jskup1 Posted July 30, 2012 Report Share Posted July 30, 2012 So what has everyone been mounting the temp sensor too? Damn, I forget exactly where I mounted it too, but I know I didn't have to modify anything and I was able to mount it with the bumper off of the car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burning Blue Star IV Posted July 30, 2012 Report Share Posted July 30, 2012 Anyways, is it safe to assume that the new lower grill has the mounting tabs for the (I'm guessing this is what it is) ambient temp sensor? Hmmm...I had thought that the temp sensor was mounted near the heat extractor...if not to it directly...it's actually mounted to the grille insert then? No one really mentioned having to relocate it in past posts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2nd2none Posted July 30, 2012 Report Share Posted July 30, 2012 Yeah, I'm assuming it must be an easy fix to find a new mounting place for it since no one has mentioned it before. Heres a pic I found and I circled the sensor i'm talking about. The tab on the lower grill just has 2 little holes in it and the sensor has a couple tabs you just push into the holes. Kind of like the push pin things holding the hood liner on your hood. The tab on my lower grill is about where one of those black plastic covers would go on the 2013 so maybe those pieces have the extra little tab on them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2010KonaBlueGT Posted July 30, 2012 Report Share Posted July 30, 2012 The tab on my lower grill is about where one of those black plastic covers would go on the 2013 so maybe those pieces have the extra little tab on them. My bet is your ambient air temp sensor is mounted more inboard. I know mine is exposed to a open part of my lower grille and the outer parts are blocked off. That tells me it's not where the new style plates are, but further towards the center. And like someone else said, it's just a tab that has two holes in it. The tip of my sensor is pointed towards the center of the car so the sensor is directly in the airflow going through the grille. I'd go look but I have to jack up the front of my car to see it. Hmm, wonder if I can look through my grille and snap a pic of it? Phill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crushinator Posted July 30, 2012 Report Share Posted July 30, 2012 I actually drilled two holes the same size as the ones on the stock '12 grill and attached the sensor directly to the back of the new grill on the drivers side of the upper grill. You can't see it and it works perfectly. I just made sure the tip of the sensor was facing the grill opening to get an accurate temperature reading. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crushinator Posted July 30, 2012 Report Share Posted July 30, 2012 Hey guys, was wondering if anyone had any issues with their horn not working after doing this? I drove the Shelby yesterday and the horn is dead. Got home and checked the fuse but it's ok. I wonder if I accidentally unplugged something when I had the front end off and didn't realize it. Can someone that did this recently confirm that there is a plug for the horn right behind the front? I'd at least like to know before I go taking it apart again. Uggghhhh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klastinger Posted July 30, 2012 Report Share Posted July 30, 2012 I mounted mine on the piece that runsvertical beside the HE. It is plastic, and I just drilled two holes for the original clip to snap into. So what has everyone been mounting the temp sensor too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klastinger Posted July 30, 2012 Report Share Posted July 30, 2012 There is a plug that plugs directly into the horn. Hey guys, was wondering if anyone had any issues with their horn not working after doing this? I drove the Shelby yesterday and the horn is dead. Got home and checked the fuse but it's ok. I wonder if I accidentally unplugged something when I had the front end off and didn't realize it. Can someone that did this recently confirm that there is a plug for the horn right behind the front? I'd at least like to know before I go taking it apart again. Uggghhhh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pony23 Posted July 31, 2012 Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 So what has everyone been mounting the temp sensor too? I tie wrapped mine to the horn wiring for now. Wondering where it goes on the 13. I think the block off plates mounts to the heat exchanger. On the track pack the scoops mount to the heat exchangers for the rearend and engine oil. I also still need to order the lower brace for the bottom grille. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burning Blue Star IV Posted July 31, 2012 Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 I mounted mine on the piece that runsvertical beside the HE. It is plastic, and I just drilled two holes for the original clip to snap into. That sounds like a good idea...I checked out the mounting the temp sensor today..I really never noticed it before...lol. I will have to see once I have a chance to install the grilles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2010KonaBlueGT Posted July 31, 2012 Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 There is a plug that plugs directly into the horn. Mine (2010) has two horns with a plug on each horn. I never saw a single plug that the harness plugged into, just the wires for both horns exiting the harness to the horns. If the horns are loose you won't have a ground and neither one will work (common ground for both horns). That's about the only way I can see that both horns would stop working unless you unplugged BOTH of them. Phill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crushinator Posted August 1, 2012 Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 Figured it out. I didn't realize that you can actually see the horn now, with the '13 lower grill. It's right behind the right side end opening. I looked in there and could see the connector didn't look right so I unplugged it and plugged it back in and it works now. Must've bumped it somehow when I took the front end off and it was just enough to lose the connection. Thank God it wasn't anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2nd2none Posted August 1, 2012 Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 ok, 1 last question before I install mine (hopefully tomorrow). On the 2013 upper grill, the center/top portion is pretty flimsy and the back tip has a built in push pin on it. Does this line up with any existing holes that you connect the grill to or is everyone just leaving it hanging there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burning Blue Star IV Posted August 1, 2012 Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 ok, 1 last question before I install mine (hopefully tomorrow). On the 2013 upper grill, the center/top portion is pretty flimsy and the back tip has a built in push pin on it. Does this line up with any existing holes that you connect the grill to or is everyone just leaving it hanging there? I was wondering that too, 2nd2none. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jskup1 Posted August 1, 2012 Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 Yep, there is a hole it pushes right into. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burning Blue Star IV Posted August 1, 2012 Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 Yep, there is a hole it pushes right into. Thanks Jskup1...I was thinking that was something only on the 2013, great to hear that it's not the case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burning Blue Star IV Posted August 3, 2012 Report Share Posted August 3, 2012 ok, 1 last question before I install mine (hopefully tomorrow). On the 2013 upper grill, the center/top portion is pretty flimsy and the back tip has a built in push pin on it. Does this line up with any existing holes that you connect the grill to or is everyone just leaving it hanging there? Hi 2nd2none...did you get your grilles installed? I think I am going to install mine next Tuesday...despite the insane weather. I was waiting to get the block off plates..but no word from Tousley yet. I really like the look of the grilles so I am just going to get it done soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2nd2none Posted August 5, 2012 Report Share Posted August 5, 2012 Hi 2nd2none...did you get your grilles installed? I think I am going to install mine next Tuesday...despite the insane weather. I was waiting to get the block off plates..but no word from Tousley yet. I really like the look of the grilles so I am just going to get it done soon. Not yet. I've kinda got a plan for everything. I taking my car into the shop on the 13th and 14th to work with them and install my Kenne Bell 3.6LC kit as well as pull my Dynatech headers off and putting the stock manifolds back on. Right after that I'm going to pull my stock grills (and paint my heat exchanger/radiator area while I have the clip off) and install the new Super Snake stripes that should be arriving UPS tomorrow. The stock stripes stuck under the grills a little bit so figured its best to have the grills out while installing the new stripes. Once the stripes are on I'll just pop in the new grills. Sooooo, if all goes to plan I should be done with everything in within 2 weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJN Posted August 5, 2012 Report Share Posted August 5, 2012 Not yet. I've kinda got a plan for everything. I taking my car into the shop on the 13th and 14th to work with them and install my Kenne Bell 3.6LC kit as well as pull my Dynatech headers off and putting the stock manifolds back on. Right after that I'm going to pull my stock grills (and paint my heat exchanger/radiator area while I have the clip off) and install the new Super Snake stripes that should be arriving UPS tomorrow. The stock stripes stuck under the grills a little bit so figured its best to have the grills out while installing the new stripes. Once the stripes are on I'll just pop in the new grills. Sooooo, if all goes to plan I should be done with everything in within 2 weeks. Have to ask why removing the headers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2nd2none Posted August 5, 2012 Report Share Posted August 5, 2012 They scrape pretty bad on speed bumps as is and I'm installing 1/2" lower motor mounts as part of the Kenne Bell kit so it will be even worse. That's the main reason. Also trying to get back as close as possible to being smog legal here in CA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJN Posted August 5, 2012 Report Share Posted August 5, 2012 Hey thats good info I have not read anything on the clearance issue, maybe that is what Shelby ment about that on the header warning on there info about the KB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klastinger Posted August 6, 2012 Report Share Posted August 6, 2012 Got my grill and spiltter installed. Love the look, but man is it low. Mine is just at 4-1/2" off the road. Going to have to watch what I go over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burning Blue Star IV Posted August 6, 2012 Report Share Posted August 6, 2012 Got my grill and spiltter installed. Love the look, but man is it low. Mine is just at 4-1/2" off the road. Going to have to watch what I go over. Nice..Klastinger! I hope to "maybe" install my grilles tomorrow. Any tips for the grille installation that might not have already been mentioned? Where did you mount your exterior air temp sensor? You are correct about the splitter clearance. You really have to be a bit more careful....however, I like the look too much to remove them..plus you can always sand a bit off, just in case you do scrap them a bit. No joke...within the first two days of having mine on...I had to drive over a bit of road kill....not the smashed type...but the bloated and expanded type...YUCK! I held my breath as I had NO option....and somehow made it over it without heaving it up over my windshield...lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amigo GT500 Posted August 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2012 Got my grill and spiltter installed. Love the look, but man is it low. Mine is just at 4-1/2" off the road. Going to have to watch what I go over. Be careful mi amigo.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jskup1 Posted August 7, 2012 Report Share Posted August 7, 2012 Mine sits at 3". I've scraped it a few times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burning Blue Star IV Posted August 7, 2012 Report Share Posted August 7, 2012 Mine sits at 3". I've scraped it a few times. Yeah...you really have to slow it down even when pulling out at intersections...the bit of crown in the road (to enable rain run off) is enough to make it scrap due to the bouncing of the suspension. The great thing is that a bit of sandpaper smoothes it out as if the scraping never happened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klastinger Posted August 8, 2012 Report Share Posted August 8, 2012 I had to make some ramps to get it from my garage into the road. My garage sits 4 feet higher then the road, and even though it is 50 feet long, my spiltter would scrape. We don;t have curbing, but gutters to direct water flow, and it dips enough at the end of the drive way, coupled with the angle of my driveway, it was going to scrape. I love the look though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klastinger Posted August 8, 2012 Report Share Posted August 8, 2012 I don't know about any secrets, but just take your time. I cut my brake spigots out and it made for a nice clean installation. Got to love a nice Dremmel tool. Also used the brace in behind the bottom of the lower grill peice, and it just snaps in to the lower grill and stays in place with extisting harware from the splitter just below it. I did not use the block off peices. I did not like the fit nor the finish. Painted everthing behind them black and I thinj it looks great. Good luck, and post some pictures when you have it installed. Nice..Klastinger! I hope to "maybe" install my grilles tomorrow. Any tips for the grille installation that might not have already been mentioned? Where did you mount your exterior air temp sensor? You are correct about the splitter clearance. You really have to be a bit more careful....however, I like the look too much to remove them..plus you can always sand a bit off, just in case you do scrap them a bit. No joke...within the first two days of having mine on...I had to drive over a bit of road kill....not the smashed type...but the bloated and expanded type...YUCK! I held my breath as I had NO option....and somehow made it over it without heaving it up over my windshield...lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jskup1 Posted August 8, 2012 Report Share Posted August 8, 2012 I don't know about any secrets, but just take your time. I cut my brake spigots out and it made for a nice clean installation. Got to love a nice Dremmel tool. Also used the brace in behind the bottom of the lower grill peice, and it just snaps in to the lower grill and stays in place with extisting harware from the splitter just below it. I did not use the block off peices. I did not like the fit nor the finish. Painted everthing behind them black and I thinj it looks great. Good luck, and post some pictures when you have it installed. If you think about selling the block off pieces, let me know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burning Blue Star IV Posted August 8, 2012 Report Share Posted August 8, 2012 I don't know about any secrets, but just take your time. I cut my brake spigots out and it made for a nice clean installation. Got to love a nice Dremmel tool. Also used the brace in behind the bottom of the lower grill peice, and it just snaps in to the lower grill and stays in place with extisting harware from the splitter just below it. I did not use the block off peices. I did not like the fit nor the finish. Painted everthing behind them black and I thinj it looks great. Good luck, and post some pictures when you have it installed. Thanks for the comments...Yeah...it seems maybe the block off plates aren't the best thing - but I got them on order and one came in already...I'll see what I can do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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