Fitting a 6 slat Grille to a V12 Vantage S

Fitting a 6 slat Grille to a V12 Vantage S

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bananarob

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1,177 posts

181 months

Thursday 11th January 2018
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Has anyone done this? I’ve seen it done the other way around but looking to be able to swap between he S Grille and a 6 slat Grille. As it’s been done the other way around.m, I guess it must be possible but my dealer seemed concerned that the mounting differed and it isn’t that straight forward. I’m wondering if anyone has done this and how easy it is? Thanks

Big Ry

1,678 posts

119 months

Thursday 11th January 2018
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Can't the dealer just try it, it's a five minute job (literally) to swap a grill. I guess if you go with the agreement if it fits you'll buy it, then I don't see why they wouldn't ?

steveway

894 posts

84 months

Thursday 11th January 2018
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I love my S grille on my V12V, think it should be a straight forward swop

bananarob

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1,177 posts

181 months

Thursday 11th January 2018
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Apparently possible with new fixings... thanks for the replies

bananarob

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1,177 posts

181 months

Friday 12th January 2018
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Before and after (kind of)... May not be for purists but I’m a happier bunny....





Oh and a few under the bonnet changes...just waiting for the inspection badge to be swapped over....





Edited by bananarob on Friday 12th January 16:07

cayman-black

12,641 posts

216 months

Friday 12th January 2018
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Wow, thats lovely a big improvement IMO.

AdamV8V

1,380 posts

156 months

Friday 12th January 2018
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I think this looks great. Where did you get the six-slatter from, Rob? And did you buy it black, or have it painted?

bananarob

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Friday 12th January 2018
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AdamV8V said:
I think this looks great. Where did you get the six-slatter from, Rob? And did you buy it black, or have it painted?
Hey Adam. Bought it as is. Very pleased.
Best contact is paulcheeseman@talktalk.net

quench

500 posts

146 months

Friday 12th January 2018
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Thanks for the pix! I have been thinking of changing by OEM carbon grille for metal slats as well; it's nice to see what it would actually look like.

gvs

6 posts

254 months

Tuesday 16th January 2018
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That looks really nice for both the Grille and under the bonnet

IMO your modifications are how things should have been from the factory.
The 6 slat grille looks subtle and modern with a hint of classic that just works for me.
I have never been keen on my mesh Grille even with the Carbon surround.
I will be following you and doing the same to my V12VS. Nice work!