Front grills

wingrat · 31st December 2003, 03:40 PM

I have a 3.0 V6 NA Auto. Have been looking for a front grill to fill the hole.

Have found some on web but in USA.

Anyone in the UK do a good quality grill

timwildman · 31st December 2003, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by [b

Quote[/b] (wingrat @ Dec. 31 2003,15:40)]I have a 3.0 V6 NA Auto. Have been looking for a front grill to fill the hole.

Have found some on web but in USA.

Anyone in the UK do a good quality grill

If you've got a V6 i'll be very surprised. There all stright 6.

Jive has done his NA with the front grill, I'm sure he'll be along in a min.

Martin F · 31st December 2003, 05:24 PM

I don't think any companies in the UK sell the front grill kits, and by all accounts the Grill-Craft ones from the US are not up to much.

Best to buy some stainless or aluminium mesh (has to be stainless or aluminium otherwise will rust) remove your front bumper and fit one yourself. About ?30 worth of bits from B&Q and a couple of hours with some spanners, silicon sealer (for fixing mesh) and some tin snips.

Next time i do mine i'll take some pics.

wingrat · 2nd January 2004, 05:06 PM

Thanks Guys, I really meant STRAIGHT 6.

The grill I was looking at was from 'grille-tech.
Will have a go at making own..

Martin F · 2nd January 2004, 06:31 PM

Be good to see some before and after pics if you get chance.

wingrat · 4th January 2004, 06:39 PM

Thanks Martin F... Will add some take some pics (before/after). Possibly looking to fill in pods where indicators sit as well...

Look out for update....
Cheers

Jive · 6th January 2004, 09:56 AM

Yep, I've done this and also made a complete balls up of mine, bought what I thought was stainless steel mesh from B&Q and fixed it in, turned out it wasn't and it's gone rusty

I've got the standard j-spec front bumper and this has a big bit of polystyrene behind where the number plate goes and acts as a good wedge. I did take a load of pics when doing it but haven't got them up on my site yet.....doh.

I'll get them sorted soon and let you know when it's done.

Martin F · 6th January 2004, 12:52 PM

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Quote[/b] (Jive @ Jan. 06 2004,09:56)]Yep, I've done this and also made a complete balls up of mine, bought what I thought was stainless steel mesh from B&Q and fixed it in, turned out it wasn't and it's gone rusty ?

Sounds like the same mesh i bought. Next time you do it prime, paint and lacquer the mesh and it will be fine.

If only i'd have done that first time around !!

Jive · 6th January 2004, 04:44 PM

Couldn't agree more Martin, I now have to wait for a clear weekend when it's not raining before I can even attempt to take the bumper off, by that time it'll probably need replacing

Still, at least I know what I'm doing next time

wingrat · 9th January 2004, 12:48 PM

Thanks guys.
The mesh I am going to get is from 'Extreme', they do them in various sizes and colours.

Could do with a guide on how to remove the bumper though. There are 2 runners on the top under edge of the grill area, what are these for...
Will take a couple pics over weekend and post.....

31st December 2003, 05:24 PM	#3
Martin F Administrator UK Spec - Manual Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Essex, UK Posts: 10,226	I don't think any companies in the UK sell the front grill kits, and by all accounts the Grill-Craft ones from the US are not up to much. Best to buy some stainless or aluminium mesh (has to be stainless or aluminium otherwise will rust) remove your front bumper and fit one yourself. About ?30 worth of bits from B&Q and a couple of hours with some spanners, silicon sealer (for fixing mesh) and some tin snips. Next time i do mine i'll take some pics. __________________ Martin UK6TT + Bits & Bobs 'Remember folks, the inside lane isn't just for Xmas' MSOC FAQ MSOC Members Discounts MSOC Resources

2nd January 2004, 06:31 PM	#5
Martin F Administrator UK Spec - Manual Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Essex, UK Posts: 10,226	Be good to see some before and after pics if you get chance. __________________ Martin UK6TT + Bits & Bobs 'Remember folks, the inside lane isn't just for Xmas' MSOC FAQ MSOC Members Discounts MSOC Resources

6th January 2004, 09:56 AM	#7
Jive Junior Member Jap Spec SZ - Auto Aerotop (NA) Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Southampton Posts: 45	Yep, I've done this and also made a complete balls up of mine, bought what I thought was stainless steel mesh from B&Q and fixed it in, turned out it wasn't and it's gone rusty I've got the standard j-spec front bumper and this has a big bit of polystyrene behind where the number plate goes and acts as a good wedge. I did take a load of pics when doing it but haven't got them up on my site yet.....doh. I'll get them sorted soon and let you know when it's done. __________________ '94 Storm Blue MKiv - NA - J-Spec - Aerotop 172 rwhp @ 7042rpm - 151 lb/ft @ 2643 rpm No Supra - No Speed . . . . Know Supra - Know Speed!

6th January 2004, 04:44 PM	#9
Jive Junior Member Jap Spec SZ - Auto Aerotop (NA) Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Southampton Posts: 45	Couldn't agree more Martin, I now have to wait for a clear weekend when it's not raining before I can even attempt to take the bumper off, by that time it'll probably need replacing Still, at least I know what I'm doing next time __________________ '94 Storm Blue MKiv - NA - J-Spec - Aerotop 172 rwhp @ 7042rpm - 151 lb/ft @ 2643 rpm No Supra - No Speed . . . . Know Supra - Know Speed!

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31st December 2003, 03:40 PM	#1
wingrat Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Cheshunt, Hertfordshire Posts: 78	I have a 3.0 V6 NA Auto. Have been looking for a front grill to fill the hole. Have found some on web but in USA. Anyone in the UK do a good quality grill

2nd January 2004, 05:06 PM	#4
wingrat Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Cheshunt, Hertfordshire Posts: 78	Thanks Guys, I really meant STRAIGHT 6. The grill I was looking at was from 'grille-tech. Will have a go at making own..

4th January 2004, 06:39 PM	#6
wingrat Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Cheshunt, Hertfordshire Posts: 78	Thanks Martin F... Will add some take some pics (before/after). Possibly looking to fill in pods where indicators sit as well... Look out for update.... Cheers

9th January 2004, 12:48 PM	#10
wingrat Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Cheshunt, Hertfordshire Posts: 78	Thanks guys. The mesh I am going to get is from 'Extreme', they do them in various sizes and colours. Could do with a guide on how to remove the bumper though. There are 2 runners on the top under edge of the grill area, what are these for... Will take a couple pics over weekend and post.....

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