Radiator Screen

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by Im anonymous, Apr 29, 2004.

  1. Im anonymous

    Im anonymous Guest

    Has anyone put a screen over the lower part of their radiator (the
    part you can see through the lower part of the front of the car) to
    protect it from rocks and bugs? It's on a 04 Accord Cp.

    Thanks.
     
    Im anonymous, Apr 29, 2004
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  2. Im anonymous

    Fish Guest

    I have been thinking about this same modification. If there is anyone that
    has done this please suggest a good material and type of fastener.

    Thank you in advance.
    Tom
     
    Fish, Apr 29, 2004
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  3. Im anonymous

    Fish Guest

    I have been thinking about this same modification. If there is anyone that
    has done this please suggest a good material and type of fastener.

    Thank you in advance.
    Tom
     
    Fish, Apr 29, 2004
    #3
  4. Im anonymous

    Brian Smith Guest

    I have done that on a variety of vehicles over the years. The fiberglass
    screening is great, and I use the nylon cable ties.

    --
    Brian

    www.accesswave.ca/~orion

    A member of Cauce Canada

    www.cauce.ca
     
    Brian Smith, Apr 29, 2004
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  5. Im anonymous

    Brian Smith Guest

    I have done that on a variety of vehicles over the years. The fiberglass
    screening is great, and I use the nylon cable ties.

    --
    Brian

    www.accesswave.ca/~orion

    A member of Cauce Canada

    www.cauce.ca
     
    Brian Smith, Apr 29, 2004
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    E. Meyer Guest

    They used to sell screens in all the parts stores for just this purpose.
    Then manufacturers started disallowing warranty claims on the grounds that
    the airflow through the radiator was reduced too much by the screens. If you
    do it, keep your eye on the temperature gauge until you are sure your
    cooling system can handle it.
     
    E. Meyer, Apr 29, 2004
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  7. Im anonymous

    E. Meyer Guest

    They used to sell screens in all the parts stores for just this purpose.
    Then manufacturers started disallowing warranty claims on the grounds that
    the airflow through the radiator was reduced too much by the screens. If you
    do it, keep your eye on the temperature gauge until you are sure your
    cooling system can handle it.
     
    E. Meyer, Apr 29, 2004
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    RankAndFile Guest

    ....and then take it off if you have a warranty issue.
     
    RankAndFile, Apr 29, 2004
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  9. Im anonymous

    RankAndFile Guest

    ....and then take it off if you have a warranty issue.
     
    RankAndFile, Apr 29, 2004
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  10. Check out http://forums.clubrsx.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=75578 and
    other similar posts in that forum - lots of damaged condensers in RSXs
    apparently. There are also companies selling a finished product now IIRC.

    Rgds, George Macdonald

    "Just because they're paranoid doesn't mean you're not psychotic" - Who, me??
     
    George Macdonald, Apr 29, 2004
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  11. Check out http://forums.clubrsx.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=75578 and
    other similar posts in that forum - lots of damaged condensers in RSXs
    apparently. There are also companies selling a finished product now IIRC.

    Rgds, George Macdonald

    "Just because they're paranoid doesn't mean you're not psychotic" - Who, me??
     
    George Macdonald, Apr 29, 2004
    #11
  12. Im anonymous

    null_pointer Guest

    I saw something like this on a site devoted to Honda Elements.
    I think they used some black plastic screening originally designed for
    covering roof gutters.
     
    null_pointer, Apr 29, 2004
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  13. Im anonymous

    null_pointer Guest

    I saw something like this on a site devoted to Honda Elements.
    I think they used some black plastic screening originally designed for
    covering roof gutters.
     
    null_pointer, Apr 29, 2004
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    z Guest

    The Import custom places are starting to sell generic grill material.
    A few years ago I just grabbed a hunk of hardware cloth (like coarse
    screening) I had around the garage, hacked it into shape, and tied it
    into the inside of the hole in the front fascia (This is 1 92 civic,
    btw) with a few pieces of baling wire through holes I poked in the
    plastic. Works fine, but I have to clean out leaves that collect down
    between where the screen meets the plastic.
     
    z, Apr 30, 2004
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  15. Im anonymous

    z Guest

    The Import custom places are starting to sell generic grill material.
    A few years ago I just grabbed a hunk of hardware cloth (like coarse
    screening) I had around the garage, hacked it into shape, and tied it
    into the inside of the hole in the front fascia (This is 1 92 civic,
    btw) with a few pieces of baling wire through holes I poked in the
    plastic. Works fine, but I have to clean out leaves that collect down
    between where the screen meets the plastic.
     
    z, Apr 30, 2004
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    Im anonymous Guest

    I ended up using a piece of perforated plastic for rain gutters, and
    black fiberglass screen covering that. Then I just zip tied it to the
    car. It's not very noticable at all. We'll see how it works..
     
    Im anonymous, May 1, 2004
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  17. Im anonymous

    Im anonymous Guest

    I ended up using a piece of perforated plastic for rain gutters, and
    black fiberglass screen covering that. Then I just zip tied it to the
    car. It's not very noticable at all. We'll see how it works..
     
    Im anonymous, May 1, 2004
    #17
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