Grille covers ??
#11
11-07-2007, 10:10 AM
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Re: Grille covers ??
What does this do to the HV electronics since one would be blocking off their cooling too.
#12
11-07-2007, 12:05 PM
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Re: Grille covers ??
Are those electronics inside or outside of the cabin? If outside, I'd think they would be cold enough.
#14
11-09-2007, 05:58 PM
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Re: Grille covers ??
We've had had cool (sub 40 degree F) weather in Michigan now for a week or so. My mileage has not dropped, as it did previously. I'm using the adjustable radiator block. Right now I've left about 1 inch across the top open. When it gets colder, I'll go for the full block.
#15
11-23-2007, 05:27 AM
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Re: Grille covers ??
I found a solution-custom fitted grille covers via "FIA".
I did order one two days ago and it should arrive next week. I will then post a photo and supply a short post.
Go to the file attachment for the link.
I did order one two days ago and it should arrive next week. I will then post a photo and supply a short post.
Go to the file attachment for the link.
#16
11-23-2007, 05:52 AM
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Re: Grille covers ??
Very interesting. Please let us know how you like it.
#17
11-23-2007, 11:56 AM
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Re: Grille covers ??
Thanks for the Link, and I think it's a reasonable price also.
Just what I was looking for.
I ordered one myself.
I like that it has a "window" for those warmer days.
And a bug shield for summer too!
Since I drive mostly highway, I'm in favor of the bug/chip shield properties as well as the warm-up properties.
With the block heater on:
In a garage with still air, my ICE goes from ~40'F to ~100'F in 2.5 hours.
At work, outdoors, with wind, my ICE goes from ~35'F to 65'F in 2.5 hours.
I'm curious to see how much heat this will help "trap" at work.
Thanks Again Bill.
-John
Just what I was looking for.
I ordered one myself.
I like that it has a "window" for those warmer days.
And a bug shield for summer too!
Since I drive mostly highway, I'm in favor of the bug/chip shield properties as well as the warm-up properties.
With the block heater on:
In a garage with still air, my ICE goes from ~40'F to ~100'F in 2.5 hours.
At work, outdoors, with wind, my ICE goes from ~35'F to 65'F in 2.5 hours.
I'm curious to see how much heat this will help "trap" at work.
Thanks Again Bill.
-John
#18
11-23-2007, 11:58 AM
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Re: Grille covers ??
I used a plastic top from the storage bins you find at Home Depot/Costco, etc. It was about 2" deep with the lip around the outside - so when I wedged it in front of the radiator it made a fairly tight fit. This is what I was looking for since I didn't want it rattling around.
It doesn't completely cover the radiator, maybe 20% is open, but we had some 30-35F temps on last nights drive home and it *seemed* to keep the engine warmer and I didn't have problems coming out of EV driving through neighborhoods.
It doesn't completely cover the radiator, maybe 20% is open, but we had some 30-35F temps on last nights drive home and it *seemed* to keep the engine warmer and I didn't have problems coming out of EV driving through neighborhoods.
#19
11-23-2007, 12:20 PM
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Re: Grille covers ??
Couldn't you put that information right in the post? Why do people around here feel the need to put images and URLS in M$ Word docs?
#20
11-23-2007, 01:22 PM
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Re: Grille covers ??
Maybe the poster didn't know any better. I'm glad for the shared information, though.
