Installed Zunsport front/side grilles photos
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Moved to the Exterior subforum here. Nice work, OP. Looks good.
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The Center and large sides install cleanly and flush.
The 2 small bottom ones do not. I was told that is how they fit which I find a ridiculous answer. Minor tweaking by the manufacturer could result in a much nicer and secure installation.
For some reason can't figure out how to upload to images.
The 2 small bottom ones do not. I was told that is how they fit which I find a ridiculous answer. Minor tweaking by the manufacturer could result in a much nicer and secure installation.
For some reason can't figure out how to upload to images.
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Very nice, but could you please take a couple more closer pic, especially of the front ones as it is hard to see any detail at all, thanks
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I put mine on to see how they looked. I know it’s subjective, but I kinda prefer the stock look without the grills. The center one was a little difficult for me to align and clip in properly. I don’t think I had it clipped in correctly, since when I applied light pressure on one side, the grill would move back.
Not sure if I will put them on permanently or sell them at a nice discount.
Not sure if I will put them on permanently or sell them at a nice discount.
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Images of lower grills. I sent these to Zunnsport and they said it was 'normal'.
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Are these worth the investment ?
Are they just cosmetic ?
Will the front grills stop a stone taking out the radiator ?
(The only real reason I would consider them)
Is there a chance they could fall out or be knocked out by debris whilst driving?
Will they restrict airflow if they get blocked with leaves ?
The Industrial Unit where they are made / based is very near where I live, I could get them installed on site.
Are they just cosmetic ?
Will the front grills stop a stone taking out the radiator ?
(The only real reason I would consider them)
Is there a chance they could fall out or be knocked out by debris whilst driving?
Will they restrict airflow if they get blocked with leaves ?
The Industrial Unit where they are made / based is very near where I live, I could get them installed on site.
Muppet, I just put a set on my base 2019 Cayman and the major reason for me was to feel secure that they would deflect/stop a stone from damaging the radiators. I'm not sure that is a big problem, but it seems a vulnerability. The cost of repair would probably be several times the investment (my guess). Depending on the size of the debris, I'm thinking they could be knocked out by a hit, however, again, the cost saved from deflecting potential expensive damage seems worthwhile. The weave of the metal grill is large enough to not hinder airflow to a significant degree, IMHO. My engine is not running warmer than before the installation. I was out after installing them on a windy day with leaves, etc., blowing everywhere and impossible to avoid. I can see the potential of something sticking against the grill, just like with a regular car radiator, but nothing did. Hope this helps.
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I have run Zunsport grilles on my two 981s and now have them on my 718. I have never had them fall out and I have never had a stone or, equally important, gotten leaves and other trash in the radiator areas. My personal opinion is, well worth it. I ran the side grilles on my 2016 Cayman for a couple years after having ingested a leaf into the passenger side intake. Never had an issue after. On the 718s now coming with the grilles on the inside of the intakes, I have chosen at this juncture not to run them but might change my mind down the road.
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Did you order off of their UK website? How much for delivery? Any import duties? Thanks in advance for the info!
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I ordered off the UK website the last 2 times. I found them great to work with...........Heidi is a peach. I have the promo code, too, if anyone wants one. To the question of shipping, I honest forgot. I think it was in the $20K-$30K range. Certainly better with Amazon Prime but I like working directly with Zunsport to make sure that I am getting the right part numbers...........there are a few and you have to be a bit careful picking the exact right one. I usually just say, hey, make sure this will fit my 2019 718 Base.....as an example.
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Just fitted mine. Encountered the same issues. The centre grill fits like a glove. It feels like the others were designed by the office junior or someone on a 1 week interneship with an unsteady hand. It's a cack handed deign and for almost £300 sheets a bit of a let down.
NB - Tips:
- Before fitting the grills mark the position of the "clips / hooks". I did this with some blue tape (see picture circled in red). It makes it easier to find the clips to bend into place with a screwdriver afterward without having to guess where they are.
- On the left and right side (GTS) start with the small lower grills. This allows you to guide the mesh and clips / hooks from the apertures above. The hooks can also be clipped in from this angle. Only after fitting the lower grills, fit the top ones.
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