The Feasibility of Thicker Radiator Grill Mesh Protection?
09-10-2021, 11:07 AM
#1
The Feasibility of Thicker Radiator Grill Mesh Protection?
Greetings
Has anyone considered the feasibility of thicker radiator grill mesh material, in order to enhance protection of the front radiators from regional areas that produce high rock and bug traffic, but still do not induce a risk of a "noticeably sizable" increased engine temperature, due to restricted air flow?
Please correct my error, but on the C8 corvette's front, (what I think are AC condensers), material has been tested and utilized, [note; to a limited degree and not independently tested], which is claimed to provide enhanced radiator protection with no considerable risk to increased engine temperature and overheating.
Here is the product used on the C8...
https://www.ezscreenout.com/
Here is the limited test parameters...
Has anyone considered the feasibility of thicker radiator grill mesh material, in order to enhance protection of the front radiators from regional areas that produce high rock and bug traffic, but still do not induce a risk of a "noticeably sizable" increased engine temperature, due to restricted air flow?
Please correct my error, but on the C8 corvette's front, (what I think are AC condensers), material has been tested and utilized, [note; to a limited degree and not independently tested], which is claimed to provide enhanced radiator protection with no considerable risk to increased engine temperature and overheating.
Here is the product used on the C8...
https://www.ezscreenout.com/
Here is the limited test parameters...
09-10-2021, 02:58 PM
#2
Burning Brakes
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Paulywanacracker (09-10-2021)
09-10-2021, 04:47 PM
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What I am referring to is a increased density "fabric material" the goes behind the metal mesh grill and provides an increased level of filtration and protection.
This fabric can also be removed on occasion and machine washed on a gentle setting.
09-10-2021, 05:01 PM
#4
Rennlist Member
Why would you need that? I put RGS grilles on my car (like the Zunsport) to keep track debris out and secondarily for cosmetics. I'm not aware that a radiator needs its own air filter or anything other than mechanical protection against debris.
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RGS (09-11-2021)
09-10-2021, 05:26 PM
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I wouldn't add anything more than the Zunsport grilles.
I tried another brand once on my Cayman R. Similar wire mesh pattern, but with flat wire instead of round. Blocked enough air flow to make the car run hot.
Any fabric or screen would likely do the same or worse. No thanks.
I tried another brand once on my Cayman R. Similar wire mesh pattern, but with flat wire instead of round. Blocked enough air flow to make the car run hot.
Any fabric or screen would likely do the same or worse. No thanks.
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Paulywanacracker (09-11-2021)
09-10-2021, 05:29 PM
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Thank You. This is why I raised the feasibility question, so that individuals could comment to the positive and negative aspects to increased protection for those interested.
There are geographical and regional areas of the world that have a seasonally high levels of insects and rock debris. Consequently, individuals install the metal mesh to prevent radiator damage and it looks Great too!
However, depending upon the size of the mesh, debris is still able to enter and disfigure/damage the cooling fins of an expensive vehicle. Besides, insects, depending upon seasonal variations, can be quite dense and fill the radiator for an ugly appearance. Especially if car shows and resale values are important to some individuals. Rocks are very destructive to these cooling fins.
t's like walking around with food stuck in your teeth or not wearing a motorcycle helmet and getting pelted with an insect or rock. When it happens - you remember it!
Here in the Southwest of America, or where roads are maintained by gravel/tar seal mixtures, as these layers breakdown they create a massive issue for radiators, paint, and windscreens. Hence, PPF now being developed for exterior windscreens.
Individuals have expressed a growing problem with this on their cars. In fact, in the S/W Americas they have some of the highest glass liability claims in the world.
https://www.corvetteblogger.com/2021...ont-radiators/
There are geographical and regional areas of the world that have a seasonally high levels of insects and rock debris. Consequently, individuals install the metal mesh to prevent radiator damage and it looks Great too!
However, depending upon the size of the mesh, debris is still able to enter and disfigure/damage the cooling fins of an expensive vehicle. Besides, insects, depending upon seasonal variations, can be quite dense and fill the radiator for an ugly appearance. Especially if car shows and resale values are important to some individuals. Rocks are very destructive to these cooling fins.
t's like walking around with food stuck in your teeth or not wearing a motorcycle helmet and getting pelted with an insect or rock. When it happens - you remember it!
Here in the Southwest of America, or where roads are maintained by gravel/tar seal mixtures, as these layers breakdown they create a massive issue for radiators, paint, and windscreens. Hence, PPF now being developed for exterior windscreens.
Individuals have expressed a growing problem with this on their cars. In fact, in the S/W Americas they have some of the highest glass liability claims in the world.
https://www.corvetteblogger.com/2021...ont-radiators/
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