A couple of weeks ago I came across a sheet of plastic, that I thought would be perfect for a grill block. So whilst doing a filter and oil change I decided to take the time to make it.
The first thing that struck me was that I worked out what corroplast was - up until yesturday I assumed that it was some kind of branded plastic, then it dawned on me . . . corrogated plastic, exactly what I had found.
Anyways after measuring the grill by eye and hand spans I cut a piece out and then cut out some ventilations holes and cable tie holes.
It turned out to be a little narrow but here it is infront of the grill
And then fitted behind the grill (the reflection of the plate was messing up the flash from my phone)
I'll be interested in seeing the car in the light, I was expecting the block to be really visible and that I would have to paint the block, but whilst in the garage it wasn't very noticeable at all.
I am already thinking about the next version, mainly smaller cut-outs for the air, but for the prototype I would rather keep the holes on the bigger side and not risk over heating.
Longer term I am considering making several grill blocks one for every season, or perhaps an adjustable block.