The real benefit of a 355 Challenge rear grille

Seems awfully long, mine was here in like a couple of days.

 

I'm on the west coast; probably last to receive it

 

I spoke to Mike this morning, the grills are being held up at the powder coaters ax they had another supplier with a large run. He hopes to get them back tomorrow for a final fit befoe shipping.

 

Thanks for the update. I'll be back in NY after Sept 7...maybe we should have a group Challenge Grill installation lunch?

 

Sounds good. I'll Call you when they arrive.

 

The grills arrived yesterday, but looks like Irene is going to delay putting it on for a few days.

 

Sorry to hear Tony, mine arrived today and it looks perfect. I can't wait to get it put on the 355.

 

Glad to hear Scott. Post pictures when its done.

 

ARG!!!! Well DHL came today but I didn't hear him knock so he left a delivery fail and re attempt tomorrow letter. Upon reviewing our surveillance video the dude tapped the door with his finger nail. I left a " leave package on door step Memo"

uhhh so frustrating

 

The pics came out poor but I guess it was because it was in the garage. I will try to get some better pics later but the grille is on and looks great.
Now I have to find a place to hang the original part.
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I got mine to, any hints when installing?

 

Yes be very careful when drilling out the rivets on the grille portion that has your 355 emblem on it and the third tail light. It must be removed to put the new grille on and you can screw it up bad if you mess up drilling out the two small rivets.

 

Put several layers of blue tape on the painted portions of your bumper and rear fenders adjacent to the rear grille before removal/installation, just in case, so that you don't scratch the paint. 1/4" socket set is best because space is tight.
And here's a link on installation.

http://www.the355.com/mambo/content/view/34/29/

Good luck!

 

Harder then I thought - The 4 nuts on the outside if you are good with a wrench GOOD LUCK, I had some help.

Thanks for the tips.
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Hung the rear cover above the bar and decide my digital camera sux at the same time.
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I have one on my 355 and am very happy with it. I too noticed a significant increase in cooling. Plus I think it looks much better than the standard panel. Go challenge rear grill !!!

 

Finally had some time to put the grill on. Those top corner screws were a pain to get out, but eventually they came out.
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tONY it was a pleasure to exchange messages with you. If you ever nake it down south let me know. I would like to buy you dinner.

 

Thanks Scott, I'll take you up on that. I think they were worth the wait.

 

I've been vacillating for a while now about a Challenge Grill. I now wish I have gotten in on this group buy. I'm glad you guys are happy, and they look great.

 

Thanks for arranging this Tony

 

Not a problem Andrew, it was great talking to you guys. Enjoy

 

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Thanks Tony for working for everyone to get these. They are great !

 

Im glad everything worked out. I think the cars look much better now.

 

I am still waiting for mine. I am in California so it takes a little longer, I suppose.