View Full Version : HOW TO: v6 street scene OEM center grill


afixer
09-07-2006, 02:38 AM
ok here it is the unit fits and looks great!


http://www.2005stang.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10281/DSC_0090%20Large%20Web%20view.jpg

http://www.2005stang.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10281/DSC_0069%20Large%20Web%20view.jpg

http://www.2005stang.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10281/DSC_0066%20Large%20Web%20view.jpg

http://www.2005stang.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10281/DSC_0091%20Large%20Web%20view.jpg

EDIT: I changed to title to make this excellent thread a sticky. GREAT JOB!

Bill Jr.
28hopup

LX200
09-07-2006, 02:52 AM
Fixer... looks awesome !! Where did you get the pony logo? Did you use your old "fill the back with glue and nylon bolts" trick? What did you do with your old grille?

As to your X Charger... you really like it huh? I hear it develops killer torque down low. Did you ever post your dyno after installing it? I have a buddy looking for a supercharger with real good low end torque. Seems like the X-charger may be it. Any idea when it will be out??

Sorry... one last thing... did you use the SS harnass to wire up the lights?

afixer
09-07-2006, 03:23 AM
ok so here is the little bracket i made out of aluminum and some shink tube. It is 3/4 inch wide and was about 10 inches long i slid the shrink tubing over it and bent it, then trimmed of the extra tubing and aluminum. it goes thru the rear of the grill and gives a flat surface for the tri bar to mount to.

http://www.2005stang.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10281/DSC_0068%20Large%20Web%20view.jpg

the tribar is from the driverside 2003 mustang cost 18 bucks at the dealer

http://www.2005stang.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10281/DSC_0065%20Large%20Web%20view.jpg

install the lights in the new grill (screws are provided) . if you have the lights and harness already you will need the 2 extenders from street scene. if this is a new install get the street scene harness it now comes slightly longer to use with either of there grills. i reused my existing street scene harness so i needed the extenders. mike is gona get me a new style (longer harness) so i can replace it and remove the extenders later.

http://www.2005stang.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10281/DSC_0077%20Large%20Web%20view%7E0.jpg

remove the pins on the radiator cover and set it aside it just pulls back then up.

http://www.2005stang.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10281/DSC_0070%20Large%20Web%20view.jpg





then using a small flat screw driver pry back the tabs starting at the 2 top corners to remove the grill. now is also a good time to slap a little wax on the grill area of the bumper , i also painter out my yellow around the radiator with some black paint.

http://www.2005stang.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10281/DSC_0075%20Large%20Web%20view.jpg


then just plug in the wires and pop the grill back in. i have done this a few times so im pretty good at it it took me 15 min to do the swap. good luck and enjoy

the grill costs about 160 the lights can be found for 40 bucks each and the harness is 75 bucks

grill and harness here (http://www.musclecardirect.com/store/product_info.php?cPath=22_1872_1875_1876_1884&products_id=806)
lights for 40 bucks each (http://www.karkraft.com/2005_mustang.htm)

v6 mustang stuff has complete kit (http://www.v6mustangstuff.com/05Grills.htm)

mustangpogi
09-07-2006, 04:53 AM
Where did you buy the Center Grill?

Horrific_Ending
09-07-2006, 11:26 AM
awesome pictures! i like the one thats infront of the diner

afixer
09-07-2006, 11:51 AM
ORIGINAL: Horrific_Ending

awesome pictures! i like the one thats infront of the diner


thanks

also any street scene vender should carry them as they are now shipping. just dont confuse this one with the one they already have out that is the mesh type. this one matches the OEM grill material perfectly

Pyrat
09-07-2006, 12:25 PM
I was reading the Mustang Enthusiast article on installing the SC last night and really like the way they documented the procedure. Your article on the procedure for installing the center headlight grill is every bit as good. In fact, one of my complaints about the ME article was that they did not put in any kind of indicators to show you exactly where to look in their photos like you did in your write up. You really should consider doing an online magazine. [sm=smiley2.gif] Keep up the good work!

And the grill looks great!!!

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afixer
09-07-2006, 02:40 PM
thanks joe ! if i only had the time!

LX200
09-07-2006, 03:06 PM
Any idea when the X-Charger is out? And this does real well with low end torque. Seems to me, if you get real good low end torque, who cares if it only dynos at 250 RWHP? I never take the car to 6000 RPM / max HP zone anyway... I just want to get to 60 MPH faster !

LX200
09-07-2006, 03:09 PM
Afixer.. one more thing... I don't quite get the SS harnass. Does it come with a new switch for inside the car? One that allows me to turn on the fogs ? And do I have to drill holes to get through the bulkhead, or do you use existing holes?? And, once the wires are inside the car, do you have to tear the dash apart to wire things up?

beaustang
09-07-2006, 03:39 PM
Theres a thread on another forum that says the X Charger is shipping this week.
ORIGINAL: LX200

Any idea when the X-Charger is out? And this does real well with low end torque. Seems to me, if you get real good low end torque, who cares if it only dynos at 250 RWHP? I never take the car to 6000 RPM / max HP zone anyway... I just want to get to 60 MPH faster !

rygenstormlocke
09-07-2006, 04:11 PM
That looks awesome Tom, and as usual, your car looks incredible!

afixer
09-07-2006, 04:44 PM
ORIGINAL: LX200

Afixer.. one more thing... I don't quite get the SS harnass. Does it come with a new switch for inside the car? One that allows me to turn on the fogs ? And do I have to drill holes to get through the bulkhead, or do you use existing holes?? And, once the wires are inside the car, do you have to tear the dash apart to wire things up?


check out this artical it shows the switch and the grommet you run thru
http://www.thechromepony.com/Mods1-05.html

nonstopred
09-07-2006, 05:14 PM
do they make the oem looking thats with the lights like the gt that fits in the 6?

afixer
09-07-2006, 05:18 PM
no just the mech style like in my sig

afixer
09-08-2006, 12:08 AM
wow my first sticky i am soo in now! thanks guys glad you liked it!