Hey Rob, YEs some black paint & micro mesh will go along way. My plan was to grind off the centre of the grill but leave the headlights either side. Basically grind the centre out. Then add micromesh to the hole. I think the grille will look real close then. It will look similar to the Carrera then only with micromesh.
Oh & also remove the overriders on the bumpers.
Change the wheel to some holman moodys like SCC wheels. Remove wipers, side mirror, exhausts.
Other than the rear window I think it will start looking close to something that should of been released in the first place.