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Old 04-23-2011 | 12:56 PM
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Default Any recommendations for radiator grills?

Been looking around the web. I want to cover the radiators on my .1

Haven't seen much besides DIY projects. Looking for something "ready to install".
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Paypal me 200USD; I will buy something from the local store for 5Euros pre-cut it with scissors and bend it in the right shape, wrap it in a fancy recycled box and I will even add free zip ties..

Deal? : )
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Sharkwerks sells Cargraphic screens, that work well and look great.

Contact Alex and he will set you up with the parts you need.

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Paypal me 200USD; I will buy something from the local store for 5Euros pre-cut it with scissors and bend it in the right shape, wrap it in a fancy recycled box and I will even add free zip ties..

Deal? : )
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GMG has them too
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Just did Kevin's with his new Cupcar front bumper. Got black mesh screen from FVD (comes powder coated). Took about an hour to fit. Pretty easy. Cost was about $37 IIRC. You still need someone to take off the bumper. Do it at the dealer with the CG screens and you will have a nice $7xx+ investment by the time your done.
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997 505 323 90 GT3 Cup screen
997 505 324 90 GT3 Cup screen
997 505 321 90 GT3 Cup screen

you just need to paint them.
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get the cup screens and be done with it. The are creased for strength, no drilling, and are a factory part.

great for protection and resale.

for a 100k car, it is a small price to pay for something that actually works.
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OK lets not be over the top here. Cupcar screens will help resale value? Do you think anyone would notice difference between Motorsport and other grills or ones just made with same materials?
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I had motorsport grills on my 997.1
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Just out of curiosity, what is the cost of the OEM screens?
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Originally Posted by deputydog95
Just out of curiosity, what is the cost of the OEM screens?
I think I paid 700 installed
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There are no OEM screens available. Don't confuse Porsche Motorsport with Porsche NA / Local Car Dealer. They have zero affiliation. So to Porsche NA, they were not even an option. Motorsport, Cargraphic, whatever is an aftermarket screen. To tell you how crazy this stuff is, I use to order Motorsport parts for one of the local Porsche dealers when they needed something.
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Originally Posted by Viperbob1
OK lets not be over the top here. Cupcar screens will help resale value? Do you think anyone would notice difference between Motorsport and other grills or ones just made with same materials?
As soon as a buyer sees that something was drilled or not factory installed in the bumper it is a red flag.

With Porsche Motorsport screens, at least one can announce that they are the factory part made by Porsche for the sister CUP car....

Wont help resale value, but can help resale.
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Originally Posted by deputydog95
Just out of curiosity, what is the cost of the OEM screens?
paid $370.00 for my grills in 2008


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