Radiator screen

Reply Subscribe

Thread Tools

Search this Thread

Feb 28, 2012 | 12:04 AM

Florida Mike

Thread Starter

Racer

Joined: Jan 2009

Posts: 312

Likes: 0

From: Valrico FL

Radiator screen

Anyone who has made a screen to block off debris from getting up into the condenser\radiator area....how did you mount it so the plastic cowling piece still pivots on the springs? Or did you just place it so it holds that piece rigid?

Hope this isn't too confusing but if you have put one on you will know what I mean. I am just concerned about where I might put it will keep that piece from moving and get ripped off if I ever sweep it on something like a curb or dip in the road.

Ideas or pics greatly appreciated!

Feb 28, 2012 | 02:19 AM

RedRckC5

Drifting

Joined: Sep 2006

Posts: 1,336

Likes: 1

From: Henderson Nevada

Thinking about the same thing after looking at Mid America.

Feb 28, 2012 | 06:56 AM

AU N EGL

Team Owner

Joined: Sep 2003

Posts: 43,084

Likes: 33

From: Raleigh / Rolesville NC

You still need to clean the screen often.

Plus before you install the screen, clean out the radiators and condenser.

Feb 28, 2012 | 09:16 AM

Blitzkrieg

AKA "The CLOWN"

Joined: Feb 2010

Posts: 6,261

Likes: 13

From: Chicago South Suburbs

It is really amazing the amount of crap these C5 bottom feeders pick up.

I did a S/C install April of 11' and I am currently installing a new radiator. I drove 2k miles last year, but by looking at the grass, fuzz, hay and other debris that I just removed, it looks like I drove 20k miles of country driving on gravel and dirt roads! I will be cleaning out all that crap twice a year from now on!

Feb 28, 2012 | 09:26 AM

PhilsFRC

Burning Brakes

Joined: Mar 2011

Posts: 1,048

Likes: 5

From: Metairie LA

Check out Elite Engineering.

Feb 28, 2012 | 09:44 AM

02EBcoupe

Racer

Joined: Oct 2000

Posts: 449

Likes: 4

From: Palm Coast FL

If your are handy, go to Lowes and get a piece of expanded sheet screen, 12 x 24 18 gauge stainless. About $12.00, same principal, less money. F.Y.I.

Feb 28, 2012 | 12:03 PM

2004c5blackcoupe

Instructor

Joined: Aug 2010

Posts: 219

Likes: 0

From: Tustin CA

Just use 1/4" chicken wire. Arch screen up so air dam will pivot.
Don't forget to screen the 1" gap between the radiator and condenser.
Attach with zip ties.
I don't have pics.

Feb 28, 2012 | 01:07 PM

Florida Mike

Thread Starter

Racer

Joined: Jan 2009

Posts: 312

Likes: 0

From: Valrico FL

Quote:

Originally Posted by 02EBcoupe

If your are handy, go to Lowes and get a piece of expanded sheet screen, 12 x 24 18 gauge stainless. About $12.00, same principal, less money. F.Y.I.

Thats exactly what I bought! Just figuring the best way to mount it so the air dam still pivots. It was only $10 so you really can't go wrong!

Would love to use the existing body trim screws in the front with some large SS fender washers. Maybe I will just put a bend in it for the air dam???