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echo-francis · 10-06-2011, 02:16 AM

Partial Front Grill Block DIY Fabrication :

We are in Canada so winter is one of our preocupation. I decided to make a Grill Block to help Engine keep its heat. Its made out of Styrofoam and Duct Tape. Took me 1 hour to do and work well. Not tested. It is also blocking the hole for the fog lights (I don't have any).

Added upper grill block made of coroplast and duct tape.

Here are some Picture of the Grill Block :
Upper Grill Block :

The Front Grill Block in Summer Mod :

The Front Grill Block in Fall/Spring Mod :

UPDATE : This is a new picture of the Grill Block as it is actually in August 2012 :

10-06-2011, 02:16 AM	#5 (permalink)
echo-francis 40-60-40 MPH P&G Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: laval, QC Posts: 277 Echo-P&G - '05 Toyota Echo base Team Toyota 90 day: 82.76 mpg (US) Thanks: 45 Thanked 113 Times in 58 Posts	Partial Front Grill Block DIY Fabrication : We are in Canada so winter is one of our preocupation. I decided to make a Grill Block to help Engine keep its heat. Its made out of Styrofoam and Duct Tape. Took me 1 hour to do and work well. Not tested. It is also blocking the hole for the fog lights (I don't have any). Added upper grill block made of coroplast and duct tape. Here are some Picture of the Grill Block : Upper Grill Block : The Front Grill Block in Summer Mod : The Front Grill Block in Fall/Spring Mod : UPDATE : This is a new picture of the Grill Block as it is actually in August 2012 : Last edited by echo-francis; 10-21-2012 at 01:36 PM..