2016 GT standard grille wanted. UK

[Johnny5C]

Long shot, but I'm thinking about painting my standard GT grille to make it back instead of chrome.
Maybe I'll bond in some mesh too, but I don't want to experiment on my actual grille..

Has anyone who has fitted an STI or other grille got their old one that I can buy off you?

(Side note, is there a DIY on bumper / grille removal? I'm not a massive fan of YouTube videos. Prefer text and photos.)

Cheers
John

 

[Robsyuk]

I have an sti grill, but im asking £150 for it.
Photos of it, can be seen here on my build thread
https://www.levorgclub.com/threads/robsyuk-2018-levorg-sti.1185/


Note* i believe the jdm sticker grill is a different shape to the uk gt variant.

 

[Johnny5C]

Cracking thread Rob. Enjoyed going through it.
1st question, where did you get that red start button? Was it an easy like for like swap?

Interested in your STI grille. Might have to wait until payday.

How much of a faff is it getting the bonnet off?

I've also read that the sti grille needs some modding to fit a GT. But you haven't experienced that, because you've got an STI!

 

[Robsyuk]

Cracking thread Rob. Enjoyed going through it.
1st question, where did you get that red start button? Was it an easy like for like swap?

Interested in your STI grille. Might have to wait until payday.

How much of a faff is it getting the bonnet off?

I've also read that the sti grille needs some modding to fit a GT. But you haven't experienced that, because you've got an STI!

Thanks for the comments, im a strong believer in keeping a track of everything I do to a car, so that future buyers can see the history.
The start button was from Subaru. Had to remove the plastic trim around it, and it just pops out. You could get away with just replacing the face of it if you wanted to.
To get the bonnet off, it will just be a few bolts and pop the lifters out.
The bumpet come off super easy, but if you have washer jet for the light, then disconnect the wash head cover first. I didnt and broke one.

As for the grill, I am more than happy to sell it, but personally I think it may be easier to buy an aftermarket one then try to get mine to fit.
* it may be easy to modify, and mine done have the hole for the front camera, but id rather you didnt waste your money.