Rennline vs Custom Car Grill?
#16
i ordered honeycomb black aluminum grill sheet off eBay after seeing how exposed our radiators are exposed to debris. Made a template and installed me self ( with some cut knuckles and fingers) attached with blk zip ties on corners that are almost invisible. Thought about the ones that are precut but didn't like the idea of removing bumper. Now if junk manages to get in there I can just cut the zip ties, slide out mesh and vacuum crud. Then just reattach grill.
#17
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i ordered honeycomb black aluminum grill sheet off eBay after seeing how exposed our radiators are exposed to debris. Made a template and installed me self ( with some cut knuckles and fingers) attached with blk zip ties on corners that are almost invisible. Thought about the ones that are precut but didn't like the idea of removing bumper. Now if junk manages to get in there I can just cut the zip ties, slide out mesh and vacuum crud. Then just reattach grill.
#18
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For me, it came down to opportunity cost: I could very well have gone w/ some generic mesh grills and cut/bent to shape, but the time involved trying to do a 'perfect' job wasn't worth it.
The Rennline grills, though exorbitantly priced for what it is, is of high quality and fitted perfectly.
I did save $ on the install though, I did it myself!
The Rennline grills, though exorbitantly priced for what it is, is of high quality and fitted perfectly.
I did save $ on the install though, I did it myself!
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#23
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Anyone tried the Zunsport ? I came across these on YT and the installations seems pretty easy compared to rennline !
Porsche 991 GTS Upper Side Grille Fitting - YouTube
Porsche 991 GTS Centre Outer Grille Fitting - YouTube
Porsche 991 GTS Upper Side Grille Fitting - YouTube
Porsche 991 GTS Centre Outer Grille Fitting - YouTube
Little pricey at least for a MY15 GTS: $ 432.00 + shipping to US https://www.zunsport.com/en/porsche-...lle-set?page=8
#24
Little pricey at least for a MY15 GTS: $ 432.00 + shipping to US https://www.zunsport.com/en/porsche-...lle-set?page=8
That's not THAT bad if you consider the fact that the bumper doesn't have to come off (vs Rennline).
It doesn't look like Zunsport offers these for cars without parking sensors, though. I may contact them to find out.
#25
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ETA] They shipped 5/27 (1 day after order) via FedEx with scheduled delivery date of 6/1. Pretty efficient from the UK.
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Last edited by Al.Fresco; 05-27-2016 at 01:29 PM.
#26
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+1. It would save hours of work. Please let me know about cars w/o parking sensor. My GTS doesn't have front parking sensors.
#27
I've been toying with the idea of covers for our Sport Design fronts but never wanted to pull the trigger. With these guys, though, I may give it a shot. Sure as hell beats taking the front bumper off IMO.
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Zunsport got back to me early this morning (they're in the UK). A rep said that they are almost finished with their non-sensor version for our GTSs. He also said that we should expect them to be released by the 4th of July ()!
I've been toying with the idea of covers for our Sport Design fronts but never wanted to pull the trigger. With these guys, though, I may give it a shot. Sure as hell beats taking the front bumper off IMO.
I've been toying with the idea of covers for our Sport Design fronts but never wanted to pull the trigger. With these guys, though, I may give it a shot. Sure as hell beats taking the front bumper off IMO.
Buy the way, does the bumper side vents (plastic slats) come off w/o removing the bumper? It would make cleaning the side radiators much easier.
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Anyone tried the Zunsport ? I came across these on YT and the installations seems pretty easy compared to rennline !
Porsche 991 GTS Upper Side Grille Fitting - YouTube
Porsche 991 GTS Centre Outer Grille Fitting - YouTube
Porsche 991 GTS Upper Side Grille Fitting - YouTube
Porsche 991 GTS Centre Outer Grille Fitting - YouTube
Little pricey at least for a MY15 GTS: $ 432.00 + shipping to US https://www.zunsport.com/en/porsche-...lle-set?page=8
Don't have them yet for regular 991S w/out sensors. If so would have gone that route. Looks like its Rennline. Zip ties on a $100k Porsche just can't do it IMHO...but agree its a low cost and reversible option for those that do! Zunsport is working on a full set of options for all 991's need to check their website again as of last contact with them in April they still didn't have anything for my 991 S w/out parking sensors. As I recall they needed a car to send templates to them for testing/fitment. I think they do offer a rewards/loyalty program...maybe they will do a group buy for sponsorship?
Last edited by mdrobc1213; 05-29-2016 at 02:51 AM.
#30
The Zunsport solution looks great, just hard to swallow that price. For $400 delivered (for the black ones) I'd consider it--group buy anyone? Seems the default suggestion is always to go with the Rennline grill, so seeding this group with some grills would be some of the best marketing they could do.