Here's my 04 spider. I prefer the color coded stock grill, but I can see how some like the challenge grills-- they can look sporty. Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login
I opted not to have the Challenge grill on my 360 spider (Rosso Corsa). Almost all the 360:s here (not so many in the whole country) have the challenge grill and I wanted to be different IF, my car were TDF or black, maybe even yellow, I would certainly consider it again.
If my car was black I'd consider it but with any other colour I don't like how it breaks up the flow of the rear of the car, that's the only reason I didn't go for it.
Yes do it! FWIW, the CS "challenge grill" actually has larger holes over the standard 360 challenge grill.
Very interesting. Didn't know that. Thanks. So if you were to buy an aftermarket challenge grill, are they all fitted with regular sized holes or CS ones? Or is it that you don't buy a CS challenge grill, just a regular 360 challenge grill?
This is the regular 360 Challenge grill I have taken off my CS to replace it with the CS part as the dealer who I got the car from had replaced it in order to sell it and at the time they put a regular Challenge grill on it. http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/vbclassified.php?do=ad&id=9142
The engine compartment gets as hot as a mother. The grill was the first thing I did. No regrets. I even think the painted makes the rear end look unfinished (only my personal opinion..not disrespect intended).
One of the most debated questions in FChat history, but what the hell. - On a Spider, no. - On a coupe, definately yes if white or gray. No for other colors, although it looks ok on red and yellow cars. I had a hard time finding a 360 without the challenge grill, but I did.
Before and after on my car. Much better with IMHO !! Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login
Hello, has anyone scientifically measured the decrease in temperatures in the engine bay with the stock panel vs. the challenge stradale grille?
Wouldn't painting block the holes? Have you considered the Novitec Grill? I personally like the Japanese version grill P.S. This Novitec grill is on an Fchatter's car. I took the liberty to use it. Image Unavailable, Please Login
I just installed the challenge grill on my spider we. I will see how much cooler it is after a drive on a hot day, but that may still be a month away here in Canada. I will measure with a laser thermal device.