Solution for grill problem?
Solution for grill problem?
I've read that the problem with an after market grill that looks like the Bentley grill's is that there is no opening to let your hand through (unless you sunk the grill back and didn't keep it flush with the front, which looks weird, IMO, when its sunk bank a couple inches) to get to the latch to lift the hood up. So i was taking a break from work and i was looking at an eclipse and i saw it had HOOD PINS. And that seemed like a solution to the problem. Remove the latch mechanism and still hood pins above the lights (keep them inline with the turn signals or something to look good). So you can get the after market grill AND some hood pins to make your crossfire look better. =]
Good idea?
+/- feedback welcome.
Good idea?
+/- feedback welcome.
Re: Solution for grill problem?
There is no problem accessing the hood release lever - it's above the grill.
You pop it open from inside, and the hood release off the first latch, then you slide your hand in between the hood and the grill.
Hood pins (IMO), for real racers (drag/autocross) or ricers.
You pop it open from inside, and the hood release off the first latch, then you slide your hand in between the hood and the grill.
Hood pins (IMO), for real racers (drag/autocross) or ricers.
Re: Solution for grill problem?
Originally Posted by SRT SIX
I may have found the reason some of the companies gave up on our grills. I decided to pull the grill forward to get an idea of how it would look versus the recessed look I had tried. When pulled forward you cannot put your hand under the hood edge to release the latch mechanism. Most on the forum have said they want grill forward and not recessed. There would have to be a cutout on the grill to allow your hand to press the release. That cutout would be visible just as the edges show on the picture below that they are not tall enough.
Re: Solution for grill problem?
Originally Posted by JaredR
that's what i'm going off of.
Look closely at the hood latch area when you pop it from inside. It allows only about an inch of lift. On the standard grill there is an open area above the first rib at the top. The back edge is cut away to allow your fingers to release the hood latch.
The only other thing that can be done is a cutaway. Don't know how that would look. The post that had the Sema SRT6 used a "chicken wire" style grill that set back like the original speedster.
Re: Solution for grill problem?
Originally Posted by JaredR
SRT SIX:
is it a possible/good idea?
is it a possible/good idea?
Found it! 3 pcs upper and two lower grilles reduced to $689.99
http://www.burtmanindustries.com/zoo...sf_mesh_grille
That grill design would most definitely have the problem I am talking about. If anyone actually bought the grill, perhaps they can comment.
I have written Burtman to see how they solved the problem with the hood latch. Checking it out closely, this looks like it just might be a photoshop edit. Check the corners and edges of the grille. The chrome of the grille doesn't 100% match that of the "wing". Your opinions?
Last edited by SRT SIX; 08-02-2007 at 02:57 AM.
Re: Solution for grill problem?
Originally Posted by SRT SIX
I suppose the hood pin solution might work. However, I personally want to retain the original mechanism. There was a picture of a grill that had the mesh and also had a heavy chrome surround. The surround followed the shape of the hood "wing" and most did not like it.
Found it! 3 pcs upper and two lower grilles reduced to $689.99
http://www.burtmanindustries.com/zoo...sf_mesh_grille
That grill design would most definitely have the problem I am talking about. If anyone actually bought the grill, perhaps they can comment.
I have written Burtman to see how they solved the problem with the hood latch. Checking it out closely, this looks like it just might be a photoshop edit. Check the corners and edges of the grille. The chrome of the grille doesn't 100% match that of the "wing". Your opinions?
Found it! 3 pcs upper and two lower grilles reduced to $689.99
http://www.burtmanindustries.com/zoo...sf_mesh_grille
That grill design would most definitely have the problem I am talking about. If anyone actually bought the grill, perhaps they can comment.
I have written Burtman to see how they solved the problem with the hood latch. Checking it out closely, this looks like it just might be a photoshop edit. Check the corners and edges of the grille. The chrome of the grille doesn't 100% match that of the "wing". Your opinions?
Re: Solution for grill problem?
Forum member 'rjreiser' has that grill. In fact, that is his car in the photo.
I believe the way they got around the hood latch issue is this:
Look at the top of the grill, notice how the wide chrome strip outlines the wing.
I'm guessing that above those curves/outline of the chrome strip is just air.
Threfore, when you pop the hood (interior hood latch), the hood raises a little giving you enough room to get your hand in there to undo the latch completely.
I believe the way they got around the hood latch issue is this:
Look at the top of the grill, notice how the wide chrome strip outlines the wing.
I'm guessing that above those curves/outline of the chrome strip is just air.
Threfore, when you pop the hood (interior hood latch), the hood raises a little giving you enough room to get your hand in there to undo the latch completely.
Re: Solution for grill problem?
Originally Posted by RPM
Forum member 'rjreiser' has that grill. In fact, that is his car in the photo.
I believe the way they got around the hood latch issue is this:
Look at the top of the grill, notice how the wide chrome strip outlines the wing.
I'm guessing that above those curves/outline of the chrome strip is just air.
Therefore, when you pop the hood (interior hood latch), the hood raises a little giving you enough room to get your hand in there to undo the latch completely.
I believe the way they got around the hood latch issue is this:
Look at the top of the grill, notice how the wide chrome strip outlines the wing.
I'm guessing that above those curves/outline of the chrome strip is just air.
Therefore, when you pop the hood (interior hood latch), the hood raises a little giving you enough room to get your hand in there to undo the latch completely.
Re: Solution for grill problem?
Jason from Burtman followed up with another email with a series of photos showing the grille from several angles. It is the real thing and not just a photoshop picture.
It appears that the number one objection was the chrome surround around the grille. I am posting the pics that jason sent and did a bad job (only have Windows Paint) on replacing the chrome surround with matching paint (or perhaps matte black) what do you all think?
You can go to burtman at http://www.burtmanindustries.com/zoo...sf_mesh_grille or email jason at jason@burtmanindustries.com
It appears that the number one objection was the chrome surround around the grille. I am posting the pics that jason sent and did a bad job (only have Windows Paint) on replacing the chrome surround with matching paint (or perhaps matte black) what do you all think?
You can go to burtman at http://www.burtmanindustries.com/zoo...sf_mesh_grille or email jason at jason@burtmanindustries.com
Last edited by SRT SIX; 08-03-2007 at 04:19 AM.
Re: Solution for grill problem?
Originally Posted by SRT SIX
Found it! 3 pcs upper and two lower grilles reduced to $689.99
http://www.burtmanindustries.com/zoo...sf_mesh_grille
http://www.burtmanindustries.com/zoo...sf_mesh_grille
Re: Solution for grill problem?
I'm told that the mesh grille we sell may not work on the SRT6 model Crossfire. Do you think it would be hard to mod it and make it fit? I don't have any SRT6's in my area to look at, and have someone asking if they could "make it fit" a SRT6?
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