On 16/07/2020 at 18:14, Xiin said:

Here is my fresh install.

Otherwise it looks good, but for my taste background is too exposed.

I think I have to mod black mesh behind the grill or something...

 

 

While the mesh was a good idea. You could also spray the radiator and visible parts with a black rattle can and it would make a big difference. 

4 hours ago, JR RS said:

 

Yes, from wat I can see too.

Tis a very small difference really.

 

 

I'm surprised they bothered!

8 minutes ago, digifish said:

You could also spray the radiator and visible parts with a black rattle can and it would make a big difference.

That's not a good idea. The radiator has to radiate heat (obviously) and adding a layer on it is something I would avoid.

Better install a new Forge intercooler that is already black 

 

44 minutes ago, Roscio said:

That's not a good idea. The radiator has to radiate heat (obviously) and adding a layer on it is something I would avoid.

Better install a new Forge intercooler that is already black 

 

 

 

This would make no difference. Matt black paint is a poor insulator.  

55 minutes ago, Roscio said:

That's not a good idea. The radiator has to radiate heat (obviously) and adding a layer on it is something I would avoid.

Better install a new Forge intercooler that is already black 

 

 

Erm, is the Forge just painted black also?

1 minute ago, Max M4X WW said:

 

Erm, is the Forge just painted black also?

 

Of course it is. But I don't think that Forge's painting is the same as the one we would do in our garages. Or am I wrong?

24 minutes ago, Roscio said:

 

Of course it is. But I don't think that Forge's painting is the same as the one we would do in our garages. Or am I wrong?

 

Paint is paint, I think this has been discussed to death online and the general idea is it makes no difference.

 

If you wanted to paint your rads etc, a very fine mist would take the colour away. You wouldn't need a full coat.

 

Otherwise drive the car more and they soon get covered in bugs and grime.

24 minutes ago, Max M4X WW said:

 

Paint is paint, I think this has been discussed to death online and the general idea is it makes no difference.

 

If you wanted to paint your rads etc, a very fine mist would take the colour away. You wouldn't need a full coat.

 

Otherwise drive the car more and they soon get covered in bugs and grime.

 

Ok, let's put it this way: if I paint it, I close half the holes with paint. Because it's not my job. But by this I don't mean that others are not capable of it... 😅

But i get what you mean! 

It is all about protecting the radiator as these are expensive. A bit of mesh gives protection, and putting the colour on prior to install is easy, and just flashing of paint on a radiator doesn't protect the fins in any way, even if it is this and not clogging the fins, and a pre-coloured radiator is just as vulnerable and way more work to fit.

Anyone has some advice on removing the front grille with the frame, im about to do mine in a few days, i dont plan to remove the bumper, from what i have seen, you need to remove the top plastic to expose the bolts that are all around the grille, then undo them, and remove the whole assembly? I ordered the complete black grille with the black frame, so i can replace the whole piece at once.. Is it doable without removing the front bumper? Thnx guys!

17 hours ago, bubib5 said:

Anyone has some advice on removing the front grille with the frame, im about to do mine in a few days, i dont plan to remove the bumper, from what i have seen, you need to remove the top plastic to expose the bolts that are all around the grille, then undo them, and remove the whole assembly? I ordered the complete black grille with the black frame, so i can replace the whole piece at once.. Is it doable without removing the front bumper? Thnx guys!

Yes. It's doable! I did mine that way although I only changed the surround. Your way sounds better as you're changing the whole lot. A couple of the screws are fun 😝

Yeah, well, as long as i have room to stuck my hands in there, i think ill make it, they are all torx screws right? So a nice magnetic bit, on a swiwel should do the trick i guess..

45 minutes ago, bubib5 said:

Yeah, well, as long as i have room to stuck my hands in there, i think ill make it, they are all torx screws right? So a nice magnetic bit, on a swiwel should do the trick i guess..

All torx screws yes. I didn't bother putting two of them back in. Once you start the job, you'll know which two 😉 They went a bit overkill with the number of screws in my opinion! 

 

Make sure your torx bit is well held in your bit holder.

1 minute ago, boydeee said:

All torx screws yes. I didn't bother putting two of them back in. Once you start the job, you'll know which two 😉 They went a bit overkill with the number of screws in my opinion! 

 

Make sure your torx bit is well held in your bit holder.

Yeah, i do have a nice set of tools, so no worries there, learned my lesson once i lost a 9mm socket in the bay of an RS4

These r the bits (marked in red) securing the grille to the bumper......

 

I can't imagine doing it without removing the front bumper. The torx screws were only part of the battle, there's also the plastic tabs

From what i can see, if i remove the whole assembly, grille and the grille frame, the plastic tabs should not be an issue? Or mybe i need to put my glasses on

17 hours ago, AlVal said:

I can't imagine doing it without removing the front bumper. The torx screws were only part of the battle, there's also the plastic tabs

 

That would be the sensible way of doing it. I work on aircraft and usually we try and remove the least amount of parts for access which can make jobs interesting shall we say! We're a stubborn bunch 🤣

 

17 hours ago, bubib5 said:

From what i can see, if i remove the whole assembly, grille and the grille frame, the plastic tabs should not be an issue? Or mybe i need to put my glasses on

 

You're right 😂👍

U want the least amount of swearing, easy access and least amount of risk (breaking something else in the process) - bumper off job.

 

U want lots of swearing, feeling ur way around (cause u can't see inside), scratching ur head (plus others bits of choice.....), and don't mind having a few spare bolts or broken tabs - keep the bumper on!!

 

So.....u going take the Red or Blue pill? 

Choose wisely 

What are people doing for the black trim? Picking up my superb on Sat and I'm wanting to change the trim. Can't seem to find any online though. Are people painting them or is there somewhere I can buy one? 

 

TIA 

 

Mike

Check out superskoda, i got my set there, went for the black grille, with the black frame, still havent had time to replace it!

7 minutes ago, bubib5 said:

Check out superskoda, i got my set there, went for the black grille, with the black frame, still havent had time to replace it!

 

Thank you!! I can find the Octavia one, are they the same? 

I dont think so, you need the Superb one if you have a superb!

8 minutes ago, bubib5 said:

I dont think so, you need the Superb one if you have a superb!

 

Found it thank you!! Just took a bit of digging!! 

1 hour ago, Knapp37 said:

What are people doing for the black trim? Picking up my superb on Sat and I'm wanting to change the trim. Can't seem to find any online though. Are people painting them or is there somewhere I can buy one? 

 

TIA 

 

Mike

got my window tinter to wrap the chrome around the windows black, skoda wanted something absolutely ridiculous for black window trim like £800+, i bought the black sportline grille surround while buying the honeycomb grille from superskoda