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Old May 29, 2004 | 10:04 PM
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A while back someone showed us their imporved version of a screen installed below the front facia to cover the air intake to the radiator and keep out debris. There are a couple for sale from vendors but the one I recall seeing on the Forum looked a lot better. Did a search and could not find the original post. Can anyone get me back to the Forum member with the better version? Thanks.
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Old May 29, 2004 | 11:27 PM
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There is nothing in front of the radiator that acts as a screen (at least as part of my coupe's front end). Junk is free to slam into the radiator if it somehow deflects up and off the front chin spoiler. Maybe you can explain where this screen is supposed to mount?
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Old May 30, 2004 | 04:02 AM
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there are a couple of aftermarket screens but you can make one for a couple of bucks vs. $100 for a store bought , complete unit.
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Old May 30, 2004 | 10:47 AM
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Make sure you are still getting lots of air to the radiator. some screens cut the air amount down 30+ %. It is really no big deal to line on the ground once in while and put your hand up by the radiator and pull the debris out too.
:cheers: :cheers: Tom
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Old May 30, 2004 | 01:45 PM
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You can fab your own, or get some Gutter Guard from Lowe's. :yesnod: :) :thumbs:
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