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Old 10-21-2016, 06:50 PM
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Front grille mesh added

I just thought I share some pix of mesh I added to protect the radiators from rocks and debris.



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Inside the fender well because the tires were kicking debris up into the back of the coolers


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Interesting. On the side openings, I know the black OEM pieces can easily be removed but how did you do it for the center pieces?
I just installed my 9500CI and it was a b#tch to run the wires and place the detectors behind the grill.
Did you add them because you are seeing damages on your radiator?
Do you track your car?
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Looks good but you lost some cooling in square inches and airflow changes
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Originally Posted by emericr
Interesting. On the side openings, I know the black OEM pieces can easily be removed but how did you do it for the center pieces?
I just installed my 9500CI and it was a b#tch to run the wires and place the detectors behind the grill.
Did you add them because you are seeing damages on your radiator?
Do you track your car?
I removed the entire bumper cover and added the mesh from behind.

I haven't tracked the car yet. I track motorcycles, it's hard to find anything else comparable to the adrenaline rush of motorcycles. I may track the GTS but I have dedicated track bikes.
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Originally Posted by PeterUbers
Looks good but you lost some cooling in square inches and airflow changes
Yes, I loose about 30% flow as according to the mesh manufacturer
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Yes, I loose about 30% flow as according to the mesh manufacturer
30% sounds like a lot but a damaged radiator with bent and crushed cooling fins can actually reduce airflow and cooling just as much or more.
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