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With Or without the Grill?

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  1. 360CS

    360CS F1 Rookie

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    #1 360CS, Jan 18, 2004
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    Im thinking of going to put the Carbon fibre rear grill on my 360 spider, Im not really sure if I prefer the colour coded stock item. I like the look on the 355 but not sure on the 360.

    Whats your views guys STICK or SWAP??
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  2. hedge

    hedge Formula 3

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    That's the black grill accross the back which you can see the engine through, right? If so, then personally I think they look fabulous.
     
  3. 360CS

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    Yes but im thinking of putting the Carbon fibre one?? So Which is better Carbon fibre or the Challenge Mesh gril??

    Its a tricky decision.
     
  4. tonyh

    tonyh F1 World Champ
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    Personally, i prefer the Challenge mesh rear grill; have to admit i haven't seen the carbon grill on a car , only in pics.
    Joe,have you seen carbon grill on a car?
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  5. 360CS

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    Only in pics Tony, but it does look swank.

    However I saw a 360 at brands today with mesh and it looks nice too???
     
  6. tonyh

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    Maybe a dumb question but will carbon fibre "wear" as well as the mesh grill.What's diff. in price between them?
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  7. 360CS

    360CS F1 Rookie

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    I suppose the carbon fibre grill can scratch, but so can stock item, Carbon is 200-300 more expensive.......


    Its a difficult decision to make.......not as bad as the one Steve,s trying to make tho...lol
     
  8. jrs

    jrs Formula 3

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    Joe

    I have not seen the C/F item but the mesh grill does look extremely good. The proper ones are powder coated and really durable.

    Difficult decision !!! Nice one to have

    J
     
  9. tonyh

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    Its a difficult decision to make.......not as bad as the one Steve,s trying to make tho...lol[/QUOTE]


    It's a tough life for that lad!

    Re your grill, is it defo carbon and not mesh you want ? At least with mesh, you know there'll be demand on Ebay if you decide you don't like it.
    T
     
  10. hedge

    hedge Formula 3

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    It's the mesh one I am thinking of..fab.
     
  11. 348paul

    348paul Formula 3

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    We need some pics of the CF grill on a car! The mesh ones look good on both the 355 & 360.
     
  12. wazza

    wazza Formula Junior

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    Joe,

    On Manu's web Site there are two types of Carbon Grills.

    One with the little holes just in the centre section and one with the little holes right acrross like the metal Chaelenge ones.

    Which one were you thinking of ?

    I definatley think you should go and check them out first.
    In fact let me know and if you like I wouldn't mind coming with you to take a look as I also might be tempted in a carbon grill myself.

    My concerns are.

    Is the carbon grill going to take the pounding of the engine cover not only being occasionly slammed against it but also from vibration.
    You'll notice on most 360's the top of the grill section can get a bit scuffed just from the constant vibration of the engine lid on it.

    Also heat. I can't remember on the standard 360 but on the Strad there is a lot of heat build up around that part of the engine (probably from the exhaust), so much so that on the Strad alot of tin foil is wrapped around the exposed areas of the underside of the engine cover (above the exhaust) and, Actually on all areas that might be affected by the exhaust.

    Question: Is the carbon material more or less affected by heat?.

    On the Strad carbon is already used in place of metal down the sides of the engine cover window. Perhaps this statement of fact already says something about the carbons heat resistant heat qualities as this area certainly gets very hot after a good run out.

    Or the fact that carbon was not originally used as the material of choice for the grill says something about it's lack of heat resistance;
    I don't think so. I think it was more of a styling issue.

    Anyway these questions need to be asked.

    If you fancy a run down to Manu's to take a look some time soon let me know.
    I also want to take a look at some other carbon bits to check out the quality, Like the door sills and jams.


    Wazza
     
  13. stradman

    stradman Formula 3

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    Was wondering why you were checking out the carbon bits quality. Do you have a problem with them in your strad? On the strad car that I drove ten days ago the sills look good to me.
     
  14. wazza

    wazza Formula Junior

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    Hi Alex,

    No problems with Strad AT ALL.

    The carbon bits look so awesome I just want to get more.

    I know that adding bits and pieces to the car is going to upset the pureists.
    But I think it's just adding my mark to the car.
    I can assure you I'm not going to add furry dice or any thing that looks boy raceish. I'm just tweeking it here and there.

    It seems to me that when the car was first concieved someone at the top ordered the car sent down to the carbon bits shop with the strict instructions not to return until the car was completely covered head to toe in carbon.
    Except I think they missed a bit.!?!?!?!.

    So hence the interest in a Carbon Grill, Door sills and centre internal light hub. and anything ales I can think of.

    In fact I'm having the wife sculpted in carbon too just to save a few more Kgs.

    BTW Alex I know the waiting's dreadful but worth it.

    Wazza
     

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