Over-heating a concern?
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Re: Over-heating a concern?
Here is what I got, but you might want to check the prices, I think they have gone down somewhat.
The part # for the stainless bottom grill only is 24-4117 (no blockheater hole). The price is $85.83 plus shipping and tax if applicable.
The part # for the black powder coat is 20-4117 and is $103.00. The black powder coat generally takes 4-6 weeks as it is a special order.
The part # for the stainless bottom grill only is 24-4117 (no blockheater hole). The price is $85.83 plus shipping and tax if applicable.
The part # for the black powder coat is 20-4117 and is $103.00. The black powder coat generally takes 4-6 weeks as it is a special order.
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Re: Over-heating a concern?
The part # for the stainless bottom grill only is 24-4117 (no blockheater hole). The price is $85.83 plus shipping and tax if applicable.
The part # for the black powder coat is 20-4117 and is $103.00. The black powder coat generally takes 4-6 weeks as it is a special order.
The part # for the black powder coat is 20-4117 and is $103.00. The black powder coat generally takes 4-6 weeks as it is a special order.
Someone asked how shiny the stainless is - it goes really well with the chrome package which I have on my 08. I find myself smiling when see it because I think it looks a little like a rap music artist with a mouth full of capped teeth - lots of 'bling'
Anyways, I like the chrome but the powder coat might look pretty cool if your paint was black.
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Re: Over-heating a concern?
I paid $155 for all three pieces in the stainless, $85 for one third of the product seems a little steep.
Someone asked how shiny the stainless is - it goes really well with the chrome package which I have on my 08. I find myself smiling when see it because I think it looks a little like a rap music artist with a mouth full of capped teeth - lots of 'bling'
Anyways, I like the chrome but the powder coat might look pretty cool if your paint was black.
Someone asked how shiny the stainless is - it goes really well with the chrome package which I have on my 08. I find myself smiling when see it because I think it looks a little like a rap music artist with a mouth full of capped teeth - lots of 'bling'
Anyways, I like the chrome but the powder coat might look pretty cool if your paint was black.
I will go for black if I buy. It will blend in with the current look of the front end, actually providing a bit more contrast than the stock look.
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I walked out this afternoon and noticed a mark on the right front bumper. It was obviously a rock injury, but had it struck a couple of feet to the side it could have put a hole in my radiator. So I went to cloud rider and ordered the mesh grill cover in black. I'm sure it will be many weeks before it arrives, since all the black ones are special order.
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Re: Over-heating a concern?
So, I bought my grill inserts to help keep a little more heat in the engine area - so I can get into EV a little sooner (or stay longer).
I'm actually thinking that it will make a bigger difference after I've parked for a bit and then start up again. I have a feeling that right now the engine cools off a bit too much and then needs to "reheat" when I get going again.
... anyways, my question is this: do you think I need to be concerned about over heating the FEH if I leave the grill inserts in all summer?
I'm thinking that I may leave one out (maybe the middle) for summer but does anyone think I should leave another one out?
I'm actually thinking that it will make a bigger difference after I've parked for a bit and then start up again. I have a feeling that right now the engine cools off a bit too much and then needs to "reheat" when I get going again.
... anyways, my question is this: do you think I need to be concerned about over heating the FEH if I leave the grill inserts in all summer?
I'm thinking that I may leave one out (maybe the middle) for summer but does anyone think I should leave another one out?
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Re: Over-heating a concern?
I don't know, the FEH still uses an ICE, and the issue with any ICE is heat, because that is what exploding gasoline produces - heat.
