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LF: Ralliart chrome grille surround
Posted: Wed Sep 25, 2013 5:26 pm
by squala
Hello Club,
Unfortunately, mine got damaged and I am now in the hunt for a replacement one. Mitsu quoted me a whopping $385! I saw the actual item and it turns out to be just some plastic with a shiny finish.
Hopefully anyone can lead me to a less expensive alternative. Maybe there are shops that make replicas, so please let me know if you know of any.
Also, if you're thinking of painting yours black or something, maybe we can swap as well. Of course, I'll be adding cash.
Cheers
Al
Posted: Wed Sep 25, 2013 7:18 pm
by VRX_08
Your unlucky there was one on ebay last week that only went for $80 - $90 in brand new condition.
Posted: Wed Sep 25, 2013 9:45 pm
by red_sportback
try all crash
Posted: Wed Sep 25, 2013 10:06 pm
by TheVeeMachine
Chrome wheel arch moulding might meet your requirements:
http://clubcj.net/viewtopic.php?t=300&h ... ront+grill
Posted: Wed Sep 25, 2013 10:10 pm
by vermilioN
Why dont you just carbon fibre vinyl wrap it?
Posted: Thu Sep 26, 2013 12:47 pm
by squala
VRX_08 wrote:Your unlucky there was one on ebay last week that only went for $80 - $90 in brand new condition.
Gee thanks, really helpful.
The original chrome is thicker than the moulding, and I might end up looking like an RA impersonator when I have the real thing.
vermilioN wrote:Why dont you just carbon fibre vinyl wrap it?
Yeah, I thought about this as well, but I'm just worried that because the grille itself has a lot of curves, the wrap may not stick really well and eventually go off. I might try consulting a local shop that does it.
Cheers
Posted: Thu Sep 26, 2013 12:58 pm
by shadow-vex
I might be able to give u a chrome surround from a vrx if thts the bit ur after, only issue is im not in vic
Posted: Thu Sep 26, 2013 1:05 pm
by squala
shadow-vex wrote:I might be able to give u a chrome surround from a vrx if thts the bit ur after, only issue is im not in vic
If it's the chrome trapezoidal bit you're talking about, then yes, that's what I'm after.
We can possibly work on posting it out to Melbourne if the freight isn't too much. It might need a flat box though to prevent damage.
Posted: Thu Sep 26, 2013 1:09 pm
by shadow-vex
squala wrote: If its the chrome trapezoidal bit youre talking about, then yes, thats what Im after. We can possibly work on posting it out to Melbourne if the freight isnt too much. It might need a flat box though to prevent damage.
id have to have a look, which should be later today, so ill take a pic, and show it to you.
Posted: Thu Sep 26, 2013 1:45 pm
by VRX_08
TrojanHorse wrote:[quote:75b573394c=VRX_08]Your unlucky there was one on ebay last week that only went for $80 - $90 in brand new condition.[/quote:75b573394c] That was MR evo, not RA.
I emailed the seller regarding the item and he told me it was off a Ralliart and would not fit a VRX!
Posted: Thu Sep 26, 2013 4:58 pm
by vermilioN
Ive wrapped mine while it was still on the car, you cant tell unless you look real close. Just a thought anyways.
Posted: Thu Sep 26, 2013 5:38 pm
by kalt
I live in Vic...
How urgently do you need one Al?
Posted: Thu Sep 26, 2013 10:00 pm
by squala
Thanks Kalt. You have PM