[HSM2C]

Anyone have any idea if there's a way to protect the radiator and coolers in our cars? I'm aware of the bottom oil cooler and the aftermarket protective cover but I'm not sure there's anything to protect the front facing coolers.

Just today I noticed a number of (dented?) fins in the passenger side front cooler. Would this have any impact on the performance or longevity of the car?

I never tracked the car or even driven on dirt roads, mainly highways.

Sorry for the low quality pics.

[Daytona_550]

Mesh grill inserts/protectors? https://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1619239

[HSM2C]

Originally Posted by Daytona_550

Mesh grill inserts/protectors? https://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1619239

I came across this thread before, but thought there would be an easier solution that doesn't require the removal of the front bumper.

What about this kind of damage (the dings), would it effect the performance of the radiator/coolers (i.e. overheating issues) over time?

[twboy1999]

Normal
Is not going to effect anything

[AlpsRider]

Those bent flanges can be straightened out. I think there is even a special tool for it. I've done this on my motorcycle.

[beMtroubleYou]

Originally Posted by twboy1999

Normal
Is not going to effect anything

What do you mean its normal it wont affect anything?

It might be normal in a sense that every car with radiators has it but in time this will stop the airflow trough the radiator and there will be loss of heattransfer resulting in higher operating temps.

There is a tool, we call it comb I dont know the techincal word for it in english. You comb out the stones stuck in the fins and straighten em out.

[twboy1999]

Google fin comb

That’s the tool name

[M2Cmtl]

Originally Posted by twboy1999

Google fin comb

That’s the tool name

Cool did not know that existed.

[M2C89]

Originally Posted by twboy1999

Google fin comb

That’s the tool name