mneil Posted May 8, 2020 Report Share Posted May 8, 2020 Working on the side intake grills at the moment. The cable ties hold it in place whilst ready to glue 🤞 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zagamuffin Posted May 8, 2020 Report Share Posted May 8, 2020 you using a hot glue gun, intrested as im planning that route Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mneil Posted May 8, 2020 Report Share Posted May 8, 2020 6 minutes ago, zagamuffin said: you using a hot glue gun, intrested as im planning that route Bit worried about heat v plastic, so using Gorrila clear. Keep 🤞. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alank Posted May 8, 2020 Report Share Posted May 8, 2020 My only worry about gluing the mesh was that when you remove the side vent facias you tend to put fingers in and behind the facia edge to pull it off, Using tape you would be able to force the grill back. But using glue it is more permanent. Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mneil Posted May 8, 2020 Report Share Posted May 8, 2020 32 minutes ago, alank said: My only worry about gluing the mesh was that when you remove the side vent facias you tend to put fingers in and behind the facia edge to pull it off, Using tape you would be able to force the grill back. But using glue it is more permanent. Alan My hope is that if I need to remove them I can feed long cable ties or sim around them between the plastic panel and ease them out that way 🤞. That method worked when I did the front intake grills.😃 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mneil Posted May 8, 2020 Report Share Posted May 8, 2020 Few hours later🧐 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart21UK Posted May 8, 2020 Report Share Posted May 8, 2020 1 hour ago, mneil said: Few hours later🧐 they look smart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alank Posted May 9, 2020 Report Share Posted May 9, 2020 Where did you get the mesh from, it looks smaller than the stuff I used. Have you a link. Thanks alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robporsche Posted May 9, 2020 Report Share Posted May 9, 2020 8 hours ago, Stuart21UK said: they look smart Looks good still have mine to do , might be a job for today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mneil Posted May 9, 2020 Report Share Posted May 9, 2020 1 hour ago, alank said: Where did you get the mesh from, it looks smaller than the stuff I used. Have you a link. Thanks alan Ebay item number: 191694386576 hole size 3.4mm*5mm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lonewolfgjp Posted May 9, 2020 Report Share Posted May 9, 2020 They look very impressive 👌 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mneil Posted May 9, 2020 Report Share Posted May 9, 2020 I've got about 75% of the mesh left. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mneil Posted May 9, 2020 Report Share Posted May 9, 2020 Really pleased with the result 🧐 Now who wants these,? Only advisory; if working outside, wear a hat🤯, my head's burnt 😆 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mneil Posted May 13, 2020 Report Share Posted May 13, 2020 Trip over to Wolverhampton and a BIG "Thank you" to Gareth, @Lonewolfgjp for returning my diamond cut Carrera Classic back to looking like new! A complete workshop inside his van, amazing! The man to visit for your wheels😃 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lonewolfgjp Posted May 13, 2020 Report Share Posted May 13, 2020 Know problem 👍 I think a picture is needed 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mneil Posted May 13, 2020 Report Share Posted May 13, 2020 37 minutes ago, Lonewolfgjp said: Know problem 👍 I think a picture is needed 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robporsche Posted May 16, 2020 Report Share Posted May 16, 2020 finally got round to doing the side vents with mesh today, only got one done today will do the other tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mneil Posted May 16, 2020 Report Share Posted May 16, 2020 Looks good 😃, bet you're pleased. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robporsche Posted May 17, 2020 Report Share Posted May 17, 2020 11 hours ago, mneil said: Looks good 😃, bet you're pleased. yes mate i think it looks alot better if im honest. will do the other side today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart21UK Posted May 17, 2020 Report Share Posted May 17, 2020 11 hours ago, robporsche said: finally got round to doing the side vents with mesh today, only got one done today will do the other tomorrow. black look great against the red 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
718as Posted May 18, 2020 Report Share Posted May 18, 2020 Does this not reduce the amount of airflow? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickLS7 Posted May 18, 2020 Report Share Posted May 18, 2020 The two intakes are grossly too big for the 2.7 & 3.4L engine. The 986 for example has only one intake to the airbox, the other is for engine cooling. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robporsche Posted May 18, 2020 Report Share Posted May 18, 2020 10 hours ago, 718as said: Does this not reduce the amount of airflow? I dont see how, i took it for a run yesterday for about 40mins and kept a eye on the temp and didnt make any difference. I found dried leaves in mine when i cleaned them out and it came from porsche dealership Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart21UK Posted May 18, 2020 Report Share Posted May 18, 2020 18 minutes ago, robporsche said: I dont see how, i took it for a run yesterday for about 40mins and kept a eye on the temp and didnt make any difference. I found dried leaves in mine when i cleaned them out and it came from porsche dealership Ive had the same twice (leaves) and would not expect any detrimental effect with the mesh (except no leaves!) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daz05 Posted May 18, 2020 Report Share Posted May 18, 2020 (edited) 3 hours ago, RickLS7 said: The two intakes are grossly too big for the 2.7 & 3.4L engine. The 986 for example has only one intake to the airbox, the other is for engine cooling. They are intakes and the lower portion a vent, per side on the 981 since it has a dual intake system. Cooling vents are very important on these they need more actually as the heat kills the coils packs on cars that see a lot of track work. Edited May 18, 2020 by daz05 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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