Colin Grundy Posted October 29, 2002 Share Posted October 29, 2002 Is there a simple way of removing the grille without destroying those silly little black clips. I'm sure there's a knack, and before I destroy the aforementioned can someone give me some pointers. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnty Lyons Posted October 29, 2002 Share Posted October 29, 2002 If it's the little black jobbies that slide onto the GRP then you can pull them off carefully *wink*with a pair of pliers 😬 jj N.I. L7C AO. Membership No.3927. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooby dooby doo Posted October 29, 2002 Share Posted October 29, 2002 they are slightly barbed so inserting a penknife blade might help as well. HOOPY Membership Number 4136 R706KGU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puremalt Posted October 30, 2002 Share Posted October 30, 2002 On the same subject, Caterham have told me you can't fit a 7 (JPE style) grille to a pre 1991 car as the nose cone is different. This sound like bo**ocks to me. Any ideas or has some one got a template out there for me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Grundy Posted October 30, 2002 Author Share Posted October 30, 2002 Got it out to fit some nice mesh grille behind it. Hoopy was right, the clips are barbed. Iv'e got 4 skinless knuckles to prove it!! ouch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooby dooby doo Posted October 30, 2002 Share Posted October 30, 2002 the nose cone is only GRP. with a bit of time with a dremel you can get anything to fit.... HOOPY Membership Number 4136 R706KGU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murph7355 Posted October 30, 2002 Share Posted October 30, 2002 The grille shapes do differ and people have come a cropper with that one before I think. Whether you can make one fit I don't know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C7 Posted October 31, 2002 Share Posted October 31, 2002 Puremalt / Andy We are talking '7' logo grilles here aren't we?? I can understand there would be a different grille required for SV bodied cars. I'd also be interested in templates or relative measurements of the various grilles, pre-91, post 91, and SV. Cheers JimBean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Perry Posted October 31, 2002 Share Posted October 31, 2002 My car is a 1990 with its original nose and I have the '7' type grille. It fitted straight on, so am baffled by the pre 1991 comment about them not fitting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Prior Posted October 31, 2002 Share Posted October 31, 2002 I used to have a Westfield SEi with a 7-grille on it so I can't see why it wouldn't fit a pre-91 Seven, or at least be persuaded to fit without too much trouble! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrone Posted October 31, 2002 Share Posted October 31, 2002 Puremalt, I have an '87 car which has its original nose cone and came with a standard grille. I fitted the '7' grille and it is not a perfect fit. For starters, the tabs on the new grille are vertical and are horizontal on the old grille. With some judicious bending in a vice you can bring the tabs round but they end up being radiused and as such make the grille slightly bigger. However, flexing the grille during fitting overcomes the problem. The fit although not perfect is not noticeable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murph7355 Posted October 31, 2002 Share Posted October 31, 2002 Other people have experienced hassle with the fitment. It's only fibreglass so getting one to fit shouldn't be a problem though. I wonder if the changes were due to a different manufacturer or different tooling... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puremalt Posted October 31, 2002 Share Posted October 31, 2002 I think a dremel it is then. Caterham got quite shirty when I said they should make it clear they don't fit pre '91 cars as I ordered one found it didn't fit. The cone is the same size I think, the locating holes are different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Grundy Posted November 1, 2002 Author Share Posted November 1, 2002 On the subject of grilles, I was at Caterham yesterday and saw a nice little stone protecter grille that fits behind the main grille. Probably been out ages but its the first time I noticed one in existance. Having seen some of the threads and read some enterprising ideas on how to stop rocks from damaging the rad I thought this was a good idea, and it looks very neat and sturdy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drumster Posted November 1, 2002 Share Posted November 1, 2002 Saw these for sale on Caterham's website about £22 (+VAT & P&P?). You can make your own for less than a fiver buying simply buying some mesh from your local DIY shop. If my memory serves me correctly this is what 7 owners have been doing for quite a few years. Nice of Caterham to catch up really 😳 😬 Chris Alston 1800 Supersprint - Loud and Proud 😬 ...well it only sounds fast officer 😳 Brooklands aeroscreens for those........flies in the teeth moments Drive it like you stole it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murph7355 Posted November 1, 2002 Share Posted November 1, 2002 Or if you want the really pricey DIY option you can buy some plastic coated mesh from Halfords. It's intended for MkIII Escorts but works well as a stone catcher. About 15 quid for enough to do 2 grilles. Takes about 5mins and half a dozen tie wraps to sort it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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