This is what I accomplished so far, a prototype of my air duct. I still need to do a few more sanding and bogging. The final product will be 4 layers of carbon fiber and epoxy resin then vacuum bagged. How do you liked it so far? :D
http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o248/MagnaTech07/grille_cai.jpg
http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o248/MagnaTech07/DSC00444.jpg

Looks good ! got an under bonnet shot ??

Looks good dude, reminds me of what you see on some Honda Kits, any chance of an underbonnet shot to see how it all works?

might be just me but it looks alittle tacky or out of place
would have been better hidden behind the grill or something so it doesnt stand out as much

might be just me but it looks alittle tacky or out of place
would have been better hidden behind the grill or something so it doesnt stand out as much

I'm sure it won't look tacky and out of place once the carbon fiber sits on the grille:D

Looks good ! got an under bonnet shot ??

Yeah I will but only after I finished my project.:doubt:

Got any better photos? Preferably in natural light?

Here you go, day time shot.
http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o248/MagnaTech07/DSC00473.jpg
http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o248/MagnaTech07/DSC00470.jpg

Here you go, day time shot.
http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o248/MagnaTech07/DSC00473.jpg
Looks great in this photo!

Yeah, i'm a fan. Good work dude

bloody noice mate!! notice any difference?

Under the bonnet shot. I can't wait to see this in carbon fiber.
http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o248/MagnaTech07/DSC00466.jpg
http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o248/MagnaTech07/DSC00464.jpg

Daytime shot looks Shmick.

Have you considered a mirror image on opp side of bonnet latch, to balance visuals - needn't be functional, just the dip-lip let into grill for symmetry?

Do you plan to manufacture this mod, or is it your one-off speziale?

Loving it!

Daytime shot looks Shmick.

Have you considered a mirror image on opp side of bonnet latch, to balance visuals - needn't be functional, just the dip-lip let into grill for symmetry?

Do you plan to manufacture this mod, or is it your one-off speziale?

No, I won't do a mirror image. I like the way it looks so far.
Something like this:)
http://www.automotionce.com/mike/mike-evo2.jpg

I might do a couple of this mod if someone will interested.

Just wanna bring up a point, any legal issues (in regards to road-worthy-ness) from cutting the metal from the car?

No, I won't do a mirror image. I like the way it looks so far.
Something like this:)
http://www.automotionce.com/mike/mike-evo2.jpg

I might do a couple of this mod if someone will interested.

i would give my left nut for that evo.

']Just wanna bring up a point, any legal issues (in regards to road-worthy-ness) from cutting the metal from the car?

i dont think its metal dude...in my TH its plastic....unless they are diff.

Reckon its getting cool enough air with 5 extra scoops and vents?:bowrofl:
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Ahhhhh, sorry in the TR it doesnt have that, thought it would be metal, carry on :D

']Just wanna bring up a point, any legal issues (in regards to road-worthy-ness) from cutting the metal from the car?

I don't cut any metal with this mod.

I don't cut any metal with this mod.
Yep......already pointed out:cool:

how did u do it?

what plastic, where from, how did u bend/shape it?

how did u do it?

what plastic, where from, how did u bend/shape it?

It's a fiberglass and mold it using cardboard.

It's a fiberglass and mold it using cardboard.

aahhhh ok, sorry yeah in that last pic looks like plastic! haha

qualite stuff dude....

aahhhh ok, sorry yeah in that last pic looks like plastic! haha

qualite stuff dude....
Thanks:)

i think you should mold it into the grill itself, and then get the 2 colour coded, so it looks like part of the grill

i think you should mold it into the grill itself, and then get the 2 colour coded, so it looks like part of the grill

Yeah, I was considering that before...but we will see how this small project will end up. Thanks

Just an update for my project:
Since I already messed up with my grille, I decided to make it letterbox type as well (TE grille???:shock: ).
I read that TH grille was the most used grille for this project and I can't see any reason why TF and TE cannot be done. I hope this is not a waste of time.
http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o248/MagnaTech07/DSC00476.jpg
http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o248/MagnaTech07/DSC00479.jpg
http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o248/MagnaTech07/DSC00480.jpg

Just an update for my project:
Since I already messed up with my grille, I decided to make it letterbox type as well (TE grille??? ).
I read that TH grille was the most used grille for this project and I can't see any reason why TF and TE cannot be done. I hope this is not a waste of time.
http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o248/MagnaTech07/DSC00476.jpg
http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o248/MagnaTech07/DSC00479.jpg
http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o248/MagnaTech07/DSC00480.jpg


:shock: :shock:

how did you do it so cleanly? did u just bog and sand? or?

why did you leave that big beak on the top slat?
Yeah mozza, angle grind it down, and yeah lowrider did a Hot to so CBF explaining lol

TE and TF Are flat grille's....should be pretty easy to spot the difference in depth..

']why did you leave that big beak on the top slat?
Yeah mozza, angle grind it down, and yeah lowrider did a Hot to so CBF explaining lol

TE and TF Are flat grille's....should be pretty easy to spot the difference in depth..

yeah i made my own and mine looks good - but this one looks great!....but i cant believe how clean it looks! with that little recess on the edge too!!

yeah i made my own and mine looks good - but this one looks great!....but i cant believe how clean it looks! with that little recess on the edge too!!
Pm me pics of yours I wanna see
to get it smooth you just have to use a finer and finer grade of sandpaper, unless you have pinholes everywhere then some spray putty helps.

but yeah when I make these I make them flat top and bottom, or else I dunno, the beak thing on the top looks strange

']Pm me pics of yours I wanna see
to get it smooth you just have to use a finer and finer grade of sandpaper, unless you have pinholes everywhere then some spray putty helps.

but yeah when I make these I make them flat top and bottom, or else I dunno, the beak thing on the top looks strange


yeah mine is flat top, flat bottom, yeah ill take some later - i need to redo it though because i have some cracks where i filled in the cutout at the bottom.

my bog is too hard lol

TUFFTR: Magna's front grilles are too long so I decided to make a beak to break that straight boring long line. The beak serves as the focal point of the grille. I love that portion of the grille.

Mozza: I used pieces of acrylic plastic and plasti-bond, then sand and primed.

The project complete: The only problem I got for now is...I cannot stretch my right arm:bowrofl:
http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o248/MagnaTech07/DSC004911.jpg
http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o248/MagnaTech07/DSC004901.jpg
http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o248/MagnaTech07/DSC004951.jpg

That is one SCHMICK job. Unbelievable. IMHO, a very mint,professional finish.

What on earth did you us for the mesh, and how did you shape it - it just looks car-industry quality (sorry, maybe that sounds like an oxymoron, but its meant as a huge compliment).

I would be very very surprised if no-one wants you to produce this for sale. Well done!!

Very nice job mate. If you attack the Plastibond before its fully cured it will make your life easier,just leave minimal amount to finish off once rock hard.

That is one SCHMICK job. Unbelievable. IMHO, a very mint,professional finish.

What on earth did you us for the mesh, and how did you shape it - it just looks car-industry quality (sorry, maybe that sounds like an oxymoron, but its meant as a huge compliment).

I would be very very surprised if no-one wants you to produce this for sale. Well done!!

x2

absolutely GREAT job dude....

I love it but I reckon it would have looked a lot better without the 'beak' and just the little duct

My 2c :)

Awesome stuff mate.

Noticed any difference in the way the car behaves? Wouldn't mind doin this but have the scoop behind the grill and infront of the radiator... no way am I cutting my Rada grill.

Awesome stuff mate.

Wouldn't mind doin this but have the scoop behind the grill and infront of the radiator... no way am I cutting my Rada grill.
Easier way of doing this is to remove the plastic panel that sits around the bonnet release, and remove the rubber strip that runs along the front edge of the bonnet. Air will go thru the grille straight into the intake snorkel.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v124/mohit/Verada/russellperformance04.jpg

Easier way of doing this is to remove the plastic panel that sits around the bonnet release, and remove the rubber strip that runs along the front edge of the bonnet. Air will go thru the grille straight into the intake snorkel.

very good thinking!
i was thinking of leaving that plastic of last night when installing the grill
them plastic screws are mungrels!!!

Have you considered a mirror image on opp side of bonnet latch, to balance visuals - needn't be functional, just the dip-lip let into grill for symmetry?

I would have done it that way too, but I'm OCD about things that aren't symmetrical :P


That looks amazing.... great idea and flawless execution. Love it :D

Looks da goods mate!

Awesome stuff mate.

Noticed any difference in the way the car behaves? Wouldn't mind doin this but have the scoop behind the grill and infront of the radiator... no way am I cutting my Rada grill.

It's hard to say the difference but I'm sure that there are heaps of air now flowing in the snorkel:D .
Yeah, I agree not cut your grill and do it behind, if I have the Rada grill I would do the same.

Thanks to all comments, - or +.

']the beak thing on the top looks strange

I actually like the 'beak'... flows well from the bonnet.

I actually like the 'beak'... flows well from the bonnet.
Guess it doesn't look toooooooooo bad but after initially seeing it after I've made so many letterbox grilles it just looked half done to me...
Not the worst grille I've ever seen and yeah guess it does flow nice but dunno never seen a letterbox with a beak opening when you put letters in :P

Well done MagTech for thinking outside the square.

If i didn't have a pimp chrome verada grille i would of done something similar thanks to you!

Keep up the good work ;)

']Guess it doesn't look toooooooooo bad but after initially seeing it after I've made so many letterbox grilles it just looked half done to me...
Not the worst grille I've ever seen and yeah guess it does flow nice but dunno never seen a letterbox with a beak opening when you put letters in :P

Here is one
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2266/2116775394_86c99a64d6.jpg:bowrofl: :bowrofl:

Top stuff on the snorkle man!
I was talking to my mechanic about one today actually.
I wanna do the same on my kj but run it down and remove the plastic shield from the radiator support and put it nice and snug behind the grille so it takes in fresh air direct.
Might even point it down so it doesnt suck up water when it rains.

Top stuff on the snorkle man!
I was talking to my mechanic about one today actually.
I wanna do the same on my kj but run it down and remove the plastic shield from the radiator support and put it nice and snug behind the grille so it takes in fresh air direct.
Might even point it down so it doesnt suck up water when it rains.
Unless your driving through a small river no water will get up there

Hahahahaha!
Totally hear ya there man.
Very hard to do it on the kj though cause of the way the bonnet dips in the middle but will try somethin anyway.
I removed the plastic shield above the grille so maybe now it will suck a little more air hopefully,its a tight squeez between the rad support and bonnet.

its a tight squeez between the rad support and bonnet.

Actually there is quite a bit of space between the 2 if you look on the underside of the bonnet, it curves upward quite a bit after the beak.

I removed the plastic shield above the grille so maybe now it will suck a little more air hopefully,its a tight squeez between the rad support and bonnet.
Also remove or cut the rubber strip on the underside of the bonnet for maximum air flow if you haven't done so already.

Thanks lads,
I'm still gonna mod a grille and snorkle for the tj/kj so once i fix somethin awesome up,i'll post it.Good tip about the under bonnet rubber though,never thought of that.
Cheers lads!