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Grille or no grille?

Discussion in 'Gen 5 Prius Main Forum' started by PriusV17, Nov 28, 2022.

  1. PriusV17

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    Grill. You need something to push the foam tubing grill block onto.
     
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    That was an old Gen III mod for really cold climates. Don't think it's still necessary from Gen IV on...
     
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    @RRxing perhaps not needed, but still viable below freezing for a couple reasons most still don't get / understand. Got enough sensors in your car yet?
     
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    Yes, if the active grill shutters are still used. Come to think of it, in extreme cold, don’t they (by design) just stay partially open?

    A grill’s design purpose is to provide protection from kicked up debris too, it’s not just cosmetic. And if you want to put a finer mesh, gives you a lattice for attachment.

    I find it handy too, for our block heater cord plug, the grill spacing is just right to securely wedge the plug, avoid it dangling/dragging. And it’s a convenient strong-point to zip-tie the cord.
     
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    although, it does look better without