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Kiowapilot · 10-03-2008, 10:09 AM

NEWEST, NEWEST UPDATE!!!!

I have re-designed the grills little. They extend to far the the back of the car and they rest on the seal for the boot. I cut away the extra material so it does not touch the seal and placed plugs in the four back holes. I have added a little material to the rest of the grill to prevent the edges from being seen at all for a cleaner look. Instead of using the plastic boarder along the edges to protect the paint inside the lid I am using mastic tape. It holds a lot better with higher temperature tolerances and is more easily formed to the shape of the grill. I am steering away from nuts and bolts for attachment (they are still an available option) and going to aluminum rivets. Plastic rivets also work well and they are easier to reverse than aluminum. Plastic christmas tree fasteners are also available and work pretty well. They all have a nice low profile and pretty small head diameter. I am going to do mine over again once I get done with a current order and then I will post new pics.

Engine lid grill is complete. I have an under the lid version ready now if you are interested. The price is $160 shipped. (withing the contenental US).

Current Pricing

I am thinking more around $500 now for a complete set minus side vents or $650 with side vents. As I build kits for the front, side, and radiator vents they will become available. You can get them as I build them or as a complete set when I am complete as the price will end up being the same. Here are pictures of my under the lid set just completed. PM me if your interested. If you have questions please read the thread and if it is still not answered please post and I will answer it. Thanks.

NEWEST UPDATE!!

This update covers lots of questions posed to me.

1. The mesh is aluminum so it will not rust.
2. It can be either powdercoated black or bare aluminum, your choice.
3. There are 4 mounting options. (specify which mounting option when ordering.)
---------A. Stainless steel bolts, nuts and washers.
---------B. Plastic or aluminum pop rivets (black)
---------C. Double sided tape.
---------D. Black plastic christmas tree fasteners.
4. Yes they are available now. It will take approximately 2 weeks for you to recieve them after placing order.
5. Weight savings is 1LB 11OZ from stock plastic vents.

FROM NOW UNTIL NOVEMBER 20TH 2008 I HAVE LOWERED THE PRICE FOR THE ENGINE LID GRILLS.. $130 FOR POWDERCOATED SHIPPED AND $120 FOR BARE ALUMINUM SHIPPED.
HAPPY DRIVING!!

kestrel74 · 10-03-2008, 10:13 AM

plastique999 · 10-03-2008, 10:26 AM

done it...just do it!

slaughtr · 10-03-2008, 10:36 AM

Keep in mind that these are already available here.

BBB Motors, LLC

Bring them in lighter weight or lower cost or both.

Kiowapilot · 10-03-2008, 10:38 AM

The cost is what turned me away from BBB motors.

Type 28 · 10-03-2008, 10:51 AM

When you say a full set are you talking grill, hood and engine cover? Nine parts in all?

Kiowapilot · 10-03-2008, 11:35 AM

Yup. Full set. Everything needed and reversable. No mods will be needed to your car.

Chris Mackey · 10-03-2008, 11:37 AM

Interested.

Kiowapilot · 10-03-2008, 11:39 AM

Well then I guess I will get to work. I am thinking that I am going to do the engine cover first. Time to go shopping.

madden · 10-03-2008, 01:22 PM

too much $$$$$

Matt in Houston · 10-03-2008, 01:40 PM

Interested as well...

SweetDaddyD · 10-03-2008, 08:02 PM

I'd be interested at price point around or below half the one you are thinking of.

Kiowapilot · 10-03-2008, 08:06 PM

I dont know a price for sure yet. I will work on it and see what I come up with after supplies and labor for making them. It will probably be less than my initial estimate. I will start working on the engine deck first and I will post pics as I make progress. Should be within the next week for me to start. I figure about a month or 2 and I will have a finished product and a set price.

Murix · 10-03-2008, 08:14 PM

I would be interested.

lotus4fun · 10-03-2008, 09:06 PM

I would be interested.

specialk · 10-04-2008, 08:58 AM

definitely interested

shadowhusky · 10-04-2008, 09:00 AM

Interested based on pricing.

Phil S · 10-04-2008, 09:10 AM

I would be interested pending price but more importantly don't want it installed with tape. Should mechanically attached using stock locations so it can be reversed. PM me when its ready.

Cheers.....Phil

andrewgotanelise · 10-04-2008, 10:36 AM

definatly interested it all comes down to the finial price but i hate my plastic pieces

madden · 10-04-2008, 11:22 AM

I would definitely buy some if the price was way lower

10-03-2008, 10:09 AM	#1 (permalink)
Kiowapilot Mesh grill guy Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ft. Lewis, Washington. Posts: 128	Mesh grill feeler. NEWEST, NEWEST UPDATE!!!! I have re-designed the grills little. They extend to far the the back of the car and they rest on the seal for the boot. I cut away the extra material so it does not touch the seal and placed plugs in the four back holes. I have added a little material to the rest of the grill to prevent the edges from being seen at all for a cleaner look. Instead of using the plastic boarder along the edges to protect the paint inside the lid I am using mastic tape. It holds a lot better with higher temperature tolerances and is more easily formed to the shape of the grill. I am steering away from nuts and bolts for attachment (they are still an available option) and going to aluminum rivets. Plastic rivets also work well and they are easier to reverse than aluminum. Plastic christmas tree fasteners are also available and work pretty well. They all have a nice low profile and pretty small head diameter. I am going to do mine over again once I get done with a current order and then I will post new pics. Engine lid grill is complete. I have an under the lid version ready now if you are interested. The price is $160 shipped. (withing the contenental US). Current Pricing I am thinking more around $500 now for a complete set minus side vents or $650 with side vents. As I build kits for the front, side, and radiator vents they will become available. You can get them as I build them or as a complete set when I am complete as the price will end up being the same. Here are pictures of my under the lid set just completed. PM me if your interested. If you have questions please read the thread and if it is still not answered please post and I will answer it. Thanks. NEWEST UPDATE!! This update covers lots of questions posed to me. 1. The mesh is aluminum so it will not rust. 2. It can be either powdercoated black or bare aluminum, your choice. 3. There are 4 mounting options. (specify which mounting option when ordering.) ---------A. Stainless steel bolts, nuts and washers. ---------B. Plastic or aluminum pop rivets (black) ---------C. Double sided tape. ---------D. Black plastic christmas tree fasteners. 4. Yes they are available now. It will take approximately 2 weeks for you to recieve them after placing order. 5. Weight savings is 1LB 11OZ from stock plastic vents. FROM NOW UNTIL NOVEMBER 20TH 2008 I HAVE LOWERED THE PRICE FOR THE ENGINE LID GRILLS.. $130 FOR POWDERCOATED SHIPPED AND $120 FOR BARE ALUMINUM SHIPPED. HAPPY DRIVING!! Attached Images __________________ 2005 Elise "magnetic Blue" Bone stock..... Not for long. "Fun in the sun..... Lotus Elise." "fun in the sand.....OH-58D Kiowa Warrior." If the line for most people is right here, I will be hanging out over there---> Last edited by Kiowapilot : 11-05-2008 at 05:32 PM. Reason: Engine lid grill improvement

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10-03-2008, 10:36 AM	#4 (permalink)
slaughtr That's not my cone Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 5,169 Images: 1	Keep in mind that these are already available here. BBB Motors, LLC Bring them in lighter weight or lower cost or both. __________________ My car both sucks and blows. Now with added all natural smoky goodness!

10-03-2008, 10:38 AM	#5 (permalink)
Kiowapilot Mesh grill guy Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ft. Lewis, Washington. Posts: 128	The cost is what turned me away from BBB motors. __________________ 2005 Elise "magnetic Blue" Bone stock..... Not for long. "Fun in the sun..... Lotus Elise." "fun in the sand.....OH-58D Kiowa Warrior." If the line for most people is right here, I will be hanging out over there--->

10-03-2008, 10:51 AM	#6 (permalink)
Type 28 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Costa Mesa, Ca. Posts: 82	When you say a full set are you talking grill, hood and engine cover? Nine parts in all? __________________ Currently in the garage ... 1957 VW Beetle Ragtop 1964 Morris Mini Cooper 1966 Lotus Cortina (Type 28) 1968 Honda S800M Coupe 2005 Lotus Elise

10-03-2008, 11:35 AM	#7 (permalink)
Kiowapilot Mesh grill guy Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ft. Lewis, Washington. Posts: 128	Yup. Full set. Everything needed and reversable. No mods will be needed to your car. __________________ 2005 Elise "magnetic Blue" Bone stock..... Not for long. "Fun in the sun..... Lotus Elise." "fun in the sand.....OH-58D Kiowa Warrior." If the line for most people is right here, I will be hanging out over there--->

10-03-2008, 11:37 AM	#8 (permalink)
Chris Mackey Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 1,920	Interested. __________________ 2006 Elise, Ardent Red, Black Pack, LSS wheels, shocks and springs. 55 Shot Zex nitrous kit.

10-03-2008, 11:39 AM	#9 (permalink)
Kiowapilot Mesh grill guy Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ft. Lewis, Washington. Posts: 128	Well then I guess I will get to work. I am thinking that I am going to do the engine cover first. Time to go shopping. __________________ 2005 Elise "magnetic Blue" Bone stock..... Not for long. "Fun in the sun..... Lotus Elise." "fun in the sand.....OH-58D Kiowa Warrior." If the line for most people is right here, I will be hanging out over there--->

10-03-2008, 01:22 PM	#10 (permalink)
madden Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Northern, VA Posts: 144	too much $$$$$

10-03-2008, 01:40 PM	#11 (permalink)
Matt in Houston New and Improved! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Humble, TX Posts: 464	Interested as well... __________________ 2006 Lotus Elise - Chili Red - VF Supercharged and Intercooled - Black Badges - Red Inserts - Grey RAC Monolites - Toyo R888's - South Bend SS-TZ - Fidanza Flywheel - Forcedfed CF front spoiler - Craftsquare CF Mirrors - Reverie 3 Element CF Diffuser - 5" 2bular Ultra Oversized Tip - PPE 4-1 FI Header w/ Decat - VonHep Rear Panel Delete - Innovate XD-16 and LC-1 - Mr.C Radar Mount - Clutch Travel Mod - Shifter Bolt Mod - re-ENFORCER - Drv. Lights Mod - A/C Panel Mod - Odessey PC625 - CIPA Mirror

10-03-2008, 08:02 PM	#12 (permalink)
SweetDaddyD Sticker Guy Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: ATL, GA Posts: 6,053	I'd be interested at price point around or below half the one you are thinking of. __________________ "Starshield" Group Buy: http://www.lotustalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=51323 ChuforiaGraffix.com Custom decals, magnetics, banners, stripes, racing numbers,etc.SweetDaddyDelicious@hotmail.com

10-03-2008, 08:06 PM	#13 (permalink)
Kiowapilot Mesh grill guy Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ft. Lewis, Washington. Posts: 128	I dont know a price for sure yet. I will work on it and see what I come up with after supplies and labor for making them. It will probably be less than my initial estimate. I will start working on the engine deck first and I will post pics as I make progress. Should be within the next week for me to start. I figure about a month or 2 and I will have a finished product and a set price. __________________ 2005 Elise "magnetic Blue" Bone stock..... Not for long. "Fun in the sun..... Lotus Elise." "fun in the sand.....OH-58D Kiowa Warrior." If the line for most people is right here, I will be hanging out over there--->

10-03-2008, 08:14 PM	#14 (permalink)
Murix Rotary Refugee Join Date: May 2007 Location: Santa Monica Posts: 697 Images: 3	I would be interested.

10-03-2008, 09:06 PM	#15 (permalink)
lotus4fun Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bay Area Posts: 77	I would be interested.

10-04-2008, 09:00 AM	#17 (permalink)
shadowhusky Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: East China, Michigan Posts: 103	Interested based on pricing. __________________ 2005 Elise, Aubergine, Touring Pack, Sport Pack, Hardtop, Quicksilver Exhaust, De-snorkled, K&N Air Filter, Velocity Funnel, Tilting Clam 2008 Jeep Liberty, Jeep Green Metallic 2002 VW Jetta TDI, Metallic Blue, Daily Driver, 135,000 miles and going strong

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10-04-2008, 08:58 AM	#16 (permalink)
specialk Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: nyc Posts: 10	definitely interested __________________ '06 elise

10-04-2008, 09:10 AM	#18 (permalink)
Phil S 2007 Phantom Black Elise Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 60	I would be interested pending price but more importantly don't want it installed with tape. Should mechanically attached using stock locations so it can be reversed. PM me when its ready. Cheers.....Phil

10-04-2008, 10:36 AM	#19 (permalink)
andrewgotanelise MMA Fighter Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Where the drugs are cheap and the girls are easy Posts: 1,093	definatly interested it all comes down to the finial price but i hate my plastic pieces __________________ 05 NFB Elise / Katana SC / No Snorkle / 3.2 "10" psi pulley / Stage 1 Exhaust / Decat / Green Filter

10-04-2008, 11:22 AM	#20 (permalink)
madden Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Northern, VA Posts: 144	I would definitely buy some if the price was way lower