Radiator inlet screen
Melting Slicks
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From: Plainfield Ill.
Who says anything about chicken wire. I've seen the screen at Home Depot and Lowe's and they are exactly the same aluminum screen that the vendors are selling with the diamond pattern. The only difference is that they precut it for you and finished off the edges and put holes for the screws. IMHO, if it will function as well as the vendors are selling, who's gonna care. It's under your car and all we are doing is protecting the radiator. Some of you guys who spent 80 or 90 bucks for the screen are probably sour graping because you bought yours for eight nine or ten times that some of us DIY'ers spent and were getting the same protection as you guys. 
That's just too bad. Creativity is never a negative trait.
That's just too bad. Creativity is never a negative trait.
Intermediate
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From: THOUSAND OAKS CALIFORNIA
Coast 7 Reply
YOU KNOW WHAT IS SAD ?
THAT THIS FORUM SHOULD BE A PLACE OF DIFFERENT IDEAS FOR EVERYONE TO TAKE FROM IT WHAT WORKS FOR THEM AND WHAT THEY WOULD LIKE FOR THEIR CAR . GUYS LIKE YOU(COAST 7) THINK THEY SHOULD DECIDE WHAT IS BEST AND EVERYTHING ELSE IS A BAD IDEA . HATE TO BREAK IT TO YOU . THIS IS AMERICA WHERE A GUY CAN USE HIS CAP LOCKS BECAUSE HE LIKES THE PRINT AND BUY A NICER SCREEN BECAUSE IT LOOKS BETTER THAN HOME MADE . AND BEING NEW TO THIS FORUM DOES NOT MAKE THE NOOBIES IDEAS BAD , MABYE SOME OF THE OLD TIME FORUM MEMBERS HAVE BEEN AROUND TOO LONG , DEPENDS ON HOW YOU LOOK AT IT .
THAT THIS FORUM SHOULD BE A PLACE OF DIFFERENT IDEAS FOR EVERYONE TO TAKE FROM IT WHAT WORKS FOR THEM AND WHAT THEY WOULD LIKE FOR THEIR CAR . GUYS LIKE YOU(COAST 7) THINK THEY SHOULD DECIDE WHAT IS BEST AND EVERYTHING ELSE IS A BAD IDEA . HATE TO BREAK IT TO YOU . THIS IS AMERICA WHERE A GUY CAN USE HIS CAP LOCKS BECAUSE HE LIKES THE PRINT AND BUY A NICER SCREEN BECAUSE IT LOOKS BETTER THAN HOME MADE . AND BEING NEW TO THIS FORUM DOES NOT MAKE THE NOOBIES IDEAS BAD , MABYE SOME OF THE OLD TIME FORUM MEMBERS HAVE BEEN AROUND TOO LONG , DEPENDS ON HOW YOU LOOK AT IT .
Drifting
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From: Issaquah Wa.
This does in fact apeale to me 
however,..I clean the radiator every time I change my oil and I usualy get a suprisingly large amount of stuff,.... and most of it would go right through that "screen"? so I guess it would work if you could easly remove it 
however,..I clean the radiator every time I change my oil and I usualy get a suprisingly large amount of stuff,.... and most of it would go right through that "screen"? so I guess it would work if you could easly remove it
Safety Car
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what is sad , is that you shout and have no content 
try unlocking the caps key
and learn to spell
looking at your post just shows your 
try unlocking the caps key
and learn to spell
Originally Posted by 1STDROP123
YOU KNOW WHAT IS SAD ?
THAT THIS FORUM SHOULD BE A PLACE OF DIFFERENT IDEAS FOR EVERYONE TO TAKE FROM IT WHAT WORKS FOR THEM AND WHAT THEY WOULD LIKE FOR THEIR CAR . GUYS LIKE YOU(COAST 7) THINK THEY SHOULD DECIDE WHAT IS BEST AND EVERYTHING ELSE IS A BAD IDEA . HATE TO BREAK IT TO YOU . THIS IS AMERICA WHERE A GUY CAN USE HIS CAP LOCKS BECAUSE HE LIKES THE PRINT AND BUY A NICER SCREEN BECAUSE IT LOOKS BETTER THAN HOME MADE . AND BEING NEW TO THIS FORUM DOES NOT MAKE THE NOOBIES IDEAS BAD , MABYE SOME OF THE OLD TIME FORUM MEMBERS HAVE BEEN AROUND TOO LONG , DEPENDS ON HOW YOU LOOK AT IT .
THAT THIS FORUM SHOULD BE A PLACE OF DIFFERENT IDEAS FOR EVERYONE TO TAKE FROM IT WHAT WORKS FOR THEM AND WHAT THEY WOULD LIKE FOR THEIR CAR . GUYS LIKE YOU(COAST 7) THINK THEY SHOULD DECIDE WHAT IS BEST AND EVERYTHING ELSE IS A BAD IDEA . HATE TO BREAK IT TO YOU . THIS IS AMERICA WHERE A GUY CAN USE HIS CAP LOCKS BECAUSE HE LIKES THE PRINT AND BUY A NICER SCREEN BECAUSE IT LOOKS BETTER THAN HOME MADE . AND BEING NEW TO THIS FORUM DOES NOT MAKE THE NOOBIES IDEAS BAD , MABYE SOME OF THE OLD TIME FORUM MEMBERS HAVE BEEN AROUND TOO LONG , DEPENDS ON HOW YOU LOOK AT IT .
Drifting
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From: Olathe, Kansas
Do-it-yourself screen
I'm going to make my own screen, as I cannot see spending $60 for something that is so easy to make yourself. The screen measures
12" x 27 1/2" with a 1" 30 degree bend on one end of the 27 1/2" length. You can use just about any kind of screen, but it should be aluminum or stainless steel to prevent rust. I plan on using the stainless steel coarse screen (p/n: SSEC) sold by Hoerr Racing products. You can make 2 screens from the 24" x 36" piece, which sells for $29.95. Their website is www.hrpworld.com.
12" x 27 1/2" with a 1" 30 degree bend on one end of the 27 1/2" length. You can use just about any kind of screen, but it should be aluminum or stainless steel to prevent rust. I plan on using the stainless steel coarse screen (p/n: SSEC) sold by Hoerr Racing products. You can make 2 screens from the 24" x 36" piece, which sells for $29.95. Their website is www.hrpworld.com.
Supporting Vendor
Joined: Jun 2005
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From: Marietta Georgia
St. Jude Donor '06-'07, '13, '15
Originally Posted by LarryW
You mean something like this: C5 radiator screen
They sell for 90 bux shipped from Elite Engineering; I got mine a few weeks ago but haven't gotten around to installing it
It appears to be very solid and well made
They sell for 90 bux shipped from Elite Engineering; I got mine a few weeks ago but haven't gotten around to installing it
It appears to be very solid and well made
I have one and love it...Solid prodcut!
Jim
Drifting
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From: Carson City, NV
Folks,
This forum is a great place for exchange of ideas, information and opinions as well with great members....BUT if you choose to attack fellow forum members the thread usually gets locked. So let's try to keep the high standards that we normally enjoy and help each other with a tolerance for different views. Just thought I'd say that before the "Moderators" get involved.
This forum is a great place for exchange of ideas, information and opinions as well with great members....BUT if you choose to attack fellow forum members the thread usually gets locked. So let's try to keep the high standards that we normally enjoy and help each other with a tolerance for different views. Just thought I'd say that before the "Moderators" get involved.
Safety Car
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From: monroeville pa
St. Jude Donor '04-'05-'06-'07-'08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13
Originally Posted by tiojames
Have tried using search on the forum and can't find the post about the "vacuum sweeper" after market screen for the underneath front of the C5s. It was posted a few weeks ago and someone found one from a vendor for about $60. Any help would be appreciated. TIA
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From: The Beautiful Greater Bay Area California
Originally Posted by Cscokd
I've had mine from Elite installed now for many months and love it. I don't have all that junk in my radiator fins anymore. It fits perfectly, doesn't rattle and looks much better than $8 chicken wire.
Very cool.
Burning Brakes
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From: New Bern NC
Originally Posted by 1STDROP123
YOU KNOW WHAT IS SAD ?
THAT THIS FORUM SHOULD BE A PLACE OF DIFFERENT IDEAS FOR EVERYONE TO TAKE FROM IT WHAT WORKS FOR THEM AND WHAT THEY WOULD LIKE FOR THEIR CAR . GUYS LIKE YOU(COAST 7) THINK THEY SHOULD DECIDE WHAT IS BEST AND EVERYTHING ELSE IS A BAD IDEA . HATE TO BREAK IT TO YOU . THIS IS AMERICA WHERE A GUY CAN USE HIS CAP LOCKS BECAUSE HE LIKES THE PRINT AND BUY A NICER SCREEN BECAUSE IT LOOKS BETTER THAN HOME MADE . AND BEING NEW TO THIS FORUM DOES NOT MAKE THE NOOBIES IDEAS BAD , MABYE SOME OF THE OLD TIME FORUM MEMBERS HAVE BEEN AROUND TOO LONG , DEPENDS ON HOW YOU LOOK AT IT .
THAT THIS FORUM SHOULD BE A PLACE OF DIFFERENT IDEAS FOR EVERYONE TO TAKE FROM IT WHAT WORKS FOR THEM AND WHAT THEY WOULD LIKE FOR THEIR CAR . GUYS LIKE YOU(COAST 7) THINK THEY SHOULD DECIDE WHAT IS BEST AND EVERYTHING ELSE IS A BAD IDEA . HATE TO BREAK IT TO YOU . THIS IS AMERICA WHERE A GUY CAN USE HIS CAP LOCKS BECAUSE HE LIKES THE PRINT AND BUY A NICER SCREEN BECAUSE IT LOOKS BETTER THAN HOME MADE . AND BEING NEW TO THIS FORUM DOES NOT MAKE THE NOOBIES IDEAS BAD , MABYE SOME OF THE OLD TIME FORUM MEMBERS HAVE BEEN AROUND TOO LONG , DEPENDS ON HOW YOU LOOK AT IT .
Big drama
DIY the screen and stop the drama !!!!!!!
Drifting
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From: Langhorne PA
Originally Posted by tiojames
I went to home depot, got the mesh. Slipped it in between the front fascia and took some time to wrap it almost completely around the 1" square bar that holds the flexible dam-fastened it with some small zip ties. I also bent about 1" of the screen all the way around to form a lip and it looks like it came from the factory. Thanks again.
I had done the same last winter, but recently noticed some leaves were still in the >1" space between the A/C and Radiator cooling fins. (You must remove the upper radiator support to see this.)
The fix is... the mesh must go 2" past the square bar to keep all junk out of the fins.
BTW The center air dam had already been trimmed for installation of the heat exchanger of the Mag Intercooler kit. I used the black plastic mesh so it isn't noticable even when someone is looking directly under the car.
Safety Car
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From: monroeville pa
St. Jude Donor '04-'05-'06-'07-'08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13
When i first joined the forum i used capital letters i was new to a computer and did not know any better.But you guys on the corvette forum told me what i was doing wrong and i appricated it.I never knew that using all capital letters ment you were yelling in computer language so i changed my ways thanks to you guys.Iwould not argue if he wants to use capital letters let him their are worse things in the world then arguing about that.charlene
Le Mans Master
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From: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
I have no problem spending money on my car. I've purchased several things that have been very expensive, for instance the $500 Honker that others are too cheap to buy. But when I have the ability to make a part for $2 that vendors are selling for $60+, I'll use my hands instead of my wallet. Unless you feel like laying on your back to get under the nose of my lowered Z, I seriously doubt you're going to be able to tell I even have a screen at all. So for those who choose to spend the money, fine. Just don't give us cheapo's a hard time because we took an alternative method of accomplishing the same thing. It's a silly thing to argue about.
Safety Car
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From: Arroyo Grande CA
Originally Posted by striper
I have no problem spending money on my car. I've purchased several things that have been very expensive, for instance the $500 Honker that others are too cheap to buy. But when I have the ability to make a part for $2 that vendors are selling for $60+, I'll use my hands instead of my wallet. Unless you feel like laying on your back to get under the nose of my lowered Z, I seriously doubt you're going to be able to tell I even have a screen at all. So for those who choose to spend the money, fine. Just don't give us cheapo's a hard time because we took an alternative method of accomplishing the same thing. It's a silly thing to argue about.
Melting Slicks
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From: Lake Oswego, Near Portland Oregon
30 plus years ago when I was hanging out in a race fab shop, everything was DIY. Of course with big tools, the guys could DIY an aluminum tub and most suspension pieces...What ever was needed to keep a clients race car going. Some mod parts lend themselves to easy fabrication with simple tools, such as this one. Anyone so inclined should be applauded for successfully cutting, bending and installing a screen,....even on a $50K car. However, there are people for whom the act of holding a pliers is a difficult proposition, and there are people that enjoy spending money on the expertise of others who have big tools and access to finishing materials. Hey guys, either way works!!!!!!!!
Safety Car
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From: monroeville pa
St. Jude Donor '04-'05-'06-'07-'08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13
Originally Posted by AlanN
Once again the voice of reason spoils our fun 
