Full replacement mustacheless grill

[gijoefontaine]

****ing ***y

 

[Yosemite Sam]

That's what she said!

 

[The Champ]

Beastlik

Something I've been wondering about - while drooling over some of your grilles...

The factory grille has areas that are blocked off - intentionally reducing airflow. I'm wondering if your fully open grilles may have a negative effect on fuel mileage due to increased aerodynamic drag?

Being a big NASCAR fan, I know that they routinely tape up portions of the grille to improve aerodynamics. They are more worried about increasing the speeds - but a side benefit of being more aerodynamic would be better fuel economy.

Chevy uses a special shutter type grille on lower radiator air intake that can shut completely on the Cruze Eco when extra cooling is not needed. This reportedly increases fuel economy by .5 MPG.

The drag coefficient of the standard Cruze is .31 (really a pretty good number). Meanwhilie the Cruze Eco is .16.

Any thoughts on blocking off the same number of square inches in your custom grilles to mirror the amount of the factory unit? I would think some black plastic behind the grille would work.

 

[Beastlick]

Champ, yes opening the grill area up does increase drag but very marginal. I'm tuned but can still easily reach 50 MPG @ 50 MPH with any of these grills. The engine temp does drop slightly, roughly 2 degrees. I've have a couple designs where I blocked off the visual area where the mustache normally sits and it never sold. Most people seemed to want the extra air flow.

enough novel, now the pron

 

[Yosemite Sam]

Those came out nice!!

:banana:

 

[Beastlick]

I agree, they will look great on your ride!

 

[Yosemite Sam]

Yes they will!!

 

[SM45H B0T]

MAN! That looks clean! I wish I could put this on the top of my buy list.

M1 Garand
PC upgrade
Then this


Could I get an estimate for this grill powder coated black?
Just so I know how much I need to save up.

 

[tgoddardgto]

Okay, I think I have to get one of these. Can you do the double weave in black?

 

[civickiller]

i second on a powder coated black that look great and if you could get a pic a little further away so we can see the whole car.

 

[Beastlick]

Okay, I think I have to get one of these. Can you do the double weave in black?

i second on a powder coated black that look great and if you could get a pic a little further away so we can see the whole car.

Yes, any of the aluminum mesh is usually offered in plain; silver; matte or gloss black powdercoat. Its usually around 40-50 bucks more than a plain version.

I wet sanded them down last night. Getting 1 last final coat of paint on the trim tonight and should have it mocked up tomorrow night. I'll try and get a farther away shot. Not easy when its 30 degrees in an unheated garage.

 

[GTAHVIT]

subscribed...

Gees, I've had my Sonic for 3 days... already have a list going...

Nice work!

 

[christopher.s.terry]

Where can i buy!!!!


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[Chevy2012sonic]

Contact beastlick


2012 chevy sonic

 

[Yosemite Sam]

Received my new grilles today. They're awesome! Thanks Beastlick!!

 

[NewZJ]

mine looks pretty good too

edit: resized

 

[hammrdwn510]

mine looks pretty good too

Gahhhhhh........

 

[Yosemite Sam]

Installed my grilles today! Very happy with them. Thanks again Beastlick!!

 

[SonicBRO]

That sonic looks happy!

 

[RMinNJ]

Installed my grilles today! Very happy with them. Thanks again Beastlick!!

Can we have a more far away picture of your car with the new grill. It makes it look meaner ?