Amigo GT500 Posted July 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2012 Update: Got the radiator, condensor, and CR HE coated with the East Wood. We also got the 13 front grills on the front bumper cover. Sent out the side markers to get a coat of tint and hopefully by Weds we should have the front end done with all the 13 parts installed, smoked side markers, and all of the visible pieces in black. Here are some of the pics from Sat. Great job mi amigo Les..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evoviiiyou Posted July 16, 2012 Report Share Posted July 16, 2012 Awesome to hear evoviiiyou. I hope to eventually get my grilles and splitter installed once the heatwave is over. Any tips on the grille installation or bumper cover removal? Or is it pretty much straight forward? Yes pretty straight forward, except for the outer tabs of the lower grill. To install, you have to cut out the brake/bumper support brackets that amigo posted and painted instead of cutting. Its easy to cut to much and render the last openings for the tabs useless, in an already semi-flexible situation. If you leave them and trim a little, you should have no issues. I decided to cut mine out as it looked so much cleaner as the brake/bumper support brackets seemed not belong. Everything else was a since. Great job mi amigo Les..... Thanks mi amigo Jorge! Its coming together and prepped for your big gift! I cant wait... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burning Blue Star IV Posted July 16, 2012 Report Share Posted July 16, 2012 Yes pretty straight forward, except for the out tabs of the lower grill to install you have to cut our the brake/bumper support brackets that amigo posted carefully. Its easy to cut to much and render the last openings for the tabs useless, in an already semi-flexible situation. If you leave them and trim a little, you should have no issues. I decided to cut mine out as it looked just so much cleaner as the brake/bumper sipport brackets seemed not belong. Everything else was a since. Thanks for the additional tips on this evoviiiyou. The way this weather is...I might not install mine until fall. lol. Can't wait to see pics of your mods! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evoviiiyou Posted July 17, 2012 Report Share Posted July 17, 2012 I know a little off topic, but here are some more goodies to add to my list of installations. Thanks BJ from VMP and Justin for the tunes! Cant' wait to get her done with all of the upgrades and 13 misc parts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2010KonaBlueGT Posted July 17, 2012 Report Share Posted July 17, 2012 I see a throttle body and what looks like injectors. What's the shiny round thing on the bottom/left? Picture isn't that great, at least on my computer. Phill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burning Blue Star IV Posted July 17, 2012 Report Share Posted July 17, 2012 I know a little off topic, but here are some more goodies to add to my list of installations. Thanks BJ from VMP and Justin for the tunes! Cant' wait to get her done with all of the upgrades and 13 misc parts! The throttle body is beautiful looking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2010KonaBlueGT Posted July 17, 2012 Report Share Posted July 17, 2012 The throttle body is beautiful looking. That's the one I have. And they are JUST as purty in person as in pictures! Phill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evoviiiyou Posted July 17, 2012 Report Share Posted July 17, 2012 I see a throttle body and what looks like injectors. What's the shiny round thing on the bottom/left? Picture isn't that great, at least on my computer. Phill Thanks and yeah Iphone4s camera is just ok. The silver round thing is a 2.4 pulley from VMP :-), also 72lb injectors and of course the crown jewel of any intake setup, the FRPP twin 65. The throttle body is beautiful looking. Agreed. I actually cannot believe how stunning it looks and feels! I guess for the price, it makes sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amigo GT500 Posted July 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2012 I know a little off topic, but here are some more goodies to add to my list of installations. Thanks BJ from VMP and Justin for the tunes! Cant' wait to get her done with all of the upgrades and 13 misc parts! congrats mi amigo.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patrickshelby Posted July 17, 2012 Report Share Posted July 17, 2012 Pictures and figures! :happy feet: By the way Amigo: Did you get your car together and painted? I would love to see it finished (if that word applies!) :happy feet: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amigo GT500 Posted July 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2012 Pictures and figures! :happy feet: By the way Amigo: Did you get your car together and painted? I would love to see it finished (if that word applies!) :happy feet: No yet mi amigo Patrick....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evoviiiyou Posted July 23, 2012 Report Share Posted July 23, 2012 Getting close to being done guys... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burning Blue Star IV Posted July 23, 2012 Report Share Posted July 23, 2012 Getting close to being done guys... Sweet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2nd2none Posted July 23, 2012 Report Share Posted July 23, 2012 Nice. I jumped on the bandwagon about 5 minutes ago. Just got off the phone with Steve at Tousley. Said he has the uppers in stock but the lower is on backorder till Aug 16th. Doesn't think it will actually take that long but he's going to ship them out as soon as he gets it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burning Blue Star IV Posted July 23, 2012 Report Share Posted July 23, 2012 Nice. I jumped on the bandwagon about 5 minutes ago. Just got off the phone with Steve at Tousley. Said he has the uppers in stock but the lower is on backorder till Aug 16th. Doesn't think it will actually take that long but he's going to ship them out as soon as he gets it Great to hear 2nd2none. They are very nice. Eventually I'll get mine on. It seems a lot of times they estimate a time that is a bit longer than it actually takes - which is cool when they arrive much sooner than you expect! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patrickshelby Posted July 23, 2012 Report Share Posted July 23, 2012 Getting close to being done guys... Can't wait to hear your report from the TVS install. :happy feet: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burning Blue Star IV Posted July 23, 2012 Report Share Posted July 23, 2012 Can't wait to hear your report from the TVS install. Me too. I also just ordered the two lower block off grille plates today. One is on backorder however. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jskup1 Posted July 23, 2012 Report Share Posted July 23, 2012 Me too. I also just ordered the two lower block off grille plates today. One is on backorder however. Definately post pics of the block off plates installed. I'm contemplating getting those, reattaching the brake duct bezels to the rear, and installing the brake duct kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burning Blue Star IV Posted July 23, 2012 Report Share Posted July 23, 2012 Definately post pics of the block off plates installed. I'm contemplating getting those, reattaching the brake duct bezels to the rear, and installing the brake duct kit. Sure, It might be a while of course - depending on when they arrive and when I get a chance to install them with the grilles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burning Blue Star IV Posted July 23, 2012 Report Share Posted July 23, 2012 Getting close to being done guys... Evoviiiyou, were there some bolts way up inside the front end to get the front cover off? I thought I read it somewhere...around where the headlights are or so...not sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2nd2none Posted July 24, 2012 Report Share Posted July 24, 2012 This is what I found for the front removal. Plan to attempt sometime this week because I need to get the grills out just to finish removing stickers that were extended underneath them. http://www.teamshelby.com/forums/index.php/topic/47297-front-clip-removal/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amigo GT500 Posted July 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2012 Me too. I also just ordered the two lower block off grille plates today. One is on backorder however. I tried to figure out and it was not way how to figure out to do it!! I asked to Mike to send me soe diagrams or graphics... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evoviiiyou Posted July 24, 2012 Report Share Posted July 24, 2012 Evoviiiyou, were there some bolts way up inside the front end to get the front cover off? I thought I read it somewhere...around where the headlights are or so...not sure. I actually had my installer take the front bumper off. Let me ask him if there were these bolts near the lights. I cant wait to see the front block off plates installed, as I am very happy with blacking out everything that is visible from those lower open side holes of the grill. Here is an earlier picture... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evoviiiyou Posted July 24, 2012 Report Share Posted July 24, 2012 I tried to figure out and it was not way how to figure out to do it!! I asked to Mike to send me soe diagrams or graphics... Thats why I did not order them as I was not sure if we needed the actual 13 front bumper cover to install the block off plates. Looking forward to seeing a diagram. Also the TruFiber SS hood goes on tomm! Cant wait to see this car when I get back to Cleveland on Weds! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burning Blue Star IV Posted July 24, 2012 Report Share Posted July 24, 2012 This is what I found for the front removal. Plan to attempt sometime this week because I need to get the grills out just to finish removing stickers that were extended underneath them. http://www.teamshelb...t-clip-removal/ Thanks 2nd2none - That thread is a blast from the past as they say...and what's funny is that I commented in it that it might come in handy sometime in the future! lol. I tried to figure out and it was not way how to figure out to do it!! I asked to Mike to send me soe diagrams or graphics... Hi Amigo - I'm assuming there is no place to attach it on our cars..I plan on mounting them to the back of the grille. Should be easy. I wish I could find a 2013 around here to actually look at and check out the front end. I actually had my installer take the front bumper off. Let me ask him if there were these bolts near the lights. I cant wait to see the front block off plates installed, as I am very happy with blacking out everything that is visible from those lower open side holes of the grill. Here is an earlier picture... According to the link 2nd2none posted, there's no other bolts besides the two on the top and the three fender well ones and the 9 on the bottom of the car. Thats why I did not order them as I was not sure if we needed the actual 13 front bumper cover to install the block off plates. Looking forward to seeing a diagram. Also the TruFiber SS hood goes on tomm! Cant wait to see this car when I get back to Cleveland on Weds! I'm going to figure something out somehow. Awesome to hear that your car in coming along quickly now. Most of all...that TVS is awesome - can't wait for your review on that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crushinator Posted July 24, 2012 Report Share Posted July 24, 2012 Fellas, there aren't any hidden bolts inside the front end to remove it. Three inside each fender well, I think 8 or 9 across the bottom and 2 in the middle on the top. It's very easy. Someone mentioned several pages back in this thread that it's harder to get the old grilles out then it is to get the front end off. That's very true. One thing to note, when you have all the bolts taken out, you have to yank pretty hard on each end of the front by the side marker lights to get it away from the fender. You won't break it, but it'll seem like you might. Once you do that on both sides, you can lift the front off...it feels like it weights about 20 lbs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jskup1 Posted July 24, 2012 Report Share Posted July 24, 2012 Here is a link to the roush instructions for installing their bumper which includes detailed instructions on how to remove it as well. http://www.roushperformance.com/parts/manuals/Mustang-Front-Fascia-with-Foglamps-and-Harness-2010-2012-1310R17C381IM-AA.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burning Blue Star IV Posted July 24, 2012 Report Share Posted July 24, 2012 Fellas, there aren't any hidden bolts inside the front end to remove it. Thanks Crushinator...appreciate the confirmation. I think i saw it on a video...about installing a heat exchanger that there were bolts up underneath the cover. Good to hear that's not the case on our cars. Would've installed the grilles today..but it's pouring down rain...dang. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burning Blue Star IV Posted July 24, 2012 Report Share Posted July 24, 2012 Finally got my 2013 splitter installed today...just in time as a huge storm was heading my way when I was finishing up. Pretty much straight forward as many have said...only tip I have is to make sure you secure the middle section with all bolts before trying to get the first (inner) bolts into the two outer pieces. I struggled with it for a while as the bolts would not catch - but after I tightened all the middle piece bolts they went in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2010KonaBlueGT Posted July 24, 2012 Report Share Posted July 24, 2012 Finally got my 2013 splitter installed today...just in time as a huge storm was heading my way when I was finishing up. Pretty much straight forward as many have said...only tip I have is to make sure you secure the middle section with all bolts before trying to get the first (inner) bolts into the two outer pieces. I struggled with it for a while as the bolts would not catch - but after I tightened all the middle piece bolts they went in. Were you able to use your original bolts or did you have to get new ones? Phill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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