We just bought this 2005 Awd EX. Not sure of the actual color, but this thing looks like it's brand new. We love it.
Ryan

Congrats and welcome, fill out your profile, tell the "E" world about yourself, great job with the pics :)

Awesome!
Looks like SSM, Satin Silver Metalic.
Finish filling out your profile, or your gonna get in trouble!:D
Welcome!

Welcome to the club!

welcome to the club.
looks like a magnesium metallic.

If that's your house in the background, you did a nice match. Looking good!

welcome to the club.
looks like a magnesium metallic.

This is correct. MM.

Welcome aboard, nice ride if I say so myself.:cool:

Alright, I checked the paint code and it's magnesium metallic. Yes that's my house, you can def tell what our favorite colors are.

Absolutely GORG- EEEE -OUS!

welcome!

Get the lower grill mod (check my signature for link) I can see that condensers beat up from here.

Welcome to the Forum. Enjoy your new E.

Get the lower grill mod

+1 to this. Save yourself furute repairs and invest the $7 and 1 hour it takes to put a grill guard on to protect your new vehicle.

Oh, and you might want to seek professional help for the mod fever that will overtake you soon enough. :razz:

welcome!

Get the lower grill mod (check my signature for link) I can see that condensers beat up from here.
Yeah I noticed the condenser had taken quite a beating, that link has 0 pics in it, is there a link anywhere with directions?

+1 to this. Save yourself furute repairs and invest the $7 and 1 hour it takes to put a grill guard on to protect your new vehicle.

Oh, and you might want to seek professional help for the mod fever that will overtake you soon enough. :razz:
Probably won't do much to the E, besides a yakima bike rack and some tint. I have a 69 camaro that needs a lot of work, and a year ago I sold my 01 SS Camaro that I dumped way too much money into. Thanks for the grill suggestion, I am going to try to get this going.

is there a link anywhere with directions?
Start with FAQ / How To's > "How To" Archive and Information (http://www.elementownersclub.com/forums/faq.php?faq=new_faq_item#faq_faq_eoc_howto) > Grill, lower, protecting (1) (http://www.elementownersclub.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3552)

Welcome Ryan!
Looks like SSM, Satin Silver Metalic.

Technically, this color is known as Non-SOP.

Start with FAQ / How To's > "How To" Archive and Information (http://www.elementownersclub.com/forums/faq.php?faq=new_faq_item#faq_faq_eoc_howto) > Grill, lower, protecting (1) (http://www.elementownersclub.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3552)
Already saw that link, none of the pitures show up. I tried it last night and it looked horrible, I suppose I must have done it wrong.

Already saw that link, none of the pitures show up. I tried it last night and it looked horrible, I suppose I must have done it wrong.

I think there was a server crash or something that resulted in the loss of some of the older photos (those were from 2003). Before my time, but I'm sure others will give you more precise details. You did nothing wrong.

Alright, I checked the paint code and it's magnesium metallic. Yes that's my house, you can def tell what our favorite colors are.

I like the cladding on your house. Outside of Element circles, they're called "shutters" or something like it, I think. ;)

I think there was a server crash or something that resulted in the loss of some of the older photos (those were from 2003). Before my time, but I'm sure others will give you more precise details. You did nothing wrong.
I mean I tried to install the gutter guard and it looked like crap, where are you guys zip tying it to?
Also thanks for the house compliment, I just wish it had a driveway.

I mean I tried to install the gutter guard and it looked like crap, where are you guys zip tying it to?
Also thanks for the house compliment, I just wish it had a driveway.

Oh, I see. Here's a photo of how I did it. I didn't follow any directions, I just guessed how it should be done. I didn't take the front bumper cover. I just took off the plastic trim piece over the radiator and slid it in position. Then, mostly through luck, I got the zip ties threaded through the holes. If I had to do it over again, I'd definitely take the front bumper cover off. It would have been a lot quicker and easier.

I tried to install the gutter guard and it looked like crap.

One other thing. I found some thin, nearly gray zip ties at Lowe's. Since they're a little on the wimpy side, I placed several. It's held for two months, so I think it'll be OK.

I did drop the bumper on mine using the OEM fog-light instructions.
Its really not a big deal, but I guess doing it in the street would
be a pain.

You can download the fogs instructions here:
http://handa-accessories.com/elementext.html

doing it in the street would be a pain.

Bring a blanket to set it on once it's removed. It's surprisingly easy to scuff if up on asphalt or concrete!

Looks great. Thats exactly the model and colour we are looking to get.

Oh, I see. Here's a photo of how I did it. I didn't follow any directions, I just guessed how it should be done. I didn't take the front bumper cover. I just took off the plastic trim piece over the radiator and slid it in position. Then, mostly through luck, I got the zip ties threaded through the holes. If I had to do it over again, I'd definitely take the front bumper cover off. It would have been a lot quicker and easier.
That does not look too bad, thats how I did mine except I bought the black plastic gutter guard. On the ends i couldn't get my hand up there to zip tie it. I'm still trying to figure out what i will do.
Ryan

[QUOTE=rlplive;650765]Alright, I checked the paint code and it's magnesium metallic.

I like that color,i almost bought one in a 5 speed but it was my 2nd choice.
that color was only for 1 year in 2005.

I still like bigdoug's method. It works, it's cheap, it's easy and after three years holding up fine.:cool:

http://bransonquest.com/Element.htm

I still like BigDoug's method. It works, it's cheap, it's easy and after three years holding up fine.:cool:

http://bransonquest.com/Element.htm
Thats pretty much how I did it but the ends were kind of flopping back. I will give it another shot, thanks!

Or even better. Have a functional Intercooler placed in front of it. :grin:

Welcome Ryan!

Technically, this color is known as Non-SOP.

AppleA is so PC

I have two favorite colors...................SOP and anything that isn't KIWI

I have two favorite colors...................SOP and anything that isn't KIWI

:)


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Thats pretty much how I did it but the ends were kind of flopping back. I will give it another shot, thanks!

Mine did do that a little on one end, but nobody notices it unless I
point it out. Someone on this site posted they used two part
epoxy on the ends to keep in place. I am going to do this next
time I need to remove the bumper, but its not bad enough to
do it till then.

Mine did do that a little on one end, but nobody notices it unless I
point it out. Someone on this site posted they used two part
epoxy on the ends to keep in place. I am going to do this next
time I need to remove the bumper, but its not bad enough to
do it till then.
I think I am actually going to buy a black lower grill from the grille guy.