[Robh]

Has anyone purchased or fabricated guards for the front radiators. I have seen products for previous years, but not 2018?

 

[ronaldvetteron]

Check Zunsport. I have used them on multiple Caymans and have been doing some research in anticipation of ordering a 2019 718. You can just send them an email to double check fitment. I currently have them on my front grilles and side inlet grilles on the 2016 Cayman.

 

[Malcolm E Cay]

Second shout for Zunsport.

 

[Viffermike]

@Robh, do you have a GTS? The front fascia on that car is completely different than most other 718s in that there actually is a center radiator -- and the model is so new, I doubt any commercial companies have a design out yet. (Zunsport certainly doesn't, according to its website. Another possibility: Rennline).

Like many aftermarket accessories makers, those companies depend on having a car supplied by a customer to produce a work-able design. I seriously doubt anyone's been to Zunsport HQ in Norton Canes, Staffordshire with a GTS yet. But as another poster mentioned, it wouldn't hurt to shoot it an email ...

 

[Robh]

Yes, I have a GTS...front radiators have zero protection from damage and debris...I sent an email to Zunsport....I will let you guy's know what I find out. Thank you!

 

[Optical TDI]

Check out Rennline products. I’m leaning toward these vs Zunsport because I think they look more factory installed.

 

[Robh]

Thanks, I will check them out as well.

 

[ronaldvetteron]

Does Rennline require removal of the front bumper to install the center radiator grille? I am not sure, I got that impression when I looked at their site. Not a huge issue if you have no problem doing that. Zunsport may require that too but worth checking in each case.

 

[Robh]

Hello, Rennline contacted me this morning, they are in the design process now. Hopefully it will be available soon, wased my car the other day, bugs and debris collect in front area by radiator, just over 500 miles on car.

 

[85Gold]

Does Rennline require removal of the front bumper to install the center radiator grille? I am not sure, I got that impression when I looked at their site. Not a huge issue if you have no problem doing that. Zunsport may require that too but worth checking in each case.

Yes Rennline installs behind the bumper cover requiring removal. On my 981 it took about 3 hours for the install.

Peter

 

[johan]

Hello, Rennline contacted me this morning, they are in the design process now. Hopefully it will be available soon, wased my car the other day, bugs and debris collect in front area by radiator, just over 500 miles on car.

Perfect!
I also have the third rad on my CS with sport design package, have been looking all over to find something.

 

[Zzyzx]

Has anyone done this yet? I wasn't intending to do many after market modifications once my car arrives, but this one seems very practical to limit debris going into the radiator. I'm also wondering if this would effect the warranty in any way.

 

[Robh]

Hello, I intend to do this modification definitely...just haven't seen available products for the 2018 gts yet...if anyone has please advise.

 

[GregW]

I made some screens out of stainless, black gutter guard. With a bit of fiddling they go in from the front, sit behind the grill and are secured with black zip ties. You have to get down on the ground and shine a light to see them.

Total cost was about $20 and a couple of hours to measure, fabricate, and fix.

 

[porkey]

I made some screens out of stainless, black gutter guard. With a bit of fiddling they go in from the front, sit behind the grill and are secured with black zip ties. You have to get down on the ground and shine a light to see them.

Total cost was about $20 and a couple of hours to measure, fabricate, and fix.

...seems to work well. Another Porsche owner made a video of what you described....should still be available online.

 

[Aus_GTS]

Hi Everyone,


Contacted Zunsport and they should be available at the end of August. My CGTS is due for delivery early October and these will definately be installed once they are available.


Cheers,

 

[peaedvard]

I made some screens out of stainless, black gutter guard. With a bit of fiddling they go in from the front, sit behind the grill and are secured with black zip ties. You have to get down on the ground and shine a light to see them.

Total cost was about $20 and a couple of hours to measure, fabricate, and fix.

Sounds like a good idea, do you have any photos?

 

[Robh]

Great news!....Thanks for the update!

 

[CaymanMatt]

I made some screens out of stainless, black gutter guard. With a bit of fiddling they go in from the front, sit behind the grill and are secured with black zip ties. You have to get down on the ground and shine a light to see them.

Total cost was about $20 and a couple of hours to measure, fabricate, and fix.

Yes, some photos would be much appreciated.
Thanks!

 

[porkey]

I made some screens out of stainless, black gutter guard. With a bit of fiddling they go in from the front, sit behind the grill and are secured with black zip ties. You have to get down on the ground and shine a light to see them.

Total cost was about $20 and a couple of hours to measure, fabricate, and fix.

Yes, some photos would be much appreciated
Thanks!

...as I stated above, there are several do it yourself videos on line (one from Car Fanatic, for example) regarding said home made/custom "mesh" radiator guards...?