Adding Mesh or Screen to lower grill

Randy Johnson · 09-30-2021, 06:38 PM

Has anyone added any mesh or screen to the lower grill to protect the intercooler? I feel it needs something and it would also look cool. Looking for suggestions.

Billfitz · 09-30-2021, 09:29 PM

Like this?

im_an_alien · 09-30-2021, 11:28 PM

I used some plastic mesh behind the grill, see post #18. There is also an OEM rock guard available.

https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1804856

Techno 9000 · 10-01-2021, 02:41 AM

Similar mesh added to mine for low cost. Still in place with no issue after three years.

https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1539194

njdangelo · 10-01-2021, 06:18 AM

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Originally Posted by im_an_alien

I used some plastic mesh behind the grill, see post #18. There is also an OEM rock guard available.

https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1804856

I saw this post about a year back when I had to replace my heat exchanger because of a rock. This mesh is perfect and looks great

Desertnate · 10-01-2021, 08:19 AM

I like that hex mesh too. I don't have much rock damage on the radiators, but it would be nice to keep the side opening from filling up with leaves every fall.

Randy Johnson · 10-02-2021, 08:59 AM

Thanks guys. Lots of good suggestions. I guess I'll check out lowes and home depot to see what they have for screen.

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Randy Johnson M340i 408 Rep 1,010 Posts Drives: BMW M340i Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: South FLA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2021 BMW M340i [10.00]	Adding Mesh or Screen to lower grill Has anyone added any mesh or screen to the lower grill to protect the intercooler? I feel it needs something and it would also look cool. Looking for suggestions.
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im_an_alien Lieutenant Colonel 1168 Rep 1,531 Posts Drives: 2016 340i Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Florida/NH iTrader: (0)	I used some plastic mesh behind the grill, see post #18. There is also an OEM rock guard available. https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1804856
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Techno 9000 Captain 521 Rep 947 Posts Drives: 435D Estoril Blue Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: East Sussex iTrader: (0)	Similar mesh added to mine for low cost. Still in place with no issue after three years. https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1539194
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Desertnate Captain 393 Rep 848 Posts Drives: BMW 435i Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Swansea, IL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2016 BMW 435i [0.00]	I like that hex mesh too. I don't have much rock damage on the radiators, but it would be nice to keep the side opening from filling up with leaves every fall. __________________ Stop by and check out my blog: The Car Geek
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Randy Johnson M340i 408 Rep 1,010 Posts Drives: BMW M340i Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: South FLA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2021 BMW M340i [10.00]	Thanks guys. Lots of good suggestions. I guess I'll check out lowes and home depot to see what they have for screen.
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