Decided Against “Grill” Vinyl

[Freeman]

I really like the look of the “grill” vinyl for the front of the MME. But upon further thought, I have decided against the mod. Why? I think the reason I like the vinyl mod is because it matches what I expect the front of a sports car to look like. I’m 55 and for my entire life ALL cars have had a front grill, so that is what my mind expects and is most comfortable with.

I specifically chose the MME because it is electric. I appreciate the unique “grill” design compromise of the MME. If you compare it to the Tesla, it looks more traditional (grill area surrounded by a black edging) than the Tesla fully non-grill look. And yet, it still is electric and innovative. If I added the grill vinyl It would take away from the electric look that I’m proud of. So for now, I think I’m going to go with the existing look for the grill area.

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[Peaceowl]

I like the unique character also.
we have the GTPE and I agree with you that t
the GT grill looks more like the Fusion. Not that I mind, its nice and a bit sportier. But I also like the other, just as much.

 

[blink]

I prefer the no grill look.

 

[Rapid Ed]

They could probably get a little more creative with the fronts of all the EVs but a fake grill is not the way to go, IMO.

 

[KevinS]

The moustache looks stupid in my opinion. I got the Select, which means it's even junkier plastic than the Premiums have.

At least the trim matches my ASOK mud flaps.... a minor victory indeed.

 

[Rt1AWD]

The moustache looks stupid in my opinion. I got the Select, which means it's even junkier plastic than the Premiums have.

At least the trim matches my ASOK mud flaps.... a minor victory indeed.

What a naïve illusion that different materials are used for the exterior of different trims

 

[JohnC]

I have a GT in Dark Matter Gray and wished I had the option for a "Vinyl Grill Delete" option when I ordered the car. I much prefer the clean look of the front without the fake vinyl graphics.

 

[AlpaChino]

It only took one summer of driving with my new mme to know that I had to do something to protect the front end of the car. I haven't done ppf yet, so a good compromise for the time being is vinyl over the grill. I've already taken on more damage in less than 1 year than I ever would have thought possible. Paint chips, gouges in the plastic, scratches.

I've also applied a translucent hex vinyl over the headlights.

 

[Freeman]

It only took one summer of driving with my new mme to know that I had to do something to protect the front end of the car. I haven't done ppf yet, so a good compromise for the time being is vinyl over the grill. I've already taken on more damage in less than 1 year than I ever would have thought possible. Paint chips, gouges in the plastic, scratches.

I've also applied a translucent hex vinyl over the headlights.

I’m just starting my research on what I need to do to protect the front of the car.

 

[The Black Horse]

It only took one summer of driving with my new mme to know that I had to do something to protect the front end of the car. I haven't done ppf yet, so a good compromise for the time being is vinyl over the grill. I've already taken on more damage in less than 1 year than I ever would have thought possible. Paint chips, gouges in the plastic, scratches.

I've also applied a translucent hex vinyl over the headlights.

Excuse me, my good sir - what is this hex film on the eyelid you speak of?

 

[AlpaChino]

Excuse me, my good sir - what is this hex film on the eyelid you speak of?

VViViD Micro Bio HEX+ Air-tint... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08G9Y2WLR?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

 

[Lynsey]

I agree. I did stripes and left my grill alone. I like the plain grill. I think I am in the minority especial for ones that are doing stripes and wraps etc. But I saw it mentioned that it looks like a Snoopy nose and I can't unsee it now! It totally does.

 

[Chuck]

I really like the look of the “grill” vinyl for the front of the MME. But upon further thought, I have decided against the mod. Why? I think the reason I like the vinyl mod is because it matches what I expect the front of a sports car to look like. I’m 55 and for my entire life ALL cars have had a front grill, so that is what my mind expects and is most comfortable with.

I specifically chose the MME because it is electric. I appreciate the unique “grill” design compromise of the MME. If you compare it to the Tesla, it looks more traditional (grill area surrounded by a black edging) than the Tesla fully non-grill look. And yet, it still is electric and innovative. If I added the grill vinyl It would take away from the electric look that I’m proud of. So for now, I think I’m going to go with the existing look for the grill area.

I'm on board with you 100%. I didn't buy an electric car to make it look like every other car. To make the non-grill stand out even more I removed the license plate bracket and replaced the plate with a sticker instead. It really says "leading edge" now instead of legacy.

 

[nvabill]

And, no one can accuse you of trying to look like you have a GT which you do not! If someone wants a GT then they should buy a GT. Kind of reminds me of all the folks running around with fake Raptor grilles in their non Raptor F-150's, I literally laugh every time I see one! ?

 

[Lynsey]

Yeah I left mine blank and didn't stripe it.

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