csmooth21
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Hey, i really want to buy a mesh grill for my corsa sport 1.4 16v 1996 but the problem is.. that the stock grill is part of the front bumper. Do you think there is a way of cutting this out so that i could fit the mesh grill ? ? 
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x14xe ry
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just unscrew the screws then push it long the bottom it will then pop off
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scaron5188
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Registered: 17th Apr 08
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if its the pre 97 it wont pop off!! i had to cut mine out (and made a crap job of it) when i had my old car. probs better off buying a post 97 (facelift) bumper to do it properly 
[Edited on 06-03-2009 by scaron5188]
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DaveyLC
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He's got a pre97 so its part of the bumper..
Only way to remove it is to cut it out but it looks gash as the bit the badge is mounted on leaves a big hole.
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RCS
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I did this to mine...
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Sean-B
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I cut mine out using a soldering iron. Then fitted a badgeless grill which covered up all of the holes
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csmooth21
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Trying to do it for as cheap as possible since i quit my job in january and still havent been able to get another. cutting it out sounds cheaper that buying a new bumper lol
Sean-B, does yours look good even low you cut it out?? thanks for all your answers peps! 
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Sean-B
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yea i was able to get a really clean cut with the iron. then the grill fits in and hides the gaps. There are slight gaps at the bottom corners but nothing noticable.
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craig8
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a hacksaw blade is what i used, a slatted grill will cover up any holes left
[Edited on 04-03-2009 by craig8]
E36 328
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csmooth21
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sweet, sounds gd, looks like ill give it a try. but firstly i will have to buy a grill ! ebay??
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craig8
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http://www.corsacentre.com/Nova%20corsa%20vauxhall%20parts/Detail.asp?PID=3044&CatID=11&CarID=1
E36 328
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csmooth21
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Vauxhall Corsa B 98> Badgeless Sport grille, will not fit earlier models facelift only!manufactured in shatterproof and paintable ABS-Plastic,Easy DIY Fitting,direct replacement
( will this fit my corsa when i cut the grill out ?? ) and how would i attach it , because i imagine there should be holes that i wont have :S
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Sean-B
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yes it would fit, mine already had the holes in the slam ppanel to screw it in, if not just drill them, i also had zip ties going around the top mounts on the bumper to hold the sides of the grill in
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csmooth21
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Would a normal hand hack saw work? or wuld i need sumting eletric or do i need a solder iron?
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scaron5188
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quote:
Originally posted by csmooth21
sweet, sounds gd, looks like ill give it a try. but firstly i will have to buy a grill ! ebay??
super novas mate. do them for like £8 im sure
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csmooth21
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scaron5188 what is the website mate ?
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csmooth21
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cut it out 
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