Vorsteiner Front grille - Mesh or not

clamchauda · 03-30-2023, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Mowe

Used hot glue. 🤷🏽&zwj;♂️

Ok good to know… that’s what I planned on using but just wanted to make sure I was on the right path.

OF Hero · 03-31-2023, 02:06 PM

Somewhat related question - if you have a front lip, does that need to be taken off before front bumper removal for any of these grille installs?

31shifter · 03-31-2023, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by clamchauda

Random question for you guys with the mesh installed… how did you guys secure it to the grill? I was thinking hot glue but I’m not sure if there’s a better alternative.

Vorsteiner used hot glue (black)

31shifter · 03-31-2023, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by OF Hero

Somewhat related question - if you have a front lip, does that need to be taken off before front bumper removal for any of these grille installs?

No, I didn’t need to, my lip used the same bolts as the bumper. However, I would recommend re-applying a 3M tape in addition to the bolts when re-installing it.

gc.g80brg · 05-11-2023, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by tonypgst

I had the mesh and hated the look, too up front for me and it clashed with the lower oem carbon ducts. I did put mesh in front of the lower cooler, to protect it a bit and also break up the clashing silver through the hole look. Is a personal preference in the end.

curious, which mesh did you get ?

Fugazii · 05-11-2023, 10:03 PM

The mesh is like training wheels on a bike.

VioletBlue_M3 · 05-11-2023, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by individual.G80M3

curious, which mesh did you get ?

Vorsteiner's for the grill which I removed. The mesh in front of the lower cooler is just off of Amazon.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...e?ie=UTF8&th=1

wavyyyy · 05-14-2023, 02:49 PM

Mesh is a must imo.

1209582 · 05-15-2023, 02:00 AM

i would do mesh on the bottom opening. my mesh takes a beating from big bugs and other debris

Tobstertx3 · 09-21-2023, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by VioletBlue_M3

Vorsteiner's for the grill which I removed. The mesh in front of the lower cooler is just off of Amazon.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...e?ie=UTF8&th=1

Did you just cut to fit and use Tie Wraps?

JDUNITNOW · 09-21-2023, 08:05 PM

I installed the mesh and am happy I did. When I removed my bumper, I had cigarette buts, glass, rocks and a ton of leaves in there. I believe someone on the forum lost a engine due to a Rick hitting a cooler guard? Personally, I think it looks better.

Tobstertx3 · 09-22-2023, 12:54 PM

How is the mesh secured? Tie Wrapped to what?

JDUNITNOW · 09-23-2023, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Tobstertx3

How is the mesh secured? Tie Wrapped to what?

Epoxy for plastic

Dwight · 12-18-2023, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by PMW0801

I went with mesh but had my guy buy some and install it. Here are pics!!!

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This looks amazing! Do you know which mesh your guy used because I’m hoping to do this exact setup along with my air ducts as well. I see a similar one on Amazon but not sure if that’s what was used. Thanks.

PMW0801 · 12-18-2023, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Dwight

This looks amazing! Do you know which mesh your guy used because I’m hoping to do this exact setup along with my air ducts as well. I see a similar one on Amazon but not sure if that’s what was used. Thanks.

I think he got it on Amazon but then had it powder coated black so it wouldn't chip or flake.

JDUNITNOW · 12-18-2023, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Dwight

This looks amazing! Do you know which mesh your guy used because I’m hoping to do this exact setup along with my air ducts as well. I see a similar one on Amazon but not sure if that’s what was used. Thanks.

I purchased the one provided by Vorsteiner, I was too lazy to make my own.

Dwight · 12-18-2023, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by PMW0801

I think he got it on Amazon but then had it powder coated black so it wouldn't chip or flake.

Ahhh gotcha! Cause I like how you did everything and it looks super nice. I want to buy the one on Amazon but also don’t want it to chip or flake so don’t know if I should just go with the Vorsteiner one. Thank you!

Dwight · 12-18-2023, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by JDUNITNOW

I purchased the one provided by Vorsteiner, I was too lazy to make my own.

Thinking I may just go this route and call it a day! They have it on sale right now so might as well just do it but was asking the other person because I really like how he did everything and not just the grille but also the air ducts!

PMW0801 · 12-18-2023, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Dwight

Thinking I may just go this route and call it a day! They have it on sale right now so might as well just do it but was asking the other person because I really like how he did everything and not just the grille but also the air ducts!

I bought the Vorsteiner one's initially and they were way off so I had to return them. Was very disappointed with theirs. Maybe I just got a bad batch. Good luck!!!

Dwight · 12-18-2023, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by PMW0801

I bought the Vorsteiner one's initially and they were way off so I had to return them. Was very disappointed with theirs. Maybe I just got a bad batch. Good luck!!!

Damn idk what to do then lol cause that’s what I was just about to do. I did see in one of the fb pages someone bought the Vorsteiner mesh with the ACC and it was cut HORRIBLY lol I think they sent him nee mesh but still. Might do that and then going to need the M3 badge for the grille as well.

PMW0801 · 12-18-2023, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Dwight

Damn idk what to do then lol cause that’s what I was just about to do. I did see in one of the fb pages someone bought the Vorsteiner mesh with the ACC and it was cut HORRIBLY lol I think they sent him nee mesh but still. Might do that and then going to need the M3 badge for the grille as well.

Yep that's what happened to me. The cuts were TERRIBLE!! Just buy the mesh on AMAZON and powdercoat it and have someone cut and install for you. You won't be disappointed.

Dwight · 12-18-2023, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by PMW0801

Yep that's what happened to me. The cuts were TERRIBLE!! Just buy the mesh on AMAZON and powdercoat it and have someone cut and install for you. You won't be disappointed.

Alright will do! Don’t know if they powder coat at the place I’m gonna get em installed but I can ask them.

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