Install front IROC bumper custom grill X-Faktory

shawn908 · shawn908's Garage

I recently installed an IROC front bumper (and a rear FG bumper) I purchased from a NJ Pelican. Bumper was a good fit but had challenges (fabrication of attachment points, for example).

Called X-Faktory to inquire about a matching grill for the oil cooler vent opening. Intend to install a front cooler at some point so until then, and maybe after a cooler is installed, (have to search that) using this grill, which matches material used in other grills available from X-Faktory.

Here's a few photos showing install method. Any suggestions to improve it or alternate methods to mount welcome.

To attach, made 6 "customized" hardware store L brackets. Made one hole oblong to allow for line up of bolt going through grill from front. And shortened one side cuz they were too long to start. Used a grinder.

Back side attachment and front views, installed

Detail of attachment as seen from the front. Washers could be black I suppose. But these were available in the garage.

This was during a test drive on local PA roads, some smooth and some not so smooth.
So good to get the car back on the road and enjoy it.
The grill stayed in place - no movement.

Knockdown · Knockdown's Garage

That turned out nice!

al lkosmal · 08-16-2021, 08:29 AM

Nice install Shawn and thanks for posting!

regards,
al

Geneman · Geneman's Garage

Very nice job.!!

Al. do you sell this grill material such that i could order some a bit oversize and cut to fit. mine is a shortened IROC bumper to fit a 74RSR race car.

Thanks. FRank

al lkosmal · 08-16-2021, 12:59 PM

Frank, i don't really sell the material, but if you were to email me the dimensions, or better yet, provide a template, i could certainly make one for you.

regards,
al

Geneman · Geneman's Garage

THanks Al. that would be great. let me a both measure and also see if i can get this mounted from behind like shawn did... without having to take apart my splitter. standby ... i also emailed you..

cheers frank

Geneman · Geneman's Garage

Shawn. apologies for hijackjing your thread. where in philly are you? I am in Wayne on mainline. BTW my car is also sporting a black CF hood like yours!

shawn908 · shawn908's Garage

Quote:

Originally Posted by Geneman

Shawn. apologies for hijackjing your thread. where in philly are you? I am in Wayne on mainline. BTW my car is also sporting a black CF hood like yours!

Frank - no problem! Comments good. I’m also on the Main Line - exploring Chester County roads and local C&C (Chester Springs, West Chester). I wish that hood was CF (as I seek to make the car lighter…) but it’s FG - still lighter vs steel.