i like the look, but the latch is terrible. the latch is already losing paint, and i don't trust how the spring is on there.
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Started by nik850r, Feb 11 2005 09:53 PM
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Posted 11 February 2005 - 09:53 PM
i like the look, but the latch is terrible. the latch is already losing paint, and i don't trust how the spring is on there.
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Posted 11 February 2005 - 09:58 PM
Make sure that "ghetto latch" is hooked up right, because if it's not... Have fun getting your hood open...
I am just waiting for my grille to show up, then it is install time!
I am just waiting for my grille to show up, then it is install time!
gdizzle, on 21 May 2012 - 03:52 AM, said:
All the clean cars are in the PNW.
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Posted 11 February 2005 - 10:02 PM
QUOTE(carson @ Feb 11 2005, 09:58 PM)
Make sure that "ghetto latch" is hooked up right, because if it's not... Have fun getting your hood open...
I am just waiting for my grille to show up, then it is install time!
I am just waiting for my grille to show up, then it is install time!
yeah i know, i'm worried about that. i need to go shopping for a new spring. i'm afraid it will pop off.
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Posted 11 February 2005 - 10:10 PM
Ya, at least it looks good though 
And is iPd shipping those things out with the R already on there, I see so many people with iPd grilles that also have an R on it, heh...
And is iPd shipping those things out with the R already on there, I see so many people with iPd grilles that also have an R on it, heh...
gdizzle, on 21 May 2012 - 03:52 AM, said:
All the clean cars are in the PNW.
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Posted 11 February 2005 - 10:13 PM
QUOTE(carson @ Feb 11 2005, 10:10 PM)
Ya, at least it looks good though And is iPd shipping those things out with the R already on there, I see so many people with iPd grilles that also have an R on it, heh...
And is iPd shipping those things out with the R already on there, I see so many people with iPd grilles that also have an R on it, heh...you have to buy the R, and put it on yourself
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Posted 11 February 2005 - 10:14 PM
The hood latch in general is a huge design flaw in my eyes. If you break it, you have to wrench your hand under the grille to open the darned thing. AND doing this is a big pain in the jerk. Not to mention how flimsy the device is that opens the grill. You should try to fabricate your own hood latch device to work for these things. A lot of guys would probably order them if you mas produced them.
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Posted 11 February 2005 - 10:29 PM
:laughs at 850 hood latch ghettoness:
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Posted 11 February 2005 - 10:32 PM
QUOTE('98S70R @ Feb 11 2005, 05:29 PM)
:laughs at 850 hood latch ghettoness:
*Laughs back* Why else do you think I'm looking at a 70 series?
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Posted 11 February 2005 - 10:38 PM
QUOTE(Veneficus @ Feb 11 2005, 10:32 PM)
QUOTE('98S70R @ Feb 11 2005, 05:29 PM)
:laughs at 850 hood latch ghettoness:
*Laughs back* Why else do you think I'm looking at a 70 series?
yeah right, 850 is the real deal
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Posted 11 February 2005 - 10:57 PM
QUOTE(nik850r @ Feb 11 2005, 02:38 PM)
QUOTE(Veneficus @ Feb 11 2005, 10:32 PM)
QUOTE('98S70R @ Feb 11 2005, 05:29 PM)
:laughs at 850 hood latch ghettoness:
*Laughs back* Why else do you think I'm looking at a 70 series?
yeah right, 850 is the real deal
the 850 WAS the real deal.. the 70 series is just a more refined 850.
07.5. 3500HD SRW. LMM. LT. CCLB. 4x4. Pioneer DVD. JL Audio. Rockford Fosgate. Subthump. Katzskin Interior. Fab Fours Front Bumper. Reese Class V. 6K HID. 20% Tint. Bushwacker. Smoked Recon LED Taillights & Third Brake Light. US Speedo Gauge Overlay. Colormatched Vent Visors/AVS Bug Deflector/Door Handles. Black NFab Bars. LineX. 6" Tuff Country Lift. 325/60-20 Nitto Terra Grapplers. KMC XD Black Rockstars. 20"x10" -24 offset 4.56" BS. PCV Re-Route. Banks Boost Tube. AFE PG7. Edge CTS Race. 4" Silverline Downpipe Back Exhaust. 5" MBRP Tip.
To Install/On Order: Banks Intercooler, AirDogII DF-165, Fab Fours Rear Bumper, Diamond Eye Downpipe.
To Install/On Order: Banks Intercooler, AirDogII DF-165, Fab Fours Rear Bumper, Diamond Eye Downpipe.
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Posted 12 February 2005 - 12:07 AM
haha
My latch broke INSTANTLY after installing my IPD grill. Creative use of stainless wire was my solution as the stock plastic unit is a real piece of junk.
The heatshrink coating is a great idea though as I can't seem to keep paint on mine.
Miles
My latch broke INSTANTLY after installing my IPD grill. Creative use of stainless wire was my solution as the stock plastic unit is a real piece of junk.
The heatshrink coating is a great idea though as I can't seem to keep paint on mine.
Miles
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Posted 12 February 2005 - 01:35 AM
Hmm, an S70 hood is a direct bolt on to the 850? Replace 850 hood latch with the S70, good idea!
gdizzle, on 21 May 2012 - 03:52 AM, said:
All the clean cars are in the PNW.
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Posted 12 February 2005 - 05:25 AM
QUOTE(carson @ Feb 12 2005, 01:35 AM)
Hmm, an S70 hood is a direct bolt on to the 850? Replace 850 hood latch with the S70, good idea!
that might be a great idea. what does the latch look like on the s70 (the part you pull through the grill)?
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Posted 12 February 2005 - 05:59 AM
QUOTE(anitanium @ Feb 11 2005, 06:27 PM)
stop the hate!
share the love!
share the love!
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Posted 12 February 2005 - 10:59 AM
QUOTE(nik850r @ Feb 11 2005, 09:25 PM)
QUOTE(carson @ Feb 12 2005, 01:35 AM)
Hmm, an S70 hood is a direct bolt on to the 850? Replace 850 hood latch with the S70, good idea!
that might be a great idea. what does the latch look like on the s70 (the part you pull through the grill)?
Instead of it being something you pull through the grille, it is a handle that is at the bottom of where you mount the grille. I am having trouble describe it in words, but I hope that you get the jist of it...
Also, my "ghetto latch" is busted... I can't open my hood, how happy. It worked fine earlier when I tested it and showed my friend, then, I tried to open it to re-adjust my headlights a little later, and nothing... I pull the hood release in the car, I hear it go up, and I can't pull the latch to open the hood. I did notice however that the hood didn't rise as much as it normally does, any ideas?
gdizzle, on 21 May 2012 - 03:52 AM, said:
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Posted 12 February 2005 - 04:48 PM
The next time you NW boys get togther you should take one of the S/V70 latches off and check to see how they work on the 850. This would definatly be a worthwhile replacement for our cars.
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Posted 12 February 2005 - 08:48 PM
yes it would- our latches suck the big one. I'm currently running a sick piece of steel wire as mine
