DIY: Protection screen for intercooling radiator
03-29-2011, 03:36 PM
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Yo, that's way too much money for a plastic grill. I know a rock will go right through those like knife through butter. My MB used have lower plastic grill that was pretty sturdy and that got holes in it like crazy from road debris. I guess better than nothing, but still...seesh...seems like not too much protection for too much money.
03-30-2011, 04:51 AM
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I just had my A/C condenser replaced last week .
I ordered mesh and start to think how I was going to keep it in place behind the front grill .
The new condenser is different from the original ,it has 2 platic monting plate on it just at the opening of the front grill .
May be something to add a protection on it ?
One other question :What is behind the audi logo on the grill ? it's wired .
Home link maybe ?
Here is picture of the new A/C condeser
I ordered mesh and start to think how I was going to keep it in place behind the front grill .
The new condenser is different from the original ,it has 2 platic monting plate on it just at the opening of the front grill .
May be something to add a protection on it ?
One other question :What is behind the audi logo on the grill ? it's wired .
Home link maybe ?
Here is picture of the new A/C condeser
03-30-2011, 04:55 AM
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Yo, that's way too much money for a plastic grill. I know a rock will go right through those like knife through butter. My MB used have lower plastic grill that was pretty sturdy and that got holes in it like crazy from road debris. I guess better than nothing, but still...seesh...seems like not too much protection for too much money.
03-30-2011, 04:55 AM
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Out of curiousity, what is the spacing/gap between the plastic 'ribs'. Is the spacing close to 1/4" or more/less? Did it come with instructions that can be scanned to give us an idea of what the installation steps are? Particularly wondering if it can be installed without dropping the bumper cover. Tnx!
Yo, that's way too much money for a plastic grill. I know a rock will go right through those like knife through butter. My MB used have lower plastic grill that was pretty sturdy and that got holes in it like crazy from road debris. I guess better than nothing, but still...seesh...seems like not too much protection for too much money.
03-30-2011, 04:57 AM
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I think those mounting plates are for holding the power steering cooler on an S5. I would have to look in ETKA to be sure.
03-30-2011, 06:32 AM
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I hope to get one myself. Looking forward to install pics. I already found out I got a bent radiator fin and rock chip just on the way to home from the dealership.
03-30-2011, 08:08 AM
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This material looks interesting for a screen, which could be bent to fit over the intercooler radiator.
http://www.nilesexpandedmetals.com/n...sh_hexagon.asp
http://www.nilesexpandedmetals.com/n...sh_hexagon.asp
03-30-2011, 03:36 PM
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I just finished to install the mesh behind the front grille .
I need to order more mesh to protect the intercooler
The mesh is aluminum black gloss coated.
Took about 2 hours to cut the mesh and fix it .
No clamp needed ,I used existing screw on the car .
I need to order more mesh to protect the intercooler
The mesh is aluminum black gloss coated.
Took about 2 hours to cut the mesh and fix it .
No clamp needed ,I used existing screw on the car .
03-30-2011, 04:12 PM
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Not bad, I would have done the IC area first, it's lowest and most likely to get hit by heavier things. Can you get a shot in daylight (no flash) from farther back to see what it looks like - how obvious it is?
03-30-2011, 04:22 PM
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NWS4guy ,I just removed the black plastic protection under the car and from what I see ,I will do the same on the bottom .
I will get the mesh by saturday
I will take a picture outside to show how this look like .
I will get the mesh by saturday
I will take a picture outside to show how this look like .