I recently went head on with Bambi, I won but now have a messed up front!
Worst damage is smashed grille, grille support and radiator.
My question is, when ordering a new grille I can choose the stock plastic/chrome one or a black steel one.
Anyone out there upgrade to the steel one and can tell me if it's stronger and worth the extra $$??

 

I don't have one but.. Just by thinking, would you rather be hit with a piece of plastic or piece of steel?

Edit: I'd rather have the steel one

 

uhhh yea was my thought to, but when lookin at the threads about the grille guards I started thinkin the damage by crushed (probably thin) steel might be worse getting mangled into radiator instead of just shattered plastic

 

Well damn... How about getting a plastic grille and a heavy duty bumper so next time you EFF THAT DEAR UP

 

Plastic. Steel will bend and puncture like you said. Plastic will just shatter and hit the ground.

 

I say stick to plastic and get a HD bumper: http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:A...nH9qheXu-Ktkbg

that will Bambi and friends...zombies even

 

www.rockauto.com has a plastic grill for your model year for $20.79.

Does that help make your decision?

I actually got a new grill for my 98 from them on a close-out special for $6.70! I couldn't believe it! So I ordered two of them...

 

Exo cage and be done.

Bambi won't stand a chance.

 

unfortunately they want more $$ for the cheapest shipping than the grille costs!!
Defiantly goin for the plastic! Thanx for everyone's insight!
and will be gettin a HD bumper