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Screens for Radiator Protection?

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There was a heated debate if it actually prevented airflow from getting in and causing the car to run hotter.

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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

I have been "eyeing" the airintakes for the water-cooled 996, specifically the C4S. To my surprise, the delicate radiators - behind the bumper portholes - have not screens, to protect them from road debris which could cause overheating and/or a puncture of the cooling system. It seems to me an obvious engineering/design flaw. However, I am not C4S owner yet. Are the non-screened and exposed radiators a non-issue? Would appreciate your experience. tnx

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You're more likely looking at the A/C condensor, the radiator is behind it. Condensor is important to protect, but NOT as important as the radiator.

POST 3 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

I noticed that both the right and the left fender portholes have exposed and unprotected "finned" metal elements behind them. Are there two sets of condensors with radiators behind each porthole?

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Yes, I think so, but not absolutely certain about both sides.

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You can buy mesh inserts. I had them on my Boxster a few years ago. There was a heated debate if it actually prevented airflow from getting in and causing the car to run hotter. I ran them for 3 years and everything was fine. I painted them to match the color of the car. All you need is one rock or something and you are in for a lot of $$$. I just converted my 996 to RUF and the new RUF nose includes inserts in the intakes to protect them. Check out this pix...

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