CDNBullrid Posted November 27, 2007 Share Posted November 27, 2007 I live in Manitoba, Canada. temp gets down to -40c the odd time, usually -30c all winter (-22.0F) would it be a bonus to get or make some sort of a winterfront for my 01? i dont know if it would restrict necessary air flow or if there is even any necessary air flow going through the front. thanks much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trainman Posted November 27, 2007 Share Posted November 27, 2007 I have one and it seems to help, notably with the keeping the trannie warm. I have an aftermarket auxiliary trannie cooler and without the winter front, the trannie just runs too cold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keelhaul Posted November 27, 2007 Share Posted November 27, 2007 In extreme cold (-40c with north wind) antifreeze can sometimes... well freeze! I have had my coolant (tested to -50c) gel so much that the engine actually overheated due to lack of coolant circulation through the rad. A winter front is definitely a good idea or at least a piece of cardboard to stick in front of rad in an emergency. Your toes might be a little warmer too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orangetang Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 Who sells winter fronts for R50s? Funny this topic was started, as I was thinking about making one on my drive from Calgary to Grande Prairie Yesterday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
94extreme Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 In extreme cold (-40c with north wind) antifreeze can sometimes... well freeze! I have had my coolant (tested to -50c) gel so much that the engine actually overheated due to lack of coolant circulation through the rad. A winter front is definitely a good idea or at least a piece of cardboard to stick in front of rad in an emergency. Your toes might be a little warmer too. that's all i ever do from about 10F and down. long hauls i'll either take it out completely or cut a hole in the middle of the cardboard although i use like beer boxes or whatever happen to be there when i need it so, there is always some air going through. the cardboard fits nicely between the radiators. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trainman Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 (edited) Who sells winter fronts for R50s? Funny this topic was started, as I was thinking about making one on my drive from Calgary to Grande Prairie Yesterday. I ordered mine from the local NAPA dealer (Fia brand). It comes with a summer bug front as well. Try on-line too. Edited November 28, 2007 by Trainman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g5mike Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 I think i'll put mine on tommorro,just thinking of warmer toes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daftpup Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 I live in Manitoba, Canada. temp gets down to -40c the odd time, usually -30c all winter (-22.0F) would it be a bonus to get or make some sort of a winterfront for my 01? i dont know if it would restrict necessary air flow or if there is even any necessary air flow going through the front. thanks much Wait, another Manitoban. When the F--K did you join dude? I thought it was only me and Runnerman(who never posts). Are you in the 'peg or one of our turkey-neck gulches? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daftpup Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 Who sells winter fronts for R50s? Funny this topic was started, as I was thinking about making one on my drive from Calgary to Grande Prairie Yesterday. Little nipply was it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDNBullrid Posted November 28, 2007 Author Share Posted November 28, 2007 im from steinbach but right now taking school in brandon. i joined a while back but havent been around the forum for a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orangetang Posted November 29, 2007 Share Posted November 29, 2007 Was around in the minus-teens leaving and getting in. A nice forecast of highs of -18/-19 for the weekend, lows of around -23. Gonna call NAPA see what sort of price they want for one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daftpup Posted November 29, 2007 Share Posted November 29, 2007 im from steinbach but right now taking school in brandon. i joined a while back but havent been around the forum for a while. Nice. I have an uncle and aunt in Steinbach and my sister just moved to Brandon in the summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orangetang Posted November 29, 2007 Share Posted November 29, 2007 Forecast updated to a high of -27C, so maybe the cardboard beer box trick will be in action. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDNBullrid Posted November 29, 2007 Author Share Posted November 29, 2007 my finacee works at napa in steinbach so i get wicked deals. dont know what regualar price for one is but should be around 40-50 for me. ordered and hopefully in on the weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeysentra Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 I live in the great northwest and even though it dosent get below zero but every few years, we do see teens and 20's. I have a piece of cardboard beetween the rad and condencer that covers about half the rad. it works well for warning up on thoe cold days. just thought Id chime in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orangetang Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 I called several places yesterday. One guy said he sold the plastic, or chrome cutout that go in the grill, while NAPA carried the quilted style. I went with the quilted one, which ended up costing $65, since they charge for frieght here. I might modify my air intake to pick up from behind the rad, if anyone thinks it would increase economy, having less air mass/volume. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeV Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 You dudes make Wisconsin seem Tropical, Only 20F here today will get below Zero pretty soon though Think I'll go swimming! I use cardboard when needed also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laxman0324 Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 Gotta love MD, we stay around 30 most of the winter, i dont remember getting lower and single digits in the 19 years ive been around Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orangetang Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 I have pretty much run out of ideas and given up on this FIA winter front. It looks nice, but seriously adhesive mounting? So lets say the adhesive actually worked, and I could snap the winter front onto the grill... What about when I don't need the winter front? Am I expected to be OK with having 8 white plastic snaps glued to the front of my chrome grill? Oh, that must be what the bug screen is for.... To hide the most ridiculous method of attaching this thing... Trainman, how did you do it? The snaps adhesive doesn't stick, and I seriously don't expect it to or want it to. I was going to buy some snaps and attach them to an elastic strap, which would be sewn to the back of the winter front... too much work, and the snaps would rub through the chrome finish on the grill... Even if I just poked holes through it and ran some zip-straps or string through it it tie it on, the snaps on the winterfront would rub against the plastic.... what the hell kind of product is this? Did the adhesive actually work for you? Maybe mine is a newer or old revision than yours, it looks a bit different in your pic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trainman Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 I have pretty much run out of ideas and given up on this FIA winter front. It looks nice, but seriously adhesive mounting? So lets say the adhesive actually worked, and I could snap the winter front onto the grill... What about when I don't need the winter front? Am I expected to be OK with having 8 white plastic snaps glued to the front of my chrome grill? Oh, that must be what the bug screen is for.... To hide the most ridiculous method of attaching this thing... Trainman, how did you do it? The snaps adhesive doesn't stick, and I seriously don't expect it to or want it to. I was going to buy some snaps and attach them to an elastic strap, which would be sewn to the back of the winter front... too much work, and the snaps would rub through the chrome finish on the grill... Even if I just poked holes through it and ran some zip-straps or string through it it tie it on, the snaps on the winterfront would rub against the plastic.... what the hell kind of product is this? Did the adhesive actually work for you? Maybe mine is a newer or old revision than yours, it looks a bit different in your pic. All of mine have staid on, no problems so far but yes they do look pretty bad when there is no front or bug screen on. I had the FIA winter front on another vehicle and ended up running small, self tapping screws through the center of the snaps into the grill, that worked IF you wanted the snaps to be permanent on the grill. Its no biggie for me as I run the bug screen in the summer anyway. Unless you can find one of those metal type that fits inside the grill, I am not sure what else you can do. This is the only one that I know of that is designed for the Pathy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orangetang Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 One of the parts shops in town said he was able to get some chrome or plastic (my choice) inserts for my year Pathfinder, but he may be mistaken since the other four major parts/accessories dealers had or could get nothing. If he's got them, I'll try to get some form of credit from NAPA, or sell this online to somebody. Thanks for the reply Trainman, but I doubt I'll want the bug screen on, ever. Unless you find it looks good, or works good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trainman Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 One of the parts shops in town said he was able to get some chrome or plastic (my choice) inserts for my year Pathfinder, but he may be mistaken since the other four major parts/accessories dealers had or could get nothing. If he's got them, I'll try to get some form of credit from NAPA, or sell this online to somebody. Thanks for the reply Trainman, but I doubt I'll want the bug screen on, ever. Unless you find it looks good, or works good. I had the rad plug up one spring/early summer from driving through some long grass. The shop suggested a bug front to help keep the rad clean. It gets mighty hot around here and the last thing I need is to have the rad plugged up with seeds or bugs. So I use it. If you do find the inserts, post up some pictures and name please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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