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Old 08-07-2007, 09:34 PM
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Radiator Tragedy in the GT3!!!

Driving today I guess a rock had its way with me, my check fluid light came on while on the freeway. When I pulled over fluid was shooting all over the place. I guess the rock punctured it.

Luckily the radiator is not too expensive and it didnt scratch or ding up the front.


Watch those rocks boys especially on crappy Cali roads!!
 
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Get screens put in when they replace the radiator. I am getting mine put in before delivery.
 
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Porsches should not have radiators....
 
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What's a new radiator run? Sounds like an inconvenient experience for you.
 
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Originally Posted by analogmike
Porsches should not have radiators....
haha, true.
 
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What's a new radiator run? Sounds like an inconvenient experience for you.
Around 1k and a few days of down time. Kind of a pain and sucks because the warranty does not cover it.

I think I will also invest in the screens.
 
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Another option is make your own. I did that for a cost of about $20 and few hours for me to fab/install it. Since they are going to take a pounding anyhow, easy and cheap to replace. here's a pic:
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nice install!
 
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Hey Ryan,

What did you make that with, where did you find it and how did you attach it the bumper. I seriously need to do something about all the bugs/chips in the radiator.
 
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Hey Ryan,

What did you make that with, where did you find it and how did you attach it the bumper. I seriously need to do something about all the bugs/chips in the radiator.
I made it out of wire mesh (found at almost any hardware store), then painted it black. I posted a message on rennlist with the DIY/How To. Here is the link:

http://forums.rennlist.com/rennforum...d.php?t=366512
 
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Thanks Ryan!!
 
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Originally Posted by wilbur760
Driving today I guess a rock had its way with me, my check fluid light came on while on the freeway. When I pulled over fluid was shooting all over the place. I guess the rock punctured it.

Luckily the radiator is not too expensive and it didnt scratch or ding up the front.


Watch those rocks boys especially on crappy Cali roads!!
Saturday the same thing happened to me, fluid shooting from the front, just called the dealer and they told me that the ac condenser is in front of the center radiator, so maybe radiator and condenser are damaged, but im almost sure theres no condenser in the center, just radiator, could someone confirm me this, i dont want to be ripped off.

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ac condenser is on the passenger side.
 


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