LAM VT Report post Posted April 10, 2007 Thought I'd share my latest modification with you all I've just fabricated a new mesh rear grill for my 97' VT ... total cost was just £10 (appx. $20) £5 for the mesh and £5 for the heat resistant paint I sprayed it with. I'm no expert at these things, but it took me just 4 hours, a bit of mesh, a jigsaw, an old wooden cabinet with a straight edge (for use in bending the edges of the mesh over at 90 degrees) and a hammer. I also fabriacated some simple aluminium plates to mount some new rear fog and reverse lights behind the grill. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DetroitDetomaso Report post Posted April 10, 2007 Good job! I have been looking to do this upgrade too. I want to do the full vent look. Like this. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LAM VT Report post Posted April 10, 2007 Good job! I have been looking to do this upgrade too. I want to do the full vent look. Like this. Cheers! I was actually 'half & half' between doing that one or the mesh grill on mine - Can't be hard to make that one yourself either i wouldn't have thought. If you needed reverse / rear fog lights you could mount those behind that one too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan-Herbie Report post Posted April 10, 2007 The mesh is ok, but those lights? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lambo1 Report post Posted April 10, 2007 The mesh is ok, but those lights? Grill looks good...not hip on the LED's Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
topcabron Report post Posted April 11, 2007 I am looking to upgrade my grille too. Yours looks nice. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ab Report post Posted April 11, 2007 Where did you get your mesh? What kind is it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
topcabron Report post Posted April 11, 2007 Yes, do tell all. I am tired of my body color and black grille. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan-Herbie Report post Posted April 11, 2007 I am looking to upgrade my grille too. Yours looks nice. Just have SP Engineering order you a Factory Diablo GT piece. Trust me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev99sv Report post Posted April 11, 2007 I agree with Allan, put on the GT rear grill. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
topcabron Report post Posted April 11, 2007 Just have SP Engineering order you a Factory Diablo GT piece. Trust me. Are you sure????? I talked to Mark a week ago, and he thought I wanted to fabricate something for the Jalopy. I explained to him it was for the D. I havent heard back from him. Hello, Mark, are you out there? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan-Herbie Report post Posted April 11, 2007 Are you sure????? I talked to Mark a week ago, and he thought I wanted to fabricate something for the Jalopy. I explained to him it was for the D. I havent heard back from him. Hello, Mark, are you out there? I will talk to Alex and let him know. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
topcabron Report post Posted April 11, 2007 I will talk to Alex and let him know. Much appreciated. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LAM VT Report post Posted April 11, 2007 Where did you get your mesh? What kind is it? I got mine from : http://www.dyersmetalmesh.co.uk/Catalogue/...ASP?ProductID=9 (It was the very top mesh on this page). I've only used about a fifth of it, got loads left. The GT grill uses a wider hole section mesh, i went for a narrower section as it basically hides a bit more of the exhaust from view. If you go for the GT wider mesh, you've really got to make sure it's clean inside as you'll be able to see everything ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LAM VT Report post Posted April 11, 2007 Right then ... Seeing as none of you seem to like my LED rear lights, i've decided to have a play with another option. I've temporarily blacked out the outer rings on one side with tape, compare the pics and see which side you prefer. What do we think then ? ... better, worse ?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
topcabron Report post Posted April 11, 2007 I like the looks of the stock lights. Carbon surrounds are cool, but thats as far as I would go. I like the grille. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRANSAMERA Report post Posted April 11, 2007 I like the looks of the stock lights. Carbon surrounds are cool, but thats as far as I would go. I like the grille. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan-Herbie Report post Posted April 11, 2007 The lights need to go. Kit Car all the way. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TURBOALEX Report post Posted April 11, 2007 Much appreciated. i am on it!!! alex Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DetroitDetomaso Report post Posted April 11, 2007 Much better blacked out. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SP_Deveus Report post Posted April 11, 2007 Are you sure????? I talked to Mark a week ago, and he thought I wanted to fabricate something for the Jalopy. I explained to him it was for the D. I havent heard back from him. Hello, Mark, are you out there? Jason I just shot you a PM, but we already cleared up the pricing and vehicle application situation already. BTW you have my work and cell # why don't ya just call me? Anyways, check out the PM and give me a call if needed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
topcabron Report post Posted April 11, 2007 Jason I just shot you a PM, but we already cleared up the pricing and vehicle application situation already. BTW you have my work and cell # why don't ya just call me? Anyways, check out the PM and give me a call if needed Thanks, got it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SP_Deveus Report post Posted April 11, 2007 Thanks, got it. Sent you another one. Check it out!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
5 Report post Posted April 11, 2007 I don't comment on this stuff much but god damn do I hate those lights. The stock ones look fine. With the blackout tape it looks just as bad. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lambo1 Report post Posted April 13, 2007 Yes the lights have to go...they remind me of Home Depot pot lights you would use in your ceiling at home Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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