Single piece grille F Type R 2015....

Anything F-Type related......
Mikeinthemidlands
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Post by Mikeinthemidlands »

Hi guys

I'm tempted to go for either the genuine Project 7 one piece grille or Paramount Performance's grille.
Jaguar main dealer said that the grille won't fit my bumper is that correct?

Do we know if the Paramount grille and their installation (just short of £800) is any good quality wise?

I've seen a few posts on this issue but the info I can gather the better!

Cheers
Mikeinthemidlands

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Post by Aitch »

Cue DaddyDarren 😁
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Post by Senninha »

Go OEM if you can budget, you know it will fit straight out of the box ... and be fully reversible should you sell and swap to another F-type
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Post by Mikeinthemidlands »

Thanks Senninha

By OEM do you mean the Project 7 grille? Do you know whether this is bolt on without any modification? Jag seemed to think otherwise but it wouldn't surprise me if they were wrong.

I'd prefer to stay with OEM parts and I'm happy to pay the extra to do so.

Cheers
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Post by Aitch »

This has been discussed recently so you may find something of interest here:

viewtopic.php?f=21&t=2606&hilit=grill
Myer
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Post by Myer »

The Jaguar P7 grille is by far the best, the Paramount version is shoddy. The downside of fitting the P7 or the Paramount is that you end up with a major issue with the front parking sensors, in short they don't work properly!
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Post by V8FTW »

Pics ??


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Post by DaddyDarren »

Aitch wrote: Thu Jun 14, 2018 10:24 pm Cue DaddyDarren 😁
Did somebody say P7 Grill?! 😁

Hello Mike,

Both the OEM & Paramount grills will fit your car. Bumper will need to be removed but it’s a straightforward procedure with right the tools & knowledge.

Owned both versions, the OEM one I’ve now sold on, to Aitch as it happens 👍 Happy enough with my Paramount one for now.

OEM is better quality, but not sure you’d notice the difference from 10 foot away. More important is the quality of the paint & fitting.

If you can purchase OEM then get one. If not, then Paramount are fine. Whichever you buy, have it professionally painted & fitted by a quality body shop.

The sensors can be an issue, although most report no false readings if fitted with 3D printed sensor pockets. Mine have never worked, unless in close proximity to objects or indoors. They were ‘bonded’ directly onto the honeycomb. Another reason to get the grill painted & fitted by a bodyshop.

For me this is the most visually pleasing & enhancing mod you can do to an F-Type...

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stickered front number plate keeps grill clean. Car just passed MOT at Jaguar main dealer & had plenty of admiring glances from Police Officers.

Let me know if you need any further information 👍

Cheers,

Darren
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Mikeinthemidlands
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Post by Mikeinthemidlands »

Thanks for the replies all. Really useful. I’m gonna try and order the grille from Jaguar. Is it just one part I need to order?
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Post by Mikeinthemidlands »

I've now placed an order for the Project 7 grille from Jag. It comes in two parts - the mesh and the surround (a choice of grey or white). I opted for grey but I will get it painted gloss black anyway.

Darren, are you able to share more info re the 3D printed sensor pockets?

Can anyone recommend a great bodyshop in the Birmingham/Solihull area. Willing to travel though for a quality finish.

I'm also looking for the bodyshop to remove and ceramic paint my exhaust tips in matt black

Thanks
Mikeinthemidlands
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