Spohn's Journal

SPOHN · 12-17-2011, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Bullitt@UAMotorsports

How is the vinyl coming along?

I've talked to someone the other week. He's going to do it. Just trying to find a free day.

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Originally Posted by wstar

Awesome updates. Got more details on the mesh itself and the install/fastening process? Is it removable? I'm highly likely to copycat the mesh part

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I bought the mesh from Lowe's. Big sheet that I cut down. So I have plenty to spare for the future. Here's some pics of how I fastened it to the bumper. I use the clips that already on the botton. Just folded the mesh in a "L" shape and pushed the clips in over the mesh. Kind of hard to do but it works fine. Then when you put the screw in to hold the under panel shroud it holds it all in place. You also want to massage the mesh in place for the bumper has a slight curve to it.

As far as the top portion goes I just folded it over the inner lip and punched small holes in the corner and fastened it down wit small zip ties. Plus when you put it all back together the foam behind the bumper hold it in place also.

ZIP TIED HERE

Trips · 01-06-2012, 09:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SPOHN

I've talked to someone the other week. He's going to do it. Just trying to find a free day.

I bought the mesh from Lowe's. Big sheet that I cut down. So I have plenty to spare for the future. Here's some pics of how I fastened it to the bumper. I use the clips that already on the botton. Just folded the mesh in a "L" shape and pushed the clips in over the mesh. Kind of hard to do but it works fine. Then when you put the screw in to hold the under panel shroud it holds it all in place. You also want to massage the mesh in place for the bumper has a slight curve to it.

As far as the top portion goes I just folded it over the inner lip and punched small holes in the corner and fastened it down wit small zip ties. Plus when you put it all back together the foam behind the bumper hold it in place also.

ZIP TIED HERE

Nice Mod!

You gave me an idea and I hope you don't mind me using it as an option also?

SPOHN · 01-06-2012, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Triple's

Nice Mod!

You gave me an idea and I hope you don't mind me using it as an option also?

Have at it.

HKYStormFront · 12-17-2011, 12:35 PM

nice!

Alchemy · 12-17-2011, 01:07 PM

Excellent job. Looks great. Love the wrinkle red, especially on the intakes. I have a spare bumper laying around, Im tempted to go buy some mesh and hack it up. Again, great job

SPOHN · 12-17-2011, 01:23 PM

Big thanks man.

KingZee · 12-17-2011, 04:28 PM

grill looks awesome SPOHN...notice any performance advantage as far as cooling/better air flow?

SPOHN · 12-17-2011, 07:52 PM

Yea I don't think there's any advantage to be had. Really no extra flow coming in that wasn't already there.

wstar · 12-18-2011, 12:48 AM

Mostly I just think it looks better, and it might stop or slow down a few more large flying objects than the stock grill does. Having been nailed by a few chunks of rubber on the track already, and seen little dings in my oil cooler from tiny highway rocks, I'm starting to get concerned about large impacts to the oil cooler slipping through the stock grill.

SPOHN · 12-18-2011, 09:13 AM

Good thing I run a oil cooler block plate year round besides the track. But having that plate there also protects the cooler.

ZForce · 12-18-2011, 10:58 AM

Looking good SPOHN ! engine bay goodies in red give it a good touch. Mesh grill has given me some ideas. Surprised none of the aftermarket mfg's have not jumped on the mesh grill, it was popular on the Z33. If they do you should ask for some royalties. Is it easy to access the oil block off plate to adjust it for the correct air flow given the environment and driving conditions (hot/cold days, track /dd)?

SPOHN · 12-18-2011, 11:11 AM

My grill is not removable from the front. I believe Mike (a member here) mounted his mesh setup where you can access the cooler from the outside. But can't say for sure. I can access my cooler plate from underneath. Check out my link to see how.

DIY: Oil Cooler Block Off Plate

Mike · 12-18-2011, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by SPOHN

My grill is not removable from the front. I believe Mike (a member here) mounted his mesh setup where you can access the cooler from the outside. But can't say for sure. I can access my cooler plate from underneath. Check out my link to see how.

DIY: Oil Cooler Block Off Plate

yes, I made my grill removable from the front. its bolts on with 6 nuts, but I have the stillen bumper, and I have bolts visible in the opening where I mounted the supports for the grill. Wouldn't do it that way on a street car though.

ZForce · 12-18-2011, 05:15 PM

Agreed, underneath is where I am going to have to access it. Did you get a chance to reload the pics to the BO Plate thread?

SPOHN · 12-18-2011, 05:18 PM

Yes I did. The link is on my previous post above.

12-17-2011, 12:35 PM	#4 (permalink)
HKYStormFront A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Greer, SC Posts: 14,954 Drives: 06 Frontier SE 6spd Rep Power: 54	nice! __________________ Patrick // 06 Frontier 6spd Nismosis // Mods: Uprev Tuned @ Z1 Motorsports: 257whp & 292 ft lbs 09 Pontiac G8 GXP // M6 // Sunroof // Tint... For now

12-17-2011, 01:07 PM	#5 (permalink)
Alchemy A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Jersey Age: 46 Posts: 4,855 Drives: to acquire tickets Rep Power: 3526	Excellent job. Looks great. Love the wrinkle red, especially on the intakes. I have a spare bumper laying around, Im tempted to go buy some mesh and hack it up. Again, great job __________________ Ryan 314WHP \| 260LB-FT \| STILLEN \| KONI \| SWIFT \| STOPTECH \| Z1 \| PROJECT MU \| CNT \| UPREV \| FORGESTAR \| BRIDGESTONE \| PWJDM \| ENEOS \| MOTUL

12-17-2011, 01:23 PM	#6 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 47 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 223	Big thanks man. __________________

12-17-2011, 04:28 PM	#7 (permalink)
KingZee A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Glendale, CA Age: 42 Posts: 2,612 Drives: Focus ST Rep Power: 425	grill looks awesome SPOHN...notice any performance advantage as far as cooling/better air flow? cooldwt likes this. __________________ Focus ST

12-17-2011, 07:52 PM	#8 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 47 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 223	Yea I don't think there's any advantage to be had. Really no extra flow coming in that wasn't already there. __________________

12-18-2011, 12:48 AM	#9 (permalink)
wstar A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 4,024 Drives: too slow Rep Power: 3596	Mostly I just think it looks better, and it might stop or slow down a few more large flying objects than the stock grill does. Having been nailed by a few chunks of rubber on the track already, and seen little dings in my oil cooler from tiny highway rocks, I'm starting to get concerned about large impacts to the oil cooler slipping through the stock grill. __________________ 7AT Track Car! Journal thread / Car setup details

12-18-2011, 09:13 AM	#10 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 47 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 223	Good thing I run a oil cooler block plate year round besides the track. But having that plate there also protects the cooler. __________________

12-18-2011, 10:58 AM	#11 (permalink)
ZForce A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Roseville, CA Posts: 2,359 Drives: 09 370Z Tour + Sport Rep Power: 22	Looking good SPOHN ! engine bay goodies in red give it a good touch. Mesh grill has given me some ideas. Surprised none of the aftermarket mfg's have not jumped on the mesh grill, it was popular on the Z33. If they do you should ask for some royalties. Is it easy to access the oil block off plate to adjust it for the correct air flow given the environment and driving conditions (hot/cold days, track /dd)?

12-18-2011, 11:11 AM	#12 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 47 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 223	My grill is not removable from the front. I believe Mike (a member here) mounted his mesh setup where you can access the cooler from the outside. But can't say for sure. I can access my cooler plate from underneath. Check out my link to see how. DIY: Oil Cooler Block Off Plate __________________

12-18-2011, 05:15 PM	#14 (permalink)
ZForce A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Roseville, CA Posts: 2,359 Drives: 09 370Z Tour + Sport Rep Power: 22	Agreed, underneath is where I am going to have to access it. Did you get a chance to reload the pics to the BO Plate thread?

12-18-2011, 05:18 PM	#15 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 47 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 223	Yes I did. The link is on my previous post above. __________________

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