| Author | Message | ||
| Amir H. (355spiderman)
New member Username: 355spiderman Post Number: 18 Registered: 5-2002 |
Here is the pic...thanks Mr.Doody  | ||
| Willis Huang (Willis360)
Member Username: Willis360 Post Number: 893 Registered: 8-2001 |
I've seen Scott's Challenge grill. His car is dark blue (Pozzi?). I think his combination looked just fine. Personally, the body colored Challenge grill work best for dark cars. | ||
| Scott A. B. Collins (Scott)
Junior Member Username: Scott Post Number: 68 Registered: 6-2001 |
Amir--my challenge grill is painted body color. If you want an independent opinion of how it looks, ask/e-mail Willis. If you'd like me to send you a digital pic, let me know. My 360 had a paint bubble repaired under warranty (above the engine oil cooler)--while I've done no scientific comparison testing, I agree with others, more ventilation is better. I'm not sure it gets any dirtier with the grill--you have to clean the damn engine compartment all the time in either case. | ||
| Mr. Doody (Doody)
Member Username: Doody Post Number: 411 Registered: 11-2001 |
amir - i have emailed you a picture of a 360 with a challenge grill painted to match the body color. for some reason i can't figure out, the security settings on my browser won't allow me to upload a picture. if you could please post it here for others (and posterity) that'd be great. doody. | ||
| Jay P. Ross (Eilig)
New member Username: Eilig Post Number: 44 Registered: 8-2001 |
Thanks! This is good information. | ||
| Willis Huang (Willis360)
Member Username: Willis360 Post Number: 892 Registered: 8-2001 |
I use a damp rag to clean the grill. Follow that up with Griot's vinyl and rubber dressing applied with a sponge. Deepens the color and make it easier and quicker to clean later on. | ||
| Amir H. (355spiderman)
New member Username: 355spiderman Post Number: 17 Registered: 5-2002 |
Has anyone ever seen a bodycolor Challange Grill? I was wondering how it would look and are there any pics? Thanks | ||
| Ernesto (T88power)
Member Username: T88power Post Number: 636 Registered: 2-2001 |
It had a noticeable positive effect on my 360. Cooler running temp and cooler real quarter panels. A must have in hot climates. PS - a ••••• to clean though, as water gets all over the inside, as well as more dust and dirt. Ernesto | ||
| Mr. Doody (Doody)
Member Username: Doody Post Number: 410 Registered: 11-2001 |
my 355 has a challenge grill. i also have the standard solid grill to swap it out for and i have yet to do it. the freakin' engine bay generates so much heat that anything that even has a chance of decreasing the temperature in there has got to be a good thing. so the solid grill sits on the workbench gathering dust. i much prefer the aesthetics of the solid panel, but at the end of the day it's not like the challenge grill is butt-ugly or anything, and i'm convinced it is helping the longevity of the engine. my two non-scientific pennies. doody. | ||
| Willis Huang (Willis360)
Member Username: Willis360 Post Number: 891 Registered: 8-2001 |
Anything that will facilitate extra ventilation of the engine compartment would be helpful. It gets boiling hot back there after a drive. I have the Challenge grill on my 360. This topic has been discussed and debated before. Do a search on this site. | ||
| Jay P. Ross (Eilig)
New member Username: Eilig Post Number: 43 Registered: 8-2001 |
I am wondering if anyone knows for certain whether or not the rear challenge grills really are effective in helping keep the engine bay cooler in a 360 Modena? I actually slightly prefer the look of the standard rear apron, as it makes the rear of the car look a bit more like a 575M. However, if it is truly the case that the rear challenge grill helps the engine bay stay cooler, then that's probably the way to go! Any advice/input is greatly appreciated, thanks! |