pm

Since I made the one linked, I'll chime in.
I made mine about 2 years ago without any issues.

They are easy to make with very basic tools.
Hardest part is 1. buying the parts, 2. cutting the template

Is it worth the effort, depends on how much money you have to waste on something you will barely see.
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Re: Miata roadster grill good?

Postby Old Dude » Fri Dec 16, 2011 4:28 pm

Silvia wrote:thanks Greg,interesting reading. I've got a temporary guard in place using Gutter Guard and judging by the hassle that was ,cutting to shape and fixing and all, I think if the US one comes in under $50 that would save a lot of work. Remember the one you showed was with free mesh and you have to buy it by the roll usually, and really I'd rather just open a box......


You can buy aluminium mesh for $19 at supa cheap this week in a multitude of colours, I also made my own with no dramas

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Re: Miata roadster grill good?

Postby Silvia » Fri Dec 16, 2011 4:30 pm

For me I don't need it seen. Up here I have visions of a large cane toad on the road at 110k's, hearing the thump and watching the coolant dribble down onto the road :?
My radiator bears enough scars to warrant the Gutter Guard I have there now - I'm just moving up in the world.
Memories of the bird I had jammed in the scoop of my Forester XT too...... :shock:
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