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Thanks for this.. I think this actually looks pretty good. I may just splurge
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Speaking of the protective grill, does anyone else make a protective mesh for the kidney grill?
I swear, prior to the Zunsport on the lower part, I was 'ingesting' all bunch of crap: bugs galore, locusts, leaves, twigs, even a little frog if I recall- so HIGHLY recommend the Zunsport, just that I want to also protect the kidney section as well. I get the functionality aspect: more air, better cooling, but not a fan of possibility of puncturing the radiators or the intercooler. PS the shipping was ZUPER fast; placed an order on a Friday, arrived in Texas the next Tuesday/Wednesday. Impressive given that it's coming from Great Britain…
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It's not a splurge IMO, it's a necessity to protect the radiators and IC; well worth the admission price. The added benefit is the bonnet also looks meaner, gives it a more uniform appearance
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I don't track either, yet still selected to buy them.
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I believe the CS Racing offers a mesh screen for the kidney grill. Albeit it sits behind the grill so you'd likely have have to remove the bumper cover.
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You'll definitely appreciate if for the bug-catching value, even if you don't track. And they look fantastic, well worth the cost.
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Lowered the rears a bit to get the height dialed and added the AutomotivePassion CF mud flaps. Took the opportunity as a little photo op
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Thanks for that! Do you per chance have a link? Dr Google gives me motorcycle racing stuff…
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I think..... *think*..... that I remember reading that particular grill had to be drilled to the rear of the bumper to be mounted, and that it was basically just two pieces of mesh. I may well be wrong, but it's worth researching before ponying up for it.
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I say "vaguely" because after seeing Stefan's (BMW DIY Guy) order come in I pretty much gave up on the OEM CSRacing part (see Stefan's post below) https://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...9&postcount=68 The OEM part appears...lacking...to say the least. You could probably make a more robust screen using chicken wire and for less than what the OEM parts cost. For reference the p/n is 51118323994 and item #5 in the diagram on the below link; you'll need two plus the zip tie(s) (#12). https://parts.bmwnorthwest.com/a/BMW...t/51_Z156.html |
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Honestly, I'm kind of surprised that no aftermarket vendor came up with a kidney grill set that has the wire mesh welded at the back. All we would need to do is pop out the OEM kidney grills and insert the new ones in. All this drilling, removing, zip-tie this, wire up that...sounds like unnecessary effort.
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P.S. I presume one would need 4 zip-ties? Certainly they don't look like the garden variety zip-tie, much more robust, and wouldn't want the mesh to fly off during 'spirited driving'.
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My experience with zip ties leads me to believe that no amount of spirited driving will break those loose. If something is going to knock the mesh out, it will likely take the kidney grill out first.
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What is everyone else doing about this? Leave the massive gaps and potentially ask for a damaging rock to hit your IC? I mean, my daughter can almost fit her whole hand through the gaping slats...
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I actually emailed them asking if they have a solution for the kidney grilles…they said nope, so no dice! Back to drawing board as I don't feel like purchasing raw materials & making a template. It's too freaking hot in TX now to be outside to rig anything (107+ hot enough??? )
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