Leaves get past Zunsport Grills

dvchemmy · Yesterday, 10:10 PM

Does anyone have a clue how leaves get past Zunsport grills? I have the full package of covers on the front facing grill sections as well as the oil cooler protection underneath. I've got several leaves in the center radiator section as well as both of the outside coolers - not bits of leaves, but full leaves. I look under the car and around the surfaces on the grill where it mates to the Zunsport protection grills, and can't figure out how they got in there. Anyone got any ideas?

Maybe need to drive faster so they disintegrate...LOL

Orange fever · Yesterday, 10:13 PM

Pictures will help you case..lol

dvchemmy · Yesterday, 10:28 PM

I appreciate the recommendation of pics, but really there is nothing to snap a picture of. There are leaves between the grills and the radiators. Why they are there if the grills are tight and there doesn't seem to be any way in there is a mystery to me.

BIGW0RM · Yesterday, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by dvchemmy

I appreciate the recommendation of pics, but really there is nothing to snap a picture of. There are leaves between the grills and the radiators. Why they are there if the grills are tight and there doesn't seem to be any way in there is a mystery to me.

We needs pics to diagnose.

aerobod · Yesterday, 11:20 PM

Probably entering via the kidney grilles and dropping down between the back of the bumper and the radiator.

DSTR · Today, 12:30 AM

I have the very occasional leaf in the side grill. Easily removed. If this is the worst issue you have- then you are ok. Zunsport is good protection.

curtdragon · Today, 12:59 AM

Sooo you know how leaves are paper thin and really flexible?

J-RO · Today, 09:17 AM

Better leaves than rocks.

mrdudley · Today, 10:10 AM

I have the zunsport and I some how have a leaf trapped between the radiator and the radiator mesh, both of which are behind the zunsport. I imagine it got sucked up and in.

Carefree · Today, 10:17 AM

I use the M Performance Anti Leaf Protector.

Tag · Today, 10:56 AM

https://www.amazon.com/s?k=long+tweezers

DSTR · Today, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Tag

https://www.amazon.com/s?k=long+tweezers

Yes I have some and so does my dealer. He does a thorough cleaning each wheel change for winter/ summer. E-Z.

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dvchemmy New Member 5 Rep 12 Posts Drives: 2024 M2 Join Date: Apr 2024 Location: Philadelphia, PA iTrader: (0)	I appreciate the recommendation of pics, but really there is nothing to snap a picture of. There are leaves between the grills and the radiators. Why they are there if the grills are tight and there doesn't seem to be any way in there is a mystery to me.
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DSTR Captain 1431 Rep 965 Posts Drives: 22 M240iX / 23 M2 Tor-Red Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: EU / Dubai / Asia iTrader: (0)	I have the very occasional leaf in the side grill. Easily removed. If this is the worst issue you have- then you are ok. Zunsport is good protection.
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mrdudley Second Lieutenant 543 Rep 313 Posts Drives: BMW X3 M40i Join Date: May 2022 Location: California iTrader: (0)	I have the zunsport and I some how have a leaf trapped between the radiator and the radiator mesh, both of which are behind the zunsport. I imagine it got sucked up and in. Last edited by mrdudley; Today at 10:10 AM..
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