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CigaR007 · 11-09-2011, 05:04 PM

I finished shaping/sanding/cleaning the active grille casing today and the outside temperature was mild so I decided to apply a few coats of primer. Still needs some sanding and I intend to paint the upper half with my car's matching paint.

Once that will be done, I will concentrate on the mechanism. That casing will actually remain on the lower grille, with the floor register open until I finish the electrical and mechanical aspects of the active grille. Should provide an additional aero benefit in the mean time.

Here are some pics.

11-09-2011, 05:04 PM	#120 (permalink)
CigaR007 Master EcoModder Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 715 GreenTurtle (Retired) - '01 Toyota Echo Sedan 90 day: 44.85 mpg (US) Zulu - '14 Honda CR-Z 90 day: 49.05 mpg (US) Thanks: 154 Thanked 272 Times in 166 Posts	I finished shaping/sanding/cleaning the active grille casing today and the outside temperature was mild so I decided to apply a few coats of primer. Still needs some sanding and I intend to paint the upper half with my car's matching paint. Once that will be done, I will concentrate on the mechanism. That casing will actually remain on the lower grille, with the floor register open until I finish the electrical and mechanical aspects of the active grille. Should provide an additional aero benefit in the mean time. Here are some pics.