Clean Shield for Radiator
Le Mans Master
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 6,774
Likes: 363
From: Midland TX
Just installed one from Elite Engineering. Simple install. Only issue was the center spoiler would not re-install without losing the fold back capability. Since I live in an area where it drags several times a day, my solution was just to cut down the top of the spoiler piece a couple inches and now it just touches the shield and fold backs fine from the stock angle. Probably would have been a good idea to place a strip of duct tape at the back of the shield from above to help maintain positive air pressure after shaving the top of the spoiler down (may go back and do it later), but most of my driving is around town and I doubt the center spoiler has any real contribution at city speeds.
Last edited by Choreo; Dec 27, 2006 at 12:35 AM.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 3,315
Likes: 17
From: Near Jacksonville Fl.
Radiator screen
I had some fibergalss window screen left over from a doorwall screen I re-did.
So I went down to Home Depot and bought some screen framing and a package of 5/16 mill screen corners.
Brought it home and cut the framing so it was 28X11 outside dim. when assembled, then installed the screen with screening spline.
Removed the center spoiler and cut the top edge off, reinstalled it and tucked the rear edge of the screen frame between the support and the radiator.
Then attached the front to the inside of the front facia with springs so it will deflect in the case of road gators (lots of them in Fl.)
Net result it traps almost everything and is self cleaning for the most part, and it also allows the spoiler to deflect.
Total cost about $5.00 and it's been on for the last 3 years!
So I went down to Home Depot and bought some screen framing and a package of 5/16 mill screen corners.
Brought it home and cut the framing so it was 28X11 outside dim. when assembled, then installed the screen with screening spline.
Removed the center spoiler and cut the top edge off, reinstalled it and tucked the rear edge of the screen frame between the support and the radiator.
Then attached the front to the inside of the front facia with springs so it will deflect in the case of road gators (lots of them in Fl.)
Net result it traps almost everything and is self cleaning for the most part, and it also allows the spoiler to deflect.
Total cost about $5.00 and it's been on for the last 3 years!
Drifting
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 1,591
Likes: 2
From: kent ct - "if i'm not in the vette, i damn well better be on the yacht."
St. Jude Donor '13
I had some fibergalss window screen left over from a doorwall screen I re-did.
So I went down to Home Depot and bought some screen framing and a package of 5/16 mill screen corners.
Brought it home and cut the framing so it was 28X11 outside dim. when assembled, then installed the screen with screening spline.
Removed the center spoiler and cut the top edge off, reinstalled it and tucked the rear edge of the screen frame between the support and the radiator.
Then attached the front to the inside of the front facia with springs so it will deflect in the case of road gators (lots of them in Fl.)
Net result it traps almost everything and is self cleaning for the most part, and it also allows the spoiler to deflect.
Total cost about $5.00 and it's been on for the last 3 years!
So I went down to Home Depot and bought some screen framing and a package of 5/16 mill screen corners.
Brought it home and cut the framing so it was 28X11 outside dim. when assembled, then installed the screen with screening spline.
Removed the center spoiler and cut the top edge off, reinstalled it and tucked the rear edge of the screen frame between the support and the radiator.
Then attached the front to the inside of the front facia with springs so it will deflect in the case of road gators (lots of them in Fl.)
Net result it traps almost everything and is self cleaning for the most part, and it also allows the spoiler to deflect.
Total cost about $5.00 and it's been on for the last 3 years!
Safety Car
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 3,802
Likes: 0
From: monroeville pa
St. Jude Donor '04-'05-'06-'07-'08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13
Anybody ever installed one of these http://www.southerncarparts.com/9704...eld-p-136.html
and how easy is it to install, what did you have to do?
I'm trying to decide if I should buy this however if the installation is too difficult then I am having second thoughts.
Thanks.
and how easy is it to install, what did you have to do?
I'm trying to decide if I should buy this however if the installation is too difficult then I am having second thoughts.
Thanks.
Drifting
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 1,727
Likes: 19
From: Carson City, NV
I installed one of Elite's screens. Great product, doesn't vibrate or rattle because it's a quality piece professionally manufactured. Easy to install and it looks great too. You get what you pay for.
