Really Light Stuff Side Scoop Mesh Grille Kit by NCI - LotusTalk

Thomasio · 08-27-2009, 02:30 PM

RLS Side Scoop Mesh Kit by NCI

Do you have an aftermarket side scoop on your Elise or Exige, but don't have a protective mesh installed?

These professionally made mesh kits protect your engine bay from road debris and alien invaders.

The mesh kits come in regular Exige scoop size or in the larger "wide scoop" size for TWRD side scoops (and others).

By using "68% open" mesh, the grilles flows a great deal more air than the OEM mesh on the Exige scoops. These will also retrofit the restrictive OEM Exige scoops as well as aftermarket scoops that use the same contour.

The grilles are formed with curves in three dimensions... they look like they came from Hethel. Manufactured by professional motorsport manufacturers NCI!

MSRP:

Standard Size: $55 / pair
Wide Scoop Size: $75 / pair

Now shipping!

apk919 · 08-27-2009, 02:36 PM

Interested and subscribed...

Likuid · 08-27-2009, 03:53 PM

You guys should work on a mesh solution to replace the stock plastic slats on the scoops.

kmt63 · 08-27-2009, 06:19 PM

that solution would be the no drill exige scoop mounts by nci.you remove the stock plastic grills and install the scoop mounts.install the exige scoops to the brackets.then you have the same look as an exige.with better cooling into the engine bay.

Demonized · 08-27-2009, 06:22 PM

What you should work on next, NCI, is front & radiator mesh for the Elise.

kmt63 · 08-27-2009, 10:09 PM

i thought someone was doing the front and rad mesh kits already?if not than i can look into doing some.

Walnuts · 08-27-2009, 10:22 PM

Well, I have to ask... any pictures of it installed? I'm very interested as I was about to order material and try to make these for myself anyways.

Kingsol · 08-28-2009, 12:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Likuid

You guys should work on a mesh solution to replace the stock plastic slats on the scoops.

+1000000

Elise side mesh please!

Demonized · 08-28-2009, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by kmt63

i thought someone was doing the front and rad mesh kits already?if not than i can look into doing some.

I remember seeing something on hanger111 but there's supposedly an issue fitting the top radiator mesh to the Federal Elise, so I've held off.

If you can find me a link to a product that will work for me I'll gladly buy it...
Though I'd rather support Thomas & you.

kmt63 · 08-28-2009, 07:14 AM

it was a member on this forum that i saw.i know there is a guy doing the engine cover grills.i will look into it some more.

wallnuts i will look for an installed pic of these grills.

madden · 08-28-2009, 08:35 AM

I think it was kiowapilot or something like that.
I think you could easily produce a mesh kit for everything but the fronts. The front takes a lot of grinding and cutting to get it looking right, no real bolt on solution will work without some cutting.

kmt63 · 08-28-2009, 07:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by madden

I think it was kiowapilot or something like that.
I think you could easily produce a mesh kit for everything but the fronts. The front takes a lot of grinding and cutting to get it looking right, no real bolt on solution will work without some cutting.

are you talking about cutting the inner lip back to a 1/2 inch or so on the front opening.are the cooler openings hard to mount too?it was your thread that i remember reading about the difficulties of mounting the front.

Walnuts · 08-28-2009, 09:24 PM

So, pictures aside, how do I order these? What adhesive do you recommend installing them with?

biscoradio · 08-29-2009, 12:13 AM

kiowa pilot made radiator and engine cover grills, but didn't get the front ones done. Someone else made mesh side scoops for the elise. I'd snatch up some front grills if they were offered in a similar black diamond mesh pattern. Otherwise I may just get rid of the plastic bits up front and run without any protection. I hear that may be dangerous though.

Thomasio · 08-29-2009, 05:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Walnuts

So, pictures aside, how do I order these? What adhesive do you recommend installing them with?

You can order them by PayPal to: reallylightstuff [ a t ] gmail [ d o t ] com

Please add $10 shipping to lower 48 states. Include in description: either RLS Scoop Grilles, or RLS Wide Scoop Grilles.

actc26 · 08-29-2009, 07:22 AM

Sands Mechanical Museum Shows how to do Front Mesh a how to guide with pictures.

kmt63 · 08-29-2009, 07:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Walnuts

So, pictures aside, how do I order these? What adhesive do you recommend installing them with?

you can install them with black silicone.lay a bead down.push grill into it.spread some on top.position the grill where you want it.let dry.im looking for a pic now.be up shortly.Attachment 131900

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andrewgotanelise · 08-29-2009, 10:03 AM

side grilles for stock please

Thomasio · 08-30-2009, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by andrewgotanelise

side grilles for stock please

They are both available: OEM scoop grilles *and* wide scoop grilles.

biscoradio · 08-30-2009, 01:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by actc26

Sands Mechanical Museum Shows how to do Front Mesh a how to guide with pictures.

I'm too lazy to do it myself. I'll install it, but don't wanna get into forming and cutting and all that nonsense. I'll pay someone a premium to do it, though.

08-27-2009, 02:30 PM	#1 (permalink)
Thomasio really light stuff Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 3,503	Really Light Stuff Side Scoop Mesh Grille Kit by NCI RLS Side Scoop Mesh Kit by NCI Do you have an aftermarket side scoop on your Elise or Exige, but don't have a protective mesh installed? These professionally made mesh kits protect your engine bay from road debris and alien invaders. The mesh kits come in regular Exige scoop size or in the larger "wide scoop" size for TWRD side scoops (and others). By using "68% open" mesh, the grilles flows a great deal more air than the OEM mesh on the Exige scoops. These will also retrofit the restrictive OEM Exige scoops as well as aftermarket scoops that use the same contour. The grilles are formed with curves in three dimensions... they look like they came from Hethel. Manufactured by professional motorsport manufacturers NCI! MSRP: Standard Size: $55 / pair Wide Scoop Size: $75 / pair Now shipping! __________________ 07 SY Exige S Really Light Stuff Intercooler . RLS Tubes . RLS Water/Methanol Injection . RLS 3.0" Pulley . RLS Wing Plates . RLS CF Window Panel Last edited by Thomasio : 10-04-2009 at 09:23 PM.

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08-27-2009, 03:53 PM	#3 (permalink)
Likuid Stone Age Gamer Join Date: May 2007 Location: Hartland, MI Posts: 353	You guys should work on a mesh solution to replace the stock plastic slats on the scoops. __________________ - Likuid Stone Age Gamer - Store 2005 Ardent Red Elise

08-27-2009, 06:19 PM	#4 (permalink)
kmt63 Elise Driver Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: vancouver wa Posts: 380 Images: 2	that solution would be the no drill exige scoop mounts by nci.you remove the stock plastic grills and install the scoop mounts.install the exige scoops to the brackets.then you have the same look as an exige.with better cooling into the engine bay. __________________ rls west~nci motor sports fabrication

08-27-2009, 06:22 PM	#5 (permalink)
Demonized NOT ßANNED! Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,546	What you should work on next, NCI, is front & radiator mesh for the Elise. __________________ 2005 Saffron Yellow Elise, Katana Supercharger, LSS Wheels, 2Bular exhaust & cat, rear panel delete, Cup Airbox, Volt / Oil temp gauge, Ohlins double adjustable coilovers, Dual Oil Coolers, S111 RTD Brace, Moroso Oil Pan, MicroMirror, S111 "V-Force" Harness bar, Manly Engine Mounts, Odyssey PC680 & RLS Bracket, Saikou Michi OCC, CF Scoops, CF Bootlid, CF Front Lip.

08-27-2009, 10:09 PM	#6 (permalink)
kmt63 Elise Driver Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: vancouver wa Posts: 380 Images: 2	i thought someone was doing the front and rad mesh kits already?if not than i can look into doing some. __________________ rls west~nci motor sports fabrication

08-27-2009, 10:22 PM	#7 (permalink)
Walnuts happy motoring! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: MD, USA Posts: 573	Well, I have to ask... any pictures of it installed? I'm very interested as I was about to order material and try to make these for myself anyways. __________________ ~Rich 2006 Lotus Exige: GG

08-28-2009, 07:14 AM	#10 (permalink)
kmt63 Elise Driver Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: vancouver wa Posts: 380 Images: 2	it was a member on this forum that i saw.i know there is a guy doing the engine cover grills.i will look into it some more. wallnuts i will look for an installed pic of these grills. __________________ rls west~nci motor sports fabrication

08-28-2009, 08:35 AM	#11 (permalink)
madden Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Northern, VA Posts: 613	I think it was kiowapilot or something like that. I think you could easily produce a mesh kit for everything but the fronts. The front takes a lot of grinding and cutting to get it looking right, no real bolt on solution will work without some cutting.

08-28-2009, 09:24 PM	#13 (permalink)
Walnuts happy motoring! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: MD, USA Posts: 573	So, pictures aside, how do I order these? What adhesive do you recommend installing them with? __________________ ~Rich 2006 Lotus Exige: GG

08-29-2009, 12:13 AM	#14 (permalink)
biscoradio GG #668 Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: chicago Posts: 301 Images: 2	kiowa pilot made radiator and engine cover grills, but didn't get the front ones done. Someone else made mesh side scoops for the elise. I'd snatch up some front grills if they were offered in a similar black diamond mesh pattern. Otherwise I may just get rid of the plastic bits up front and run without any protection. I hear that may be dangerous though. __________________ GG#668, 2ubular 7", manly inserts, LETSLA, LSS wheels, braille

08-29-2009, 07:22 AM	#16 (permalink)
actc26 SPRSPY Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Orange County NY Posts: 18	Sands Mechanical Museum Shows how to do Front Mesh a how to guide with pictures. __________________ Elise 05 Bourdeaux (like the wine!)- Euro Exhaust, XS Cold Air, K40, Sport / Touring, Hardtop 1500 Dodge Ram 2003 Tahoe Honda Civic 03 DD !

08-29-2009, 10:03 AM	#18 (permalink)
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