Grate material preference for Genesis 1000/2000

[Gpinch1]

I know this is a loaded question with many opinions.

I am restoring a Genesis 2000, that did not come with grates and flavorizors.
I am restoring it to showroom condition.
Will purchase flavorizors from rcplanebuyer.

The question is which grates to purchase?
I 'believe' it came originally with with porcelain coated cast iron grates. There are new Weber replacements (7526) available but I understand that these are not the same quality as the original.
If I could find a new (NOS) set of the original ones I would buy them, but that is unlikely.

So, should I buy the really heavy duty stainless ones rcplanebuyer sells or are there alternatives I should be considering?

[Greg M]

I have the rcplanerbuyer stainless rod grates for my genesis 1000. Best grates I have ever cooked on. Initially I had a bit of a problem with food sticking to them but that only lasted for one or two cooks.

They give great grill marks and retain heat very well. Everything I read says they will last longer than anything else. They are expensive but worth it IMHO.

[Gpinch1]

Thanks Greg M

Just ordered the grates, flavorizers and Z brackets for the wooden slats from rcplanebuyer.

[swamprb]

I bought the stainless steel rod grates for my Genesis C a few years ago. They will outlast the grill itself! Worthy investment for any grill.





But to be perfectly honest I also have a set of 4 Grill Grates on them and really wouldn't want to live without them!

[jamesnomore]

I have and still use the original cast iron grates for my 2000 and love them, if they die though I'm all over rcplanebuyer grates, I already have his flavorizers and couldn't be happier.