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Old 06-19-2008, 11:45 PM
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Was looking at air diversion panels for my tc radiator and was wondering what they do. Is it even worth spending money on or is it just a fancy piece of metal to make your engine compartment look nice?
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more for the look then the cooling aspect of the plate

the diversion panel is suppose to trap air in the radiator area better then stock. not sure if you will ever notice the difference

I use mine to put my beer on. well worth it for the beer!
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Old 06-20-2008, 01:38 AM
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i use mine to clean up the engine bay.
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Originally Posted by Scott8
more for the look then the cooling aspect of the plate

not sure if you will ever notice the difference
Originally Posted by silverstreaktc
i use mine to clean up the engine bay.
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just something else to spend money on =p

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Old 06-20-2008, 02:19 AM
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It's pretty much a necessity if you plan on showing your car. Takes care of that ugly gap between the bumper and the radiator.
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Yep.. just for looks.

And I agree, great place to put your beer while you are working :D Just dont forget and jack the car up with the beer sitting there..
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^or close the hood while its there.
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now i gata get me one to hold my beer before i do my turbo install...lol
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dang I think I might have to get a beer holder for mine too! they should advertise them as beer holders rather than cooling plates. I seriously bet they'd sell more lol
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they make huge performance difference just playing
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