Choose my fate: After-market Grille for 2016 GT

[Aurum]

I am lost when it comes to picking out a new grille for my 2016 GT and could use the wisdom of this group. I have a few criteria:

1. No drilling or structural changes required by installation - plug and play only
2. No busy designs or LED lights that make the front too busy - I like a clean look
3. Easy to clean, structurally sound
4. Removes the pony badge because I find it personally too busy and like something subtle like the Bullitt look.

There's three options I'm mulling right now -- the MMD V-Series Grille, the RTR Grille, and a mod from Custom Car Grilles.

MMD V-Series
This is a very race-inspired look. I like the clean lines but there's not a lot of protection for the car internals. Generally has great reviews and I think it would complement the badgeless look I'm going for.

RTR Grille
Great reviews, solid build quality, and a very subtle change from the OEM "fang" design. This is a very clean look without being too outlandish.

Custom Car Grilles
I like the clean look. Would probably get the mesh in glass black to complement the shiny paneling on the backside. It's basically a badgeless look with better airflow. Downside is I need to buy some tools and I've heard that the increased air flow sometimes interferes with open CAI (I have the GT350 CAI).

Thoughts and opinions welcomed. Please let me know what you think and what your experiences are with aftermarket grilles!

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[MX5Racer]

I really can't stand the honeycomb, or the chrome pony, so I went this route....
The Tri-bar is going to be replaced with a Howler badge over winter

 

[GT 550]

OP a photo of each of each of the grilles you're suggesting might be helpful in getting folks to vote

 

[Kinjirra]

Honeycomb mesh in flat...did the work myself. Really not hard just take your time.

 

[Aurum]

The custom car mesh route is super compelling. Is the mounting with the super glue really that solid? I'm afraid of it coming loose and having to redo it.

I'm also trying to figure out if I like the OEM fang angles or the RTR angle.

Super hard decision. :(

 

[Kinjirra]

The custom car mesh route is super compelling. Is the mounting with the super glue really that solid? I'm afraid of it coming loose and having to redo it.

I'm also trying to figure out if I like the OEM fang angles or the RTR angle.

Super hard decision. :(

Mine hasn't come loose yet.....drove it all summer... I would suggest not only using the Goop that comes with it but I also used Flexseal. Goop is really strong but its hard to get between the mesh and the grill(plus its real runny at first). Make sure the Mesh is as flat against the grill as possible and fill in any gaps with flex seal. Most of all just take your time and don't rush it. I rushed some and had to fix a few spots.

EDIT: Also opening your grill will really increase airflow under the hood. I installed working vents in mine at the same time and I still get hood movement now at speed(think Mexico speeds) so keep that in mind.

 

[Aurum]

Is the

EDIT: Also opening your grill will really increase airflow under the hood. I installed working vents in mine at the same time and I still get hood movement now at speed(think Mexico speeds) so keep that in mind.

I'm a little worried about the added airflow with my GT350 open CAI and added drag. Anything to be concerned about from your experience?

 

[Fordever]

I like the CS grille. Very clean and no fangs.

 

[ahl395]

I love the Dusold Designs grille. Out of your choices I would probably go RTR

 

[Kinjirra]

Is the


I'm a little worried about the added airflow with my GT350 open CAI and added drag. Anything to be concerned about from your experience?

I have the Steeda Open CAI and havnt noticed any issues. The only thing I have is some hood movement at speeds now with the vastly increased airflow. I do have 100% working vents installed as well and still get some movement so you may need to adjust your hood latch and bumpers to stabilize it...or not..just depends on what it set at from the factory.

 

[NoReins]

I like the CS grille. Very clean and no fangs.

I like the GT/CS Grille, i am planning on doing that to my car

 

[1blkpny]

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