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Facelift grill surround housing

Old Apr 27, 2023 | 07:31 AM
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i was thinking of buying the grille surround from china to be able to mount the e-pace grille (which i already bought).
The seller says it fits 3.0L and 5.0L models from 2014 thru 2016. I have a my2018 2.0L and was wondering if anyone knows if the grille surround housing is the same as the previous models.

This is my front:



this is surround that i would to buy:




Does anyone know if the post facelift grill housing is the same?
 
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Old Apr 27, 2023 | 08:10 AM
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You are really planning to contaminate your British car with Chinese parts!!!
 
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Old Apr 27, 2023 | 09:32 AM
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Originally Posted by CJSJAG
You are really planning to contaminate your British car with Chinese parts!!!
only surround, my grill is an original e-pace grill!
 
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Old Apr 27, 2023 | 09:51 AM
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Yes it is compatible.
 
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Old Apr 27, 2023 | 10:21 AM
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Originally Posted by skizot
Yes it is compatible.
very good friend, thanks a lot for your answer.
I thought the frame housing was the same but I wasn't sure because I didn't disassemble the bumper off the 3.0L and 2.0L.

i’ll order it and i’ll post result in1-2 month
 
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Old Apr 27, 2023 | 10:35 AM
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I'm planning something similar, but with an F surround and a custom grill. The sticking point is how to maintain access to the tow point, which I had to use when my gen 1 clutch blew. Any ideas?
 
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Old Apr 27, 2023 | 11:24 AM
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Originally Posted by Michael211
I'm planning something similar, but with an F surround and a custom grill. The sticking point is how to maintain access to the tow point, which I had to use when my gen 1 clutch blew. Any ideas?
the surround I want to buy is in fact for the f-type. While the grille that I have already bought is that of the e-pace. as far as the tow hook is concerned, I know that you cannot use it neither with the original project 7 grille, nor with the e-pace grille.

would you need to either change the rear bar or unsolder and re-welder the tow bar anchor point.
 
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Old Apr 27, 2023 | 01:23 PM
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Is it just me, or when you say facelift, do most people think 2020 and newer?
 
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Old Apr 27, 2023 | 03:54 PM
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Originally Posted by eeeeek
Is it just me, or when you say facelift, do most people think 2020 and newer?
probably yes, but I was referring to the "first facelift" which if I understand correctly was done in 2017. Mine is the one in the photo in the first post and it’s my 2018. Correct me if I'm wrong.
 
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Old Apr 27, 2023 | 06:12 PM
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That depends on the market. In most of Europe, I believe it was for 2017 (different headlights, darker taillights and minor changes to the front bumper, including a more subdued look for the non Rs). In the US, the first, minor facelift was the 2018 model year.
 
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Old Apr 29, 2023 | 10:24 AM
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I ordered surround from china. I'll let you know as soon as it arrives. I hope @skyzot is right
 
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Old Apr 29, 2023 | 02:50 PM
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I've the original P7 grille and yes you cannot access the tow hook, hoping never needed

 
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Old May 1, 2023 | 06:53 AM
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Originally Posted by powerhouse
I've the original P7 grille and yes you cannot access the tow hook, hoping never needed
The texture of the E-Pace grille is even tighter. so I don't think it is possible to mount the tow hook even with this grille. I hope it doesn't work for me too...

Has anyone who put in the e-pace grille managed to fix the parking sensors?
 
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