Radiator Mesh Protection Screens

[59 Panhead]

Has anyone installed a set of these mesh screens on their car? seems like a good idea in concept, but I am not sure how real the risk is for normal driving…….until something gets a hole in it!

[71eh]

It was always the first thing people told me to do when I got my 718. Not sure what the openings are like on your 911 GTS, but if there are any radiators showing with no screen, I would definitely get something.

Zunsport and RGS are the most common. I only have experience with RGS and was super happy with them.

https://www.zunsport.com/en/product/category?path=76

https://www.radiatorgrillstore.com/prod ... or-grilles

[911-Purist]

Has anyone installed a set of these mesh screens on their car?

I looked into it by going to YouTube to see what the installation involves and whether the manufacturer thought it out properly and if it is a professional looking installation and not just from the appearance. I hate mickey-mouse installations where parts chafe against painted surfaces, etc. The best installation would be if Porsche would have factory installed them.

I looked at ZunSport, Rennline, Custom Car Grills and maybe a couple of others. Some of their installations turned me off (Rennline and ZunSport).

I went with the Custom Car Grills but have not installed them yet. I also ordered up some black plastic mesh grills in a roll so that I can make my own.

I am always on a back road and do not tail-gate, so damage would be minimal.

[rbpeirce]

The side vents on the GT4 are prone to picking up track rubber which can jam the fan throwing a code or jamming it completely. I installed Radiator Grill Store screens. So far so good.

[Stormy_Monday]

My GTS 4.0 was good at collecting leaves until I installed the ZunSport front grill set. And after a little more than a year, my radiators has some bent fins. My side air intakes still collect some leaves but I am not convinced of the looks yet.

[PBP718]

I went with RGS and bought them before my 718 GTS came in. I got the full kit and it was 5 screens. It's insulting Porsche doesn't include these on a $100k+ car.

[sourcreamfries]

Probably a good investment, especially for the price compared to radiator repairs. Think I might get the front set first and see how it goes.

[Maruscmn]

Mine (Zunsport) have saved my radiators from two birds strikes already. There was some talk about them preventing proper airflow to the radiator; I asked some engineering professors at the local university about this occurring; Conclusion was possible but extremely insignificant. Personally I thought it was just a cost cutting measure by Porsche.

[Carmagic]

The side vents on the GT4 are prone to picking up track rubber which can jam the fan throwing a code or jamming it completely. I installed Radiator Grill Store screens. So far so good.

Did you install all 3 or only the side grills ? I watched their video, and they only show how to install the side grills. How does the center grill get mounted ?

Thanks
Engelbert