Grille vs. Grille

[Taz]

I've been considering purchasing the Zunsport set of grilles for my FiST. Although better looking and undoubtably offers better protection from stone chips, do they restrict air to the intercooler more than the original factory grilles, or even offer better airflow?

Zunsport - Ford Fiesta MK7 ST180 Upper Grille | triplercomposites

Zunsport - Ford Fiesta MK7 ST180 Lower Grille | triplercomposites

 

[Jabbit]

I can't imagine it's a restriction at all. If it is, it's so technically small there is no way you could tell.

 

[Doctatarr]

I did the grille on the Bean’s rebuild and am very happy with it. I bought the mesh from customcargrills.com for $89. It was perfect before I started to track the car. Now the plastic ring that came with the car is quite banged up, but the grill looks brand new! The Zune is a nice product from what i have seen.

 

[M-Sport fan]

I have the M-Sport stenciled, Zunsport lower IC grille on the car for about 5 years now.

I have never really checked the post (factory still) IC boost temps, but the car never seems to lose power, even in 95*F+ ambient temps, so I doubt it restricts the airflow any amount at all.

 

[Taz]

Thanks for the feedback. I've been considering getting these grilles as part of my nose mods for quite some time, not just for aesthetic purposes, but also in order to protect from stone chips. I guess this means that they're officially on my list for future mods!