holdin5aces

Got the grille and time to do the install. Figure one zip tie to a side is plenty. Should batten it down snugly. How many did you use?

Tom_Slick

10! Started in the center then worked my way out. Two(one on top, one on bottom) of the vertical pieces of the factory grille. If one snaps there are still 9 more to hold the grille on!

Remember, they're made out of plastic!

holdin5aces

Great shot of the grille. You're right, no reason to not really lace it down. The ones they sent are pretty filmsy. Might use some thicker ones from the Depot. Going to do the silver paint deal anyway.

Top Flight Reproductions

same here

71stang99

sorry its slightly off topic but I was going to purchase these items and I thought a vendor did a post where they were reduced slightly in price?

holdin5aces

Saves $14. All ship direct from Race Mesh, takes a while so be patient.

vettecop1125

I got 12 on mine and I made them as tight as I could.

BRIANSC6

Man I fell inadequate I only used 4 (2 in the middle and one on each end)

Tom_Slick

Couldn't get it on fast enough, huh?

steve miller

I used 8. I went to the Depot, but I went for another reason. Bought 'em waaay longer then the originals. Put them on more easily then I trimmed them down when they were tied tightly.

Try it!

andyandy98

I used six. But am thinking of adding a corrosion resistant material tie down as well. Don't trust those nylon fasteners long term.

Anyone got ideas on what else could hold these in place long term?

Tom_Slick

Hey, that's not Race Mesh!

AFVETTE

I use 6 (2 on either side and 2 in the center). I've attended 2 HSDE reaching speeds in excess of 145 MPH and I've had no issues.


BTW look closely at my grill, you'll see a leaf and in the lower center was a HUGE chunk of tire rubber. At 145+ there's no telling what kind of damage the hunk of rubber could have caused my radiator.

I consider my RaceMesh grill a major piece of track safety equipment.

But you’re not going to hurt anything by using more. I did have to use a silver Sharpie pen to completely hide the slightly visible spots where the black zip ties were exposed. Once I painted then silver they totally disappeared.

Tom

BlueSpeed

nice setup, which grille is this, how's the installation?

andyandy98

My grill was purch from Mid America - they call it a Billet Aluminum Grill. 20 min install. They just attach with Nylon Fasteners { of which I am alittle uncertain of over time }.

I am sorry guys yes it is not Race Mesh, but I wanted guys see other options as well. I called Racemesh and inquired about their various grills. I prefer the service of some of the other vendors.

C5pilot

I think I used the whole pack. My Racemesh is black so I had nothing to hide. Easily removed and replaced so why skimp?

Also, less vibration means less paint abrasions later.

Zymurgy

Since my car has been used as the poster child for RaceMesh grills, here is what I did:

Wanting to minimize the visual impact of the ties, I went the minimalist route and used 4
(and painted them silver where they cross over the RaceMesh). I used 2 in the center
and one on each end. I've had mine on for a year now. No problems at all. If one should
ever fail, it can easily be replaced.

LilRedC6Vette

I have had mine on with 3 ties for just about 2 years now. They are UV treated and are vinyl, not nylon.
Try a thin saftey wire as an alternative...........................