New grille block...
 

...now with about 1000% less appearance of being hastily slapped together.

http://img258.imageshack.us/img258/2016/1004371.th.jpg

It's made of aluminum flashing, some toggle bolts, and washers. Including the tinsnips, I've got about $20 into it. It looks nicer than spraypainted coroplast, too. The bottom opening is only about 1/2 blocked -- I made a full coverage one for winter.

I also got my cruise control installed (the Rostra kit meant for the xB & xA). It took about three hours to do in my driveway, and works great. I'm going to Rochester this weekend, so we'll see how much it helps on the interstate. Even if I have no or negligible mpg gain, it will make long trips much easier.

Bling bling

Eh, a little. It matches the Moon discs.

I did consider polishing the grille block, but after spending the whole of my Saturday lying in or under my car, I figured I didn't need the extra hassle.

Sweet!
If you do decide to polish them up, I would recommend Mother's Mag and Aluminum polish compound. You can get them to look like mirrors with the stuff.

Nice! It's good to see someone doing a DIY aero mod that doesn't look like you-know-what!

Shawn D -

I agree. You can call it the "matte chrome" look.

CarloSW2

Thanks, guys!