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Old 04-30-2024, 04:37 PM
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Anybody have comments about this mesh grille for the c-6?
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I went with a Racemesh grill in gloss black, turned out really nice. The PO had cut the original up to install his laser jamming radar detector so it needed something.

https://racemeshgrilles.com/CHEVY-C6...nce-_p_32.html

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Originally Posted by Carvone
I went with a Racemesh grill in gloss black, turned out really nice. The PO had cut the original up to install his laser jamming radar detector so it needed something.

https://racemeshgrilles.com/CHEVY-C6...nce-_p_32.html
I have the same one. It's been on the car since new (2006).
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I Prefer Racemesh grill, both on the base and the widebody, check them out in this very short video:


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I liked the looks of the Mid America mesh grille a little better and went with it a few years ago, lower price too.


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I liked the looks of the Mid America mesh grille a little better and went with it a few years ago, lower price too.

https://www.mamotorworks.com/corvett...-grille-637990
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Are you guys using zip ties to hold the mesh grill in place ?
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I have the Racemesh grill and use zip ties.
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Mine came with the black zip ties, but that didn't look good. I found some scrap thin steel wire that I cut into 6 in pieces, folded in half and used like twisty ties.


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Originally Posted by Jon2kZ
Mine came with the black zip ties, but that didn't look good. I found some scrap thin steel wire that I cut into 6 in pieces, folded in half and used like twisty ties.

Just a FYI they do make stainless zip ties.
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I got this stuff, its actually Just Guttar guard you have have a piece for like 5$ its the same thing they send for side vents and charge you 30$. The Black V shaped supports have an open back (see picture)

You need to get under the car, the top has a lip you can fold the mesh over to hold it, at first i used 2 sided tape to try and hold the bottom up against the Black V supports, i also had a LED light strip helping sandwich it in. Changed the LED and my bottom popped out so i added some screws from the back twoards forward.

You need to find just the right size thickness/length screw but it works well and totally hidden, no zip ties!



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Got mine from GM. This was an option for 09. Which mine is, so as soon as I found it I purchased it. I believe it was from eBay.
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Had one on my 2011 GS convertible. Was ordered from Mid America if I recall correctly. I thought it looked great. Very easy install. It used some small black zip ties that were barely noticeable to secure it in place.



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Hmm...Gutter Guard from the Dollar Store. Cost CAD$3 (approx U$2). Guess I'm a Canadian redneck


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Originally Posted by tommyc6z06
Hmm...Gutter Guard from the Dollar Store. Cost CAD$3 (approx U$2). Guess I'm a Canadian redneck
Hey man, if its the cheapest and looks the best (IMO) cant knock it.
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Anyone used the aluminum mesh grill from Top Flight Automotive?

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