Im looking to pick up the Cargraphic protective radiator screens but cant find them for sale anywhere... The cargraphic site is in Euro's and theres no shopping cart... any help?

 

You should try GMG & Rennsport 1, they sell them

 

never seen these, u have pics? are they like the GT3 screens but for non GT3's?

 

I got mine from one of the board sponsors, RSS:
Road Sport Supply
1275 S. Logan Ave.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Phone: 714.545.1046
Fax: 714.432.1697

Ask for Mike as he hooked me up.

Don't forget that you'll have to take your front bumper off to install the grills so unless you're doing it yourself, don't forget to factor that cost in as well.

FWIW, I love the look after I go mine put on as it also matches the grills on the back of my Rinspeed rear bumper.

 

Sharkwerks
Road Sport Supply (RSS)

 

+1 got mine from them too..

 

Probably a good mod for any track rat (like me), I just had enough rubber to make a new tire pulled out of my raditors. This caused some major cooling issues. If the car stays, then I am going to get a set.

 

We've been installing these for ages on the GT3s...
http://sharkwerks.com/porsche/997-gt...s-exhaust.html

 

Man, those grills sure look nice. How hard is it to remove the front bumper? I have a lift in my garage, so getting up under the car isn't a problem. Can the area be accessed by removing some of the underbody panels instead, or is it a bumper removal for certain? Alternatively, I'm sure a local body shop that I have used in the past would do it for me if it's too complicated for the average bear...

 

It's really not that hard to remove the bumper. I believe there are some DIY's on here in the GT3 section? You really do need to remove the bumper. The cargraphic kit for the 997 non GT3s is slightly different in terms of how it's cut but it still works the same. A body shop could do it in a couple of hours.

Here's the actual product page:
http://www.sharkwerks.com/products.php?pid=152

 

It's lengthy, but not hard. The lift is handy to enable you to work at a less awkward height and you have to get the front wheels off to more easily work in the wheel wells. There are a number of posts on the net showing how to do it. Be careful to unscrew and slide (to the center of the car) the wheel well liners to enable access to the one screw in that spot. Some people just pry the liner but it can lead to cracking.
My son and I did it when we installed the center radiator and the grills - also a straightforward job. (I'm not sure if the OP was specifying grills for the stock bumper or the GT3 bumper but if it's for the latter I suggest you add the center radiator while the 'patient is open'. It's very straightforward and the most reasonably priced part (from Suncoast at least) that Porsche offers).We took a tip (from Sharky I believe) and drilled and zip-locked the grills in place rather than goo them. Tidy and removable.

 

The Cargraphic grills definitely catch a lot of the trash that will find its way into the radiators. Had them put on with a third radiator kit. They are, however, wildly overpriced. Anyone with fabrication skills, tinsnips and $20 worth of expanded metal from Home Depot could make them.

 

My A/C condenser was punctured by a flying rock about a month ago. Cost me about 1K to get it replaced. I would venture to say spending the money on the screens would be a good investment and give you piece of mind!