[iel322]

Hey everyone,

I've been reading a lot on the boards about billet grilles....from installing to how much people are paying and name brands


I've been looking on Ebay and found the TREX billet grille for $164 but I also found a non name brand billet grille for $70. I know the saying you get what you pay for but I was just wondering if anyone has purchased the cheaper version compared to the TREX version. I hear nothing but good things from the TREX grille but if anyone has any feedback on the $70 one please let me know. The descriptions look the same but if anyone has any info I would appreciate it

TREX link
cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2010-2011-GMC-TERRAIN-3PC-BILLET-GRILLE-GRILL-T-REX-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem3a610ceef8QQitemZ250736340728QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

NONtrex link
cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/10-2011-GMC-Terrain-BOLT-OVER-Billet-Grille-Insert-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem1c19d18785QQitemZ120692246405QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

 

[MOCHA11NOX]

Hmmm your links aren't working...

But you pretty much answered your own question already...

In most cases you get what you pay for.

 

[Sparky]

Bought the $70 grille. It's the best. Took 5 minutes to install. The car never looked better!! Didn't even need to take off any parts to install.

 

[IceMan]

photos....?

 

[fourmoremarine]

Bought the $70 grille. It's the best. Took 5 minutes to install. The car never looked better!! Didn't even need to take off any parts to install.

What is it? plastic clip on?

 

[fourmoremarine]

sparkies grill must have fallen off and he can't post any pictures of it

 

[Admin]

Let's be nice. No reason to put down other members

 

[Sparky]

Don't believe it's plastic. The ad states aluminum. It's bolted on solid - doesn't move at all. The car needs a wash but I took pics anyway. Best think is - I didn't take anything apart. No existing grille (bolts right over it). No front end. No rad cover. Nothing

 

[GMJay]

Since I have the chrome package I have been thinking my grille looks out of place being black and plastic. I would like chrome but I don't like the horizontal stripes look -- makes me look fat LOL I like the hex honeycomb. Anyone find that in chrome?

 

[RIT333]

A bit spendy, but how about this one.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/10-11-2011-Chevy-Equinox-Stainless-Mesh-Grille-Insert-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQfitsZYearQ3a2010Q7cModelQ3aEquinoxQQhashZitem35ade90b2aQQitemZ230550997802QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

 

[jstpsntym]

Don't believe it's plastic. The ad states aluminum. It's bolted on solid - doesn't move at all. The car needs a wash but I took pics anyway. Best think is - I didn't take anything apart. No existing grille (bolts right over it). No front end. No rad cover. Nothing

That does look nice. I assume that you did not have the factory chrome grille? I ask because I do not see any chrome behind the new billet grille.

 

[MOCHA11NOX]

other options

http://www.carid.com/2010-chevy-equinox-grill/

Don't believe it's plastic. The ad states aluminum. It's bolted on solid - doesn't move at all. The car needs a wash but I took pics anyway. Best think is - I didn't take anything apart. No existing grille (bolts right over it). No front end. No rad cover. Nothing

That is SWEET looking

 

[cottonseed]

Since I have the chrome package I have been thinking my grille looks out of place being black and plastic. I would like chrome but I don't like the horizontal stripes look -- makes me look fat LOL I like the hex honeycomb. Anyone find that in chrome?

 

[fourmoremarine]

That is a good looking grill not a bad price either...

 

[MakeItTerRain]

Ordered the T-Rex 3 pc. I will post pics when it arrives. I think someone mentioned it earlier but i believe the inserts look better on the black plastic grill. If your terrain has chrome on the stock grill then it will be somewhat visable despite the inserts.

 

[MOCHA11NOX]

I have been totally sure I was going to stay with the OEM black...till I saw this pic

So...ummm...cottonseed...what's the 411 on your grill?

 

[GMJay]

I have been totally sure I was going to stay with the OEM black...till I saw this pic

So...ummm...cottonseed...what's the 411 on your grill?

X2. Where did you buy the chrome hex grill? I like it better than the fine mesh.

 

[cottonseed]

Its a great grille, the only downside is that it is plastic but I had mine since feb 9th and no issues so far. I bought it off ebay, I will list the link below. Do not pay full price on it, you will see the option to make an offer and it accepted $85.00 instead of the $99 they are asking. Shipping is also free on it in the US not sure if you have to pay any extra fees if you live in Canada.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170538477623

Grille just snaps into place, easy as pie. Just have to take care not to break the plastic tabs that hold it in.

 

[MakeItTerRain]

Trex 3 pc.

 

[Chas]

I opted for the T-Rex inserts, and I'm impressed with the quality (although I haven't seen the cheaper inserts). The brackets for attaching the T-Rex inserts to behind the OEM grille are a pain to get in place. And I'm thinking about changing out the mounting screws from the Phillip heads to Torx (better theft deterrent).
I figure I plan to keep this Terrain for many more years, so a little more spent now would hold up better years down the road. Sorry - can't attach pics yet as I'm still a newbie.