The Option That Isn't Really An Option: Radiator Grill Screens

ReidMcT · #11

+1 on the front grills. But I think I will remove my side grills.

They are redundant, since grills are already installed there. My objection to them is that they block me from cleaning the insides of the intakes, in addition to being themselves a bit difficult to clean. And, popping off the plastic grills every car wash is not on my list.

Alain Schmutz1 · #12

Stormy_Monday wrote: Sat Mar 15, 2025 3:38 am 20230501_154123.jpgI have the Zunsport screens on my Boxster GTS 4.0. Kind of an oversight to not have come from the factory this way.

Yes, it's very effective, and I also find the car more stylish.

WillyDaP · #13

For those who track their Caysters I really recommend them as I often find more stuff in the sides than I do up front, and an extra layer catches items that could be problematic - stones , track clagg, etc. I am amazed how much the sides act like little vacuum machines to suck in leaves in the Midwest. I got a set from the Radiator Grill Store ( small business in the Chicago area and the owner has a Porsche ) and they have a super video for install and they are quite reasonable. Just my thoughts on the situation.

Stormy_Monday · #14

WillyDaP wrote: Thu Nov 20, 2025 4:18 am For those who track their Caysters I really recommend them as I often find more stuff in the sides than I do up front, and an extra layer catches items that could be problematic - stones , track clagg, etc. I am amazed how much the sides act like little vacuum machines to suck in leaves in the Midwest. I got a set from the Radiator Grill Store ( small business in the Chicago area and the owner has a Porsche ) and they have a super video for install and they are quite reasonable. Just my thoughts on the situation.

I didn't like the way the side screens looked and didn't get them, Driving in the mountains when the leaves are dropping I am removing a lot of leaves. Oh well....

WillyDaP · #15

Aw c'mon Stormy, they look cool and their function as a leaf catcher is damn good ----- it will alleviate you having to spend and afternoon digging out leaf particles from the vents with a pair of tweezers, ha.

Stormy_Monday · #16

WillyDaP wrote: Fri Nov 28, 2025 5:23 pm Aw c'mon Stormy, they look cool and their function as a leaf catcher is damn good ----- it will alleviate you having to spend and afternoon digging out leaf particles from the vents with a pair of tweezers, ha.

I kinda like my zircon encrusted tweezers.....

blueline · #17

Stormy_Monday wrote: Fri Nov 28, 2025 6:23 pm
WillyDaP wrote: Fri Nov 28, 2025 5:23 pm Aw c'mon Stormy, they look cool and their function as a leaf catcher is damn good ----- it will alleviate you having to spend and afternoon digging out leaf particles from the vents with a pair of tweezers, ha.
I kinda like my zircon encrusted tweezers.....

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WillyDaP · #18

Those side grills help "Zappa " all those leaves that might get caught otherwise!!

Arne2 · #19

I've had RGS front and side grills on mine for almost 4 years, one of the first things I did after I bought it. no complaints at all. I had the side grills and strakes off last year for PPF replacement, and there was very little debris in there to clean out.

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WillyDaP · #20

PBP718 is so correct, as those of us crazy enough to spend $140 for a Porsche lettered gas cap would be more than willing to pop for grills all the way around. I got my Cayman in late Summer and the minute the leaves started to fall I was finding them in the side ducts. It was nice I could get them super quickly from the Radiator Grill Store --- found out about the gentleman with this company from a post on Carpokes.