I would get some of this "Corrosion-Resistant Mesh Fencing" http://www.mcmaster.com/#metal-mesh-fencing in 18" height and use it to make my own, then paint it black.

The 18" height stuff is less than $5 per foot.

 

I use black fiberglass window screen. Held on with hot glue to the bumper cover (hey, it worked) From other angles, you don't even see an FMIC. Its held up great and I mainly use my car for winter driving.

 

I used a piece of expanded aluminum used for stucco retention to replace the plastic fins on the wheel well splash guard behind the stock intercooler to allow for better airflow. I used pop rivets to hold it into place. It's held up great.

It should provide some protection without restricting airflow much.

Looks like this and can be painted:

Also Google "expanded aluminum mesh" for more pictures. It's also very easy to work with overall.

Best part....it's cheap and can be found at Home Depot! The other car parts store.

 

If you like a chrome look -- I have used the plastic diffuser panel from a drop ceiling light fixtures to fill these voids. Also available at Home Depot. Since its relatively tough plastic you get some level of protection ( no -not as good as expanded metal ) but it cuts easily to fit.

 

Off topic, but Sting.....really? That avatar is about to make me vomit. I hope thats some photoshop thing and not real.

 

That's too freaking funny!!!! I was gonna sya to use Screen Door meshing.

 

Big women need love too.

 

That's why we have domesticated animals. uke:

 

There's an entire mesh grill setup on Tooners classifieds for sale.
EDIT: Whoops, it's for a 2G and I realized you are 1g.

 

A friend shot me this website. The stuff isn't terribly pricey, and it looks good. I just hope I'm not going to hurt the performance portion running something like this.

http://www.metrorestyling.com/Universal-Aluminum-Perforated-Mesh-Grille-p/grilleperf.htm

 

I think that's too small and will restrict airflow. Also kinda pricey. I think the mesh I showed is like $10.

 

Dang it, HAHA, But it looks soooo good. I'll have to check your mesh out in a couple hours Red. Gotta love goverment computers, They never load up photo's on here. :chair:

 

Also, I'm going out on a lime here and guessing the best way to get the section I want on the bumper is to pop rivet it on like Red did? I don't need this thing flying off doing 60 down the highway, LOL

 

You can also drill small holes and ziptie it. I prefer rivets because of their strength and you can paint them with a small brush to blend in if you so choose.

 

Expanded aluminum here. I don't have a fmic but it sure keeps the big crap from the radiator.

 

Nice flames :>)

 

As for how to attach it. Im thinking home made brackets... clamping the mesh between the bracket and a 2nd plate of metal bolted to the bracket. Just an idea, so your not attaching it to the bumper cover. Duno how much room you have to work with etc.

 

For christ sakes man, please change that avatar! It's like staring at the sun during a eclipse. No matter how much it burns your eyes you can't help but stare.

 

^Agreed... after reading that I scrolled up..then asked myself WHY!!! WHY DID I DO THAT!??

 

Lemme super size it for you all!

 

Rule #3: No posting of links or content related to pornography.

She's naked and I find it very offensive! uke:

Also it's WAY off topic for this thread.

Closed!

 

You mean...it's naked.

I don't even know if that's human.