July - August 2004:
I decided to follow through on my promise of building a mesh grille:
Front end with bumper removed, and my first template of the mesh.
I first removed the stock inset and then cut a rough pattern out of the mesh to use as a guide for the final version.
I used screws from the backside downwards and the from the topside pointing upwards. Unless someone gets down on their hands and knees they won't be able to see the screws. This ensured an evening and tight fit. Looks much better than the original in my opinion.
Here's a pic of the engine bay with my intake
