Tinyflier Posted January 31, 2013 Posted January 31, 2013 (edited) I have a facelift MY06 with the dip in the front spoiler and two grille slats. Are those slats removable and if so how? If they are removable what lies behind them? Am thinking of black Zunsport mesh grill or removing the slats and going for a less fussy look. David Edited January 31, 2013 by Tinyflier Quote
thetranquilbass Posted January 31, 2013 Posted January 31, 2013 I've had the Zunsport grill fitted to the front of my HR and a couple of the slats were removed, think they're screwed in, although I stand to be corrected as didn't fit myself Quote
ZMANALEX Posted January 31, 2013 Posted January 31, 2013 They can be removed by careful use of a Dremel. Alex Quote
glrnet Posted January 31, 2013 Posted January 31, 2013 The Zunsport grille is screwed in, you won't see the slats once it's fitted Quote
ATTAK Z Posted January 31, 2013 Posted January 31, 2013 The Zunsport grille is screwed in, you won't see the slats once it's fitted Graham's correct ... just 6 self tappers to secure the Zunsport on top of the standard grille Quote
Watshot Posted January 31, 2013 Posted January 31, 2013 The painted covers on the two slats unclip and can be removed. The lower part with the dip in it is part of the bumper. The framework behind would need cutting out, as mentioned, if you needed to. But from what others have said, it's not necessary to fit a Zunsport mesh. Quote
Tinyflier Posted January 31, 2013 Author Posted January 31, 2013 The painted covers on the two slats unclip and can be removed. The lower part with the dip in it is part of the bumper. The framework behind would need cutting out, as mentioned, if you needed to. But from what others have said, it's not necessary to fit a Zunsport mesh. Yes it is the painted covers I was referring to - apologies to all by my misleading use of the word slats! I have ordered a Zunsport grille from Steve at RS. Thanks peeps. David Quote
Tinyflier Posted February 1, 2013 Author Posted February 1, 2013 (edited) So next daft question... Watshot advised me the painted covers "unclip"... is there an actual clip to remove or do they "self clip" with inner fixings and just need a good tug to remove? Edited February 1, 2013 by Tinyflier Quote
Watshot Posted February 1, 2013 Posted February 1, 2013 I can't remember exactly, I think I had the bumper off at the time so it was easy to see. But as I recall they are self contained clips, ease them one way or the other to release the cover, push home to clip back on. If you give them a good tug they will likely break something, best bet is to feed a mirror behind to check out what's going on. I'm pretty sure just feeling with your fingers you should be able to suss it out. Quote
Tinyflier Posted February 1, 2013 Author Posted February 1, 2013 (edited) I can't remember exactly, I think I had the bumper off at the time so it was easy to see. But as I recall they are self contained clips, ease them one way or the other to release the cover, push home to clip back on. If you give them a good tug they will likely break something, best bet is to feed a mirror behind to check out what's going on. I'm pretty sure just feeling with your fingers you should be able to suss it out. Cheers - will get down and have a feel (ooo-errr) and can use one of my newly purchased trim removal tools if necessary (that made getting the rear strut cover off much easier too!). David Edited February 1, 2013 by Tinyflier Quote
WhackyWill Posted February 1, 2013 Posted February 1, 2013 Would look good with the black mwsh grill .. Quote
Tinyflier Posted February 1, 2013 Author Posted February 1, 2013 Would look good with the black mwsh grill .. That's the expectation! David Quote
Tinyflier Posted February 3, 2013 Author Posted February 3, 2013 I can't remember exactly, I think I had the bumper off at the time so it was easy to see. But as I recall they are self contained clips, ease them one way or the other to release the cover, push home to clip back on. If you give them a good tug they will likely break something, best bet is to feed a mirror behind to check out what's going on. I'm pretty sure just feeling with your fingers you should be able to suss it out. It appears that these painted covers are secured by screws from behind. Three screws on the lower cover and two on the upper. BUT there isn't space to undo these from the front so.... bumper has to come off. Now I have two reasons to attempt to take my bumper off (for the first time!) - one to fit the clear side reflectors and now second to remove these covers and fit the Zunsport grill which should arrive this week... David Quote
taras Posted February 3, 2013 Posted February 3, 2013 We normally cut them out and replace the grill with a better looking mesh. Quote
Tinyflier Posted February 3, 2013 Author Posted February 3, 2013 We normally cut them out ... Yikes - sounds a bit drastic... but the thought did float across my mind... David Quote
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