To all those with a kamei grill

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Lyzic

Discussion Starter · Feb 6, 2002

I just installed mine, and something looks wrong to me. I have about 3/4" of a gap above the mesh part of the grill and the hood. It would seem to me that there could be another part on the top that I am missing.

As you can see from this picture, there is a gap, mine looks somewhat like this.

In this picture, there is no discernable gap.
Is there an additional piece on top of the mesh part that I don't have and most do ? Or is it the same with all the grills ?
Any help is welcome

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Severance

· #2 · Feb 6, 2002

Re: To all those with a kamei grill (Lyzic)

by that first picture, it almost looks like the mesh is bent down at the middle. i never noticed mine being like that but it couldve been. i just dont think it was. check to make sure yours isnt bent at all.

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No.2031

· #3 · Feb 6, 2002

Re: To all those with a kamei grill (Lyzic)

holy cow is that part bendable? I'd call whoever you bought from and ask if they might send you a better one. Shipping damage? Looks like you can straight'n out though. That doesnt look right. Are you still debating on painting it silver?

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Bora20

· #4 · Feb 6, 2002

Re: To all those with a kamei grill (Severance)

There still looks like a gap in the second picture.

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Doug Brekke

· #5 · Feb 6, 2002

Re: To all those with a kamei grill (Lyzic)

There's no additional piece involved. Did you buy your grill used? It looks like the top right part is bent downward. The top of the grille should be horizontal (flat) with no downward curve to line up with the hood.

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Lyzic

Discussion Starter · #6 · Feb 6, 2002

Re: To all those with a kamei grill (Gazabomb)

I bought my grill from the classifieds, so I can't send it back and ask for a replacement.
Those aren't my cars, I don't have a digicam. They are just the closest examples I could find in short order.
Maybe my mesh part is kind of bent down. That may explain a lot.

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nub0w

· #7 · Feb 6, 2002

Re: To all those with a kamei grill (Lyzic)

The 2nd one on that sweet black GTI looks like an ABT.

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Eric

· #8 · Feb 6, 2002

Re: To all those with a kamei grill (Lyzic)

That's they way they are. Mine is the same way and I have seen several others like it.

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III

· #9 · Feb 6, 2002

Re: To all those with a kamei grill (Eric)

dayam tha's sweet http://****************.com/smile/emthup.gif
the black car looks like it's got an ABT badge on the kamei grille...

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Severance

· #10 · Feb 6, 2002

Re: To all those with a kamei grill (4NRYDE)

this is what mine used to look like before i messed with the hood a bit

i guess there's a little gap in mine but i still say yours looks a little bent. i might be able to give you my mesh as my grille is not sellable really i dont think and ill have that piece sitting around. email me.

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Lyzic

Discussion Starter · #11 · Feb 6, 2002

Re: To all those with a kamei grill (4NRYDE)

quote:[HR][/HR] the black car looks like it's got an ABT badge on the kamei grille...[HR][/HR]

That's exactly what it does have, an ABT badge on a kamei grill.
I went and looked at my grill again. Didn't get that good of a look considering it is dark out and I was using a flashlight. But it does seem to be slightly bent in the middle.
The bottom of the grill is really snug against the bumper. Perhaps that is where most of my problem lies. I think I'll just have to jack it up a little.
And severence, email sent

I can't believe how nice VW people are

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· #12 · Feb 6, 2002

Re: To all those with a kamei grill (Lyzic)

the grill was from me, thats how the kamei grill is.
the top part is not flat, the gap is there so u can have your finger inside to open the grill

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Lyzic

Discussion Starter · #13 · Feb 6, 2002

Re: To all those with a kamei grill (next)

Ya, I think I just need to twink my install a bit.
Thanks for all the help.

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