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SMA Grill Guard Quality - 6/26/2006 7:12:19 PM

NJTEX

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After leaning back-and-forth between Manik and OEM grill guards, I've settled on the SMA one. LOL

Just found out that SMA is no more. Does anyone know if the quality is good enough to consider purchasing one without a warranty? They're still in stock at several places so I'll need to buy very soon.

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RE: SMA Grill Guard Quality - 6/26/2006 8:15:46 PM

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I know a couple people who have them and they are very solid.

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RE: SMA Grill Guard Quality - 6/27/2006 7:20:32 AM

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i bought a sma guard a few weeks ago. i loke the look but, (and isn't there always a but) it was not welded right. it rubbed the hood on the drivers side. so i know a person who works for the tool room in my factory, and had him basically make a shim. looks great now. even though the hassle iw would still go through it again...

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RE: SMA Grill Guard Quality - 6/27/2006 7:31:17 AM

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this is the shim

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RE: SMA Grill Guard Quality - 6/27/2006 7:33:54 AM

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this is my truck

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RE: SMA Grill Guard Quality - 6/27/2006 6:58:33 PM

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Looks good. Now I know how mine would look with the SMA.

BTW, my OEM guard had a similar problem. It sits closer to the grill on one side. So its not just an SMA issue.

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RE: SMA Grill Guard Quality - 6/27/2006 10:42:18 PM

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Get the SMA well made and strong and the look speaks for it self .Also use the shims.

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RE: SMA Grill Guard Quality - 6/27/2006 11:10:02 PM

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Where did you find the black hood handles? All I ever see are the chrome ones.

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RE: SMA Grill Guard Quality - 6/28/2006 5:29:13 AM

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hey thanks sewie, go to know that i am not the only one. also hey nascar did your sma go on ok, or does it sit closer to one side.

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RE: SMA Grill Guard Quality - 6/28/2006 5:22:42 PM

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quote:

ORIGINAL: Sewie

I know a couple people who have them and they are very solid.

I got the SMA HD Brushguard, and yes they are very solid....here's a proof....

damaged of the other car -
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RE: SMA Grill Guard Quality - 6/28/2006 5:24:41 PM

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one more....

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RE: SMA Grill Guard Quality - 6/28/2006 5:25:05 PM

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You ok Green? I see the toyos left a mark as well!!

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RE: SMA Grill Guard Quality - 6/28/2006 5:32:14 PM

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You ok Green? I see the toyos left a mark as well!!

Yes I'm ok and so with the driver of the Honda. It was a double turn lane and we were both turning left, I was in the inside lane and she suppose to turn into her lane but instead she took my lane. Heck I almost didn't feel the impact.....lol

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RE: SMA Grill Guard Quality - 6/28/2006 6:47:38 PM

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hood handles in black are at www.realwheels.com

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RE: SMA Grill Guard Quality - 6/28/2006 7:15:25 PM

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Thanks everyone for the information. It's the SMA guard for me too then.

I like it because of it's unique "Hummer" look and the fact that it has proven itselt in battle. Thanks Green for doing such a complete test!

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