Are any of you guys running an intercooler and radiator shield to keep rocks and bugs from ...

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... smashing into and damaging the aluminum fins?

Just wondered. I had a big rock hit my windshield about 2 weeks ago from a passing gravel truck. It didn't break it, but it hit hard. Something like that smacking the intercooler or radiator might not be a good thing.

If anyone has addressed this, post some details, thanks.
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... smashing into and damaging the aluminum fins?

Just wondered. I had a big rock hit my windshield about 2 weeks ago from a passing gravel truck. It didn't break it, but it hit hard. Something like that smacking the intercooler or radiator might not be a good thing.

If anyone has addressed this, post some details, thanks.
Stradale intercooler guard

I just test fitted this and it work well with oem style radiator. But if something like prl it won’t fit. I know he would make one if interest is high. The bracket that mesh is hookup to seem top notch
 
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