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Theo · Jun 10th, 2004, 02:24 AM

Would anyone share with me pictures of your LY MCS stock front bumper fitted with the upper and lower Aero Grilles?

Thank you!

Theo

monkeynuts · Jul 12th, 2004, 01:06 PM

not my car but what im after also....

Theo · Jul 12th, 2004, 02:28 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by scooby212

not my car but what im after also....

Thanks, Scooby. I finished the installation and here's how it turned out.

Theo

monkeynuts · Jul 12th, 2004, 02:37 PM

WOW your car looks neat man!

How easy was it to do?

I have been quoted today £21.01 for upper grill and £30.01 for lower but they said it wont fit (which we know)

Cant understand how the bottom part is nearly £10 more than the bigger top part?!

So how easy was it and can you fit the original back on if you need to?

ta

AmRov · Jul 12th, 2004, 03:20 PM

Looks great, Theo!

I seriously considered the aero grille for my PW MCS, but ultimately went chrome -- more fitting for me after all...

ecylai · Jul 13th, 2004, 07:17 AM

Hello All

Anyone have one on an MC?
I'm considering doing mine

PortRhombus · Jul 15th, 2004, 01:34 PM

Those grills are looking sweet as. How easy were they to fit. Was there any probs with the lower part of the grill?

Theo · Jul 15th, 2004, 02:40 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by PortRhombus

{snip}...How easy were they to fit. Was there any probs with the lower part of the grill?

The upper grille is a snap. Replaces the stock grille exactly; 15 minute job.

The lower grille takes cutting on both the stock bumper and the lower aero grille. Mostly, it takes planning, patience and a Dremmel tool. I posted some hints to help with the lower grille installation HERE and have referenced a good installation "how-to" PDF file within that post. Due to the "successive approximation" style of fitting the lower grille and my tendencies toward perfection (*sigh*), the job took me about 6 hours.

Cheers,

Theo

beej · Jul 15th, 2004, 03:39 PM

PortRhombus · Jul 15th, 2004, 06:35 PM

dedication all the way baby yeah!

PortRhombus · Jul 15th, 2004, 06:56 PM

Just read all of the instructions!

Seems like quite a hard task. Lots of room for error. Not that im scared or anything.

Can you tell the lower grill has been cut all the way along the bottem so it can fit into the bumper?

Theo · Jul 15th, 2004, 09:38 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by PortRhombus

Just read all of the instructions!

Seems like quite a hard task. Lots of room for error. Not that im scared or anything.

Can you tell the lower grill has been cut all the way along the bottem so it can fit into the bumper?

Once inserted into the bumper, no modifications to either the grille or the bumper can be seen. It's a very clean finished look.

Theo

ecylai · Jul 17th, 2004, 08:32 AM

I'm Quite impressed with the exterior performance of the car

Now i'm considered to get mine done too on an MC

Does anyone know where i can get the set from? Also does the top Grill fits onto the MC easily?

Eric

PortRhombus · Jul 17th, 2004, 06:56 PM

The higher top grill should be be the same across models. Seems to be relatively easy compared with the lower.

Like the instructions say... If you cant manage this part your best stopping there!

This is going on my ''Mods-To-Do'' list for my MC for sure.
Theo- You should expect some private messages regarding Grills sometime after September!

rcooper · Jul 18th, 2004, 05:42 AM

very nice

Jun 10th, 2004, 02:24 AM	#1
Theo Resident Panpsychist Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Denial, Egypt Local Time: 06:42 PM Posts: 2,387 Offline	Pix of Aero Grille on Stock MCS Bumper? Would anyone share with me pictures of your LY MCS stock front bumper fitted with the upper and lower Aero Grilles? Thank you! Theo "The nice thing about Alzheimer's is you get to hide your own Easter eggs." - John McCain

Jul 12th, 2004, 01:06 PM	#2 (permalink)
monkeynuts my ponies have escaped!!! My Classifieds Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: TBC Local Time: 11:42 PM Posts: 4,959 Offline	Not Yellow but.... not my car but what im after also.... m o n k e y : n u t s Last edited by monkeynuts : Sep 3rd, 2006 at 01:06 AM.

Jul 12th, 2004, 02:28 PM	#3 (permalink)
Theo Resident Panpsychist Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Denial, Egypt Local Time: 06:42 PM Posts: 2,387 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by scooby212 not my car but what im after also.... Thanks, Scooby. I finished the installation and here's how it turned out. Theo Attached Thumbnails "The nice thing about Alzheimer's is you get to hide your own Easter eggs." - John McCain

Jul 12th, 2004, 02:37 PM	#4 (permalink)
monkeynuts my ponies have escaped!!! My Classifieds Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: TBC Local Time: 11:42 PM Posts: 4,959 Offline	WOW your car looks neat man! How easy was it to do? I have been quoted today £21.01 for upper grill and £30.01 for lower but they said it wont fit (which we know) Cant understand how the bottom part is nearly £10 more than the bigger top part?! So how easy was it and can you fit the original back on if you need to? ta m o n k e y : n u t s

Jul 12th, 2004, 03:20 PM	#5 (permalink)
AmRov Scoopersized! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Heart of Texas Local Time: 06:42 PM Posts: 1,512 Offline	Looks great, Theo! I seriously considered the aero grille for my PW MCS, but ultimately went chrome -- more fitting for me after all... Look at that little S car go! [Sold 2/06]

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Jul 13th, 2004, 07:17 AM	#6 (permalink)
ecylai #0024 Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Sydney,Aus Local Time: 11:42 PM Posts: 502 Offline	Hello All Anyone have one on an MC? I'm considering doing mine ]

Jul 15th, 2004, 01:34 PM	#7 (permalink)
PortRhombus MINI2 Irregular Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Notts Local Time: 12:42 AM Posts: 618 Offline	Those grills are looking sweet as. How easy were they to fit. Was there any probs with the lower part of the grill?

Jul 15th, 2004, 02:40 PM	#8 (permalink)
Theo Resident Panpsychist Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Denial, Egypt Local Time: 06:42 PM Posts: 2,387 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by PortRhombus {snip}...How easy were they to fit. Was there any probs with the lower part of the grill? The upper grille is a snap. Replaces the stock grille exactly; 15 minute job. The lower grille takes cutting on both the stock bumper and the lower aero grille. Mostly, it takes planning, patience and a Dremmel tool. I posted some hints to help with the lower grille installation HERE and have referenced a good installation "how-to" PDF file within that post. Due to the "successive approximation" style of fitting the lower grille and my tendencies toward perfection (sigh), the job took me about 6 hours. Cheers, Theo "The nice thing about Alzheimer's is you get to hide your own Easter eggs." - John McCain

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beej MINI2 Senior Join Date: May 2003 Location: Cirencester, UK Local Time: 11:42 PM Posts: 666 Offline	GTT220 / GTT brakes / Milltek cat-back / poly bushes / Bluetooth / aero bits / IceLink

Jul 15th, 2004, 06:35 PM	#10 (permalink)
PortRhombus MINI2 Irregular Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Notts Local Time: 12:42 AM Posts: 618 Offline	dedication all the way baby yeah!

Jul 15th, 2004, 06:56 PM	#11 (permalink)
PortRhombus MINI2 Irregular Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Notts Local Time: 12:42 AM Posts: 618 Offline	Just read all of the instructions! Seems like quite a hard task. Lots of room for error. Not that im scared or anything. Can you tell the lower grill has been cut all the way along the bottem so it can fit into the bumper?

Jul 15th, 2004, 09:38 PM	#12 (permalink)
Theo Resident Panpsychist Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Denial, Egypt Local Time: 06:42 PM Posts: 2,387 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by PortRhombus Just read all of the instructions! Seems like quite a hard task. Lots of room for error. Not that im scared or anything. Can you tell the lower grill has been cut all the way along the bottem so it can fit into the bumper? Once inserted into the bumper, no modifications to either the grille or the bumper can be seen. It's a very clean finished look. Theo "The nice thing about Alzheimer's is you get to hide your own Easter eggs." - John McCain

Jul 17th, 2004, 08:32 AM	#13 (permalink)
ecylai #0024 Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Sydney,Aus Local Time: 11:42 PM Posts: 502 Offline	I'm Quite impressed with the exterior performance of the car Now i'm considered to get mine done too on an MC Does anyone know where i can get the set from? Also does the top Grill fits onto the MC easily? Eric ]

Jul 17th, 2004, 06:56 PM	#14 (permalink)
PortRhombus MINI2 Irregular Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Notts Local Time: 12:42 AM Posts: 618 Offline	The higher top grill should be be the same across models. Seems to be relatively easy compared with the lower. Like the instructions say... If you cant manage this part your best stopping there! This is going on my ''Mods-To-Do'' list for my MC for sure. Theo- You should expect some private messages regarding Grills sometime after September!

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