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Can this protect a/c condenser for road debris?

A couple of days ago, my a/c condenser was damaged from road debris like stone or small sized rock. So, I ordered a new one from Nissanpart4u. But, I am

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Old 05-13-2010, 05:05 PM   #1 (permalink)
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A couple of days ago, my a/c condenser was damaged from road debris like stone or small sized rock. So, I ordered a new one from Nissanpart4u. But, I am so worrying that the same situation would be happened.

All of 370z owners know that we don't have any protector not to damage the a/c condenser from road debris. Is there anything to protect a/c condenser from stone or something?

I found something from e-bay as belows

09-10 2009 2010 Nissan 370Z Bumper Billet Grille Grill : eBay Motors (item 170476175087 end time May-21-10 14:54:41 PDT)

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How is it? Do you think that this could protect a/c condenser?

Please, let me know anything to protect a/c condenser. Currentyl, I am so afraid and scary of driving with my z.

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It would help but would look like crap.
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It would help but would look like crap.
Thanks for a comment. Any suggestion?
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If you're really worried about it, go to a hardware store and pick up some stainless steel mesh... paint it black and mount it BEHIND the factory grille. To do this you'll have to remove the front bumper and/or undertray, but that's very simple.
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plus it's a lot cheaper!
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Thanks for comments, guys! I am gonna go to Lowe's or home depot to get aluminum mesh on weekend!!!
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