Just redid my grill. Much better airflow

[Phroze]

So with the intercooler now in front of the radiator, not much air was hitting the radiator. My ECT was getting up to ~210 (i know it's not THAT hot, but i'm used to it being around 185). So i decided to take out the plastic piece in the center and replace it with some steel mesh.

Here's some pics

 

[Phroze]

Now that more air is hitting the radiator from the left, right and top of the intercooler, my ECT hasn't gotten above 186.

 

[Dar-Dar]

Imo, it looks awesome without that upper piece. Can you post pics of the front from a farther distance?

 

[treefrog]

I like it a lot!

 

[Monk]

Looks good! ..... What was involved in removing the bumper bar?

Also just my view, but I think I'd do some colour mods to the radiator and maybe the wire mesh......... But do like the look.

 

[Phroze]

The plastic piece is only held on my clips. Very easy to remove, but i think the top solid part of it covers up the crash beam, so it might not look very pretty for a N/A car.

Here's a couple more pics from a greater distance... sorry for the messy garage lol

 

[Phroze]

Looks good! ..... What was involved in removing the bumper bar?

Also just my view, but I think I'd do some colour mods to the radiator and maybe the wire mesh......... But do like the look.

Yeah i was thinking about spray painting it red, but once i got started and got it cut to size and fitting correctly, i was frustrated with it so i just said **** it and left well enough alone.

 

[Monk]

Looks even better in the full pic's ......... And you have plenty of time to colour later if you want.

 

[webby]

Can't argue with results

 

[njhustler]

Looks good man. Very aggressive look , kinda evo like. Plus why not show off the intercooler.

 

[nat3d]

So with the intercooler now in front of the radiator, not much air was hitting the radiator. My ECT was getting up to ~210 (i know it's not THAT hot, but i'm used to it being around 185). So i decided to take out the plastic piece in the center and replace it with some steel mesh.

Here's some pics

oh dear....

i may need a new pair of boxers

 

[Mikeorock]

Holy ****.. I was just gonna post my pics . You beet me to it haha..

 

[Mikeorock]

 

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[Mikeorock]

Soo simple .. Just squeeze those clips and they are out

 

[Mikeorock]

Im just worried about rain getting in the engine bay.. But the car definetly runs better

 

[Dar-Dar]

Water will always go in the engine bay during the rain. I wouldn't worry about the rain when that piece is removed BC the only components that are exposed are the radiator, ic, and the mini collision bar.

 

[Mikeorock]

I dont know.. I was looking at it.. And i can see alot of water getting in there when u drive.. Especially on the highway with other cars i. Front of you

 

[Mikeorock]

The more i look at it the better it looks.. It looks original.. GottA figure out what color screen ill go with