The Cayman’s engine is amidships, but its radiators are upfront. Porsche must think that these cars live on a racetrack, cause there’s really no grill over any of the three front radiators. But off courses, the roads are littered with rocks, and metal debris, and the odd low-flying bird, and the gaping maws of the radiator inlet started looking like intake scoops to me. I was concerned.

I got some nice metal honeycomb grill material and was going to fabricate my own protective grills.

But I soon realized the most effective way to do that would be to remove the front bumper. Then I didn’t wanna remove the front bumper 🙁

Aftermarket to the rescue. I’m not the only one that wants those grills. These came from England, in like four days…and they pretty much snapped in.  Maybe not immediately, but Josh methodically got to the right technique for it.

The installation also reminded me that my friends have higher standards for fit-and-finish than I do. I’m … more of a tractor mechanic than a supercar wrench. I take comfort in my continuing opportunities to improve.