Marcusbell Posted June 25, 2004 Posted June 25, 2004 After 2 years of dreaming and saving I am on the verge of buying a se7en. It ticks just about all of the boxes on my wish list - except one. The 7 grille - it just doesn't look right without one. So just replace it, right? The car is a 1991 Super Sprint and I'm a simpleton with a spanner. Is there anything I should know before tackling this? Edited by - marcusbell on 25 Jun 2004 13:32:38
Steve Robinson Posted June 25, 2004 Posted June 25, 2004 Easiest job on a seven. Held in at the top (IIRC) by 2 clips that slide off and then you lift it out of the retaining holes at the bottom. 2 minutes and you're done. Steve
Marcusbell Posted June 25, 2004 Author Posted June 25, 2004 Wow that was quick! All boxes now ticked. Thanks.
SteveP Posted June 25, 2004 Posted June 25, 2004 Not sure exactly when the nose cones changed profile, but I had an 1989 Caterham and you couldn't straight swap a 7 grille for the normal one as the 'prongs' that go into the nose on the non 7 grille were at 90 degress to the grille whereas on the 7 grille they were flat (if that makes sense) Worth a check before you buy one is all I am suggesting and no doubt you could make it fit if necessary SteveP
Alan L Posted June 25, 2004 Posted June 25, 2004 As the last Steve says there was a slight change on the nose cone around 1991 that effects the fitting of the Se7en Grille. However this it is not a big issue and just means it may take you about 5 mins longer and the the use of some pliers. I put the grille on my car last year and the longest part of the job was waiting for the paint to dry as I sprayed mine to match the car. Alan and his Yellow and Green BDR.
Sheds Moderator Posted June 25, 2004 Posted June 25, 2004 If the only thing between you and the car of your dreams is a £35 grille and 5 minutes you are a lucky man. Buy it, things like grilles are about as important as whether it has a carpet in the boot.
Marcusbell Posted June 25, 2004 Author Posted June 25, 2004 I would be tempting fate to say I am definately getting the car but I am certainly not going to let a grille put me off trying. Thanks for the advice Marcus
Casbar Posted June 25, 2004 Posted June 25, 2004 Yep, I've got a 91 car, and the nose is different to later cars, so a 7 grille isn't a straight swap. A seven grille just gives bigger gaps for stuff to fly through and attack the radiator.
New Cat Posted June 25, 2004 Posted June 25, 2004 Still not got around to fitting my seven grill having found some black rubber cement stuff holding the original one in place. Was this just the car builder being doubly cautious or do I need to get some more rubber cement to ensure it stays in place? Thanks
Joe 90 Posted June 25, 2004 Posted June 25, 2004 I can't remember the ins and outs, but even if you have to lash up a new grill to and old nosecone, I don't remember it being too difficult. SEP field working, not spotted in 101,600 miles. Some photos on webshots, updated 10 June
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