my quick grill block

[jwxr7]

(Sorry, I should have probably posted this in the aerodynamic mod section.)

I needed something quick so my hands wouldn't freeze, so this is what I did. I just screwed into the bumper, it doesn't look straight, but even if it were square and straight it would look crooked because the car is tweaked . Compare to what the front looked like before (Bottom image).

Do you think the extra hanging at the bottom will help or hurt aero?

[ELF]

Ahh the joys of owning a beater, Just screw into the bumper

[jwxr7]

It makes installation so easy.

[MetroMPG]

Nice work. I too envy the construction approach.

[jwxr7]

Do you think it would improve the aerodynamics if I trim the bottom that extends below the fog lights? Or could the extension help by directing flow under engine and chassis components that are back behind that area ?

[MetroMPG]

It won't hurt to leave that extra bottom bit. (It's probably academic.)

I like you you cut a notch in the edge of the top block so you wouldn't cover the Chevy badge

[JanGeo]

I think a big clear plastic bag over the entire front end would have been a better choice to keep all the salt off the hood and engine inners. Just bag the entire front end lights and all!

[kickflipjr]

I recently made a grill block for the protege. I will post some pictures tomorrow.

[Silveredwings]

Very nice. My condolences on all the salt.

[jwxr7]

I think a big clear plastic bag over the entire front end would have been a better choice to keep all the salt off the hood and engine inners. Just bag the entire front end lights and all!

I thought about that actually

Very nice. My condolences on all the salt.

Thanks, I wonder how much of my car will be left in the spring .

[Silveredwings]

Originally Posted by jwxr7

Thanks, I wonder how much of my car will be left in the spring .

Well on the bright side, your car will keep getting lighter.

[James]

I have heard that for most cars, aerodynamics will be improved by sending the air above the vehicle. Still, I bet that leaving the strip on is smoother than stock. while you are at it, go out there with a warm wet rag, wipe off the front and dry it before it freezes, and put some clear packing tape over all of the seams. I did this on my camry and it runs warmer, and seems to coast longer. also keeps the salt out.

[jwxr7]

put some clear packing tape over all of the seams.

Good idea, since my gaps are huge in places. I've thought about doing that for a while, but couldn't think of the best tape for the job. Packing tape would be great , it's clear, wide, agressive, yet hopefully still removeable.

I'm afraid to do anything with water outside until the temps get warmer than they've been (usually near or below zero F in the evenings). Maybe this weekend when we could hit 20F.

[kickflipjr]

I made this out of some election signs and zip ties.

[MetroMPG]

Nice work.

[kwtorbe]

I made my grille block today! I used this black rubber mat stuff my uncle used to line his pond. Since my '97 Civic HX is also a beater I just screwed the mat over the lower scoop with silicone at the seams. It looks pretty good because my ca is in flat black primer. I would post pics but I don't have a camera.

[jwxr7]

beaters can make life easier! I never worry about somebody hitting it with their door in a parking lot (thier loss), don't bother washing it too much if ever. Aero modding can be simpler too.