Stanginator Front Emblem...

[MakStang]

Removal could be a challenge with the ecoboost ....good luck and post pics!!:cheers::cheers:

Actually it shouldn't be such a challenge, the European cars don't have the Active Grille Shutters.

My only concern is how to remove the stock emblem on the front grille without breaking the tabs that hold it in place. I would like to be able to put it back if needed, without using double tape.

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[Voo Doo]

Actually it shouldn't be such a challenge, the European cars don't have the Active Grille Shutters.

My only concern is how to remove the stock emblem on the front grille without breaking the tabs that hold it in place. I would like to be able to put it back if needed, without using double tape.

Watch the video...if you have big hands remove the hood latch....reach in to find the pins...break them off is the only way. I used a towel in the hole for the broken tips and metal retainers...or as the video shows use a telescopic magnet.

Stanginator installs with tiny locknuts...I used a long socket..(only the socket)

Good Luck

 

[MakStang]

Thanks for the instructions.

There is a thread where [MENTION=7389]Rickycardo[/MENTION] said that he was able to push his stock emblem out and remove the pony intact. See post #4 at the following thread:

http://www.mustang6g.com/forums/showthread.php?p=2006531#post2006531

I will try to do the same before breaking the tabs.

 

[MakStang]

Removing front pony emblem without breaking tabs

So Rickycardo was kind enough to contact me. It is absolutely possible to remove the front pony emblem without breaking a single tab! What I did is explained below, after following the instructions of Rickycardo:

After removing the radiator cover, simply reach for the tabs behind the grille that retain the pony in place. My Mustang is a 2017 EcoBoost and I have very easy access to the back of the grille after removing the radiator cover (maybe because there are no Active Grille Shutters in my European Mustang). Using your fingers (or the back of a small screwdriver or any other tool with a flat head) push the tabs back out, pushing each tab a little bit at a time. Do the same to all tabs. Take small steps each time, don't rush, you have to be patient. It seems that the tabs are tapered, so the more you push them out the easier it becomes.

I took my front pony emblem out already, it took about 10 minutes to do it.

For those who haven't done it yet, the picture below shows the 4 tabs that retain the pony in place:

Now you can put a new emblem on your grille and keep the original one as well, in case you want to put it back on or even sell it!

I will post pictures after I install the Stanginator in a few days.

 

[Braski]

Are these still available? The link took me to were only 1 blue one is available.

 

[MakStang]

By the way is anyone selling his Stanginator? I would like to put one on the back as well! [MENTION=22912]Chef jpd[/MENTION] do you happen to have another one?

 

[MakStang]

Are these still available? The link took me to were only 1 blue one is available.

No they are not available on ETSY anymore. You have to contact Erik by email: [email protected].

 

[Voo Doo]

Eriks a cool guy. Easy to deal with and is in California. Good luck these are perfect for our Cars!!! :lol::cheers:

 

[Chef jpd]

Here is what the black one looks like on front.

20170921_133634 by chefjpd, on Flickr

By the way, I removed mine from the rear because it was impossible to keep clean.

 

[MakStang]

That's the one you sent me? Looks really nice!

 

[Chef jpd]

That is exactly what you are getting, and no, I don't have another.

 

[MakStang]

Just installed the Stanginator! I had to use a drill in order to widen the holes where the previous pony was sitting, because the studs on the Stanginator were a bit wider and slightly miss-placed. Other than that, all good. I show two pictures with different lighting conditions

This is officially the first Stanginator in Greece!

 

[Voo Doo]

Someone Say Chrome??

Working on a top secret project....a chromed Stanginator!! Looks like a Homerun to me!!! :cheers::cheers: [MENTION=27640]bjstang[/MENTION]

 

[MakStang]

How did you do that? Looks great

Let us know how it goes. I want that chrome version of the Stanginator!

 

[Voo Doo]

How did you do that? Looks great

Let us know how it goes. I want that chrome version of the Stanginator!

Geeeeze...if I told ya...it wouldn’t be a secret!! lol. :cheers::cheers:

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