Radiator Protection
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Radiator Protection
I was considering the under car radiator protection plate sold PFYC. Anyone get it and is it really necessary?
Thanks in advance for your opinion.
Thanks in advance for your opinion.
Racer
Joined: Jun 2005
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From: Playa Vista CA
Originally Posted by stadt55
I was considering the under car radiator protection plate sold PFYC. Anyone get it and is it really necessary?
Thanks in advance for your opinion.
Thanks in advance for your opinion.
Thought about buying one, but decided to make my own (since I wasn't sure if I was going to keep it in place).
I had some gutter-guard (silver, metal mesh), flattened it, added rubber trim to 3 of the exposed edges. There are 3 bolts at the front of the under radiator opening. I undid those, then slipped the mesh between the plastic body panel and whatever it bolts to. Put the bolts back in place. Holds the mesh in place very tight.
It's been about a month now, and I check it once a week to see if it's caught anything, distorted, fallen out, loosened, or done anything bizarre. So far so good.
Sorry no pics.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Feb 2005
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From: Palm Coast, FL
I purchased the screen from PRYC and installed it which took a little bending and maneuvering I might add but nothing out of the ordinary. Install took about 20 mike mikes and so far seems to be great. Now I plan on putting a screen behind the front grille which I think I will replace with a chrome OEM grille soon to being released(no price yet) from Creative Engine Covers online.
Anyway, the lower cover seems to be a nice worthwhile investment. I used the original screws already there towards the front of the bumper and doesn't move around at all. Nice product.
Anyway, the lower cover seems to be a nice worthwhile investment. I used the original screws already there towards the front of the bumper and doesn't move around at all. Nice product.
Instructor
Joined: Jun 2005
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Originally Posted by purple heart
I purchased the screen from PRYC and installed it which took a little bending and maneuvering I might add but nothing out of the ordinary. Install took about 20 mike mikes and so far seems to be great. Now I plan on putting a screen behind the front grille which I think I will replace with a chrome OEM grille soon to being released(no price yet) from Creative Engine Covers online.
Anyway, the lower cover seems to be a nice worthwhile investment. I used the original screws already there towards the front of the bumper and doesn't move around at all. Nice product.
Anyway, the lower cover seems to be a nice worthwhile investment. I used the original screws already there towards the front of the bumper and doesn't move around at all. Nice product.
Got lucky on that one.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Apr 2005
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From: Boston's south shore MA
Originally Posted by purple heart
I purchased the screen from PRYC and installed it which took a little bending and maneuvering I might add but nothing out of the ordinary. Install took about 20 mike mikes and so far seems to be great. Now I plan on putting a screen behind the front grille which I think I will replace with a chrome OEM grille soon to being released(no price yet) from Creative Engine Covers online.
Anyway, the lower cover seems to be a nice worthwhile investment. I used the original screws already there towards the front of the bumper and doesn't move around at all. Nice product.
Anyway, the lower cover seems to be a nice worthwhile investment. I used the original screws already there towards the front of the bumper and doesn't move around at all. Nice product.
