Thread: Defender Front Grille

Have you been to see what British Offroad has?

Originally Posted by Dervish

Have you been to see what British Offroad has?

I just had a look, but their website has no shop. It's also very difficult to navigate - eg: the new parts link takes you to an accessory brand list?? ...If you have any affilation with them Dervish, please let them know it's difficult to find what you're looking for on their website.

Originally Posted by Kidbeen

My plastic one has seen better days so I have been cruising the internet for a replacement. Really like this type of one out of New York. Has anyone bought one of these and how was the shipping through USPS? Does any Australian manufacturer make a similar type of one?

Wow! that's expensive! Try here:

Front Grill - Black - Paddock Spares

https://www.4x4overlander.com/produc...grill-black-2/

Adventure Grille - Paddock Spares

Originally Posted by Zeros

Wow! that's expensive! Try here:

Front Grill - Black - Paddock Spares

Nakatanenga Heritage Grill -Black - 4x4overlander

Adventure Grille - Paddock Spares

I like the look of that.
My only question is, do mesh grilles let in more bugs onto the radiator than grilles with slats, which may deflect bugs?

Originally Posted by DiscoMick

I like the look of that.
My only question is, do mesh grilles let in more bugs onto the radiator than grilles with slats, which may deflect bugs?

I think the mesh grills would allow less bugs through, but I’d also cable tie some black insect mesh behind my grill.

There are links to three types above, 2 mesh and one a copy of the Adventure grill. I think I prefer the second Nakatenga version, but the Paddocks one is only $100.

I'm very tempted to get one of these - 4x4 Outdoor Tuning :: Radiator grille aluminium, black or silver, for Defender - which a guy who lives near me has on his Puma. Not a bad price, and local. Just not sure it would fit a 300Tdi.

Originally Posted by Zeros

I just had a look, but their website has no shop. It's also very difficult to navigate - eg: the new parts link takes you to an accessory brand list?? ...If you have any affilation with them Dervish, please let them know it's difficult to find what you're looking for on their website.

I phoned British Off-road today. I said exactly the same thing to them and they are in the process of upgrading their website. They had a Wildbear grille advertised but they no longer stock it. They did advise that someone is manufacturing a metal grille for them that should be available before Christmas.

Originally Posted by DiscoMick

I like the look of that.
My only question is, do mesh grilles let in more bugs onto the radiator than grilles with slats, which may deflect bugs?

That’s a good point you make Disco Mick. I have just spent sometime blowing the aircon condenser out with compressed air and then I picked bits of bugs, grass seeds, rock particles and several feathers (emu) out of it.

I wondered about cooling, as it could well be that the unit out of New York could provide a greater air flow than the standard plastic grille. And then you raise the bug question. The plastic grille bars may deflect the bugs better.