Popular Post Daz Posted March 26, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted March 26, 2019 After seeing Keith's DIY grills at Shuttleworth I thought I would have ago. Not 100% happy with them, but run out of time today. Got lots of grill mesh so will look to improve when I have some time. Bee hive Mesh cost £15 enough to make 6 grills and edge trim £4. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil27 Posted March 26, 2019 Share Posted March 26, 2019 They look good I made some for mine last summer. Glad I did as i always felt the Zunsport ones didn't look quite correct. Plus I got some extra petrol with the money I saved 🙂 Think I prefer the mesh you have used on yours though. The one I used had larger gaps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liongolfer Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 Nice job. Are yours some kind of metal mesh? I used plastic ones. Looks ok from afar but not too good close up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougle_turbo Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 This is next on my list I reckon, nice work. Have you got a link to the mesh you used? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cito Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 I like it! Very nice job. I will try to give it a go, definitely my next job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mavrik Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 Look nice & neat fella 😊 I fitted the full front & rear Zunsport grilles but yours look great... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Daz Posted March 27, 2019 Author Popular Post Share Posted March 27, 2019 Not sure how to pick up link from an IOS app. Here are screen shots from eBay app 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mavrik Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 I used that rubberised edging trim extensively on my MK Indyblade kit car... Good stuff... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phone Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 How have the grills worked out? Just doing them this weekend, did you paint the cut edges so stop rust ? Any pictures of the back of them ? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougle_turbo Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 I followed the same instructions and they came out really well. No need for painting, just the rubber edging strip. The only thing I found is that on hot days I have to remove them when on track as they do restrict the air flow into the radiators. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevenfourate Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 1 hour ago, Dougle_turbo said: I followed the same instructions and they came out really well. No need for painting, just the rubber edging strip. The only thing I found is that on hot days I have to remove them when on track as they do restrict the air flow into the radiators. Really. Wow ! ***People are talking about removing the bumper to fit these from the inside. I take it you're not doing that on the spot if you feel the need to remove the grilles ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz Posted August 25, 2019 Author Share Posted August 25, 2019 The on reason for removing bumper is to get a better fit. Once made you can fit them through the grills. I did a trip down to lake como in late June and temp got up to 38c and. Car temp never moved even when screaming around alps. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Cito Posted August 25, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted August 25, 2019 I’ve gone for the ABS one. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Universal-ABS-Racing-Honeycomb-Mesh-Car-Tuning-Net-Spoiler-Grill-Bumper-Vent-UK/303196580621?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649 And I am quite pleased with the result. I quite like it! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougle_turbo Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 10 hours ago, sevenfourate said: Really. Wow ! ***People are talking about removing the bumper to fit these from the inside. I take it you're not doing that on the spot if you feel the need to remove the grilles ? If you use the flexible metal material the OP has identified you can pass then through the gap and still get a perfect fit. Snip a couple of cable ties and they are back out again. I had them on on the Autobahn and they stayed put even at over 170mph. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougle_turbo Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 7 hours ago, Daz said: The on reason for removing bumper is to get a better fit. Once made you can fit them through the grills. I did a trip down to lake como in late June and temp got up to 38c and. Car temp never moved even when screaming around alps. The only time I've seen temps rise was at Snetterton and Donny and they were very hot days. I think track driving puts a little more cooling strain n the engine even when compared to the most enthusiastic road driving. As soon as the needle moved a tiny bit, it was enough for me to take them off as its just not worth the risk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phone Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 When you said you saw the temperature rise I assume it was on the car gauge ? I have heard they are “weighted “ so only show when the water temperature is well over normal Is there any way to plug a scanner into the OBD port to get accurate readings Mine car is a R so I have a third radiator but also PDK wether that will help ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougle_turbo Posted August 27, 2019 Share Posted August 27, 2019 12 hours ago, phone said: When you said you saw the temperature rise I assume it was on the car gauge ? I have heard they are “weighted “ so only show when the water temperature is well over normal Is there any way to plug a scanner into the OBD port to get accurate readings Mine car is a R so I have a third radiator but also PDK wether that will help ? Yes the car gauge moved a needle's diameter, so I immediately removed the grills. I didn't move again. I have been looking a solutions for this for a while. What I really need is an oil temp gauge - unfortunately there doesn't seem to be an easy fix as there is no way of briging the temp up easily - even with OBD tools. My plan is to install sandwich plate somewhere in the system and run a oil temp gauge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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