Anyone replaced the early style grille?
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I was thinking today.........could you replace the original Mk1/2 front end grille with another type. I can't see why not!
I was thinking something more open and woven rather than the tight holes used on the OE type.
Would provide more air through put too (im guessing without doing an FEA evlatuation of the tumble effect of the air
)!
I think this, coupled with a later style faired in lights would give a DB7 volante look(ish).
Not that im after a DB7 Volante look, but you know what i mean!
I was thinking something more open and woven rather than the tight holes used on the OE type.
Would provide more air through put too (im guessing without doing an FEA evlatuation of the tumble effect of the air
)!I think this, coupled with a later style faired in lights would give a DB7 volante look(ish).
Not that im after a DB7 Volante look, but you know what i mean!
My replacement used AM/Jag type interwoven mesh, bonded to a cut sheet border. I also made a solid ally version with holes cut ala Tuscan whilst I was at it. Did away with the rubber, and screwed them on, as well as making the cross braces removable to facilitate access into the undertray / lights / CC...
I'll try & find a picture later if you want.
http://foo3.dspen.com/TVRgrill.jpg should give an idea
I'll try & find a picture later if you want.
http://foo3.dspen.com/TVRgrill.jpg should give an idea
Edited by spend on Saturday 22 November 15:02
spend said:
My replacement used AM/Jag type interwoven mesh, bonded to a cut sheet border. I also made a solid ally version with holes cut ala Tuscan whilst I was at it. Did away with the rubber, and screwed them on, as well as making the cross braces removable to facilitate access into the undertray / lights / CC...
I'll try & find a picture later if you want.
Yes please, if thats ok.I'll try & find a picture later if you want.
I was thinking the AM/Jag/ Bentley stuff and that it would need some sort of bracing.
I have seen a fella do the alloy approach, think it was reprofiled from something like a MG or austin. He had a border all the way around it about 40 mm thick and I it wasnt to my personal taste, it looked very vintage and totally out of place on a metallic car.
Chimjunkie said:
Thanks, the yellow chim is EXACTLY the same as the one fitted to this red one down in wales (strange) and in my opionon doesnt suit!If i could get BLACK mesh i'd be happy. My car is silver and would need black! Suppose painting is an option, altho id imagine that it wold flake/chip (maybe).
Have to do some playing methinks!
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