[beren]

Interesting cover shot from Motor Trend. Do they have additional protection? Looks like it...

[MMMGuy60]

Originally Posted by beren

Interesting cover shot from Motor Trend. Do they have additional protection? Looks like it...

That looks like OEM if you have the manual transmission.

[NewToM]

Originally Posted by MMMGuy60

That looks like OEM if you have the manual transmission.

Also, would they put the 50th badges on an updated MY?

[Mastamoe]

Originally Posted by MMMGuy60

That looks like OEM if you have the manual transmission.

I can verify this. Just picked up my 24 auto and it has no guards.

Has anyone found a part number for them? Hoping they can be installed on the automatic models.

[khshang]

I bet it was only 7! Give yourself some credit and dont be so hard on yourself Looks good.

I also installed mine. Honestly it’s not as easy to install because I’m afraid of getting scratches. It took me 3 hours as I did it very carefully. The two small pieces right next to the center one are most difficult. Need to insert it from a weird angle.

The dealer can order it and install it for you. But the labor is $300. It’s crazy. You don’t need to take off the bumper so it can be diy.

[Dac]

Originally Posted by HanhREm2

Thank you kindly I just ordered!

Please, what reference did you order?

[IamJoe]

Originally Posted by MMMGuy60

That looks like OEM if you have the manual transmission.

So this is a non-issue if you ordered a manual? I have MY25 on order and ordering essential mods. I ordered the Mishimoto Skid Plate and wondering if I also need to order protection for the front radiator.

[Mr. Hankey]

Originally Posted by IamJoe

So this is a non-issue if you ordered a manual? I have MY25 on order and ordering essential mods. I ordered the Mishimoto Skid Plate and wondering if I also need to order protection for the front radiator.

There is an OEM screen on the radiator for the manual cars. It isn't beefy, and a large rock could still puncture the radiator but it does provide some protection. Still added a screen to mine due to tracking the car (higher-speed debris), plus its my daily and there are a lot of rocks on the roads where I live.

[IamJoe]

Originally Posted by Mr. Hankey

There is an OEM screen on the radiator for the manual cars. It isn't beefy, and a large rock could still puncture the radiator but it does provide some protection. Still added a screen to mine due to tracking the car (higher-speed debris), plus its my daily and there are a lot of rocks on the roads where I live.

Thanks, Hank, the Northwest Toll Road in Illinois is always under construction so I am going to order from Custom CarGrills, do you remember what size sheet you ordered? I will install it just as you did.

[Mr. Hankey]

Originally Posted by IamJoe

Thanks, Hank, the Northwest Toll Road in Illinois is always under construction so I am going to order from Custom CarGrills, do you remember what size sheet you ordered? I will install it just as you did.

12x48” small diamond grill mesh, gloss black….you don’t need that much but ordered it before the car was here and wasn’t sure if I’d need a do-over in case I messed one up and was considering doing the side grilles.

[beren]

Oh - I did not realize the auto and MT were different. I went out and checked my MT and yeah - it matches the magazine picture. Guess I missed that in earlier posts somehow...

[Ehloo]

sorry which brand is your protective grill?

Originally Posted by Baller

All installed in 15 minutes without takes the bumper off or removing anything, they pop right in.

[Ehloo]

i purchased the oem protection for my auto. i thought this would be plug and play but doesn’t look like. Does the autos have a transmission cooler in front of the radiator. hard to tell with from the pics as the manuals have the grill already

[TallGibbs]

Originally Posted by Ehloo

i purchased the oem protection for my auto. i thought this would be plug and play but doesn’t look like. Does the autos have a transmission cooler in front of the radiator. hard to tell with from the pics as the manuals have the grill already

Yes the automatics have a transmission cooler in front. I posted a technical document a while bag that shows the whole cooling schematic (on my phone now and too lazy to find that old post). Google for S58 engine cooling schematic (or something like that) and you should find it.

[pawel1380]

właśnie zainstalowany.

[T-Rexx]

Originally Posted by two_three_two

i wish i took pictures but... when up on a lift you can absolutely get them in without removing the bumper. my body guy and i did it together (i also had been putting it off because the bumper issue). the adhesive (vs clips) makes it easy.

So the stradale centre centre mesh is installed through the front, and the stradale side mesh is installed by coming through from underneath?

[Lagunatic]

Originally Posted by T-Rexx

So the stradale centre centre mesh is installed through the front, and the stradale side mesh is installed by coming through from underneath?

I did all 3 pieces from the front without removing the bumper.

[T-Rexx]

Originally Posted by Dbimmer

So part number listed in this post for the M4 is larger sized. I still tried to see if it would fit and did but had to take the zip tie route. Can’t really tell if you look up close even. Prefered this one than aftermarket one.

I prefer this option too.
Can you reply post to me how you installed please?
Did you have to remove anything to get it in?

[T-Rexx]

Originally Posted by Tag

All G8x models use the same PN for guards.


Stone chip guard bottom: 17-11-9882366
Stone chip guard top: 17-11-9882365

I have an auto on the way, do I need to order both top and bottom guards or just the bottom due to the transmission cooler?

[T-Rexx]

Originally Posted by M2Jorge

Got me an ABS honey comb sheet off amazon which I cut to fit and secured with zip ties behind the trim piece so you can’t even see the zip ties at all.

Looks OEM and it clears my ACC module so that’s all I cared about.


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I think that this is not only a good option but actually looks really good too!
Did you do the same for the vents?

[T-Rexx]

Originally Posted by bmhewett

look, this grill protects both radiators, easy to install with four small belts and invissible, also looks cool.

Agree!
So you did the same for the top behind the kidney grills, or is this already protected from factory (for auto) and just the bottom needs it?

[T-Rexx]

Originally Posted by bmhewett

If you remove a few screws you can do a cleaner look, no plastic belt is vissible

Can you explain how please, I would like to do this option.