Notices
C5 General General C5 Corvette and C5 Z06 Discussion not covered in Tech

Cold air screens

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Mar 6, 2010 | 02:40 PM
  #1  
billyj's Avatar
billyj
Thread Starter
Instructor
 
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 190
Likes: 0
From: pa
Default Cold air screens

can i get some info on installing these screens???
is it a one beer or a six pack to do this.
any advice will be greatly appreciated.
purchased from west coast corvette,
GOOD PEOPLE,FAST SERVICE
THANKS
BILLY
Reply
Old Mar 6, 2010 | 02:42 PM
  #2  
04 commemorative's Avatar
04 commemorative
Team Owner
 
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 30,770
Likes: 41
From: Down the Shore New Jersey, Elev.3 feet
St. Jude Donor '17
Default

The ZO6 screens?
Reply
Old Mar 6, 2010 | 02:57 PM
  #3  
billyj's Avatar
billyj
Thread Starter
Instructor
 
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 190
Likes: 0
From: pa
Default

they are the screen's to let air in by the fog lights.
about 1/2" mesh openings
thanks
billyj
sorry they are not

Last edited by billyj; Mar 6, 2010 at 03:02 PM. Reason: correction
Reply
Old Mar 6, 2010 | 03:03 PM
  #4  
IRON MAIDEN's Avatar
IRON MAIDEN
Melting Slicks
 
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 2,785
Likes: 8
From: Sacramento California
Default

???????? No clue what you are talking about. Try posting a pic of what you have.
Reply
Old Mar 6, 2010 | 03:08 PM
  #5  
billyj's Avatar
billyj
Thread Starter
Instructor
 
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 190
Likes: 0
From: pa
Default

they are to replace the plastic housing around the fog lights.
thanks
Reply
Old Mar 6, 2010 | 03:11 PM
  #6  
Dave68's Avatar
Dave68
Race Director
20 Year Member
Liked
 
Joined: Dec 2000
Posts: 19,304
Likes: 85
From: San Diego CA
Default

The screens themselves are very easy to install. Removing the fog light covers is a whole "nuther" ballgame. Many folks core holes in the FL panels and then install the screens, which is a 20 minute job at most.
Reply
Old Mar 6, 2010 | 03:12 PM
  #7  
Daddyrama31's Avatar
Daddyrama31
Drifting
15 Year Member
 
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 1,510
Likes: 15
From: Ga
Default

You will need to lift your car. 3 bolts hold them in. They are kind of tough to get to. Its not that complicated. Two bolts on one side and one on the other. Pull the old ones out, pop the new ones in.
Reply
Old Mar 6, 2010 | 03:13 PM
  #8  
billyj's Avatar
billyj
Thread Starter
Instructor
 
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 190
Likes: 0
From: pa
Default

i guess i have to remove fog light covers????
thanks
Reply
Corvette Stories

The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts

story-0

8 Most "Only Corvette Owners Understand" Quirks and Problems

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-1

10 Reasons the C6 Z06 is Still A Performance Benchmark After 20 Years

 Joe Kucinski
story-2

How Much Horsepower Every Corvette Engine "LOST" in 1972

 Joe Kucinski
story-3

Top 10 DOs and DON'Ts for Protecting Your Convertible Top!

 Michael S. Palmer
story-4

Top 10 Most Explosive Corvettes Ever Made: Power-to-Weight Ratio Ranked!

 Joe Kucinski
story-5

150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter

 Joe Kucinski
story-6

8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time

 Verdad Gallardo
story-7

Top 10 Corvette Engines RANKED by Peak Torque (70+ Years of Muscle!)

 Joe Kucinski
story-8

Corvette ZR1X Will Be Pacing the Indy 500, And Could Probably Race, Too!

 Verdad Gallardo
story-9

Top 10 Corvettes Coming to Mecum Indy 2026!

 Brett Foote
Old Mar 6, 2010 | 03:16 PM
  #9  
GOTHAM VETTE's Avatar
GOTHAM VETTE
Drifting
15 Year Member
 
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 1,267
Likes: 2
From: New York NY
Default

you'd be lucky to finish a half a beer.....unless you want to turn it into an all day drunken event....
Reply
Old Mar 6, 2010 | 03:27 PM
  #10  
billyj's Avatar
billyj
Thread Starter
Instructor
 
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 190
Likes: 0
From: pa
Default

i'm a cheap date,two heinekin's will due me in.
looks like it will take a couple of days ha ha
billyj
Reply
Old Mar 6, 2010 | 04:01 PM
  #11  
BWF07's Avatar
BWF07
Le Mans Master
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Top Answer: 1
 
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 9,595
Likes: 959
From: Palm Harbor not far from Sebring Florida
St. Jude Donor '11
Oldtimer
Default

Are you referring to these screens?



I never removed anything associated with the fog lights. They went in in less then 10 minutes. They are held in with double sided tape.
Reply
Old Mar 6, 2010 | 04:41 PM
  #12  
billyj's Avatar
billyj
Thread Starter
Instructor
 
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 190
Likes: 0
From: pa
Default

no i am talking about the fog light holders
i don't have the z06 screens. i will replace the plastic piece.s
in the center of thegrille?????
billyj
Reply
Old Mar 6, 2010 | 04:42 PM
  #13  
billyj's Avatar
billyj
Thread Starter
Instructor
 
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 190
Likes: 0
From: pa
Default

it will be the holders behind the screens
billyj
Reply
Old Mar 6, 2010 | 04:53 PM
  #14  
tremor1's Avatar
tremor1
Burning Brakes
15 Year Member
Conversation Starter
All Eyes On Me
 
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 1,106
Likes: 6
From: Georgetown Texas
Default

Reply
Old Mar 6, 2010 | 04:56 PM
  #15  
billyj's Avatar
billyj
Thread Starter
Instructor
 
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 190
Likes: 0
From: pa
Default

i got htese from west coast corvette's stk#11104229 cold air screens
i got directions from the web site.
thank you for all your help
billyj
Reply
Old Mar 6, 2010 | 05:25 PM
  #16  
AU N EGL's Avatar
AU N EGL
Team Owner
10 Year Member
 
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 43,084
Likes: 33
From: Raleigh / Rolesville NC
Default

Just take a utility knife with a fresh blade and cut out the back side of the plastic. Just cut along the transition of the flat back to the curved part. Then by the fog light there is a small notch. Just cut a straight line down from the notch.

then take the screens and use double sided sticky tape. Done in 45 min max
Reply
Old Mar 6, 2010 | 05:41 PM
  #17  
04 commemorative's Avatar
04 commemorative
Team Owner
 
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 30,770
Likes: 41
From: Down the Shore New Jersey, Elev.3 feet
St. Jude Donor '17
Default

I installed my screens in 10 minutes. Mine right now are for looks only but one day when I feel like it I will remove them and drill a few 1" holes then reinstall the screens. I also used double sided tape and they have been in now 5 years
Reply

Get notified of new replies

To Cold air screens

Old Mar 6, 2010 | 06:30 PM
  #18  
American Hydrocarbon
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
Default

Just take a 2" hole saw and drill three holes in each of the stock ones. Takes about 20 minutes. Then return the ones you purchased.
Reply
Old Mar 6, 2010 | 06:52 PM
  #19  
Daddyrama31's Avatar
Daddyrama31
Drifting
15 Year Member
 
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 1,510
Likes: 15
From: Ga
Default

Me again. I dont think these are the exact ones you purchased. However, the proceedure is the same.

http://www.magneticred.com/mods/coldair/index.html
Reply
Old Mar 7, 2010 | 07:57 AM
  #20  
Shirl's Avatar
Shirl
Safety Car
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 4,832
Likes: 1,847
From: NJ
2025 C8 of the Year Finalist - Modified
2023 C8 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
2022 C7 of the Year Finalist - Modified
2021 C7 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
Default

Originally Posted by Daddyrama31
Me again. I dont think these are the exact ones you purchased. However, the proceedure is the same.

http://www.magneticred.com/mods/coldair/index.html
This is correct. These are not the easiest screens to install (like the others). They look cool though and definately help get cool air into the motor. One bad thing is.. they let dust and dirt in too. I immediately noticed a difference with them with the Blackwing.
Reply



All times are GMT -4. The time now is 07:26 PM.

story-0
8 Most "Only Corvette Owners Understand" Quirks and Problems

Slideshow: These are the quirks, annoyances, and oddly lovable problems that every Corvette owner eventually learns to live with.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-28 09:31:39


VIEW MORE
story-1
10 Reasons the C6 Z06 is Still A Performance Benchmark After 20 Years

Slideshow: 10 reasons why the C6 Z06 is still a performance benchmark after 20 years.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 17:20:09


VIEW MORE
story-2
How Much Horsepower Every Corvette Engine "LOST" in 1972

Slideshow: How much horsepower every Corvette engine lost in 1972.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 16:54:53


VIEW MORE
story-3
Top 10 DOs and DON'Ts for Protecting Your Convertible Top!

Slideshow: How to Protect A Convertible Top: 10 DOs & DON'Ts

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-04-03 00:00:00


VIEW MORE
story-4
Top 10 Most Explosive Corvettes Ever Made: Power-to-Weight Ratio Ranked!

Slideshow: The 10 most explosive Corvettes ever built based on power-to-weight ratio.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-20 07:23:03


VIEW MORE
story-5
150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter

Slideshow: From C1 to C8 we compare every Corvette generation by the numbers.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 16:54:12


VIEW MORE
story-6
8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time

Slideshow: Some Corvette pace cars became collectible legends, while others perfectly captured the look and attitude of their era.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-11 09:50:51


VIEW MORE
story-7
Top 10 Corvette Engines RANKED by Peak Torque (70+ Years of Muscle!)

Slideshow: Ranking the top 10 Corvette engines by torque output.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-05 11:58:09


VIEW MORE
story-8
Corvette ZR1X Will Be Pacing the Indy 500, And Could Probably Race, Too!

Slideshow: A Corvette pace car nearly matching IndyCar speeds sounds exaggerated, until you look at the numbers.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-04 20:03:36


VIEW MORE
story-9
Top 10 Corvettes Coming to Mecum Indy 2026!

Among a rather large group of them.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-04 13:56:44


VIEW MORE