Well I bit the bullet and received my wheel today - just 18 days after ordering. Total cost after import and handling charges - even with discount - £569.28. Expensive for a spare wheel, but perhaps not for peace of mind?
I had both the upper and lower grilles swapped out by Mike and the team at Modurstang. Can't remember exactly how long it took them, but at £50 all in it can't have been long!
Before...
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...and after.
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You're right, how did you get at it? So far it's defeated me. In spite of watching all the YouTube videos and releasing the little cover flap that's supposed to give access, I still can't get a hand to it.
It adds a (microscopic) amount of weight, does nothing for performance....
...but at least I don't get socked in the eye by that bloody plastic football every time I lift the bonnet.... :)
My 'Stang (modern classic) and my 44 year old classic....
...also a V8....
...although in this case a 'Hemi' ('home grown' variety and not from that other yank manufacturer)...
...which doesn't need as much 'dress up' as the 'Stang.;)