unpocoloco

Somewhere in this forum I have read about the importance of...uh..buying..er, something for the front grill because it is not very well protected stock, and stray highway rocks and stones could penetrate it and cause damage.

If I had to guess it has something to do with the A/C grill. That's a guess. I can't seem to find any mention of this again, however, and I must be using the wrong search words.

Does anyone know what I am referring to? And what should be done?
Thanks.

Rasputin

A/C radiator and oil cooler protection grills.

I know of two designs : Racing Beat and, erh... can't quite remember. ... Ah yes, Hymee Enhanced!

xxup

I have the Hymee... The the first and only real accessory I have added to the car..

It's great!

unpocoloco

Excellent.
Now where do I get it, and how do I put it on.

unpocoloco

And really, how necessary is this?

Rasputin

Hymee started the whole thing (see www.hymee.com) with the protection grills after a rock hit and damaged his A/C condenser.
It was also my first mod.

MI_FamilyMan

I just put the Racing Beat grilles on this past week, and I think they look great. They were incredibly easy to put on, and they fit the car perfectly. Look very durable too. Whichever screens you decide on, I would not go long before getting them. It's worth the small expense to avoid a real costly problem.

unpocoloco

Thanks! That site has some good info. on the kit.
Unfortunately, of the required tools:
1. Philips head screwdriver
2. Variable speed drill
3. 10mm socket
4. 8mm socket
5. 7 mm socket
6. 1.0mm drill bit
7. 4.0mm drill bit

I have a screwdriver. Doh!

unpocoloco

I also just looked over the fitting instructions. I have no experience working on cars at all ... looks pretty intimidating. Also, I noticed the car he used did not have fog lights.
I dunno...I'm thinking perhaps the extended warranty will cover damage should it occur.

Rasputin

The dealer has done it for some owners.
My car has fog lights too, no problem.
I don't think any warranty will cover that type of accidental damage.

Go48

Read the entire thread at the link below for everything you ever want to know about this topic.

https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-do-yourself-forum-73/diy-oil-cooler-opening-mesh-grille-replacement-8147/