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12-12-07, 09:02 PM
|  | Cadillac Owners Connoisseur Cadillac(s): Cadillac STS 2005, Cadillac 2005 SRX | | Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: New Jersey Age: 59 | | | 2008 Grill & Bumber Cover - Easy fit on an 05-07?? Anyone have any idea if its a simple swap to add the 08 bumber cover and grill to an 05-07? | 
12-13-07, 03:00 PM
|  | Cadillac Owners Member Cadillac(s): 2008 STS 1-SG, traded in 2005 STS4 1-SG | | Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta | | | Re: 2008 Grill & Bumber Cover - Easy fit on an 05-07?? It appears to me that the 2008 bumper cover and grille would bolt right on. The hood and hood trim appear to be the same. I don't think any of the surrounding sheetmetal is different (except side vent) and there aren't any real differences in options that should affect it either. I have a complete 2008 stock grille (upper & lower) that was removed at under 500 miles to install an E&G mesh grille. See the avatar. I'll be way cheaper than the dealer.
If you are going to do the front, do the rear cover also. It's WAY better looking. | 
12-14-07, 12:26 PM
|  | Cadillac Owners Member Cadillac(s): Cadillac | | | | | Re: 2008 Grill & Bumber Cover - Easy fit on an 05-07?? strut jewelry makes the best grilles on the face of this earth..
Prices are high...Makes you wonder if the grille kits come with navigation systems & touch screen TV's.
But they don't..I guess they have to pay the fancy models on there site that promote the cars alot...
price levels are seriously BOOM | 
12-16-07, 12:52 AM
| | Cadillac Owners Member Cadillac(s): Cadillac | | Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: dearborn | | | Re: 2008 Grill & Bumber Cover - Easy fit on an 05-07?? Ya I'm interested in this question myself does anyone have an 08' that they would care to take pictures under the hood to see if the bumper retainers will be located in the same location as the 05-07 models.??? | 
12-16-07, 01:55 AM
| | Cadillac Owners Connoisseur Cadillac(s): Sedan de Ville, CTS | | Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: San Antonio, Tx | | | Re: 2008 Grill & Bumber Cover - Easy fit on an 05-07?? It will fit--especially if you install the new 'bumber bees.'
I don't know; just being a wise @ss. | 
12-17-07, 08:33 PM
|  | Cadillac Owners Connoisseur Cadillac(s): Cadillac STS 2005, Cadillac 2005 SRX | | Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: New Jersey Age: 59 | | | Re: 2008 Grill & Bumber Cover - Easy fit on an 05-07?? Ok, So no one knows for sure.. I was hoping for a definate answer. | 
12-17-07, 09:25 PM
| | Cadillac Owners Member Cadillac(s): Cadillac | | Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: dearborn | | | Re: 2008 Grill & Bumber Cover - Easy fit on an 05-07?? Hey dont worry I ordered the 08' bumper today along with the grill ($350 for the bumper and $350 for the upper and lower grill) once they are in ill let you know. But today i went to the Don Massey dealership and we took a look at the bumper and it was pretty much the same so we'll see if its a for sure thing | 
12-17-07, 11:52 PM
| | Cadillac Owners Connoisseur Cadillac(s): 1996 STS (174,000) Arnott Struts, 18x8 Elbrus Rims, Eibach | | Join Date: May 2006 Location: Missouri | | | Re: 2008 Grill & Bumber Cover - Easy fit on an 05-07?? Subscribed. Post pictures if it works... | 
12-18-07, 10:36 AM
|  | Cadillac Owners Connoisseur Cadillac(s): Cadillac STS 2005, Cadillac 2005 SRX | | Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: New Jersey Age: 59 | | | Re: 2008 Grill & Bumber Cover - Easy fit on an 05-07?? Quote:
Originally Posted by 05lover Hey dont worry I ordered the 08' bumper today along with the grill ($350 for the bumper and $350 for the upper and lower grill) once they are in ill let you know. But today i went to the Don Massey dealership and we took a look at the bumper and it was pretty much the same so we'll see if its a for sure thing |  Awesome... How did you get them priced so low? Also, Do you have the part numbers and the source? I love the new look of the 2008's front. I just hope all the fogs, headlights, etc are all the same.. They definately look the same. | 
12-18-07, 11:40 PM
| | Cadillac Owners Member Cadillac(s): Cadillac | | Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: dearborn | | | Re: 2008 Grill & Bumber Cover - Easy fit on an 05-07?? Well I get low prices cuz the dealer gives me 30% off all parts i did a couple of favors for my friend and his dealership and now the guys at cadillac think i own the shop. im pretty sure it will fit but the dealer said $350 or so for the factory grill or $500 for the aftermarket E&G grill. I like the look of the new stock front so I kept it stock plus the E&G grill wont really show off the new design of the front end. But i will confirm if it fits when all is done and then put up picks of my car
05' STS V6 w/Navigation
08' front grill
Stock Cadillac Xenons
22" DUB dirty dogs
Blue Exterior and black/white interior | 
12-19-07, 12:18 AM
|  | Cadillac Owners Enthusiast Cadillac(s): 05 STS V8 1SG with ACC, 99 STS (Sold), 06 CL500 (Wifes) | | Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Middle GA Age: 26 | | | Re: 2008 Grill & Bumber Cover - Easy fit on an 05-07?? I am still curious if the ACC is the same in 08 as it is on 05 -07 in the grill. | 
01-05-08, 09:44 PM
|  | Cadillac Owners Connoisseur Cadillac(s): Cadillac STS 2005, Cadillac 2005 SRX | | Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: New Jersey Age: 59 | | | Re: 2008 Grill & Bumber Cover - Easy fit on an 05-07?? Any update on the progress of your swap? Was it done and did it all fit? | 
01-05-08, 10:00 PM
| | Cadillac Owners Connoisseur Cadillac(s): 1996 STS (174,000) Arnott Struts, 18x8 Elbrus Rims, Eibach | | Join Date: May 2006 Location: Missouri | | | Re: 2008 Grill & Bumber Cover - Easy fit on an 05-07?? Quote:
Originally Posted by tomm Any update on the progress of your swap? Was it done and did it all fit? | Yea, here's the final photo:  | 
01-05-08, 10:55 PM
| | Cadillac Owners Member Cadillac(s): Cadillac | | | | | Re: 2008 Grill & Bumber Cover - Easy fit on an 05-07?? I was told the 08 would fit in 07.
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01-06-08, 03:29 AM
| | Cadillac Owners Member Cadillac(s): Cadillac | | Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: dearborn | | | Re: 2008 Grill & Bumber Cover - Easy fit on an 05-07?? Ok its offical the 08' front bumper will fit on 05'-07' STS. The guy thats doing the work on my car said that everything fit perfect and then set it off to paint. There was on little thing he noted thou. He said that there was a little gap difference between the hood and bumper. He claims this was very unoticable but also didnt know if this was do to the hood change I made.Oh ya i frogot to mention I put a V hood on. Hopefully the car will be out of the shop on tuesday and ill have photos to share. | | Cadillac Discussion Tools | | |
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