Intercooler grill removal

Renault & Alpine General Discussion

Moderators: eastlmark, BIG_MVS, phildini, Test Moderator, Alpineandy

no avatar
User

StuartC

Rank

Non Member

Posts

44

Joined

Fri Jun 18, 2004 1:56 pm

Location

Stoke on Trent


Has thanked: 0 time
Been thanked: 0 time

Intercooler grill removal

Postby StuartC » Mon May 23, 2005 10:03 am

The work never ends on these cars does it?! Love tho eh! My rear intercooler grill is very discoloured so I intend taking it off and spraying it. My question is, how on earth is it removed? Any advice would be most welcome.
User avatar
User

clee

Rank

Non Member

Posts

10431

Joined

Fri May 28, 2004 11:58 am

Location

Derbyshire


Has thanked: 54 times
Been thanked: 104 times

Postby clee » Mon May 23, 2005 10:35 am

Stuart

Remove light clusters , 4 long hex nuts ,carefull with these as they can split the mounting pillars if corroded.
You can then get to the smaller long hex nuts that retain the grill.
no avatar
User

StuartC

Rank

Non Member

Posts

44

Joined

Fri Jun 18, 2004 1:56 pm

Location

Stoke on Trent


Has thanked: 0 time
Been thanked: 0 time

Postby StuartC » Mon May 23, 2005 10:54 am

Thanks mate, I'll sort it this weekend
User avatar
User

darrenbiggs

Rank

Non Member

Posts

1499

Joined

Thu Apr 29, 2004 1:03 pm

Location

Horley - Nr Gatwick


Has thanked: 15 times
Been thanked: 39 times

Postby darrenbiggs » Mon May 23, 2005 11:09 am

Either that or mask the surrounding area and you can then slide either card or paper behind the grill to protect the intercooler from any paint.

Its actually really easy (slide the paper up from beneath) and you can then spray in situ!!
no avatar
User

StuartC

Rank

Non Member

Posts

44

Joined

Fri Jun 18, 2004 1:56 pm

Location

Stoke on Trent


Has thanked: 0 time
Been thanked: 0 time

Postby StuartC » Mon May 23, 2005 11:24 am

Sounds even better, now what colour would best suit a black gta????
no avatar
User

Alan wilson

Rank

Non Member

Posts

48

Joined

Wed Apr 14, 2004 9:45 pm

Location

NORTHERN IRELAND


Has thanked: 0 time
Been thanked: 0 time

grill

Postby Alan wilson » Mon May 23, 2005 12:00 pm

Better still rip it off throw it away and replace with a 610 rear grill looks a whole lot better! Mister dell will will supply you with all you need!
*AIR ALPINE -THE ONLY WAY TO FLY*
User avatar
User

peterg

Rank

Non Member

Posts

2501

Joined

Wed Apr 14, 2004 10:26 pm

Location

Cumbria


Has thanked: 0 time
Been thanked: 0 time

Postby peterg » Mon May 23, 2005 3:30 pm

I'll second that A610 grill makes the back look much neater.
no avatar
User

StuartC

Rank

Non Member

Posts

44

Joined

Fri Jun 18, 2004 1:56 pm

Location

Stoke on Trent


Has thanked: 0 time
Been thanked: 0 time

Postby StuartC » Mon May 23, 2005 4:30 pm

OK, point taken - HOW MUCH????
User avatar
User

stephendell

Rank

Club Member

Club Member
Posts

7463

Joined

Wed Apr 14, 2004 7:25 pm

Location

London


Has thanked: 125 times
Been thanked: 102 times

Postby stephendell » Mon May 23, 2005 4:43 pm

£50.14 for the grille.

£18.48 each for the OEM brackets (2 required)

£5.00 each for stainless steel copy brackets

or make your own from a pattern.

Don't try and fit the grille without the brackets.

£0.29 each for the screws (4 required)

£0.12 each for the spring nuts (4 required)

These are the Renault parts, but you probably have something suitable on the shelf at home.

£13.20 for the 'ALPINE' badge

£22.84 for the flying 'A' badge

Choose whichever you prefer.

Once you've fitted the A610 grille you don't need to remove the lights anymore to remove the grille. (if you need to later)
no avatar
User

StuartC

Rank

Non Member

Posts

44

Joined

Fri Jun 18, 2004 1:56 pm

Location

Stoke on Trent


Has thanked: 0 time
Been thanked: 0 time

Postby StuartC » Tue May 24, 2005 7:35 pm

Im not 100% sure that it would look right with the standard GTA rear light clusters. The A610 lights blend in far better, can these be fitted too? If so, how much will they set me back?
User avatar
User

stephendell

Rank

Club Member

Club Member
Posts

7463

Joined

Wed Apr 14, 2004 7:25 pm

Location

London


Has thanked: 125 times
Been thanked: 102 times

Postby stephendell » Tue May 24, 2005 7:44 pm

Here's a pic with standard rear lights:

Image

A610 lights are £195 each and look worse in my opinion.


Image
no avatar
User

Alan wilson

Rank

Non Member

Posts

48

Joined

Wed Apr 14, 2004 9:45 pm

Location

NORTHERN IRELAND


Has thanked: 0 time
Been thanked: 0 time

ic

Postby Alan wilson » Tue May 24, 2005 8:10 pm

I have to agree with Stephen . Trust me it will look the dog's B*****ks with the GTA lights !
*AIR ALPINE -THE ONLY WAY TO FLY*
User avatar
User

peterg

Rank

Non Member

Posts

2501

Joined

Wed Apr 14, 2004 10:26 pm

Location

Cumbria


Has thanked: 0 time
Been thanked: 0 time

Postby peterg » Tue May 24, 2005 8:10 pm

Trust me the A610 grill looks great with GTA lights. It really changes the look of the rear....kind of makes it look less cluttered and cleaner and a little bit more contemporary. The smooth lights help with this look. I considered the A610 lights a while back but they just dont suit the rear of the GTA.
no avatar
User

StuartC

Rank

Non Member

Posts

44

Joined

Fri Jun 18, 2004 1:56 pm

Location

Stoke on Trent


Has thanked: 0 time
Been thanked: 0 time

Postby StuartC » Wed May 25, 2005 7:26 am

Thanks fella's, I see what you mean so i'll just fit the grill. Give me a week Mr Dell and i'll place the order with you, a bit busy at the moment! Works getting in the way!


  • Advertisement

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 175 guests

Powered by phpBB ® | Renault' and 'Alpine' are trademarks of Renault S.A.S. or its subsidiaries and are used with kind permission of Renault France