DIY: Installing Racing Beat oil cooler & AC condenser screens
03-28-2006, 05:42 PM
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DIY: Installing Racing Beat oil cooler & AC condenser screens
I only have a little over 6000 miles on my 8, but the other day I noticed I already have damaged fins on my oil coolers and ac condenser, so I order the screen set from Racing Beat. They come with very good instructions, but everybody loves pictures, and I couldn't find a DIY thread about this (though there are several for making your own), so I thought I'd contribute one.
03-28-2006, 05:43 PM
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Step 1, take off the front bumper. This is covered extensively in other threads so I won't repeat it here. One thing I will add is if I was going to do this again, I would also remove the under tray, as it would make accessing the lower condenser bolts a lot easier.
03-28-2006, 05:44 PM
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To install the oil cooler screens, remove one or both of the plastic clips holding the rubber shroud in place. Slide the screen in between the shroud and the cooler. Make sure it's centered, then reattach the shroud.
03-28-2006, 05:47 PM
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For the ac condenser, the screen comes with mounting brackets and bolts. One at a time, remove a bolt holding the ac condenser, then reuse it to install one of the brackets. Leave the bolts a little loose for positioning the screen.
03-28-2006, 05:52 PM
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Once everything is tightened down, reattach the bumper. I was running out of daylight so I didn't take a picture at this step. Total time spent was probably around an two hours., not all of which was working on the car.
Really really easy to do, and cheap protection for expensive parts. When I bought mine last weekend RB was having a sale, buy both sets for $10 off.
Really really easy to do, and cheap protection for expensive parts. When I bought mine last weekend RB was having a sale, buy both sets for $10 off.
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Have you noticed any performance decrease with these? I'm considering ordering these but I don't know how critical it is for the AC Condensor. Any thoughts?
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I just installed my screens and honestly, it was a LOT easier than I thought it would be. Took me about an hour from start to finish.
I haven't noticed any difference in AC performance and I live in Texas.....very hot and humid this time of year!
I haven't noticed any difference in AC performance and I live in Texas.....very hot and humid this time of year!
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Racing Beat oil cooler and radiator screens. I just did this installation. Less than two hours for a very clumsy novice mechanic, including checking into the self-serve repair shop (military) and clean-up. This was my first time pulling the front bumper, but I have replaced the corners, so that part was familiar.
Kudos to Racing Beat for a fine product at a fair price. On-line ordering and UPS delivery was painless.
The Oil cooler screens are installed flush against the radiator face, so they could decrease air flow (maybe 20%?). The a/c screen stands off a half-inch or so away from the radiator, so airflow should not be impeded at all.
Kudos to Racing Beat for a fine product at a fair price. On-line ordering and UPS delivery was painless.
The Oil cooler screens are installed flush against the radiator face, so they could decrease air flow (maybe 20%?). The a/c screen stands off a half-inch or so away from the radiator, so airflow should not be impeded at all.
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01-16-2011, 03:15 AM
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Bumping this old thread!
I just installed these screens. I think that this mod is way overlooked!
I've added some pictures (sorry, crappy blackberry photos with very little light) to show how what the coolers looked like with just over 30,000km's!
If you haven't done this mod yet, I highly suggest you do! (especially if you're living in the warmer climates and you rely on cooling)...
It's very easy to do! Even if it's your first time removing the bumper...
I just installed these screens. I think that this mod is way overlooked!
I've added some pictures (sorry, crappy blackberry photos with very little light) to show how what the coolers looked like with just over 30,000km's!
If you haven't done this mod yet, I highly suggest you do! (especially if you're living in the warmer climates and you rely on cooling)...
It's very easy to do! Even if it's your first time removing the bumper...
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