For the longest time I have been
trying for a more "blacked out" look for the front of the Mistress.
Tinted headlights, painted emblem and then a black chrome emblem.
Well, in that search I came across
Classic
Design Concepts and their Black Billet Replacement Grille. Unfortunately
they have only released the GT version, with the V6 version in the works.
Well, after explaining my dire need for a replacement grille, the wonderful
folks at CDC
graciously agreed to make their GT grille fit my V6! WOOHOO!
Now, this was the first time I had been to
CDC.
Very nice facility with a lot of amazing cars in the showroom! I was
introduced to Patrick who would be handling the install. He was very
polite and courteous... promising to take good care of the Mistress.
He took the keys and then disappeared back into the install area.
He reappeared after an hour or so... the operation was a complete success!!!
He was able to fab up a couple of bottom brackets and was able to shave the
bottom bars of the grille so it would no rub, since the V6 has a smaller
opening. The results were stunning!!! It was the exact look i was
going for!
Now one thing I noticed... This grille definitely let more air in!
With the Dashhawk I monitor the engine coolant temps. With the stock grille
the coolant temps were consistently 203 to 205 degrees. With the
new CDC grill my temps are now 196 to 199 degrees. Not a huge change,
but it does show that the grille is definitely letting more air go by!
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IMPORTANT UPDATE!!!! V6 Version has been
released:
http://www.classicdesignconcepts.com/catalog/itemdisplay/711.html
Big "THANK YOU" to Kim at CDC for pushing for a V6 version! Please make sure
you let CDC how much we appreciate Kim!
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Ok... now for the part you've been waiting for! Pictures!!! |
