Post by: CraigB on April 17, 2015, 15:46:35
I think it'll be a huge improvement on the current grill
(http://i.imgur.com/ERmpcsS.jpg)
Post by: Lorian on April 17, 2015, 15:48:12
Post by: EmpiriuS88 on April 17, 2015, 15:58:35
I'm thinking of changing to this grill aswell ;)
Post by: CraigB on April 17, 2015, 16:04:51
Post by: Doggie 1 on April 18, 2015, 02:48:28
Post by: Dazzler on April 18, 2015, 02:54:39
Post by: chris_i30gd on April 18, 2015, 14:26:55
They sell it from korea.
Post by: CraigB on April 18, 2015, 14:41:37
It's nice, I saw it on ebay.Yes it's bought through kmotors, an OEM Mobis part.
They sell it from korea.
Post by: chris_i30gd on April 18, 2015, 14:47:30
:goodjob2:
Post by: CraigB on April 18, 2015, 15:26:47
Post by: beerman on April 19, 2015, 08:22:55
Dare I ask how much.
Post by: EmpiriuS88 on April 19, 2015, 09:03:46
Personally I'd like the Turbo model grill but there are differences in the front end so I'm not to sure if it would even fit...not that I could find any for sale anyway.
Oh yea, i totally forgot, that you have different front grill :S
Post by: CraigB on April 19, 2015, 10:01:31
Looks choice,$199US is what they cost $255AU
Dare I ask how much.
Post by: Gibbo on April 19, 2015, 11:22:35
Post by: Just Rick on April 19, 2015, 13:44:04
Post by: Wingerdave on April 19, 2015, 20:16:51
Now that's different,can't say yea or Nah yet until I see it on the car :whistler:
Know what you mean, i'm still on the fence, too. I need to see one in the wild first.
Post by: CraigB on April 20, 2015, 04:48:54
(http://i.imgur.com/7PVrK0E.png)
Post by: Wingerdave on April 20, 2015, 07:40:38
There's plenty of reviews out there which show how they look on the car.
(http://i.imgur.com/7PVrK0E.png)
I know that, I've seen loads of pictures of the new grille, but camera lenses distort somewhat. Want to get up close and personal :snigger:
Post by: CraigB on April 20, 2015, 08:03:22
I know that, I've seen loads of pictures of the new grille, but camera lenses distort somewhat. Want to get up close and personal :snigger:The picture of the grill on the red car above looks no different to the grill placed in my first post, no distortion of camera angles that I can tell when comparing to what's sitting in my living room ( on it's own couch :D )
There is also another grill design that I've pictured below, so far this has been the only type I've seen on any of the i30's here in our sales yards, I don't like this one as much.
(http://i.imgur.com/80HlmHy.png)
I found out from Hyundai this morning that the mount for the license plate on the new grills retail for $160 :eek: ( luckily they give me trade price :) ) and Hyundai also list my grill as just over $1000 :faint:
Post by: Dazzler on April 20, 2015, 11:09:50
Post by: eye30 on April 20, 2015, 11:47:04
http://www.keengardener.co.uk/gas-napoleon-gas-barbecues/11396-napoelon-prestige-pro-825-rsib-gas-bbq.html?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=NAPO-PRO825RSIBPSS&gclid=CJGWjqLahMUCFULJtAodzVYAow
Post by: PiL on April 21, 2015, 10:47:07
Post by: rustynutz on April 21, 2015, 12:31:24
:link: Rolling Stones - Paint It Black - YouTube (https://youtu.be/u6d8eKvegLI)
Post by: CraigB on April 21, 2015, 13:08:02
i'd paint it black to match your wheels. :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:I was thinking that too, but then there is the hassle of dismantling the grill as every louver is individually screwed in with extra panels on top of each louver that need removing and also the alloy strips that are pressed to the bottom of each louver, it'd be a nightmare to paint :eek:
Plus once a grill is painted it starts to chip away pretty quickly when out in everyday driving.
Post by: Just Rick on April 21, 2015, 15:01:35
Post by: Villa_23 on April 25, 2015, 16:18:30
Post by: CraigB on April 25, 2015, 16:23:21
Is it just me or are those 2 grills different one has chrome strips all the way to the edgeYes they are two different styles, base model is the silver car and the grill is made in Thailand...the red cars grill ( same as mine ) is made in Korea.
Post by: Johnno on April 25, 2015, 18:58:26
Post by: eye30 on April 26, 2015, 00:28:08
Post by: CraigB on April 26, 2015, 06:11:37
Out of the two I prefer the one on the silver car or Craigs, with the slim chrome trim :goodjob:Well there's only two choices and you prefer both :confused: the slim chrome trim on mine is actually polished aluminium, the base model version is chrome as is the one that is currently on the car that will be removed.
Post by: CraigB on April 26, 2015, 06:16:13
Any burgers on this grillOnly burgers you'll get off my grill is road kill, you'll also have to make them yourself :D
Post by: CraigB on April 28, 2015, 13:31:23
Post by: Wingerdave on April 28, 2015, 13:43:32
Post by: CraigB on April 28, 2015, 13:59:11
Can't wait. If it's as good as i hope it is, it'll be on my shopping list. :goodjob:You can buy both styles through sharkracing now as well as ordering them pre-painted for an extra $40US and free shipping :link: 2012-2015 i30-Elantra GT Factory Grill - Shark Racing (http://www.sharkracing.com/2012-2015-i30-elantra-gt-factory-grill/)
Post by: Johnno on April 28, 2015, 14:59:53
Post by: CraigB on April 28, 2015, 15:36:32
It must be the way the camera is catching the light because to me the red one looks like a lot chunkier slats going across compared to the silver oneBetween the two cars...red and silver, they are two completely different grills :)
Post by: EmpiriuS88 on April 28, 2015, 17:32:04
Can't wait. If it's as good as i hope it is, it'll be on my shopping list. :goodjob:You can buy both styles through sharkracing now as well as ordering them pre-painted for an extra $40US and free shipping :link: 2012-2015 i30-Elantra GT Factory Grill - Shark Racing (http://www.sharkracing.com/2012-2015-i30-elantra-gt-factory-grill/)
I noticed, but mine is still under warranty :D
Post by: CraigB on April 28, 2015, 17:53:59
I noticed, but mine is still under warranty :DSo is mine :)
Post by: Dazzler on April 28, 2015, 22:16:50
Can't wait. If it's as good as i hope it is, it'll be on my shopping list. :goodjob:You can buy both styles through sharkracing now as well as ordering them pre-painted for an extra $40US and free shipping :link: 2012-2015 i30-Elantra GT Factory Grill - Shark Racing (http://www.sharkracing.com/2012-2015-i30-elantra-gt-factory-grill/)
I noticed, but mine is still under warranty :D
It won't affect your warranty except on the grill.. or anything damaged while changing the grill..
@ Craig.. Looking forward to the photos M8 (a nice Mod!)
Post by: EmpiriuS88 on April 29, 2015, 05:24:50
I'll have some new photos tomorrow, car goes in at 8am for the new grill and freshly painted surround to be fitted :happydance:It's allready tomorrow :D
Post by: CraigB on April 29, 2015, 05:39:38
(http://i.imgur.com/GXZ0ReI.jpg)
Post by: Wingerdave on April 29, 2015, 08:14:05
Pity you have stick a butt-ugly registration plate on it. :Pout:
Post by: CraigB on April 29, 2015, 08:27:17
It'll be a couple of weeks with the plate in the window now as I'm still waiting on the mount to be delivered.
Post by: joebris on April 29, 2015, 08:42:03
Post by: CraigB on April 29, 2015, 08:56:30
Craig, was it tricky to install?Trickiest part was driving to the panel & paint shop who installed it for me :lol:
If you've got all the stuff ( tools/space/skills ) necessary to change it then it's doable, the guys at the shop did have some issues getting it to fit with the impact foam that sits behind the grill so most of it had to be cut away, the new grill isn't as rounded/forward projection as the old and with the bit of stuffing around it took them about 2 or 3 hours.
Post by: beerman on April 29, 2015, 09:06:50
(https://secure.ppq.com.au/webapi/api/image/179/I30MY/12/4/false/max/744)
Slimline for the front of course.
Post by: CraigB on April 29, 2015, 09:14:04
What if they were these style?Slimline plates would look nicer though you would still need the mount, the space between the two centre louvers is only 45mm.
(https://secure.ppq.com.au/webapi/api/image/179/I30MY/12/4/false/max/744)
Slimline for the front of course.
Post by: Dazzler on April 29, 2015, 10:31:06
Post by: Doggie 1 on April 29, 2015, 10:40:37
Looks good Craig... :goodjob:
:whsaid: :goodjob:
Post by: beerman on April 29, 2015, 19:43:34
What if they were these style?Slimline plates would look nicer though you would still need the mount, the space between the two centre louvers is only 45mm.
(https://secure.ppq.com.au/webapi/api/image/179/I30MY/12/4/false/max/744)
Slimline for the front of course.
Would be less in your face if slim and colour coded.
Post by: Asterix on April 29, 2015, 19:54:03
Looks good Craig... :goodjob:
:whsaid: :goodjob:
:wts:
Post by: CraigB on April 29, 2015, 23:56:29
Would be less in your face if slim and colour coded.True, maybe black plates with white lettering would look good but at $500 to $600 :faint:
Post by: Johnno on April 30, 2015, 22:16:29
Post by: maikulz on May 01, 2015, 01:43:39
Though the new model comes with additional perks :)
Post by: CraigB on May 01, 2015, 05:28:10
I just picked up a MY16 ActiveX with the new grille. Personally I prefer the old SR front grille.I think you'll find your Active X grill is different to the version I have used, there are two types...one is premium and the other is for the base models Active and Active X.
Though the new model comes with additional perks :)
Post by: Gibbo on May 18, 2015, 12:41:56
Post by: CraigB on May 18, 2015, 12:53:19
Post by: Dazzler on May 19, 2015, 12:16:58
Yeah the trim is removable but you'll be left with screw and push clip holes, I'd paint over it if that's the way you're wanting to go.
Or get it Vinyl wrapped! :idea:
Post by: John B on May 19, 2015, 13:55:59
Yeah the trim is removable but you'll be left with screw and push clip holes, I'd paint over it if that's the way you're wanting to go.
Or get it Vinyl wrapped! :idea:
I'm getting worried about you Dazz and this fetish for vinyl. :rofl:
Post by: Dazzler on May 20, 2015, 08:25:47
Post by: Doggie 1 on May 20, 2015, 14:12:39
Post by: cruiserfied on May 20, 2015, 15:05:20
Post by: CraigB on May 20, 2015, 15:10:32
Post by: cruiserfied on May 20, 2015, 15:16:20
Post by: CraigB on May 20, 2015, 15:24:40
I've already had a few people ask what it is, no one asked before :D
Post by: Johnno on May 20, 2015, 18:05:45
Post by: CraigB on May 20, 2015, 18:11:52
pity you have to plonk a reg plate on it.The plate has been sitting on the dash for the last three weeks, I might just leave it there :winker:
Post by: ibrokeit on May 23, 2015, 16:16:57
Can't wait. If it's as good as i hope it is, it'll be on my shopping list. :goodjob:You can buy both styles through sharkracing now as well as ordering them pre-painted for an extra $40US and free shipping :link: 2012-2015 i30-Elantra GT Factory Grill - Shark Racing (http://www.sharkracing.com/2012-2015-i30-elantra-gt-factory-grill/)
Do they consider Aus part of Asia? or do you have to ask them for shipping cost?
Post by: CraigB on May 23, 2015, 18:30:10
Do they consider Aus part of Asia? or do you have to ask them for shipping cost?Shark Racing ship to Aus for free, you can always ask them via their contact link first if you'd like but all the other products I've ordered from them included shipping :)
Post by: PhireSideZA on May 23, 2015, 20:10:45
Post by: CraigB on May 24, 2015, 06:39:30
Can't wait to see the end result CraigB!In your recent absence you've missed the revealing :P go back to page 2 here or my photos in the gallery :)
Post by: PhireSideZA on May 24, 2015, 08:56:25
Oh damn, ignore me I'm the slowpoke it seems...two months without internet and the whole world changes :rofl:Can't wait to see the end result CraigB!In your recent absence you've missed the revealing :P go back to page 2 here or my photos in the gallery :)
It looks great, as others have said it's a pity you have to spoil it by putting up a number plate :undecided:
Post by: CraigB on May 25, 2015, 12:46:24
It looks great, as others have said it's a pity you have to spoil it by putting up a number plate :undecided:Thanks, yeah the plate placement is something I'm pondering at the moment, trying to find something where I might be able to mount it on the nose cone below the grill "without drilling holes" not looking good though so I'll be stuck with it having to go smack in the middle of the grill unfortunately :Pout:
Post by: Dazzler on May 26, 2015, 02:29:29
It looks great, as others have said it's a pity you have to spoil it by putting up a number plate :undecided:Thanks, yeah the plate placement is something I'm pondering at the moment, trying to find something where I might be able to mount it on the nose cone below the grill "without drilling holes" not looking good though so I'll be stuck with it having to go smack in the middle of the grill unfortunately :Pout:
Would it cost much to get a slimline version of your current plate Craig?
Post by: maikulz on May 26, 2015, 03:46:41
I just picked up a MY16 ActiveX with the new grille. Personally I prefer the old SR front grille.I think you'll find your Active X grill is different to the version I have used, there are two types...one is premium and the other is for the base models Active and Active X.
Though the new model comes with additional perks :)
Don't ever recall saying it was the same grille as yours sunshine. No need to act like a posh pommy here champ, it's just a Hyundai after all
Post by: CraigB on May 26, 2015, 05:57:19
I'm not acting posh, you posted in my topic which is about the upmarket grill so I instinctively thought that you "thought" they were the same :winker:I just picked up a MY16 ActiveX with the new grille. Personally I prefer the old SR front grille.I think you'll find your Active X grill is different to the version I have used, there are two types...one is premium and the other is for the base models Active and Active X.
Though the new model comes with additional perks :)
Don't ever recall saying it was the same grille as yours sunshine. No need to act like a posh pommy here champ, it's just a Hyundai after all
Post by: CraigB on May 26, 2015, 06:10:29
Would it cost much to get a slimline version of your current plate Craig?$247 I think the slim lines are Dazz, not sure if it's worth it or not...I'm still pondering :)
Post by: CraigB on May 26, 2015, 10:18:57
(http://i.imgur.com/l03A591.jpg)
Post by: Doggie 1 on May 26, 2015, 10:20:03
Post by: CraigB on May 26, 2015, 10:22:11
Post by: Shambles on May 26, 2015, 10:29:08
Post by: CraigB on May 26, 2015, 10:34:58
Post by: Surferdude on May 26, 2015, 11:10:12
Post by: ibrokeit on May 30, 2015, 02:22:47
Shark Racing ship to Aus for free, you can always ask them via their contact link first if you'd like but all the other products I've ordered from them included shipping :)
Thanks for that! I thought it probably would be - esp. as you seemed to have used them previously.
And the grill does look good! :goodjob2:
Post by: Kerston on June 05, 2015, 09:35:55
My brother has returned bearing gifts :) I picked up the new grill from him as soon as they got home today then a quick sprint over to the paint shop to get the outer ring painted body colour ( sleek silver ) should have it back by Tuesday then need to organise having it fitted.
I think it'll be a huge improvement on the current grill
My 2015 came out with this grill :D
Yet to see another one on the Sunny Coast :P
Post by: CraigB on June 05, 2015, 09:58:06
Isn't your grill the one with the chrome strips that are only 3/4 length of the grill :undecided: there's two new styles...one for the Actives and one with the full length aluminium strips used on the Elite models which is the one I have.My brother has returned bearing gifts :) I picked up the new grill from him as soon as they got home today then a quick sprint over to the paint shop to get the outer ring painted body colour ( sleek silver ) should have it back by Tuesday then need to organise having it fitted.
I think it'll be a huge improvement on the current grill
My 2015 came out with this grill :D
Yet to see another one on the Sunny Coast :P
Post by: Kerston on June 05, 2015, 10:06:18
Isn't your grill the one with the chrome strips that are only 3/4 length of the grill :undecided: there's two new styles...one for the Actives and one with the full length aluminium strips used on the Elite models which is the one I have.My brother has returned bearing gifts :) I picked up the new grill from him as soon as they got home today then a quick sprint over to the paint shop to get the outer ring painted body colour ( sleek silver ) should have it back by Tuesday then need to organise having it fitted.
I think it'll be a huge improvement on the current grill
My 2015 came out with this grill :D
Yet to see another one on the Sunny Coast :P
Yeah I think so, none of the dealers up here have any 2015 models on show they only had the old 2014 models (I didn't want them)...
I picked mine without even looking at it, didn't see it till I picked it up
Post by: CraigB on July 27, 2015, 12:36:31
Hyundai found it near impossible to work out the correct part number so now that I have it I've put up photos for others to match in the future if they decide to go the same path.
"NOTE" this part does not fit the 2015/2016 active front grill.
(http://i.imgur.com/jpYo7xL.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/ijhvvpl.jpg)
Post by: Doggie 1 on July 28, 2015, 06:35:10
Post by: maikulz on September 14, 2015, 05:54:43
My 2 cents
Post by: Dazzler on September 15, 2015, 11:18:50
What an absolute stuck up tosspot of a reply. It's an i30 at the end of the day, blinging it up will not make you any higher on the royal hierarchy sunshine.
My 2 cents
Post by: Doggie 1 on September 15, 2015, 11:30:39
:whsaid:
Post by: AlanHo on September 15, 2015, 11:33:56
If it were up to me - I would ban him - we have no room for uncouth and aggressive contributors here
Post by: cruiserfied on September 15, 2015, 12:24:36
What an absolute stuck up tosspot of a reply. It's an i30 at the end of the day, blinging it up will not make you any higher on the royal hierarchy sunshine.
My 2 cents
Hmm you are right there, it is an I30 so it cant go higher on the royal hierarchy.
Learn some manners.
Post by: CraigB on September 15, 2015, 12:38:18
What an absolute stuck up tosspot of a reply. It's an i30 at the end of the day, blinging it up will not make you any higher on the royal hierarchy sunshine.Someone has major insecurities issues :rolleyes: I was just pointing out that there are differences between the two types of grills for those that may not have known.
My 2 cents
This is also your second attempt at trying to throw insults my way so maybe you need to deal with that inferiority complex before coming back to the forum and making a further fool of yourself :whistler:
Post by: rustynutz on September 16, 2015, 05:34:07
Post by: Javich on May 20, 2016, 14:11:08
How do you install/remove the license plate mount?
I have the other grill even I have an elite, but it's tourer :P anyway the thing is that it also comes with the massive plate mount for Europe. I thought at the beginning it was cool now I think a smaller plate mount will show more of the grill silver strips.
My car has slim plates btw, I considered cutting the existing plate mount but on second thougths looks like a good way to uglify the car.
Probably will have to check with the dealer if they have something for slim plates.
Just been down to Rocky Hyundai to finally pick up the license plate mount, doesn't look to bad I don't think as I put smaller black surrounds on the plate as well, some slim lines would be more appealing still but that can wait as the next step now is the exhaust :D
(http://i.imgur.com/l03A591.jpg)
Post by: CraigB on May 20, 2016, 16:27:52
Hi CraigJust a few screws behind the rego plate.
How do you install/remove the license plate mount?
I think my plate mount would still be small enough to suit slim plates W 280mm x H 115mm
Post by: Javich on May 25, 2016, 15:01:05
In my case the tourer has a grill with plate holder as part of it, ie, it is part of the grill, nothing to be mounted/dismounted so that the actual chrome strips in the middle are very short.
One thing I couldn't stand is the plate been installed below the actual holder so I had to work on my first modification, plate frame was adding to the height so I got rid of it. I like the result.
(http://i.imgur.com/M6Si4Lz.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/Ttb8czB.jpg)
I am inclined to add so chrome strips that run all the way on those horizontal thin bars. Hopefully it won't look bad :lol:
Hi CraigJust a few screws behind the rego plate.
How do you install/remove the license plate mount?
I think my plate mount would still be small enough to suit slim plates W 280mm x H 115mm
Post by: CraigB on May 25, 2016, 15:21:35
(http://i.imgur.com/fXn3lSZ.png)
I was at my Hyundai service centre last week where the service/parts team were doing up a new i30 with your Grill, there was no license plate attached and they had completely black sprayed the whole grill and emblem...looked very good :goodjob2: and they'd done a spoiler kit and put 18" wheels on it.
Maybe Tim - Cruiserfied might see this post and have some advice on how to remove yours if possible :undecided:
Post by: CraigB on May 25, 2016, 15:36:23
Post by: cruiserfied on May 25, 2016, 22:40:58
Post by: Dazzler on May 26, 2016, 00:41:28
Craig apologies for hijacking your post, I just wanted to share my experience.Nice colour! But I have to agree, grill doesn't look as nice as Craig's with the shorter bars and big blank area...
In my case the tourer has a grill with plate holder as part of it, ie, it is part of the grill, nothing to be mounted/dismounted so that the actual chrome strips in the middle are very short.
One thing I couldn't stand is the plate been installed below the actual holder so I had to work on my first modification, plate frame was adding to the height so I got rid of it. I like the result.
(http://i.imgur.com/M6Si4Lz.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/Ttb8czB.jpg)
I am inclined to add so chrome strips that run all the way on those horizontal thin bars. Hopefully it won't look badHi CraigJust a few screws behind the rego plate.
How do you install/remove the license plate mount?
I think my plate mount would still be small enough to suit slim plates W 280mm x H 115mm
Post by: Javich on May 26, 2016, 13:10:53
As to the dealer, well they haven't been very proactive during this time, on the other hand I see countless of cars from all different brands fitted with european plated mounts I don't think a dealer will bother fitting the right mount given the myriad of plate size that Australia offers.
I think I just have to live with it, I like it moving that plate slightly above, and also add that chrome strip to see how things look.
(http://i.imgur.com/PCZ1Cx7.jpg)
That's odd, you can buy the grill without the plate mount and there are also options to have the plate mounted at the bottom with front spoiler kit ( pictured below ), possibly the mount clips on in your one which would mean you'll have to remove the front nose cone.
Maybe Tim - Cruiserfied might see this post and have some advice on how to remove yours if possible :undecided:
Post by: CraigB on May 26, 2016, 13:22:35
If it was me I'd buy a new grill from Shark Racing just to get rid of that mount, but that's me :)
Post by: Javich on May 27, 2016, 08:15:08
If it was me I'd buy a new grill from Shark Racing just to get rid of that mount, but that's me :)
Post by: CraigB on April 26, 2017, 14:19:11
(http://i.imgur.com/DEBSQCf.jpg)
Post by: CraigB on April 26, 2017, 17:25:44
While I had the front off decided to try something different with the induction, as you can see the standard box is back in with a K&N filter, now fitted up to the larger 60mm throttle body and I've fitted some 76mm ducting to the intake side of the airbox then routed it down through the well and behind the bumper to catch the cooler air.
The flow should be roughly the same as what I had with the pod setup due to the increased intake volume though it'll get cleaner air now.
(http://i.imgur.com/ANLD4nv.jpg)
Here she is looking lean and mean :) I need a bloody cup of tea after that :coolingoff:
(http://i.imgur.com/yWkHPV9.jpg)
Post by: Dazzler on April 26, 2017, 23:41:40
Not sure which I prefer, but you are the one that has to be happy. :victory:
Post by: Doggie 1 on April 27, 2017, 00:24:28
Post by: CraigB on April 27, 2017, 04:20:12
Too much time on your hands mate! :eek: NIce job of spraying the old grill.Either grill I like but I felt like it needed a change, with the original impact foam back in place the bumper sits a little nicer :)
Not sure which I prefer, but you are the one that has to be happy. :victory:
Post by: Dazzler on April 27, 2017, 05:24:22
Post by: CraigB on April 27, 2017, 05:34:55
Post by: Dazzler on April 27, 2017, 05:36:40
Post by: CraigB on April 27, 2017, 05:49:02