Falchoon I see red Member 5,758 Member For: 22y 21d Location: nowhere in particular Posted 14/07/03 05:06 AM Share Posted 14/07/03 05:06 AM There's some discussion over at FordForums about lower grilles for BA XRs. Check out the pics by Smokey_XR8 http://members.iinet.net.au/~adbell/fordforums/ .Looks very good I reckon but I recall Harasn saying they are not reccommended for XR6Ts because they can impede airflow to the intercooler and auto tranny cooler. Herrods are developing a grille (they say for XR8), expected cost $150 -$180. What do people think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mondie Firm Member Donating Members 2,924 Member For: 22y 2m 6d Location: Adelaide Hills Posted 14/07/03 05:28 AM Share Posted 14/07/03 05:28 AM Geez, that could pass for factory. No doubt series ll will have a lower grill but that's another story.For $180 l would buy one if l was keeping the beast, worth it for the looks as much as the protection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmoo2 Member 58 Member For: 21y 6m 22d Location: Melbourne Posted 14/07/03 05:57 AM Share Posted 14/07/03 05:57 AM $180 seems good value to me. As Mondie stated, protection and looks. However...Would adding it void the warranty?Is there a definite answer to whether the lower grilles are suitable for T’s? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cro Flower Power Lifetime Members 6,114 Member For: 22y 2m 28d Gender: Male Location: Sydney Posted 14/07/03 06:41 AM Share Posted 14/07/03 06:41 AM I would like to put one on, and at $180 I'd say it's good value.It looks good, but I'd want it mostly for the protection... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bara Member 183 Member For: 21y 5m 24d Location: Gold Coast Posted 14/07/03 07:01 AM Share Posted 14/07/03 07:01 AM G'day. First posting here. Was told about this site at a show in BRis on Sun. I don't have a turbo but have just purchased the grill in question on Sat. Local old guy makes em outa powder coated aluminium. $160 fitted. He's taken an order from Sunshine Ford at Southport for them and he's giving it to them at a better deal, but tells me they are putting a decent markup on them.As for disrupting airflow, there would appear to be minimal blockage when fitted. Service dept also say it has no effect on your warrantyIf you want to see the grill fitted you can check out my ute at www.cardomain.com/id/xr6ute :roll: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dagabond Bored Member Administrator 35,722 Member For: 22y 1m 24d Gender: Male Location: Dé·jà vu Posted 14/07/03 08:11 AM Share Posted 14/07/03 08:11 AM (edited) sh*te $160 :roll: When I spoke to Lou the guy that's making them this morning he said they were going to be selling them for $118+gst. :roll: Anyone want the number pm me and I'll forward it on.(Edit:This Number is now lost in the mist of time call the dealership on the number plate in the pic and they should be able to give it to you)He also mentioned that Ford might have something under development but not to expect it till series 2 when ever that might be......They look damn good hense the reason I chased the bloke down. :roll: Edited 21/08/03 01:22 AM by Dagabond Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redhawk ....Time to lay this fairytale aside...... Donating Members 2,657 Member For: 21y 9m 28d Gender: Male Location: In the Ferry on the River Styx, not getting out just yet! Posted 14/07/03 08:11 AM Share Posted 14/07/03 08:11 AM LOVE! the colour B) Have often looked at the 'Bird' and thought about a grill there, but after seeing it and in the right colour I'm of two minds. It looks OK but I can live without it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DallasQLD Lifetime Members 1,197 Member For: 22y 1m 2d Gender: Male Location: Albany Creek QLD Posted 14/07/03 08:34 AM Share Posted 14/07/03 08:34 AM "bird" what the..... Its not a thunderbird....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bara Member 183 Member For: 21y 5m 24d Location: Gold Coast Posted 14/07/03 08:45 AM Share Posted 14/07/03 08:45 AM Purchased from Lou on Sat, fitted for $160. He said his discount to Ford dealers would be down to around the $120 mark, and they told him with their mark-up they'd sell em for around $190!!$70 per grill for the deler....and they'll sell pretty quick given the interest.Glad I got mine now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saleen Big Gun Donating Members 4,170 Member For: 22y 2m 28d Gender: Male Location: NSW Posted 14/07/03 09:05 AM Share Posted 14/07/03 09:05 AM I think they look good. If they effect airflow, then the intercooler must be sh#t anyway because the openings and pretty large. I'd get one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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