Air intake Mesh fitted

[pacemaker1000]

thought i would share here too

Here is how I fitted mine to a pre 2003 model:

Materials:

I ordered the mesh from eBay and you can choose black or aluminum
http://cgi.ebay.co.u...les_CarParts_SM
I decided 9x5 mm was a good compromise as some have shown concern over the really fine stuff causing raised temperature issues.
Take care handling this stuff as it has sharp edges!

You will also need 12 screws. I bought 10x13mm from Halfords at a fairly expensive price of £1.59 for 6.
http://www.halfords....tegoryId_165562


Remove front bumper as described here:
http://www.BoXa.net/...showtopic=46962

Pop out the intakes starting from the end nearest the bumper center.
Cut mesh roughly to size as shown here:
http://i529.photobuc...00/DSCN0976.jpg

Lay the mesh over the intake and just form with your hand to its contours.
Drill 6 small pilot holes and fix with self tapping screws.
http://i529.photobuc...0/MeshScrew.jpg
http://i529.photobuc...er1000/Mesh.jpg

Trim excess mesh off where it protrudes beyond intake
http://i529.photobuc...00/DSCN0990.jpg

Refit bumper and you're done. No more debris in your radiators.
http://i529.photobuc...00/DSCN1021.jpg

 

[jeegnesh]

nice work, any chance of getting a picture of the whole front to see how it looks?

 

[thboxster]

This does look neat.

I did mine a couple of years ago but went for the outside mount instead of pulling off the bumper.

 

[jeegnesh]

nice, be good to see pacemaker1000 picture and compare inside or outside