Black Mesh Grille Inserts - Anyone Try These?

[IronMan0737]

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http://www.save96.ru/zashhitnaya-setka-radiatora-na-reshetku-Mazda-CX5-2012/

I haven't seen these anywhere else but on a Russian site. They make no mention of shipping anywhere else.

Looks like $113 USD for the black set (upper and lower).

The install video makes them look super tempting!

 

[dergibog]

I like these too. I wonder why they aren't available.

 

[tibimakai]

I don't like them.

 

[SayNoToPistons]

They don't look bad. I would consider a set if they have it for the lower chin grill. It would be useful to protect the radiator and AC condenser.

 

[CX5racer]

Hmmmmm, not sure I like it either, maybe good for poor roads where rocks may be present and you want to protect the grill otherwise if simply for looks not my cup of tea.

 

[IronMan0737]

They do sell an upper and lower piece. In the last 10 seconds of the video it's visible.

I like the protection factor too, as well as how flush it sits with the rest of the front trim.

Overall, a much better value than the $300+ overkill chrome sets sold over here.

 

[Canucklehead]

I think it looks pretty good.

I would consider them if they could also be used for winter baffling in our colder climate, here in the great white north; perhaps by backing the screening with some type of fabric or synthetic sheeting. I've read on another thread that the winter baffling could help the vehicle's cold weather mpg figures.

Thoughts?

 

[IronMan0737]

Look further down the page I linked. They do offer some type of winter blanking. $16 USD per piece.

http://www.save96.ru/zimnie-vstavki/

(I used Google translator for all of this stuff - clicked "translate". So on and so forth...)

 

[tibimakai]

I like the factory grill, maybe it would be a good idea, to install something denser behind it and not in front of it.

 

[IronMan0737]

I'll always take mesh over honeycomb. I can imagine quickly pulling these off once in Spring and Fall and then soaking it in Simple Green, doing a light scrub on both sides, and then blasting it clean with a hose. Super-ideal in my book!

 

[ColinX-5]

I like the factory grill, maybe it would be a good idea, to install something denser behind it and not in front of it.

I like it too but ! how do you clean it ?

 

[dad of jon]

I like these too. I wonder why they aren't available.

they will obscure 2 of the front parking sensors which are build into the honeycomb grill

 

[Canucklehead]

they will obscure 2 of the front parking sensors which are build into the honeycomb grill

The vendor also offers a variation of this product that does not obscure the front parking sensors (which BTW, are n/a in North America as far as I know).

 

[trucx]

If anyone figures out a way to get these I would be in for a group buy, more interested in the lower grille, but would probably get both just to match.

 

[Z51Freak40]

Anybody else have news on these?

I emailed and asked would they ship to the USA and got no reply.

 

[Gio26NJ]

If anyone can find these or manufacture I would buy in a heartbeat for around $50-100

http://www.carid.com/2013-mazda-cx-5-grill/eg-classics-grilles-10674379.html

Not the $330 these guys are asking, it's friggin mesh how do you charge $330?!?

 

[dad of jon]

The vendor also offers a variation of this product that does not obscure the front parking sensors (which BTW, are n/a in North America as far as I know).

you wouldn't have a link, by any chance?

 

[FiveCX-5]

I think they`re ugly (blarf)

 

[undergrad.]

I prefer my DIY method.. $2 well spent in my opinion! I'm going to do the grill next. I just have to find a stronger material then the mesh I used for the bottom.

 

[CX-5tormtrooper]

If you could find a way to attach it without all of those zip ties showing, it would look so much cleaner.

Back in the day, I did the same thing but with rain gutter mesh, it's very stiff but still flexible enough to shape it. This is the plastic version, I know you can get metal as well.