Interior Exterior
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Thanks for posting the procedure. It's v helpful.
I wanted to know why you didn't choose to use the self-adhesive trim from customcargrills.com.
Also, can you reiterate which mesh you eventually chose?
Thanks again for the tips and the customcargrill.com web site.
TTP -
Apparently, the self-adhesive trim from customcargrills won't fit that style mesh.
I will probably buy the trim piece they sell that does fit and glue it to car, IF I can't find trim like the one you found.
Thanks again.
=gb=
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Has anyone done the math on air flow restrictions on the grids versus the stock grills?
Brent
Hi Brent,
I'm wondering the same question.
And... Did ya? Yes / No ??
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Have you washed your car with them yet? Do they retain their shape if they are nudged or if a large bug hits them? I ask becuase Jaguar grilles are thick, are these comparable and are they the quality of a stock replacement for durability not just looks?
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Has anyone done the math on air flow restrictions on the grids versus the stock grills?
I would think the air flow would be similar to the Exige.
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TTP -
Apparently, the self-adhesive trim from customcargrills won't fit that style mesh.
I will probably buy the trim piece they sell that does fit and glue it to car, IF I can't find trim like the one you found.
Thanks again.
=gb=
Don't use the type of trim that they sell or any other trim that has a U shaped cross section. None of my pieces require trim to be adhered to the mesh. I only used the T shaped trim on the side grill area and it is adhered to the body and not the mesh to fill in a small gap and match that trimmed out area.
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Have you washed your car with them yet? Do they retain their shape if they are nudged or if a large bug hits them? I ask becuase Jaguar grilles are thick, are these comparable and are they the quality of a stock replacement for durability not just looks?
Haven't washed my car but I see no issue with rust if that's what you are getting at. It's AL. I think Jag's mesh is steel. I haven't hit any bugs but I'm sure they'll be OK. They are pretty secure. I'm tracking the car next month and Im sure they'll survive the spray of rocks and rubber from other cars. The quality of the mesh is good. I would say if you are concerned about the quality then order a sample pack and inspect it. I think you'll find that they mesh is good quality.
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Hi Brent,
I'm wondering the same question.
And... Did ya? Yes / No ??
No, but I unscientifically I notice that at HWY speeds I'm running lower water temps. 180F water temps versus 182F-184F in 90F-95F ambient temp.
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Thats pretty good ... I think I run 186 to 188 F. I have the twin oil coolers.
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TTP- Great pics of the Grill on your orange car- I was especiall interested in your front grill and oil cooler grills- did you remove the front clam to fit them?
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TTP did his with the front clam ON!
I recently did mine with the clam off. Much easier with TTP's help. I'll try to post pics or better yet - see them in person at LOG26 this weekend!
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Hi Keith- I'll be keen to see pictures (I'm in Australia, so texas is a little far for the w/e? )
TTP- HOW did you get the front grill in (and glued) with the clam on??
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Hi Keith- I'll be keen to see pictures (I'm in Australia, so texas is a little far for the w/e? )
TTP- HOW did you get the front grill in (and glued) with the clam on??
I didn't take the clam off to install the oil cooler grills. To install those pieces all you have to do is place some glue on the inside edge of the oil cooler inlet and then use the chopstick method to apply pressure against the glue surface. Let it dry over night.
The front grill is removable. I hand formed it and used the existing clips that are on the clam to secure it.
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TTP- thanks, makes sense- I've been trying the same method- but wondering how you secured the grill into the little holes on the bottom clam lip (where the original grill pins went) Do you have a better pic of your front grill?
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Grill photo
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Keith-nice clean side/oil cooler grills- am still hoping to see a nice centre/main grill mesh install
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I will be ordering the mesh and starting the Lower center grill after LOG26 is over. So this will look nicer after that center piece is done.
I used Liquid Nails (clear) to glue the mesh to the clam. TTP also suggested looping a tie down around the mesh and an already existing hole in the clam. Just in case the grill comes loose on the track or road. You can't see the plastic tie because it loops through the top part of the grill opening.
I will post some more pics soon.
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First photo below is another angle of the front side grills (I drove in a major Texas thunderstorm earlier so the car has lots of water spots).
Second photo is a close up of the passenger side grill.
Third photo is the grill opening on my OLD clam. The NEW clam has those tabs cut off (so there is no going back to stock) and the inside of the opening is sanded down to get rid of those 3 little indents. These indents were for the stock 'fins'. You will also notice (2nd photo) that the clear shield has cutouts to accomodate the stock fins.
Last (4th) photo is a closer look at the plastic tie down.
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Some advice on the grill size and the gluing technique.
1. Cut the mesh grill large enough to overlap about 1 inch (~2.54 cm) past the edge of the opening. Then work the extra mesh around the edges. Use thick gloves.
2. Do not put glue right up to the edge opening. Leave a few mm (1/4 inch or so) so that the glue does not show from the outside.
Hope this helps.
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Thats great Keith- I have removed all the grills from my car- about to put the side grills on (used double sided tape for the bootlid grills). The only dilemma I have is the centre grill- whether to make it removable, or glue it in as well- the added difficulty for me is I have the driving lights fitted.
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I haven't done the center grill yet ... and it could be a couple of months before I get to it since my car was in an accident.
TTP did the center grill and he made it removable. I would do the same personally. Don't forget to also cut an opening for the tow hook!