jalalski
Date Registered: 02-2004
Location: SUTHERLAND, SYDNEY
TOTAL POSTS: 29100
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Re: Radiator Protection
Thanks Phil,
It was a good idea to create a dedicated thread for this mod, as the previous posts were burried inside the "bash plate and lift kit" thread and hard to find.
I'll move the other posts here.
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15/Jan/2006, 8:48 am
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jalalski
Date Registered: 02-2004
Location: SUTHERLAND, SYDNEY
TOTAL POSTS: 29100
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Re: Radiator Protection
Copied from another thread
Hi Series I owners,
You guys can have a radiator protection as well
My weekend project included a trip to supercheap auto and I stumbled across this wire mesh for $29.50
After some fiddling around for about an hour to get the correct size, I managed to stuff it up and cut it too short, but this was rectified later.
I had to remove the front grille to be able to slide the mesh from behind and slot it in just in front of the radiator, where it's being held by 6-7 existing screws.
I have re-inforced it as well with a couple of cable ties, so it wont rattle.
There are many colours available of this mesh (black, blue, red and chrome) and of course you know what colour would I chose
So here is the end result and I can drive safely now, knowing that my radiator wont be taking any nasty stone hits.
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15/Jan/2006, 8:51 am
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jalalski
Date Registered: 02-2004
Location: SUTHERLAND, SYDNEY
TOTAL POSTS: 29100
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Re: Radiator Protection
Series II owners are lucky indeed to have THIS on offer, which is nice and practical solution to protect your radiator.
I wish they made these for Series I
Last edited by jalalski, 28/Jan/2008, 9:42 pm
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15/Jan/2006, 8:54 am
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jalalski
Date Registered: 02-2004
Location: SUTHERLAND, SYDNEY
TOTAL POSTS: 29100
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Re: Radiator Protection
Copied from another thread (posted by cuextrail)
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Hi guys,
Well after Jalal went and fixed up his front grill, it motivated me to do the same.
NOTE: Mine is a SERIES 2.
Materials & Costs
900X500mm of galvanised mesh from Home Hardware ($4.00)
4 x "champion" nuts & washes to suit protruding bolts (see pics) ($3.00)
TOTAL $$: $7.00
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15/Jan/2006, 9:06 am
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jalalski
Date Registered: 02-2004
Location: SUTHERLAND, SYDNEY
TOTAL POSTS: 29100
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Re: Radiator Protection
Excellent stuff Dave
You've done it the professional way and decided to take the bumper off. I didn't need to do this, as the opening in my front bumper is bigger (in series I) so I still managed to get to the bolts ok.
Well done mate!
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15/Jan/2006, 9:07 am
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jalalski
Date Registered: 02-2004
Location: SUTHERLAND, SYDNEY
TOTAL POSTS: 29100
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Re: Radiator Protection
Copied from another thread (posted by ACTXtrail)
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Here's mine. It took me about half an hour and the result was much better than I originally thought it would be. I used the method where I cut the piece to size by meauring from the inside bottom of the front guard, to the top of the openings. then cut the width to overlap the openings and still fit in to the sides. I was then able to tuck the base into the bottom of the guard and zip tie to the top.
Cheers
John
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15/Jan/2006, 9:09 am
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Revhead Kev
Date Registered: 10-2006
Location: Mona Vale, Sydney, AUSTRALIA
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Re: Radiator Protection
Brett & Jalal,
I'm going to do this too but want to know which bolts/screws you undid to slide the mesh behind the grille and to fix it in behind the lower guard. Also, what was the size of mesh you needed to cover the area ?
I know it was quite a while ago but I'm sure a quick look at the front and you'll remember.
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5/Nov/2006, 7:16 am
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jalalski
Date Registered: 02-2004
Location: SUTHERLAND, SYDNEY
TOTAL POSTS: 29100
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Re: Radiator Protection
Kev, you will need to remove the front grille completely to be able to slot the mesh behind it and all the way down.
The front grille is held by 4 plastic push in type of clips at the top part near the radiator and 4 locking pins going into the bumper. To remove the grille, take off these 4 push in pins and lift the grille up.
I can't remember the size of the mesh, but the packaged one from Supercheap auto will be enough and you can then cut it to size.
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5/Nov/2006, 8:01 am
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