C8 Corvette Radiator/Grill Guard Install - Bolt In - Paragon Performance

[@bluejayrover]

I would go crazy listening g to this music during the install!

[@kungfupanda1334]

Installed mine yesterday on my 2022 C8. Easy to do if you have any mechanical ability. Take your time and have above video handy to guide you along the way. MY car on has 380 miles and already has some minor dings in coils.

[@michael3958]

did you have to lift the car? Could I do it with just a jack?

[@kungfupanda1334]

@@michael3958I have a four post car lift. It was easier to install.

[@michael3958]

@@kungfupanda1334 Thanks for the quick reply!

[@johnfort2584]

I got a set of the C8 grill guards and installed them which is great because I don't have the most mechanical skills. The grills fit great and cover the areas Required.

[@paulcodi2747]

Don’t forget to make center smaller inner grills. I originally didn’t put those on my C8, and my radiators got beat up on the inner lower corners pretty bad, I wound up added the small inner grills.

[@darrennielson564]

Best grill guards I've seen so far, but they better be given they are the priciest. Not sure they protect any better than some of the less expensive options.

[@billganas467]

i'm going to mount mine between bezel and grill...move the nut clip and replace the screws from the front.....may werk / may not ....ps-on my 2020 i bought some expanded metal , cut it to fit , painted and installed...they are still invisible and working after 54k

[@jackalclone1]

I like these guards you guys put out, but I'd like to understand why the price is 2x that of your competitors? I can understand some increase given the quality and attention to detail, but a more than 2x increase over competitors feels prohibitive. For that price, I'd also like to see air flow restrictions or temperature differences vs competitors.

[@ParagonPerformance]

Due to the CNC nature of these with the custom grill pattern which matches the OEM pattern, and also the bolt in OEM style the cost just goes up unfortunately. Custom tooling was made to make these and there is just higher cost in creating something like this that doesn't use zip ties and look cheesy. :(

[@curiousgeorge7386]

@@ParagonPerformanceplease have an owner reach out to me about my Grill Guards. By the way, I purchased the clear engine cover for my C8, so for it looks great and has not created any heat issues.

[@ParagonPerformance]

@@curiousgeorge7386 Hi George, what can we help you with about your guards? - Justin You can also reach out to [e-mail] for customer service.

[@rvdano]

I'll also add what about the section inside the grill opening where your protecters are installed, that area is wide open for rock damage to the radiator ?

[@rvdano]

@@RobertMacCready I don't have my C8 yet, well then the ac condenser will get damaged, look a little closer

[@rvdano]

I'll have to search a little bit more again but there was a couple companies offering screens for every opening where something could get damaged including the condenser Robert mentioned with out a screen. Paul Codi mentioned this on his reply below.

[@oglordblight]

Excellent instructions.

[@chozn4service]

where's that side intake vent grill install video

[@ParagonPerformance]

It's on the media team's to do list! Subscribe to be notified when the video is live! 😀

[@larrynewberry3500]

Nice product but price may be a little high. Nice install video.

[@markains4586]

I agree I paid $89 I like paragon better but not that much . I did purchase there exhaust waiting for delivery.

[@waltbullet1287]

How much do they cost?

[@thethinbluelineZ06]

299 USD which is very expensive, way overpriced!

[@darrennielson564]

Yeah, they missed it on price!!

[@curiousgeorge7386]

Too much! My Grill Guards are $80 plus postage. There are four to cover the front and one for each side vent, they’re made out of Fiberglass and Teflon and you don’t have to take the car all apart.

[@terencemichel8972]

This should be a factory installed option !?!

[@ParagonPerformance]

We agree!

[@johnnyparker2128]

I've seen these anywhere from $100 - $500 on various websites.

[@ParagonPerformance]

Other brands are generic chicken wire from the hardware store where you ziptie it on. Ours are custom made to specifically fit the C8 Corvette with OEM mounting locations.

[@johnnyparker2128]

@@ParagonPerformance do the chickens survive? Save the chickens!

[@sfgarry]

Is there any issues installing these on the C8 Convertible vs the coupe?

[@ParagonPerformance]

Nope exactly the same process.

[@noobnoobiest4266]

better than house gutter guards fo shure

[@vannyloch9338]

I wished you guys will add audio instructions instead of the mu!!!😡

[@amphibimanx3900]

Way over priced compared to others. Installation is a lot more complicated then competitors.

[@vip_supercars3652]

The competition uses zip ties. This is a lot better

[@justinb7740]

Zip ties are pretty strong....and practically hidden..just saying

[@MrGarnettmiller]

Was I the only one that saw the scratch in the paint on the left?