drummondjhn Posted August 16, 2015 Author Share Posted August 16, 2015 That's the exact fault in video that mine had luckilyI got it all replaced under warranty now I don't know wither to fit new updated part good video m8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dee_82 Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 I just did it there, dead easy, no risk at all. Open bonnet, pop off the air deflector that covers the lock, you will see two 10mm bolts holding the lock on, remove both Behind the lock you will see two coolant hoses, unclip them at the lock to give you more room The lock is further held on by two friction pins, one on either side, slowly push the lock away from you,, the white cylinder will stay where it is The lock will pop off the pins revealing the little bugger poking out of the white cylinder Pair of pliers to pull it out. I couldn't get mine to sit in the white cylinder without drooping down so Put the new updated white bit in to the lock, doesn't matter about rotation. Put lock back in to place onto he friction pins. Do both bolts up and test by pushing a screw driver down in to the lock ensuring both locks engage try your key and job done. note that it feels a little stiffer on the turn to the right and doesn't spring back, I suspect a bit of grease on the white bit or a smidgen sanded off the end would fix that. To be honest I'm leaving it as is. I have taken some pics if anyone wants to see them Its a stupid design but isn't as scary as everyone believes, id have no problems taking it all off now I've seen it in action, esp with this new white bit that looks pretty fool proof 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drummondjhn Posted August 16, 2015 Author Share Posted August 16, 2015 I just did it there, dead easy, no risk at all. Open bonnet, pop off the air deflector that covers the lock, you will see two 10mm bolts holding the lock on, remove both Behind the lock you will see two coolant hoses, unclip them at the lock to give you more room The lock is further held on by two friction pins, one on either side, slowly push the lock away from you,, the white cylinder will stay where it is The lock will pop off the pins revealing the little bugger poking out of the white cylinder Pair of pliers to pull it out. I couldn't get mine to sit in the white cylinder without drooping down so Put the new updated white bit in to the lock, doesn't matter about rotation. Put lock back in to place onto he friction pins. Do both bolts up and test by pushing a screw driver down in to the lock ensuring both locks engage try your key and job done. note that it feels a little stiffer on the turn to the right and doesn't spring back, I suspect a bit of grease on the white bit or a smidgen sanded off the end would fix that. To be honest I'm leaving it as is. I have taken some pics if anyone wants to see them Its a stupid design but isn't as scary as everyone believes, id have no problems taking it all off now I've seen it in action, esp with this new white bit that looks pretty fool proof sounds good mate i will wait till one day i am feeling brave cheers John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drummondjhn Posted August 25, 2015 Author Share Posted August 25, 2015 Front finished black fog grills done 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j.beesley Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 Looks great good work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajzetecs Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 Front finished black fog grills done did you paint fogs yourself or get one as pair with the grill. The people selling the grill kits send they could sell fogs for £19.99 as i got the upper and lower grill set Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drummondjhn Posted August 25, 2015 Author Share Posted August 25, 2015 Painted them myself lots of plastic primer m8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajzetecs Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 Look rather tidy mate,gona just buy ones of supplier who bought grills off, time a buy paint n everything else + stress time lol,they only £19.99 inc delivery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berto69 Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 Just went to purchase the full set for my zetec s and they've went from £109.99 to £999.99 bummer there go's my purchase. And am also afraid of the lock mechanism Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drummondjhn Posted August 31, 2015 Author Share Posted August 31, 2015 I got grill cheaper on amazon than eBay m8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEADS Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 £999 usually just means there out of stock at the mo saves them doing a new listing . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dee_82 Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 Grills are back in stock http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/271843454210?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biff55 Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 Grills are back in stock http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/271843454210?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT great price for what they are. and the 4 piece kit is worth the £130 just to get rid of the chrome fog bezels....... :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dee_82 Posted December 12, 2015 Share Posted December 12, 2015 lower Grill is fitted, just waiting for the rain to stop to get the upper grill installed, I'm going to paint my DRL fog surrounds as well, don't suppose anyone has a good guide on painting plastic properly? to make them as high gloss as the grills...? and not flake to bits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajzetecs Posted December 12, 2015 Share Posted December 12, 2015 lower Grill is fitted, just waiting for the rain to stop to get the upper grill installed, I'm going to paint my DRL fog surrounds as well, don't suppose anyone has a good guide on painting plastic properly? to make them as high gloss as the grills...? and not flake to bits send underground parts a msg mate they quoted me £19.99 for for surrounds, time u buy primer,paint and laquer plus stress and possiblity going wrong or not looking as good as gloss parts 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajzetecs Posted December 12, 2015 Share Posted December 12, 2015 lower Grill is fitted, just waiting for the rain to stop to get the upper grill installed, I'm going to paint my DRL fog surrounds as well, don't suppose anyone has a good guide on painting plastic properly? to make them as high gloss as the grills...? and not flake to bits another tip before put grill on is to buy the extended bonnet lock catch clip, save thr misery of bonnet not opening happened to me after fit the grill you putting on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dee_82 Posted December 13, 2015 Share Posted December 13, 2015 I cant use their surrounds as ive got DRLs, so itll need to be painted as for the bonnet lock fix :D way ahead of you, did that months ago, both grills are fitted 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajzetecs Posted December 13, 2015 Share Posted December 13, 2015 I cant use their surrounds as ive got DRLs, so itll need to be painted as for the bonnet lock fix :D way ahead of you, did that months ago, both grills are fitted nice one mate looks much better than standard, now a see what u mean with drl's lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dee_82 Posted December 13, 2015 Share Posted December 13, 2015 nice one mate looks much better than standard, now a see what u mean with drl's lolCheers, defo looks heaps better than stock, just need to work out how to prime and paint those surrounds, there has to be a good way of doing it that wont flake off or easily get chipped. All that's missing on the front end is a nice wee ZS skirt / splitter that'll have to wait until some maintenance gets taken care of tho. Bushes and timing belts.... some new Eibach springs :) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajzetecs Posted December 13, 2015 Share Posted December 13, 2015 Cheers, defo looks heaps better than stock, just need to work out how to prime and paint those surrounds, there has to be a good way of doing it that wont flake off or easily get chipped. All that's missing on the front end is a nice wee ZS skirt / splitter that'll have to wait until some maintenance gets taken care of tho. Bushes and timing belts.... some new Eibach springs :) keep eye out on eBay or local salvage mite get lucky with full zs kit, when painting sure can get painted locally for problies as cheap as you would pay for materials,wont harm taking of and not having any on few day or 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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