Author Topic: Solstice Recessed Grills (Read 263613 times)

Sly Bob · « **Reply #275 on:** March 06, 2013, 10:54:14 PM »

Yeah trimming the foam was something the had to be done with the other recessed grills that were available previously. Easily done with a sharp knife or a hot wire. I used a knife and a Dremel on mine.

2kwk4u · « **Reply #276 on:** March 06, 2013, 11:12:50 PM »

POS VETT, have you noticed if the gaps are like that in the summer as well? After the car has sat in direct sunlight for awhile? The reason I bring this up is that apparently plastic expands/contracts with temperature changes even more-so than sheet metal. This is allegedly why the tupperware-bodied Saturns had such yawning panel gaps.

From the looks of it, though, widening the flange by 1/8" all around isn't going to cause trouble, but I would caution against going for a "perfect" fit.

Sol Asylum · « **Reply #277 on:** March 06, 2013, 11:27:41 PM »

Yeah we knew about the foam, there are some pictures of how the foam would hit the recessed grill on like page 5 of this thread.

2kwk has a good point about the expansion issue. One could paint the mating surface of the fascia black and then install the grill which would make the problem less noticeable. But I will look into widening the flange a little.

POS VETT · « **Reply #278 on:** March 07, 2013, 08:19:25 AM »

The gap is always there regardless of temperature. I believe the material for the grill and the bumper cover are the same, polyurethane. Now, the recessed grill, as I understand it, will be of different material and I'm unsure about how those materials would relate; I have very basic knowledge of plastic from college years :/

ChopTop · « **Reply #279 on:** March 07, 2013, 03:01:06 PM »

So once the CAD files are finalized what will the next step be?

POS VETT · « **Reply #280 on:** March 07, 2013, 03:58:14 PM »

Then it's time to carve the grills from clay, so to speak.

Sol Asylum · « **Reply #281 on:** March 07, 2013, 09:01:58 PM »

Prototype, check fit, alter as needed....

cdnite · « **Reply #282 on:** March 07, 2013, 10:46:12 PM »

Can you made some grills for the SKY also?

I could probably get you models 3D printed... that would make them easy to mold...

--Christian

Sol Asylum · « **Reply #283 on:** March 07, 2013, 11:08:07 PM »

It's possible, I don't have a Sky or know of one near me so that would make it a little hard to get the dimensions to design off of. If some one could get me a CAD model for the Sky that would be a big help.

cdnite · « **Reply #284 on:** March 08, 2013, 12:10:29 AM »

Quote from: Sol Asylum on March 07, 2013, 11:08:07 PM

It's possible, I don't have a Sky or know of one near me so that would make it a little hard to get the dimensions to design off of. If some one could get me a CAD model for the Sky that would be a big help.

Maybe DDM Dave has these CADs?

--Christian

silverfox90 · « **Reply #285 on:** March 08, 2013, 08:45:11 AM »

What grilles will be replaced on the sky? The uppers seem small and the large lower area where the intercooler is looks recessed.

Gadget · « **Reply #286 on:** March 18, 2013, 11:09:38 PM »

Hi all, newbie here. Been lurking for the last year since i bought my GXP. Thanks to all for so much experience, wisdom and advice.

If you are still taking a count, please sign me up for a set. This is absolutely wonderful that you are taking this project on. Probably the most sexy mod i have seen for the car and I was heartbroken to hear that aftershock had stopped making them.

Let me know if there is anything I can do to help support the cause.

Gentleman Jack · « **Reply #287 on:** March 19, 2013, 01:40:54 AM »

Gadget:
Welcome! It's a great place to spend time !

Gadget · « **Reply #288 on:** March 19, 2013, 03:46:08 PM »

Thanks GJ! I appreciate the level of humor on this forum. Tend to lean towards the sarcastic myself

Critterman · « **Reply #289 on:** March 19, 2013, 04:54:54 PM »

SARCASTIC - us? How dare you sir.

Welcome

Gentleman Jack · « **Reply #290 on:** March 19, 2013, 07:52:16 PM »

Quote from: Gadget on March 19, 2013, 03:46:08 PM

Thanks GJ! I appreciate the level of humor on this forum. Tend to lean towards the sarcastic myself

Gidget,

Nice to see I'm not alone. Am I the only one in my head right now?

Sol Asylum · « **Reply #291 on:** March 19, 2013, 08:14:13 PM »

Quote from: Critterman on March 19, 2013, 04:54:54 PM

SARCASTIC - us? How dare you sir.

Welcome

Well that Welcome seemed a bit sarcastic.

GJ it's Gadget as in Go Go gadget not Gidget like the flying nun, unless Gadget is a flying nun with a GXP and then we have a new reality TV show.

Gentleman Jack · « **Reply #292 on:** March 19, 2013, 09:44:53 PM »

Could be! I've seen Nuns do worse. Plus, with a new Pope in town, the nuns might be restless.

ChopTop · « **Reply #293 on:** March 20, 2013, 10:05:43 AM »

Quote from: Gentleman Jack on March 19, 2013, 09:44:53 PM

Could be! I've seen Nuns do worse. Plus, with a new Pope in town, the nuns might be restless.

Think the nuns are safe it was recently discovered the Vatican owns Europe largest gay bathhouse.
http://www.nydailynews.com/news/world/vatican-owns-building-gay-bathhouse-article-1.1285660

Brings new meaning to; Hail Mary!

Gentleman Jack · « **Reply #294 on:** March 20, 2013, 10:50:58 AM »

Quote from: ChopTop on March 20, 2013, 10:05:43 AM

Think the nuns are safe it was recently discovered the Vatican owns Europe largest gay bathhouse.
http://www.nydailynews.com/news/world/vatican-owns-building-gay-bathhouse-article-1.1285660

Brings new meaning to; Hail Mary!

That's where Arabas has been hiding the last few weeks!

Critterman · « **Reply #295 on:** March 20, 2013, 04:34:00 PM »

Quote from: ChopTop on March 20, 2013, 10:05:43 AM

Think the nuns are safe it was recently discovered the Vatican owns Europe largest gay bathhouse.
http://www.nydailynews.com/news/world/vatican-owns-building-gay-bathhouse-article-1.1285660

Brings new meaning to; Hail Mary!

And that suprises anyone why?

Gadget · « **Reply #296 on:** March 20, 2013, 11:22:01 PM »

I could never get past the whole celibacy thing, even if I was a woman.
Also, momma didn't raise no fool. Two rules I've learned about discussions on boards is 1: no politics and 2: no religion. I'll will leave that to others

Back on topic.... Any idea of eta on the recessed grills?
I've got a fever and... The only prescription is more mods!

Sol Asylum · « **Reply #297 on:** March 20, 2013, 11:37:30 PM »

No real free time to work on the grills so no ETA at the moment.

TomatoSoup · « **Reply #298 on:** March 21, 2013, 09:22:01 AM »

Stop posting on this d*mn forum then and make the time! Jeez.

Sol Asylum · « **Reply #299 on:** March 21, 2013, 11:12:38 AM »

It's a matter of how long it takes the software to actually compute the changes that are being done to the part, change one dimension wait 5 minutes for the change to happen hope it works like what you want if not try again. It can litterally take hours to make small changes. Surfacing design work is so much fun.

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