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crc91 · 10-12-2014, 01:48 AM

So I have a few questions about the hood insert! I think it looks good and was wondering if anyone has installed one yet? I heard some people in the forum have had trouble with rusting issues. What area would be prone to rust? I know many here love the hex vents but my question for now is on this insert only.
On a side note I should be ordering my z/28 spoiler tomorrow!

J-Crazy Camaro · 10-13-2014, 10:02 AM

DJ Grilles is kinda expensive and requires modification from a body shop usually though they do make a high end product typically. anvil auto also make a hood vent though if you are looking for an alternative, but it doesn't insert like DJ tomahawk does. good luck with your choice
http://anvilauto.com/products/camaro...ood-vents.html

crc91 · 10-13-2014, 10:45 AM

Thanks for the recommendation. I heard some people are having rust issues with certain dj grille products. Is anyone here running the tomahawk hood insert ?

BATMOB1LE · 10-13-2014, 11:38 AM

I've never seen the anvil insert. Looks pretty nice. I second that... Anyone with pics??

crc91 · 10-13-2014, 12:05 PM

It looks like a nice piece but it's zl1 style I don't think that look good on my 14

tabshire95 · 10-23-2014, 09:09 AM

I had horrible rush issues with my DJ grilles predator grille. But I sent it back and they replaced it free of charge!

DJGrilles · 10-25-2014, 04:54 AM

Guys, in 2011 we did have a batch of grilles that were powder coated by a vendor that used contaminated sandblasting equipment and did not properly prepare the parts before coating. It came to our attention later, in addition, they used low quality powder and poor production methods. This was back in 2011.

Since then we require any vendor we use to follow ISO certified standard processes that begin with:

1) Sandblast entire parts, all sides.

2) Clean the parts with a 4-Stage Spray Phosphate Power Wash complete with a De-Ionized water final rinse. The system is Statistically Process Controlled (SPC) for Chemical Concentration, Total Dissolved Solids, Solution Temperature and pH balance to ensure a clean surface prior to the first stage of coating.

The parts are then dried in the oven to remove any residual moisture after the wash.

3) We then apply a base coat of powder coat primer, cure at 400 deg.

4) Then top coat with black 20% gloss powder, cure at 400 deg.

We have been using this process since late in 2012 and have had excellent product quality and results with no issues.

I would also like to mention that we have repaired, or replaced any products that have come to our attention with issues even after the warranty expired.

In response to the Tomahawk we include an installation template with photo and written instructions to ease the installation as much as possible.

If you get a chance check out our website under camaro, Tomahawk for more information.

DJGrilles · 10-25-2014, 05:01 AM

If anyone is interested PM me for a discount coupon. I will validate it on anything on our site until Nov 1st.

DJGrilles · 10-25-2014, 05:06 AM

If anyone is interested PM me for a discount coupon. I will validate it on anything on our site until Nov 1st.

crc91 · 10-25-2014, 09:30 AM

Pm sent!
Also how big is the tomahawk compared to the 14 grille?

justjoshin · 10-25-2014, 09:35 AM

Interested in this grill too but not much info. Could you post the instructions and deminsions?

crc91 · 10-27-2014, 03:10 PM

I figured out why not many have this grille it list for 595.00 on dj's website and there is no guarantee it'll fit with superchargers or strut braces. The 14 ss hood vent and strut brace can be retrofitted for half of that and will be oem parts and if I had to bet will clear most centri superchargers and strut braces. I'm going with the 14ss retrofit instead this thread now has my permission to die lol

10-12-2014, 01:48 AM	#1
crc91 Drives: '14 1LS Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Mandeville Posts: 2,166	Dj grilles tomahawk help! So I have a few questions about the hood insert! I think it looks good and was wondering if anyone has installed one yet? I heard some people in the forum have had trouble with rusting issues. What area would be prone to rust? I know many here love the hex vents but my question for now is on this insert only. On a side note I should be ordering my z/28 spoiler tomorrow!

10-13-2014, 10:02 AM	#2
J-Crazy Camaro Drives: Red V8 Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Georgia Posts: 325	DJ Grilles is kinda expensive and requires modification from a body shop usually though they do make a high end product typically. anvil auto also make a hood vent though if you are looking for an alternative, but it doesn't insert like DJ tomahawk does. good luck with your choice http://anvilauto.com/products/camaro...ood-vents.html __________________ Live Hard, Drive Fast, Die Free. 'Merica

10-13-2014, 11:38 AM	#4
BATMOB1LE • HT • Drives: 2013 2SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 907	I've never seen the anvil insert. Looks pretty nice. I second that... Anyone with pics?? __________________ 2013 Camaro 2SS/RS/1LE - 402 of 451 "BATMOB1LE" - Xpel Stealth Wrap - ZL1 Rockers - 18% Tint - Custom Badges - Heritage Grille - BMR 1.4" Springs - Solo Performance Axel-Back Exhaust - Recaro Sport Seats

10-23-2014, 09:09 AM	#6
tabshire95 Texas Raised Drives: 2012 RS Grey 2LT Camaro Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Beaumont, Texas Posts: 49	I had horrible rush issues with my DJ grilles predator grille. But I sent it back and they replaced it free of charge! __________________ -Live for the Thrill-

10-25-2014, 09:35 AM	#11
justjoshin Drives: 2010 SW 1SS L99 Camaro Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Louisiana Posts: 2,085 View My Garage	Interested in this grill too but not much info. Could you post the instructions and deminsions? __________________

10-13-2014, 10:45 AM	#3
crc91 Drives: '14 1LS Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Mandeville Posts: 2,166	Thanks for the recommendation. I heard some people are having rust issues with certain dj grille products. Is anyone here running the tomahawk hood insert ?

10-13-2014, 12:05 PM	#5
crc91 Drives: '14 1LS Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Mandeville Posts: 2,166	It looks like a nice piece but it's zl1 style I don't think that look good on my 14

10-25-2014, 04:54 AM	#7
DJGrilles Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: United States Posts: 215	Guys, in 2011 we did have a batch of grilles that were powder coated by a vendor that used contaminated sandblasting equipment and did not properly prepare the parts before coating. It came to our attention later, in addition, they used low quality powder and poor production methods. This was back in 2011. Since then we require any vendor we use to follow ISO certified standard processes that begin with: 1) Sandblast entire parts, all sides. 2) Clean the parts with a 4-Stage Spray Phosphate Power Wash complete with a De-Ionized water final rinse. The system is Statistically Process Controlled (SPC) for Chemical Concentration, Total Dissolved Solids, Solution Temperature and pH balance to ensure a clean surface prior to the first stage of coating. The parts are then dried in the oven to remove any residual moisture after the wash. 3) We then apply a base coat of powder coat primer, cure at 400 deg. 4) Then top coat with black 20% gloss powder, cure at 400 deg. We have been using this process since late in 2012 and have had excellent product quality and results with no issues. I would also like to mention that we have repaired, or replaced any products that have come to our attention with issues even after the warranty expired. In response to the Tomahawk we include an installation template with photo and written instructions to ease the installation as much as possible. If you get a chance check out our website under camaro, Tomahawk for more information.

10-25-2014, 05:01 AM	#8
DJGrilles Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: United States Posts: 215	If anyone is interested PM me for a discount coupon. I will validate it on anything on our site until Nov 1st.

10-25-2014, 05:06 AM	#9
DJGrilles Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: United States Posts: 215	If anyone is interested PM me for a discount coupon. I will validate it on anything on our site until Nov 1st.

10-25-2014, 09:30 AM	#10
crc91 Drives: '14 1LS Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Mandeville Posts: 2,166	Pm sent! Also how big is the tomahawk compared to the 14 grille?

10-27-2014, 03:10 PM	#12
crc91 Drives: '14 1LS Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Mandeville Posts: 2,166	I figured out why not many have this grille it list for 595.00 on dj's website and there is no guarantee it'll fit with superchargers or strut braces. The 14 ss hood vent and strut brace can be retrofitted for half of that and will be oem parts and if I had to bet will clear most centri superchargers and strut braces. I'm going with the 14ss retrofit instead this thread now has my permission to die lol