Gruppe M Scuttle Panel

[Ezza]

Received my Gruppe M parcel today 8) Opened the box to find that the scuttle panel provided is actuall quite strong material :roll: After reading numerous reports i was expecting the panel to be a flimsy rubbish piece but obviously not 8)

Btw, would i need to cut the panel provided......? Forgot to check the part properly :!:

 

[Project]

no you dont need to cut anything, and yes the panel provided is actually naff lol material is of a great condition but the fit isnt good, thats what the complaints are about

 

[LeeH]

Its also a completely different colour....

The OEM is plastic and the Gruppe M is GRP so the gel coat make it a lot shinier.

I'll be modding my scuttle for sure.

 

[Chief]

Its also a completely different colour....

The OEM is plastic and the Gruppe M is GRP so the gel coat make it a lot shinier.

I'll be modding my scuttle for sure.

You need a car first Lee. :lol:

 

[LeeH]

You need a car first Lee. :lol:

:lol: ....thanks

 

[Project]

:xhaha2:
Sorry mate just had to laugh

 

[conoroneill]

Gruppe M's scuttle is nasty, glossy, ill fitting fibreglass.

It also rattles at certain RPMs unless you seal it to the window with a PU adhesive.

This is why I've ordered a scuttle from Honda for my facelift for whenever my Gruppe M arrives.

 

[Ezza]

True Lee, no good modding a panel if you dont have a car to put it on :lol: :lol: :lol:

 

[Evs]

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Sorry, couldn't resist... :wink: :lol:

 

[Ezza]

Its all pick on Lee time, the DC5 wannabe :lol: :lol:

 

[mad]

I feel your pain Lee, but our time will come soon. And then see u on the track guys!! :wink: :wink:

 

[LeeH]

Bloody eck, kick a man whilst he's down

 

[Evs]

I waited six months for mine, so welcome to the club! :lol:

 

[mikegsi]

 

[Dark Blue Mark]

This is why I've ordered a scuttle from Honda for my facelift for whenever my Gruppe M arrives.

Honda sell them?? Is this the scoop you mean, or the plastic plate that you are buying to butcher?

Ta

 

[mikegsi]

the plastic plate

 

[Stevieg]

Hi all,

Does anyone know what the part number is for the Honda Scuttle Panel and how much it is?

Also what is the best way to get the Gruppe M to fit without it ratting and still looking like a neat and tidy install?

Cheers,

Steve

 

[Evs]

The OEM scuttle panels are about £35 from Honda IIRC. I don't know the part number though. Dave J will know.

Just cut a hole in the scuttle panel to match the scoop and the airbox, and make good with fibreglass.

As for rattling, I've got a Spoon strut brace and I've wrapped that and the OEM brace (that sits behind the airbox) with foam pipe insulation. Locates the airbox firmly and stops it rattling.

I suppose ESMMs and/or an ETD to cut down engine movement will help too.

 

[Stevieg]

The OEM scuttle panels are about £35 from Honda IIRC. I don't know the part number though. Dave J will know.

Just cut a hole in the scuttle panel to match the scoop and the airbox, and make good with fibreglass.

As for rattling, I've got a Spoon strut brace and I've wrapped that and the OEM brace (that sits behind the airbox) with foam pipe insulation. Locates the airbox firmly and stops it rattling.

I suppose ESMMs and/or an ETD to cut down engine movement will help too.

Cheers EVS

I already have the ES engine mounts so hopefull that will help. I might see if TGM will sort out the scuttle, - my car is going back there soon anyway.

 

[mikegsi]

I suppose ESMMs and/or an ETD to cut down engine movement will help too.

i have both, and everything else rattles now :wink:

i also did the patented evs padding technique (must get that cheque of too you!) and it works really well with the spoon strut bar