Side Vent Mesh Solution - Page 4 - LotusTalk

dgilmore · 03-09-2009, 09:59 AM

Sounds Great! I'll be looking for them.

Thanks,

Derek

biscoradio · 03-12-2009, 05:12 PM

I got my vents the other day - they look great pre-install. I'll be installing them Saturday (with help from RacyTracy, thanks!).

For those of you who have kiowapilot's rear deck lid vents and perhaps front radiator vents, here's a picture of the two meshes side by side. I think they are the same size and the mesh material is very similar (kiowapilot's is powdercoated, these are plastic coated) - similar enough that no one looking at the car is going to be able to tell they are a different mesh.

RacyTracy · 03-12-2009, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by biscoradio

I got my vents the other day - they look great pre-install. I'll be installing them Saturday (with help from RacyTracy, thanks!).

I'm ready!!

NateDgg27 · 03-14-2009, 03:15 AM

Derek,

Hey just checking on how my set is coming? I'm still on the list right?

Thanks

toedrag · 03-14-2009, 04:54 AM

these look awesome, and I don't know how i've missed this thread until today. nice work and great solution!

Sending a PM now!

mini63 · 03-14-2009, 10:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by biscoradio

I got my vents the other day - they look great pre-install. I'll be installing them Saturday (with help from RacyTracy, thanks!).

For those of you who have kiowapilot's rear deck lid vents and perhaps front radiator vents, here's a picture of the two meshes side by side. I think they are the same size and the mesh material is very similar (kiowapilot's is powdercoated, these are plastic coated) - similar enough that no one looking at the car is going to be able to tell they are a different mesh.

They look beautiful! When you're done, please post your thoughts on how difficult the install was (particularly for a klutz like me)...and some pictures if you have some time.

Wish RacyTracy lived near me...she is the coolest!

RacyTracy · 03-14-2009, 11:45 AM

Here are the results of today's work.....

RacyTracy · 03-14-2009, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by mini63

Wish RacyTracy lived near me...she is the coolest!

Awww, shucks, thanks.

It's really easy though. I'll admit the second set is a little easier than the first...but that would only make sense. Also today we removed the snorkle, which made it even easier. The only slightly tricky part is getting the 2 bolts on the side started.....once you get those, it's simple. But you're more than welcome to drive out here.

biscoradio · 03-14-2009, 12:30 PM

Yeah, the install went really smoothly, except the side bolt is a pain to get in there - Tracy did both of those after I struggled with them. She has the touch! It took about an hour and a half to do both of them. It may have gone a little bit quicker if I had remembered to put the wheel liner back in on both sides... Looks a lot cleaner now. Thanks for the help Tracy!

RacyTracy · 03-14-2009, 12:32 PM

You're welcome.....the race shop is always open.

mini63 · 03-14-2009, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by RacyTracy

Awww, shucks, thanks.

It's really easy though. I'll admit the second set is a little easier than the first...but that would only make sense. Also today we removed the snorkle, which made it even easier. The only slightly tricky part is getting the 2 bolts on the side started.....once you get those, it's simple. But you're more than welcome to drive out here.

RacyTracy and biscoradio - thank you for posting pics and for giving me some confidence for trying this myself. It doesn't sound too, too bad...thanks for the tips!

I'll be out in Ohio in June for a wedding...perhaps I'll just drive on through to Chicago from there!

I wish that I could but I'll need more trunk space for the trip, unfortunately, so I'll be forced to take a more practical car.

RacyTracy · 03-14-2009, 09:31 PM

I'd be happy to help anyone that needs it and wants to bring their car here.

LotusStig22 · 03-15-2009, 09:37 AM

Full Elise Grille Conversion Kit (Front Grilles (3 of them), side scoops (2), Quarter Panels (2 near rear lights), Radiator Covers (2), and Engine Lid (4) would be nice. Obviously expensive and a lot of work but i think people might buy that...

madden · 03-15-2009, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by mini63

RacyTracy and biscoradio - thank you for posting pics and for giving me some confidence for trying this myself. It doesn't sound too, too bad...thanks for the tips!

I'll be out in Ohio in June for a wedding...perhaps I'll just drive on through to Chicago from there!

I wish that I could but I'll need more trunk space for the trip, unfortunately, so I'll be forced to take a more practical car.

I tried doing it myself and it took forever to get everything looking perfect. If I had to do it again I would have gladly payed the $150 to have it done. The main problem I had was bending the mesh. I used the XXL hex mesh from customcargrills, and it took a while to get the bends perfect...

mini63 · 03-15-2009, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by madden

I tried doing it myself and it took forever to get everything looking perfect. If I had to do it again I would have gladly payed the $150 to have it done. The main problem I had was bending the mesh. I used the XXL hex mesh from customcargrills, and it took a while to get the bends perfect...

Looks beautiful madden - particularly on Chrome Orange! Sounds like a lot of effort but WELL worth it.

E.D. · 03-21-2009, 06:41 PM

interested....PM sent

munki · 03-24-2009, 06:50 AM

Man, I cannot wait to get mine.

jesterbot · 03-30-2009, 10:36 AM

Ditto! So I can reassemble my car and drive it again

KeepItClear · 03-30-2009, 11:19 AM

pm'ing you now for this.

Sleazy E · 03-31-2009, 08:58 AM

Looks really nice on the Orange!

03-12-2009, 05:12 PM	#62 (permalink)
biscoradio GG #668 Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: chicago Posts: 302 Images: 2	I got my vents the other day - they look great pre-install. I'll be installing them Saturday (with help from RacyTracy, thanks!). For those of you who have kiowapilot's rear deck lid vents and perhaps front radiator vents, here's a picture of the two meshes side by side. I think they are the same size and the mesh material is very similar (kiowapilot's is powdercoated, these are plastic coated) - similar enough that no one looking at the car is going to be able to tell they are a different mesh. Attached Images

03-14-2009, 04:54 AM	#65 (permalink)
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RacyTracy V Not my picture V Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Palatine, IL Posts: 9,207 Images: 1	Here are the results of today's work..... Attached Images __________________ Tracy 2009 Lotus Exige S260 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser LOG 29 photos

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03-09-2009, 09:59 AM	#61 (permalink)
dgilmore Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 69	Sounds Great! I'll be looking for them. Thanks, Derek

03-14-2009, 03:15 AM	#64 (permalink)
NateDgg27 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 34	Derek, Hey just checking on how my set is coming? I'm still on the list right? Thanks

03-14-2009, 12:30 PM	#69 (permalink)
biscoradio GG #668 Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: chicago Posts: 302 Images: 2	Yeah, the install went really smoothly, except the side bolt is a pain to get in there - Tracy did both of those after I struggled with them. She has the touch! It took about an hour and a half to do both of them. It may have gone a little bit quicker if I had remembered to put the wheel liner back in on both sides... Looks a lot cleaner now. Thanks for the help Tracy!

03-15-2009, 09:37 AM	#73 (permalink)
LotusStig22 LT Rebel in Hiding. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Wouldn't you like to know? Posts: 848	Full Elise Grille Conversion Kit (Front Grilles (3 of them), side scoops (2), Quarter Panels (2 near rear lights), Radiator Covers (2), and Engine Lid (4) would be nice. Obviously expensive and a lot of work but i think people might buy that... __________________ "My plan is to dress as a leprechaun and stand at the side of the road with an engine crane and a crowbar. The cops will waste valuable time breathalyzing the driver after he tells them a leprechaun stole his engine and I'll be able to make an escape" ~Cthulhu ChuforiaGraffix.com SDD Lives On! SweetDaddyDelicious(at)hotmail(dot)com

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03-24-2009, 06:50 AM	#77 (permalink)
munki Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 9	Man, I cannot wait to get mine.

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