NA6 - did they have factory fitted front grill?

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NA6 - did they have factory fitted front grill?

Postby twr7cx » Wed Mar 28, 2018 12:29 pm

Should my 89 JDM NA6 have a factory fitted front grill in the air dam of the front bar? If not, where/how are the aftermarket ones that I see available for sale mounted?

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Re: NA6 - did they have factory fitted front grill?

Postby NitroDann » Wed Mar 28, 2018 2:12 pm

Nope. Rivets and bolts and the like.

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Re: NA6 - did they have factory fitted front grill?

Postby hks_kansei » Wed Mar 28, 2018 2:19 pm

As above, no factory grille, just an open hole and the radiator behind it.

Most of the aftermarket ones just mount with a couple of screws and small brackets.

Personally I think the grilles look rubbish, but different strokes etc.
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Re: NA6 - did they have factory fitted front grill?

Postby GCMX5 » Thu Mar 29, 2018 3:04 pm

I made my own which fits with rubber friction.
Does not look obvious in its location. Keeps stones and bugs from damaging or blocking any of the coolers.
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Re: NA6 - did they have factory fitted front grill?

Postby shirtz » Wed May 23, 2018 11:02 am

GCMX5 wrote:I made my own which fits with rubber friction.
Does not look obvious in its location. Keeps stones and bugs from damaging or blocking any of the coolers.


and significantly reduces airflow..

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Re: NA6 - did they have factory fitted front grill?

Postby hks_kansei » Wed May 23, 2018 11:19 am

I wouldnt say significantly, depending on the mesh type.
Most stuff will still flow fine, unless it's that godawful drilled steel that was all the rage in the 90s.
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Re: NA6 - did they have factory fitted front grill?

Postby GCMX5 » Wed May 23, 2018 8:04 pm

No concern with airflow at all. 8) 8) :NA6:
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