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For those of you with Billet Grills

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Old 06-15-2000, 05:19 PM
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Post For those of you with Billet Grills

Is it just me, or does anyone notice a whistle-like sound coming from the billet grills from 40-60 mph.?

It started when I installed them.

If I have to remove those *********** to find out, I'm gonna be upset.


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Old 06-15-2000, 05:27 PM
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Then the guys at the dealership saw my Street Scene front grill and lower piece the first thing out of his mouth was does it whistle and I told me it didn't and he told me about all the trouble they had finding it on the truck with Billit Grills.

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Old 06-15-2000, 08:23 PM
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Super Chicken - What is your grill made out of and did you install it yourself?

TBL - How do you like your grill? Would you do it again if you had to? I was looking at stock install tonight trying to decide if it is worth messing with this mod.

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Old 06-15-2000, 08:43 PM
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i have the grills from the online store here, and had them powdercoated black. haven't heard noise at any speed
 
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Old 06-15-2000, 09:20 PM
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MRBBQMAN-

Could you post some pics. I was thinking about doing the same thing.

Alex
 
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Old 06-15-2000, 09:38 PM
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Love the grills, hate the noise.

I sure hope that's all it is.....

Rich
 
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Old 06-15-2000, 09:39 PM
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The Grill is made from Alum. and it is coated so it won't tarnish or change color it can also be painted or powder coated. I installed the top (harder one) the bottom one was done by Street Scene because they used my truck for the pattern. Also my truck will be used for there boxes and catalogs.

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Old 06-15-2000, 10:15 PM
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Super Chicken - Can you post or email me a phone number and contact or a page link. And if you don't mind, how much can I expect this to set me back?

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* Valentine One with remote
* Superchip Flipchip CUX2R2
* Airaid Filter with S&B Big Mouth
* Hard Tonneau
* Bedrug
* Clear Front Corners
* Ultra Whites – top and bottom
* Taillight Covers
* Muth Turn Signal Mirrors
Upcoming mods
* Window tint
* Sound system

 
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Old 06-15-2000, 10:49 PM
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Super Chicken,

I'm curious as well. Link page and how much?

speedinbob@home.com

OBTW, they look great!!
 
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Old 06-15-2000, 11:06 PM
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I too am interested in that grille since I am not all that sold yet on the billet grilles I have seen.

Thanks,
Eric

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Old 06-15-2000, 11:58 PM
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Well I raced a 99 C5 Vette with billet grilles on the Bolt. No whistle just sounded like a departing Jumbo 747. I have to brag on this one, because I didn't face the agony of defeat like he did. Great loser BTW.

Terry

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Old 06-16-2000, 07:21 AM
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asdeman - Just make sure you put your seat and tray in the upright and locked position before take off.

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* Valentine One with remote
* Superchip Flipchip CUX2R2
* Airaid Filter with S&B Big Mouth
* Hard Tonneau
* Bedrug
* Clear Front Corners
* Ultra Whites – top and bottom
* Taillight Covers
* Muth Turn Signal Mirrors
Upcoming mods
* Window tint
* Sound system


 
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Old 06-16-2000, 07:32 AM
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Tampa Bay,
Yes, it's the grille.
It was the first thing I noticed when I took
out the truck on the road. A very faint whistling, not bad but a little annoying.
I am also installing the Street Scene
Grilles this weekend, had those on order for
almost 2 months and they finally came in.
I will try to have a friend post pics
either tomorrow or on Sunday so everyone can
see what they look like.
Rob
 


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