Racing Beat Screens Installed
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I've been doing a couple cosmetic mods to the car. So I decided to install the A/C Screen and Oil Cooler Screens. The overall process was very simple and Racing Beats instructions are pretty good and straight forward. It took about an hour and if I must say so myself, it looks pretty damn good.
Here are some pics of the process:
![](http://www.presmoe.com/Grill1.jpg)
![](http://www.presmoe.com/Grill2.jpg)
![](http://www.presmoe.com/Grill3.jpg)
![](http://www.presmoe.com/Grill4.jpg)
![](http://www.presmoe.com/Grill5.jpg)
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Here are some pics of the process:
![](http://www.presmoe.com/Grill1.jpg)
![](http://www.presmoe.com/Grill2.jpg)
![](http://www.presmoe.com/Grill3.jpg)
![](http://www.presmoe.com/Grill4.jpg)
![](http://www.presmoe.com/Grill5.jpg)
![](http://www.presmoe.com/Grill6.jpg)
![](http://www.presmoe.com/Grill13.jpg)
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Lookin' good!
I did this EXACT same install on a friend's car yesterday (plus Revi & duct) and we forgot to take pictures.
Congrats on getting them installed on your car. This truly is one of the best mods out there for our cars. Worth every penny in my book...
I did this EXACT same install on a friend's car yesterday (plus Revi & duct) and we forgot to take pictures.
![Wallbash](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/wallbash.gif)
Congrats on getting them installed on your car. This truly is one of the best mods out there for our cars. Worth every penny in my book...
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Originally Posted by Jedi54
Lookin' good!
I did this EXACT same install on a friend's car yesterday (plus Revi & duct) and we forgot to take pictures.
Congrats on getting them installed on your car. This truly is one of the best mods out there for our cars. Worth every penny in my book...
I did this EXACT same install on a friend's car yesterday (plus Revi & duct) and we forgot to take pictures.
![Wallbash](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/wallbash.gif)
Congrats on getting them installed on your car. This truly is one of the best mods out there for our cars. Worth every penny in my book...
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Damn, my screens have been sitting in the closet for a couple of months now. I need to get busy.
It's too hot down here...
You might have just motivated me. Thanks. I have been planning on painting my calipers red as well.
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It's too hot down here...
You might have just motivated me. Thanks. I have been planning on painting my calipers red as well.
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The install is actually super easy. If you're not afraid to take the bumper off, that is actually the easiest way to go about it. (bumper removal is less then 10 minutes)
If you're planning on putting the Revi & Duct in, I would strongly suggest doing the screens first.
If you're planning on putting the Revi & Duct in, I would strongly suggest doing the screens first.
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Ha - I also just ordered mine and expecting to get them any day this week. I didn't get a REVi because I went with the new MS CAI but I did get RB sways, another fun install...
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Nice looking mod. It's hard to believe that it only takes a hour to do this...getting that bumper off looks rather intimidating. Does anyone know if this mod would interfere with the plastic hooks used to mount the official Mazda bra/nose protector? There are a couple of clips that fit in right where those screens are.
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It can look pretty intimidating the first time you go to take off the bumper but it's HONESTLY quiet easy to do. (9 screws, a couple plastic clips, and 4 bolts)
I don't think the screens will get in the way but I'll ask a buddy of mine who has the front mask.
I don't think the screens will get in the way but I'll ask a buddy of mine who has the front mask.
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great job on the install and pictures... the screens will protect stuff underneath from rocks etc.- which is great. but, from a cosmetics stand point, i don't think i like the design. in many ways, that screen looks like the same wire mesh on house screen doors to keep flies & mosquitos out. (that's really a racing beat screen?!) i think they could've done better. heck, even if they just painted it a solid black it would've looked nicer. great job tho still...
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I believe Hymee's screens are black...
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but, from a cosmetics stand point, i don't think i like the design. in many ways, that screen looks like the same wire mesh on house screen doors to keep flies & mosquitos out. (that's really a racing beat screen?!) i think they could've done better. heck, even if they just painted it a solid black it would've looked nicer.
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Originally Posted by r0tor
I painted my oil cooler screens black... its wearing off though after a year now
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