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Old 09-25-2023, 10:30 AM
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Anyone install these on the standard 992 grill? They sent me some pics of the grills themselves, but I don't really understand where the side "clip" on each goes or what it would clip into since it inserts a bit and goes in front of the side molding?

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Originally Posted by pbcsd
Anyone install these on the standard 992 grill? They sent me some pics of the grills themselves, but I don't really understand where the side "clip" on each goes or what it would clip into since it inserts a bit and goes in front of the side molding?
The clips wedge in behind the vertical lip. Clip is probably not the best description. You can see the clip in the lower right corner of the picture below. It is more like a blade spring. I installed on my daily driver C2S with standard front and they have been a good addition. With respect to posts calling them chicken wire, these are substantial stainless steel woven mesh with a quality powder coating.



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Originally Posted by jfb992
The clips wedge in behind the vertical lip. Clip is probably not the best description. You can see the clip in the lower right corner of the picture below. It is more like a blade spring. I installed on my daily driver C2S with standard front and they have been a good addition. With respect to posts calling them chicken wire, these are substantial stainless steel woven mesh with a quality powder coating.


Thanks helpful, the video seemed to imply you use a screwdriver to push in a bottom clip as well which I don't see. So no clips or anything on the other side?
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Yes, there is a clip on the bottom edge about 40-50 mm from the inner vertical edge of the Zunsport grill. Once the grill is seated, reach through the grill with a flat screwdriver and push the clip down. It may help to gently push the grill inward for the clip to clear the plastic opening on the car. Have you seen this video?
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Originally Posted by jfb992
Yes, there is a clip on the bottom edge about 40-50 mm from the inner vertical edge of the Zunsport grill. Once the grill is seated, reach through the grill with a flat screwdriver and push the clip down. It may help to gently push the grill inward for the clip to clear the plastic opening on the car. Have you seen this video? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NcVH...dGFsbCA5OTI%3D
Yeah, I've seen the video, that's actually where the questions started. Just have no idea where that bottom clip would actually "clip" into as there is nothing on the bottom of the molding that I can see. Haven't purchased them yet, still debating on whether I like the look and whether I can really stomach what will be CAD$450-500 to get them and/or what other options are out there.
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Originally Posted by jfb992
The clips wedge in behind the vertical lip. Clip is probably not the best description. You can see the clip in the lower right corner of the picture below. It is more like a blade spring. I installed on my daily driver C2S with standard front and they have been a good addition. With respect to posts calling them chicken wire, these are substantial stainless steel woven mesh with a quality powder coating.


I thought that the clip on the right side of your photo was supposed to go over the plastic trim piece, not behind it.
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You are right. Thanks

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Old 09-26-2023, 03:41 PM
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Originally Posted by 67SSWT
However I removed a couple of handfuls of leaves blocking the radiator from a recent long drive.
Definitely a poor design from the factory
That has been an issue ever since 996 came out
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Default Grille Zip Ties (No Drill) install

I installed the ZunSport Grilles with out drilling
Use Zip Ties to lock them in place

Zip Tie for my peace of mind, Probably not necessary

Outboard Zip tie for my peace of mind
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Originally Posted by JoeSpeed
I installed the ZunSport Grilles with out drilling
Use Zip Ties to lock them in place

Zip Tie for my peace of mind, Probably not necessary

Outboard Zip tie for my peace of mind
Do those levers adjust at 70km/hr to close? I don’t think they do in that grill. They do on the standard 911 so I don’t believe ties can be used?



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