How to add a Mesh Grill to a Porsche

[@kampferbigo]

Just to cover the blood spots! LMFAO!! Great idea, Cheers!!

[@JuliansRandomProject]

Black. Flat black :)

[@BurnersCars]

Copy that. I'll be experimenting with a few different colors. Thanks Julian!

[@aurelianradu5234]

For me is too much red, i prefer black, i have same car and i will do it

[@RoadandRacetv]

Such a good mod. I was thinking along the same lines last weekend when i was getting all the leaves and gunk out of my radiators. Such a simple thing but would save having to replace a rusted radiator. I like the red!

[@BurnersCars]

Thanks! And, yeah, super simple considering how quickly all that gunk collects in the OEM setup!

[@NoName-zi9qs]

Should've left them silver... like the GT2 RS

[@Dave-un7fh]

What did you do with the grilles you removed?

[@kostik]

Red is beautiful, Ben. Makes a great contrast to black. I have a much difficult decision to make since my car is [rainforest] green. Btw, my first mod was to hide some plastic with leather: instagram.com/p/BOLBRt_ga7l/?taken-by=cocoapriest

[@BurnersCars]

Thanks! I love that mod, btw. Those plastic armrests really need it!

[@Matias_sebastian]

Small children....i died! lol

[@kbrkr]

I really enjoy your videos. I watched your IMS series and I don't think I have the B___s to do it. I just purchased my first Boxter, a 2004 S Anniversary edition and I don't want to screw it up. However, your videos do inspire confidence in me. My first project will be to replace my horns as only (1) is currently working. Your video on removing the bumper and cleaning the radiator really helps! Keep up the great work and I look forward to more videos. Now the pressure is on to find other projects!!!!

[@BurnersCars]

Welcome, and thanks! I look forward to seeing what you do with your Porsche! Always plenty of fun projects! But, yes, the IMS project was definitely nerve wracking!

[@SirenaWF1]

I think I would've used glue or something in spots to keep the screen in.

[@UnitedPebbles]

So how did you get metal stick to plastics?

[@klod103]

Alternatively you can use lath style black gutter guard. It's the right size and needs minimal trimming.

[@WunderboyStudios]

Good job, but I think it clashes against the amber headlamp trim. Need to tint the amber or install clear headlamps/xenons. Also, if you keep the red there, you should prob paint the side intake grilles red too to match.

[@BurnersCars]

Yeah, good points. Since I don't know that I want to make those changes, I might make it black.

[@iainmcglynn833]

I’ve just done this rads clean job, the amount of feathers and leaves etc was unbelievable. While I had it in bits I cut a big square of mesh and attached it over the actual rads with some clear zip ties leaving it a bit curved so not touching the fins. I did put the mesh in sight in the centre intake as it’s an S You’d have to be looking very closely to see the centre one and I’d need to run you over but keep you alive long enough to look in and even spot the side mesh Your videos are great 👍

[@BLINPorsche]

I mounted my mesh to the original pieces and snapped them back in place. Home Depot has black gutter guard. I bought one piece, cut it in half and used zip ties, looks great. Of course after I cleaned the radiator. Thanks Great video !!

[@INTERNA9]

NICE

[@UnitedPebbles]

Dude did you build a structure so the mesh could rely on, and thay structure have to fit and stick to the plastics structure? Or you use the plastic structure?

[@UncleFjester]

How Ghetto can you go? Mexican ingenuity at its best. Mas Trabajo

[@capnchip]

I have the same car. I need to clean the radiators.....thanks for that tutorial. I like the grills you made....now, paint them BLACK. Like all the rest of the car.

[@americanbully9583]

Great video where did you buy this mesh from? Lows?

[@grahamedwards6466]

Red ....Oh no ! Definitely black . Your lovely Boxster looks too much like a boy racer in red.

[@VanaConn]

Shame you need a front license plate in your state PT cruiser =trash. Looks good .

[@azlong4596]

I did a 600 mile drive one day in my Cheyenne and parked back in my garage. Two days later I went into the garage for something and picked up a strong odor. In my search for the source I found a dead bird (big bird) in the grill right up against the right radiator. Thankfully it had not gotten to the radiator and done damage but it was a mess to clean out.

[@BurnersCars]

That's equal parts disgusting and hilarious! Cheers!

[@captainquint25]

As always, well done video particularly the verbalization of the process. The red looks good. I've got a black 996 and have black seat covers with a broad red stripe down the middle. That might be a good match up if you stick with the red.

[@manohman1607]

What has been the long term effect of the mesh? Still cooling fine? Did they cut down on the debris in the radiators?

[@BikerBloke600]

Definitely go black 👍

[@wildbillcarroll]

Mine has been intermittently making that same noise for two years, I even bought a new starter but now I'm going to change it. I going to group my jobs clean throttle body, change air/oil separator. I read the other day that it is not uncommon for the boxster to blow smoke now and then what do you think? That's what my car does few and far between. Thanks soooo much for the video's!!!!

[@BurnersCars]

If your Boxster is blowing smoke on every startup, then it's almost certainly the AOS. But if it only does it occasionally (say when it's cold or after sitting for awhile), then it's probably normal. That said, the AOS seems to go out pretty regularly. I think they often last only 20-40k miles, so it could be one of those "while you're in there" jobs. Cleaning the throttle body is a great idea, too, since you have to take it out anyway.

[@frankleonard5908]

I'm still looking for the part number for aftermarket IMS bearing that you used in your boxster , Thanks.

[@aalmaskri]

THIS BECOME A VILLAGE FARMER BORSCHE NOT STYLE GENTLE MAN PORSCHE (HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA)

[@sunset986S]

I want to do this so bad with mine...they look awesome! Not sure what colour to paint them that would compliment the Meridian Metallic body on mine though. And my stupid temp. sensor keeps slipping out of that little loop on the grill louver and just hangs behind so your solution is frikkin' ingenious!

[@BurnersCars]

Thanks! I love this upgrade. It has worked really well in the few months I've had them installed. It's nice, too, because it's not a big deal to repaint them... you can try out a few different colors... personally, I think black would work well with Meridian Metallic.

[@ImagesOfPurgatory]

PT Cruisers and any other bit of trash laying around on the road lol pretty hilarious. Keep up the good work on these vids man, you helped me keep my 986 back on the road with that water pump video. Definitely gonna consider doing this to my car, flat black on Guards Red sounds about right.

[@BurnersCars]

Thanks! Glad I could help. I do like the red / flat black look. Nice work on the water pump... one of the harder tasks!

[@TheYjmfan]

I’m fitting a chrome mesh behind the existing grills on my 986

[@6CylSuccessVideos]

Perhaps just the angle of the shot, but the red really seems to contrast with the amber lens of the turn signal.

[@chrismutchler9563]

Looks great! Cleaning my old 986 radiators was a pain. The 996 I bought had mesh already applied which was nice. No more garbage to worry about. Your right those intakes can suck up all kinds of trash. Great job.

[@BurnersCars]

Thanks! I think these guys will save me a lot of cleaning and such.

[@johnbecay6887]

cool

[@BourneAccident]

Silver. If it wears off or chips, you won't notice because of the galvanized lathe material underneath. Also, silver and black are a classic combo. Silver also along matches better with your marker lenses. You could also use some accents on the car itself. It's very black. Thanks for making this video. It was enjoyable.

[@BurnersCars]

Good points!

[@stephenauty2402]

Hot melt glue dabbed on in a few places would hold it and come off if needed

[@evaforsaith6457]

Why not just mesh the back of the two grills. Do it on the bench ?

[@muzafara78]

That looks great burner. Keep us rolling. I might do the same but i thought of painting just the grill red. i used air conditioning chemicals to clean my radiators..it works great for alluminiums..

[@BurnersCars]

great tip for cleaning the radiators. I'll have to try that!

[@wildbillcarroll]

Yes when I cleaned my radiators I bought some grills on I think EBAY already cut to shape and all I had to do was screw them in the cost was around 35 bucks. And they even provided the screws!

[@BurnersCars]

Nice. Definitely a worthwhile investment, considering how much junk gets in the radiators!

[@hambone4402]

Nice video. Am attempting the same mod on my '03 Boxster starting today. Thanks for sharing.

[@jfv65]

nice work! I have just replaced both condensors on my car at consdierable cost, both the old ones had severe leaks in the lower outside corners because that is where all leafs accumulate. To protect the new condensors i will do this mod as well. note: the 996 has similar setup! About the color, I prefer a more stealthy look. Instead of red i prefer gunmetal grey.

[@BurnersCars]

Thank you sir! I'll probably experiment with black/grey/titanium and see how that looks, too. I've heard so many stories like yours, so this was definitely a priority for me!

[@allenhsu869]

Thanks for the video! I made a mesh grill for my first car (Infiniti G20) about 15 years ago and painted in black. I remember the mesh I used was not that thick and it was easy to shape. Hot glue it to the chrome trim with a Nismo emblem. Unfortunately I don't have any picture of it but it looked awesome!

[@BurnersCars]

Awesome! Yeah, I was pleased with how easily it came together... and with the Porsche, particularly, it's important to keep everything clean!

[@y2kse]

Red!

[@marts500]

Good work but probably better black...btw any plans for upcoming 2017 videos ie. suspension parts general servicing etc..?

[@BurnersCars]

Thanks! Yes! I recently posted all the regular Porsche maintenance and service items on my blog (burnerscars.blogspot.com/2016/12/porsche-maintenance-schedule.html) In 2017, I hope to create videos covering most of these items! I'm also considering a few changes to the intake and exhaust for 2017. Cheers!

[@alainmurray4159]

Great mod !!! I would have tried yellow/orange to match the flasher lens unless you have red calipers to match your new meshes I would keep them red.

[@BurnersCars]

Thanks! I do have the red calipers, so that's kind of what I was thinking, but I agree that they clash a bit with the flasher lens.

[@robdelorenzo5974]

Ben, these vids are really great. Saving me $$ and demystifying the car. Going to try this mod next! Thanks and please keep these vids going!

[@BurnersCars]

Awesome! Glad I could help, Rob! 👍

[@MrRoni123456789]

The red on black looks great! Can't wait to see what other touches of red you can add to the car. Keep up the great vids👌🏻

[@BurnersCars]

Thank you sir!

[@ssnobrakesable]

I have brushed aluminum mesh on my grill openings. I think it looks good and keeps out trash.....

[@BurnersCars]

Awesome! I'm undecided about the color, but I'm definitely hoping the mesh will keep things cleaner.

[@kksand88]

That really looks cool adding the red mesh grill. Good touch....

[@BurnersCars]

Thanks! I think it's a great upgrade!

[@billwood4182]

Keep the Red !!

[@kjeldmolvig5262]

I think the red looks great!

[@BurnersCars]

Thanks, man!

[@mikesilver876]

You should leave it silver.

[@BurnersCars]

Yeah, I'm thinking I'm going to try a black or titanium finish. It's nice they're easy to take off and change color.