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Noisycow · 01-03-2009, 07:31 PM

I love the grillwork - amazing. Really adds an 'exotic' touch.

Phil S · 01-21-2009, 07:25 PM

Lets keep this project alive.

Cheers........Phil

madden · 01-21-2009, 08:07 PM

I'm so anxious to see the fronts, any updates??

Phil S · 01-28-2009, 08:27 PM

Any progress?

andrewgotanelise · 01-28-2009, 10:16 PM

madden · 01-29-2009, 01:42 PM

i need grills

kaiynne · 02-03-2009, 01:34 AM

If you have any more of the rear grilles for the boot lid I will gladly take them off your hands. I have the fronts done and just got my side scoops from sector111 today so that is all i have left to do...

Kiowapilot · 02-05-2009, 07:39 AM

Progress??????..... Let's just say that 12-14 hour work days are kinda getting in the way. It is so frustrating because I know that once I get these done my 12 hour days are going to quickly become 16 hour days.

I have worked on them and they are getting closer but what is kicking my ass right now is getting the the perfect fit for the frame. I want it to ride within 1/16" of the body for a REALLY clean OEM look. I have a feeling that it will end up being stretched to 1/8" for ease of manufacture.

As for the lid grills, I can make you a set if you like. Just PM me and I will send payment info.

andrewgotanelise · 02-16-2009, 12:56 AM

any new info? now that there is a side scoop option and you have everything else im ready to pay if you got it

jpryor27 · 02-19-2009, 12:59 AM

Keep 'er going Kiowapilot! We're still pulling for ya!

biscoradio · 03-16-2009, 08:01 PM

I installed the front radiator grills today. Looks good. here's my cellphone pics from in my dark garage. The install took about an hour or so, and that included me taking off the access panels for the first time, cleaning them up a little bit, and wiping down the now exposed dirty bits that the plastic grills used to cover.

The fit is good. I had to bend in the very end of the grill at the front passenger side corner, as the prongs were sticking out and rubbing against the body. It may be good to use some sort of tape all around these grills to protect the body from scratches, but they probably won't look as good then.

biscoradio · 04-20-2009, 10:33 AM

I installed these rear deck lid grills over the weekend. It was relatively straightforward, but a real pain to get the old adhesive off. I broke 2 of the plastic fins as I pulled them off, and one was already broken. Hours of scrubbing with goof off got the adhesive off, a clay bar helped a little bit, but I've got to figure out how to remove the scratches left behind from my original plastic pieces rubbing. I'll post pictures later... I hope someone comes up with a good front radiator inlet & oil cooler mesh soon... I've now got the top radiator and deck lid mesh from this thread and the mesh side inlets from another thread - overall it looks a lot cleaner. My plastic was old and faded...

E.D. · 05-06-2009, 10:13 AM

Finally i uploaded the pic's from my installed mesh engine grills and radiator grills.
I have to give compliments to Kiowapilot: the instructions were very detailed and professional and it was carefully packaged for shipping.

Next week the mesh side vents from dgilmore will go in and then it's only the front to go...

andrewgotanelise · 05-06-2009, 01:45 PM

if only there was any easy, pre cut, cheap way to get the fronts

Snowphun · 09-02-2009, 10:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by andrewgotanelise

if only there was any easy, pre cut, cheap way to get the fronts

I think that's part of what this thread was about. Any updates from the OP on front grilles, or any other good options? Some of the other kits I've seen are just too expensive, maybe I'll warm up to them.

Demonized · 09-02-2009, 11:38 PM

As soon as you get them done, I want fronts & radiator grills!

richw350 · 09-15-2009, 10:54 AM

Is this still going?

I am looking for a good complete conversion to the grills. Very interested.

Kiowapilot · 11-01-2009, 09:15 AM

military life has gottten in the way of the grills. the farthest I have gotten is the radiator and engine grills are complete but now I am outta time and getting ready to head back to Iraq. If there is someone local I am willing to give up my design and my forming dies to to someone who wants to pick up the project. I will also teach them how it all works. post if interested.

Demonized · 11-01-2009, 12:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kiowapilot

military life has gottten in the way of the grills. the farthest I have gotten is the radiator and engine grills are complete but now I am outta time and getting ready to head back to Iraq. If there is someone local I am willing to give up my design and my forming dies to to someone who wants to pick up the project. I will also teach them how it all works. post if interested.

Don't think he's local, but NCI (kmt63?) through Thomasio (RLS) makes some neat brackets, and mesh for other Elise applications.

kmt63 · 11-01-2009, 04:30 PM

this was one of my projects on the to do list.i have so many new parts in the works now.im not sure when i could find the time to get them done.but im willing to give it a try.i also just picked up a 4x8 sheet of the mesh i use on the scoop grills.finally found a good source for it.i plan to anodize the grills too.i think it will look a bit better than the powder coated stuff i was using.kiowapilot if you want to work with me on these.i can get some parts made.this would be much faster than having to start from scratch on them.give me a pm if you are interested.

01-28-2009, 08:27 PM	#144 (permalink)
Phil S 2007 Phantom Black Elise Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 211	Any progress? __________________ BWR SC, LETSLA, BWR sway bar, Nitron Sport Pro, RTD, LSS R6, LSS 048, HT, HID, 5 pt Schroth, 111 V brace, Boomerang, Stage II, Manly mounts

01-28-2009, 10:16 PM	#145 (permalink)
andrewgotanelise MMA Fighter Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Where the drugs are cheap and the girls are easy Posts: 1,208	__________________ 05 NFB Elise / Katana SC / No Snorkle / 3.2 "10" psi pulley / Stage 1 Exhaust / Decat / Green Filter

02-03-2009, 01:34 AM	#147 (permalink)
kaiynne Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 284	If you have any more of the rear grilles for the boot lid I will gladly take them off your hands. I have the fronts done and just got my side scoops from sector111 today so that is all i have left to do... __________________ '08 Canyon Red Elise Touring, Hardtop, Starshield. HID's, Exige Mesh Upgrade, Reverie Side Scoops, Stealthbulbs, Black and silver wheel/steering logos, lidbone, metal carpet buttons. '92 GMC Rally Van 3500 (Band Van)

02-05-2009, 07:39 AM	#148 (permalink)
Kiowapilot Mesh grill guy Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ft. Lewis, Washington. Posts: 140	Progress??????..... Let's just say that 12-14 hour work days are kinda getting in the way. It is so frustrating because I know that once I get these done my 12 hour days are going to quickly become 16 hour days. I have worked on them and they are getting closer but what is kicking my ass right now is getting the the perfect fit for the frame. I want it to ride within 1/16" of the body for a REALLY clean OEM look. I have a feeling that it will end up being stretched to 1/8" for ease of manufacture. As for the lid grills, I can make you a set if you like. Just PM me and I will send payment info. __________________ 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--->

02-16-2009, 12:56 AM	#149 (permalink)
andrewgotanelise MMA Fighter Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Where the drugs are cheap and the girls are easy Posts: 1,208	any new info? now that there is a side scoop option and you have everything else im ready to pay if you got it __________________ 05 NFB Elise / Katana SC / No Snorkle / 3.2 "10" psi pulley / Stage 1 Exhaust / Decat / Green Filter

01-03-2009, 07:31 PM	#141 (permalink)
Noisycow Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 1,468	I love the grillwork - amazing. Really adds an 'exotic' touch.

01-21-2009, 07:25 PM	#142 (permalink)
Phil S 2007 Phantom Black Elise Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 211	Lets keep this project alive. Cheers........Phil

01-21-2009, 08:07 PM	#143 (permalink)
madden Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Northern, VA Posts: 616	I'm so anxious to see the fronts, any updates??

01-29-2009, 01:42 PM	#146 (permalink)
madden Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Northern, VA Posts: 616	i need grills

02-19-2009, 12:59 AM	#150 (permalink)
jpryor27 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Cicero, NY Posts: 178	Keep 'er going Kiowapilot! We're still pulling for ya! __________________ '06 Elise - Laser Blue, LSS, TP, TC, Starshield. Mods: Stage 2, LETSLA, Manly MM, Exige Seats, Bollocks, De-Snorkeled, Viper's AC Mod, Alpine PDX/JL Stealthbox, 35% Tint, Color Matched Tunnel/AC Surround, Switchblade Fob. To Do List: Mesh, S/C (Someday) A twirling visual overload, explosions of terror and beauty. Colors of fear and pain within clash into unanything.

03-16-2009, 08:01 PM	#151 (permalink)
biscoradio GG #668 Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: chicago Posts: 302 Images: 2	I installed the front radiator grills today. Looks good. here's my cellphone pics from in my dark garage. The install took about an hour or so, and that included me taking off the access panels for the first time, cleaning them up a little bit, and wiping down the now exposed dirty bits that the plastic grills used to cover. The fit is good. I had to bend in the very end of the grill at the front passenger side corner, as the prongs were sticking out and rubbing against the body. It may be good to use some sort of tape all around these grills to protect the body from scratches, but they probably won't look as good then. Attached Images

04-20-2009, 10:33 AM	#152 (permalink)
biscoradio GG #668 Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: chicago Posts: 302 Images: 2	I installed these rear deck lid grills over the weekend. It was relatively straightforward, but a real pain to get the old adhesive off. I broke 2 of the plastic fins as I pulled them off, and one was already broken. Hours of scrubbing with goof off got the adhesive off, a clay bar helped a little bit, but I've got to figure out how to remove the scratches left behind from my original plastic pieces rubbing. I'll post pictures later... I hope someone comes up with a good front radiator inlet & oil cooler mesh soon... I've now got the top radiator and deck lid mesh from this thread and the mesh side inlets from another thread - overall it looks a lot cleaner. My plastic was old and faded...

05-06-2009, 10:13 AM	#153 (permalink)
E.D. Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Amsterdam Posts: 715	Finally i uploaded the pic's from my installed mesh engine grills and radiator grills. I have to give compliments to Kiowapilot: the instructions were very detailed and professional and it was carefully packaged for shipping. Next week the mesh side vents from dgilmore will go in and then it's only the front to go... Attached Images __________________ Enrico '06 Laser Blue/Magnolia Lotus Elise * BOE TVS SC * EFI * Lots of other things '07 Graphite Grey/Tan BMW 335i w/JB3 tune, Helix IC and BMS DCI

05-06-2009, 01:45 PM	#154 (permalink)
andrewgotanelise MMA Fighter Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Where the drugs are cheap and the girls are easy Posts: 1,208	if only there was any easy, pre cut, cheap way to get the fronts __________________ 05 NFB Elise / Katana SC / No Snorkle / 3.2 "10" psi pulley / Stage 1 Exhaust / Decat / Green Filter

09-02-2009, 11:38 PM	#156 (permalink)
Demonized NOT ßANNED! Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,546	As soon as you get them done, I want fronts & radiator grills! __________________ 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.

09-15-2009, 10:54 AM	#157 (permalink)
richw350 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Lawrenceville, GA Posts: 302	Is this still going? I am looking for a good complete conversion to the grills. Very interested. __________________ Richard Williams '06 Chrome Orange Elise - LSS, Touring, Hard Top, SS, CO A/C Surround, Track Pack Shocks, Cup Airbox, Manley's Motor Mount Inserts, Lotus Driving Lights, Stage II Exhaust, Larini De-Cat Pipe, 4Tress Bar, 5 lb. Battery, Pagid Blues, HIDs, Micro Mirror, Carpet Buttons

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11-01-2009, 09:15 AM	#158 (permalink)
Kiowapilot Mesh grill guy Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ft. Lewis, Washington. Posts: 140	military life has gottten in the way of the grills. the farthest I have gotten is the radiator and engine grills are complete but now I am outta time and getting ready to head back to Iraq. If there is someone local I am willing to give up my design and my forming dies to to someone who wants to pick up the project. I will also teach them how it all works. post if interested. __________________ 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--->

11-01-2009, 04:30 PM	#160 (permalink)
kmt63 Elise Driver Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: vancouver wa Posts: 391 Images: 2	this was one of my projects on the to do list.i have so many new parts in the works now.im not sure when i could find the time to get them done.but im willing to give it a try.i also just picked up a 4x8 sheet of the mesh i use on the scoop grills.finally found a good source for it.i plan to anodize the grills too.i think it will look a bit better than the powder coated stuff i was using.kiowapilot if you want to work with me on these.i can get some parts made.this would be much faster than having to start from scratch on them.give me a pm if you are interested. __________________ rls west~nci motor sports fabrication