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Radiator Grilles - Updated Thread

My 981 (PDK) doesn't have a central radiator but the air is ducted to the two outer rads from the centre. That was my reason for going for the full set.

 
Hi, I have a 987.2 2.9 with PDK. I’ve just had the fronts done with Zunsport but not the centre. It hasn’t got any opening just blanked off. Presume this is the same on other 987.2’s with PDK?

 
Just read this on Planet 9 forum:-

Base Cayman's with a 2.9L and PDK do not have a 3rd radiator, just the 3.4L with PDK has the 3rd radiator. I used to have a 2010 Base Cayman with PDK and it did not have a center radiator. I have no idea about MT 2.9L or 3.4L MT Cayman's.

 
FYI Robert my manual 987.2 CS doesn’t have the centre rad, only a plastic blanking panel. Presumably the 3.4L/PDK powertrain combination runs hotter?

Jeff

 
FYI Robert my manual 987.2 CS doesn’t have the centre rad, only a plastic blanking panel. Presumably the 3.4L/PDK powertrain combination runs hotter?

Jeff

 
I have just had grilles fitted to my car by Parr, I'm very pleased with the bespoke grilles they have made! Hopefully these shall protect my shiny new air conditioning condenser...

 
That’s a very neat job Callum - sorted!

Incidentally, at the Register Zoom meeting this week a chap with a GT4 [which has mesh grilles as standard] was complaining that he gets a lot of fine debris collecting behind the grilles, so it sounds as though they’re not a cure-all and that an occasional clear-out is still necessary, although stone protection is enhanced significantly.

Jeff

 
981callum said:
I have just had grilles fitted to my car by Parr, I'm very pleased with the bespoke grilles they have made! Hopefully these shall protect my shiny new air conditioning condenser...

The Grilles look great! My only concern would be that debris can still enter the sides via the central opening.

 
I got Zunsport grilles fitted to my 981GTS and have had the warranty extended twice with them fitted. I specifically told the OPC on each occasion before renewing the warranty and they were adamant that it wasn’t an issue? Whether that would be honoured if I had a warranty claim is another issue. Bit you can be sure I would be having some dialogue with the OPC if that were the case! I think when you are offering over £1k for the 2 year extended warranty they are keen to take your business.

PS I really rate the Zunnsport grilles and wouldn’t take them off even if OPC objected, would seek another warranty or not bother. After all I have had no issue with the car in 4 years and have spent over £2k on warranties so far!

 
I'd ordered a Zunsport centre rad grille for my 987.1 S and found it a poor fit. Paul at Autofarm did a great job of the centre rad install and sourced a VW grille which, with a small alteration, sits inboard mounted onto the radiator. It's much more discreet than the front mounted Zunsport part. The install included the Rennline top "smile" vent and grille. Really pleased with the end result.

 
Does anyone have any good links/instructions/mesh specification for DIY manufacture and/or installation ? Most on Youtube are very general. Thanks

 
Parr did a great job on front grills for my Cayman R and also the "smiley" vent, I did the rear vents myself using the Zunsport ones taking advantage of the club discount. Very easy to fit in less than 30mins for all 4 pieces.

 

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