Custom JDM Grill Fabricated
07-08-12, 09:22 PM
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Custom JDM Grill Fabricated
hey guys.
lately i've been working on a custom grill for zee F.
I epoxied grill mesh to a fiberglass grill surround, epoxied a metal plate onto an F badge, drilled holes (almost drilled through the emblem once)
, and had to add metal plates to the tabs of the grill to fit into the plastic piece in the engine bay.
still didnt add the rubber rain guard on top, but here's the finished product
From the look of the grill, i'll probably pick up a few ponies, not from the grill being "less air restrictive", but from the F badge
07-08-12, 09:24 PM
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07-08-12, 09:28 PM
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thank you sir, fitment turned out to be surprisingly good
07-08-12, 09:30 PM
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07-08-12, 09:31 PM
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i'll have to take them in the morning, cause I finished up the car towards the evening
looks great, especially with those air scoops
07-08-12, 09:38 PM
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with this grill any concern that water can be going up those air scoops
07-08-12, 09:40 PM
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wouldn't you make the same argument about the stock grill, or any car grill? :P
but no, not really
07-08-12, 09:49 PM
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true, but just like relocating an air-filter near the front bumper of a car, it increases the odds!
i tend to think positive though
07-08-12, 09:58 PM
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of course
but i can hold a metal key above my head and increase my chances of being hit by lightning!
increases the chances, but still unlikely :P
07-08-12, 11:37 PM
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I like that mesh without the scoops. With scoops, I like the OEM one better. Looks good though!
07-09-12, 02:05 AM
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I think it looks good either way bro! I like how the scoops just stand out more
07-09-12, 02:52 AM
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It looks pretty good! Nice plate
07-09-12, 03:35 AM
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07-09-12, 05:27 AM
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Looks good, but I think the F logo is in the wrong place.
07-09-12, 05:29 AM
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What makes the grill JDM again?