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Screen/Grill Protection for Radiator
Are there any metal screens available to protect the radiator from bugs/stones/road debris?
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My car came with one. Apparently it was installed by the dealer, because it was included in the order form that I got when I bought it. After looking at it, it wouldn't be a big deal to have a window/screen shop fabricate one. Mine is held in place with velcro and works great. I would be happy to measure mine tonight and pm you tomorrow.
Bob |
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Ron |
See this thread:
http://www.clubcobra.com/forums/showthread.php?t=75733 I'm pretty happy with the "garbage can" method (see thread). I've attached the screen with a few screws that are very inconspicuous as well as a few patches of velcro. |
Just did my radiator and oil cooler. Stainless steel mesh from Pegasus racing 36" x 36" with some left over.
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I have seen them on the olthoff site under the goodies section. They want $200 for one, but it does look very nice.
http://www.olthoff-racing.com/goodies.php?start=6 |
BX1:
Try this site: http://www.vintage-motorsports.com/s...4&cat=0&page=1 It is Vintage Racing a BDR dealer. Jay charges $36 for a screen and velcro system. It's fine for luvbugs in Florida, but will not stop a rock. Can be removed easily for cleaning. Jay is quick to respond to emails, you may want to check to make sure the size will fit yor car. |
Bx...I made my own from an 18" x 18" (approx...measured to fit my radiator) square of 1/4" steel mesh and then used 1/8" x 3/4" aluminum strips to build a frame and attach it to the radiator. It stands about 1/2" above the radiator.
I have added a couple of pics in my gallery if you want to take a look! Glyn |
I appreciate all the input...thank you all! I have some decisions to make.
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I have the Olthoff screen on my SPF. Recommended and it works. I hit a sparrow or other similar sized bird. W/O the screen I think the radiator would have been pierced or otherwise damaged, the screen was pulled from the frame. The little fella would have broken the windscreen. Of course, I was running at sufficient speed.
Jim |
Steve has them in Reno at "Full Throttle"....next to the Superformance dealer.
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Olthoff Screen
http://www.olthoff-racing.com/goodies.php?start=0 Mine came with it installed. Give them a call and they can give you the dimensions if you want to install in a non-SPF car. It is really heavy duty. At 100 MPH, if a bird flew in the opening, I doubt there would be any damage to the radiator or the screen ... the bird would be toast .... :JEKYLHYDE |
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I made a screen for my SPF but the flex in the screen touches the radiator at speed or if hit by an object. I want to avoid that. Thanks for your info. Ron |
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