My version of the LP mod...

[peterg22000]

with my Roto-Fab taking air from farther down then the stock box, I was trying to think of ways to get more air into that area, but I wasn't keen on cuting a hole in my Lower Panel.. well it turned out that the blocked area where the honeycomb is on the lower grill, is open behind there...

So I pulled the grill and did some modding, now my "lower Panel" mod is kinda Ram air...

Stock

Half out, This is a bitch for those of us with front plates... but it is possible

Off

Back side

Cutting, I used my band saw.. it JUST fit.. another half inch and it would have been a lot easier.

Done after some sanding to clean it all up


On to the car.. the opening.

A little "fix" to make things look right..


DONE!!!



This was a 30min mod at most.. 15 if you have the same tools and aren't as picky as I am.

removal video..

[jbradsh1]

with my Roto-Fab taking air from farther down then the stock box, I was trying to think of ways to get more air into that area, but I wasin't keen on cuting a hold in my Lpwer Panel.. well it turned out that the area where the honeycomb is on the lower grill, is open behind there...

So I pulled the grill and did some modding, now my "lower Panel" mod is kinda Ram air ... Stock

This was a 30min mod at most.. 15 if you have the same tools and aren't as picky as I am.

Personally, I think your mod is brilliant. Think there is any liability if it rains heavily, as the stock airbox has it's pick up down low near that area which is maybe why the factory grill is blocked off, but I'm not sure.

[jbradsh1]

Any tips on how to get the grill out without damaging it, or the paint?

[confused2much]

Think there is any liability if it rains heavily?

I wonder about this too. But other than that, I think it is a great mod. I might do this myself. It really turned out great!

[jbradsh1]

Yea, I'm just a bit worried about breaking the clips holding the lower panel on. Anyone with a suggestion, cause I'm ready to do this mod!

I tried a small flat head screwdriver with a paper towel wrapped around the end but I just didn't feel comfortable trying to pry the thing out without first getting some feedback from someone who's already done it.

[GeoffA]

That's a new GRRRR8 mod.

I'm surprised no one has done this yet, these lowere grills are blocked off on a lot of newer cars and can benifit from being open.

[jbradsh1]

I looked it over and opening up the lower grill pumps fresh air directly into the RF pick up area.

[sdown]

That's smart. It's on my to-do list now. Especially like the Canadian Tire paint can in the post!

[peterg22000]

Yea, I'm just a bit worried about breaking the clips holding the lower panel on. Anyone with a suggestion, cause I'm ready to do this mod!

I tried a small flat head screwdriver with a paper towel wrapped around the end but I just didn't feel comfortable trying to pry the thing out without first getting some feedback from someone who's already done it.

just put your fingers through the opening in the honeycomb, feel for where the clip it and PULL on the outter rim of the grill near the clip (not the honeycomb itself) you can even pull and grip the end with the fog light till you get your fingers under it to pull it out (At least I could with my skinny fingers)


there are NO TOOL REQUIRED for removing the grill.. only for cutting the grill.

[rlrayl11]

I can't get my grill to budge at all. Are you supposed to pull or push the clip while pulling on the grill at all?