GT or GS Grille? [Archive]

mazdabetty

05-31-2010, 07:56 PM

Can't decide. Help.

http://img80.imageshack.us/img80/4631/carwithgrille1.jpg

http://img249.imageshack.us/img249/8186/carwithgrille2.jpg

ElegantGremlin

05-31-2010, 07:59 PM

I voted for the top one (GS, I assume) because it matches better with the bottom holes and makes it flow better.

KVS17

05-31-2010, 08:15 PM

i have the gs grille, but i'm getting tired of it, its too stock..so i would vote for GT. or open mouth if you're willing lol

Impressive

05-31-2010, 08:34 PM

I voted GT (a bit biased) but i really do like it better.

You could also go with the JDM one (chinnster is selling one atm), they look really good as well.

stevenma188

05-31-2010, 08:35 PM

Do it MB, be like me and turn your GS into a GT :)

JohnyGT

05-31-2010, 08:37 PM

Definitely GT, Ashley

mazdabetty

05-31-2010, 10:44 PM

Hey guys thanks for your input! So looks like the GT grille might be the better choice huh?

I voted for the top one (GS, I assume) because it matches better with the bottom holes and makes it flow better.

I was thinking the exact same thing... I mean on a black car it's not as noticeable, the sun is shining directly on the lower mesh in the photo here so I can see how it might look kinda funny. However, if I end up getting foggssssss then I won't have this issue anymore! hmmm :chuckle

TokyoKiller

06-01-2010, 02:05 AM

GT for sure. I love the GT grille on the 07+ models. Too bad you can't fit an 07+ bumper on a 04-06 M3.

STeeLy

06-01-2010, 02:31 AM

Betty, you know those 07 - 09 GT Grille? How bout those?

mazdabetty

06-01-2010, 02:51 AM

Betty, you know those 07 - 09 GT Grille? How bout those?

same as the 04-06 ones, no? But different bumpers so the bottom is cut of... wouldn't work I don't think..

WLS ZMZM

06-01-2010, 02:57 AM

I say Gt but im not being biased at all lol :p

STeeLy

06-01-2010, 03:14 AM

same as the 04-06 ones, no? But different bumpers so the bottom is cut of... wouldn't work I don't think..

They're different, instead of the 2 slates, they're single slate

I've got just the grille, I bought it from Peter a while back but couldn't get it to fit on my car...

um... check chinster's ride, he might have them.

Rob23

06-01-2010, 08:06 AM

GT, looks much better on the car.

froggy

06-01-2010, 09:57 AM

Gs all the way, I never liked the look of the grill slats, makes it look too much like a "grill", I keep looking for my BBQ tongs. Of course it is your car Ash so do what you think will look best.

mazdabetty

06-02-2010, 12:13 PM

I should just get a GT grille, in CHROME!!!!!!!! Blinnnnng

Pickin up my GT grille this weekend off WLS ZMZM, thanks again for the input, peeps!

Gs all the way, I never liked the look of the grill slats, makes it look too much like a "grill", I keep looking for my BBQ tongs. Of course it is your car Ash so do what you think will look best.

I'll try it out for a while. If I feel like eatin a hamburger every time I look at my car I'll switch back :chuckle

eqlso

06-02-2010, 01:27 PM

I don't think the GT grilles and GS grilles are interchangable. There will be a gap if you do switch.

mazdabetty

06-02-2010, 01:53 PM

wtf seriously? I searched and there were a couple of people who did it with no issues... bahhh.

Okayyyyy so if anyone has actually done the swap on a 2004-2006 GS model let me know how that worked out. Maybe I'm just using the wrong search terms here? lol

eqlso

06-02-2010, 02:22 PM

Hmm, all I can find is this link: http://www.mazda3forums.com/index.php?topic=17644.0. There's a gap if you put a GS grill on a GT. So maybe it'll just be a tight fit if you go the other way around? Maybe you can do a quick test fit when you pick up your grille.

mazdabetty

06-02-2010, 02:29 PM

Yep great idea, I already have someone willing to lend me a grille.

Thanks!

buon77

07-28-2010, 07:10 PM

GT grille!

Question for you. Are those 17" tires? Do you have side skirts on your car??

Mr Fatty

07-29-2010, 12:39 AM

go with the GT

Stylus_MZ3

07-29-2010, 12:47 AM

Hey If you want I have a spare GT and GS grill that I have still at home from my 04' let me know if you want to try it

Shizuka_Osamu

07-29-2010, 08:42 AM

i thought the OEM GT grille was one piece with the bumper?

stevenma188

07-29-2010, 08:44 AM

^That was only for the 07+.

mazda lover

07-29-2010, 09:47 AM

+++GT+++

cwp_sedan

07-29-2010, 10:52 AM

Moved to "Exterior Styling & Appearance" Section

mazdabetty

07-29-2010, 12:00 PM

Question for you. Are those 17" tires? Do you have side skirts on your car??
Yes they're 17" GT rims, and no side skirts :( .....yet

Hey If you want I have a spare GT and GS grill that I have still at home from my 04' let me know if you want to try it
Someone actually gave me their '04 grille so I'll be trying it out soon. Thanks for the offer! :)

buon77

07-29-2010, 03:00 PM

hey Stylus MZ3, what colours are your extra grilles? would they fit a 2006 MZ3?

mazdabetty

09-09-2010, 12:30 PM

buon77

09-09-2010, 08:15 PM

Looks good - install that yourself?? You worried about matching the paint??

stevenma188

09-09-2010, 10:39 PM

The grill is simple to install, it's 4 or 5 bolts (can't remember exactly), and bolts right on.

mazdabetty

09-10-2010, 01:50 PM

Looks good - install that yourself?? You worried about matching the paint??

Thankssss nope gabbygenier installed it. It's actually his grille too. And he's painting it as well. lol, pretty sure he got the right paint. ;P

The grill is simple to install, it's 4 or 5 bolts (can't remember exactly), and bolts right on.

Looked like 2 screws... and a bunch of clips. I can't remember hahah

gabbygenier

09-10-2010, 02:25 PM

Thankssss nope gabbygenier installed it. It's actually his grille too. And he's painting it as well. lol, pretty sure he got the right paint. ;P

Looked like 2 screws... and a bunch of clips. I can't remember hahah

should be the right paint, i gave them the paint code haha. just have to touch up a few spots and should be good to go. gonna finish that tonight. too bad i ran out of paint for my lip:(

2 screws and 4 clips to be exact haha

stevenma188

09-10-2010, 04:40 PM

Looked like 2 screws... and a bunch of clips. I can't remember hahah

Actually yes you are right. I was thinking of the grill on a HB.

mazdabetty

09-10-2010, 05:29 PM

hehe yep that will most likely be next on the list :)

should be the right paint, i gave them the paint code haha. just have to touch up a few spots and should be good to go. gonna finish that tonight. too bad i ran out of paint for my lip:(

Just use the black to finish. Half black half blue. It will look awesome. hahhaha

wouc89

04-08-2011, 04:14 PM

do u know if its the 2004 grill that fits on the 2005 Gs? or other models fits too!! I have the same car as u

DumpInfo

04-08-2011, 04:23 PM

GT grille all the way! MB, you are so indecisive :gone ;) :P

omalak

04-08-2011, 10:49 PM

Umm this thread is OLD!!

wouc89

04-09-2011, 04:42 PM

So in case anyone was still wondering, an 04 GT grille fits pretty good on an 05 GS! Still needs to be painted though. Or maybe I just leave it blue. :chuckle

http://a.imageshack.us/img203/3107/newgrille.jpg

Hey looks good!! I also have a 2005 GS and lookin for the Mazda 3 GT front grill!! can u help me out? where in the same region

mazdabetty

04-09-2011, 05:22 PM

Hey looks good!! I also have a 2005 GS and lookin for the Mazda 3 GT front grill!! can u help me out? where in the same region
Thanks! :) If you go to www.car-part.com (http://www.car-part.com) you can find parts in your area from scrapyards. I just did a quick search and there's one for $77 at Daves Truck and Auto Parts out around the Kanata area. Maybe price them out at some dealerships too... specifically Elite Mazda ;)

GT grille all the way! MB, you are so indecisive :gone ;) :P
hahaha, that I am :P I can't help it!!!