Installing an additional mesh on the Lada Vesta radiator grill

Brand protection

It is a finished product. This is a set of 4 components for the radiator grille (upper, 2 central and lower), and 2 for the air intake (upper and lower). It is worth noting that these items are sold separately.

The mesh is made of aluminum, which guarantees high strength and excellent ventilation - this is achieved through the optimal cell size. Each component of the Lada Vesta radiator protection has an edging made of ABC plastic.

Branded protection kit.

You can buy protection not only on the automobile market or in a car dealership, but also via the Internet. As for prices, they are the same on almost all portals, but the cost varies slightly depending on the color and coating.

Lada Vesta radiator protection prices:

1. For a black radiator grille (top) – 3200 rubles;
2. For a chrome radiator grille (top) – 3,300 rubles;
3. For the air intake, black (lower) - 2100 rubles;
4. For the air intake, chrome plated (lower) - 2200 rubles.

The price tag may fluctuate slightly, but the differences between sites are minor. In addition, you can order the mesh painted white.

List of sites where you can order protection:

1. https://strelka11.ru/zashchita-radiatora-standart/lada/zaschita-radiatora-lada-vesta-s-2015g-v-detail
2. https://naperedok.ru/product/item/zaschita-radiatora-lada-vesta-2015
3. https://zashita-radiatora.ru/collection/zashita-radiatora/lada/zaschita-radiatora-lada-vesta-2015-nv-detail
4. https://www.save96.ru/zashhitnaya-setka-radiatora-na-reshetku-Lada-Vesta-2015/
5. https://lada-vesta-shop.ru/shop/tyuning/setka-radiatora-lada-vesta-strelka.html

Overall, this option is quite good, and the factory mesh looks very stylish. However, the price for a complete set of Vesta radiator grille protection is depressing - not everyone is ready to pay 5300-5500 rubles.

Grid Settings

You can use plastic or metal mesh. The installation process looks something like this:

• Remove the grille;
• Using a hacksaw, cut out all unnecessary vertical and horizontal elements, leaving only the outer contour;

Fold the mesh on the back of the Lada Priora grille

• Seal the resulting holes with putty (some use fiberglass);
• When the putty dries, grind until smooth. This is a rather labor-intensive process. you need to carefully monitor the shape and smoothness of the lines;
• Primer;
• Aerosol paint or regular brush;
• Attach the mesh to the screw (the base must be heated so that it does not burst) or glue it if it is made of plastic;
• Apply paint to the entire product;
• Varnish;
• Install back on the car. this work can be considered completed.

The level of protection for the engine compartment will depend on the size of the cells. You have to remember the right balance: with larger cells the cooling will be better, but the level of protection will be lower. With small cells. vice versa. When choosing a grid, try to stick to the “golden mean”.

Review of product prices for LADA Vesta

Price is an important criterion when choosing parts for tuning; it often affects the quality of the product and its durability. Let's consider the most optimal products in terms of price-quality ratio.

1. YAROPLAST winter grilles consist of two elements. One of them is for the lower grille, the other for the upper protection.

Cost – 600 rub. and 900 rubles, respectively. This is a high-quality product that allows you to completely block the oncoming flow of air masses for the radiator. If the air temperature drops below 3-4 °C below zero, it is better to remove the upper part of the structure so that the cooling fan does not turn on too often.

1. Icarus-VENERA.

Designed for top-end vehicles, installed in place of the factory design. All other configurations can be upgraded with a product with article number 8450008876. The cost is about 1,700 rubles.

1. Chromed bottom trims.

For manufacturing, they use polished stainless steel, which is not susceptible to corrosion, and it can be installed on top of the standard system. A quality product costs about 5,000 rubles.

1. External mesh for radiator.

An alternative solution for those who decide to abandon metal mesh. You can install it yourself on the inside of the bumper in just five minutes. For the edging of the protection, soft black plastic is used, secured with clamps. A high-quality bottom set will cost 2,300 rubles, an upper set will cost 3,300 rubles, a winter set for the bottom costs 650 rubles, and an upper set will cost 1,000 rubles. Winter covers can only be installed on protective nets.

1. Linings produced by FERRUM-GROUP.

High-quality products that have many positive reviews. Cost from 1850 rub. up to 2850 rub.

1. Another stylish tuning is an emblem for the Vesta radiator grill; it will cost from 300 to 1000 rubles.

*prices are current as of October 10, 2018.

Experts do not advise purchasing the cheapest goods, since they are not of good quality; it is better to choose an average cost and a trusted manufacturer. For example, products produced by FERRUM-GROUP have good characteristics.

List of online stores

https://ladatuningshop.ru/reshetka-radiatora-lyuks-bez-znachka-dlya-lada-vesta

Yaroslav: “I needed a radiator grille for Vesta, tuning - I decided to buy it in this store. I was pleased with everything - the price was reasonable, the goods arrived whole, not broken.”

Max: “Problems with delivery, they promised to send it right away, they sent it in a week. I called and asked what the reason was - they said they were out of stock and were waiting for delivery.”

Sergey: “Quality product, good material, but it came to me with two scratches on the left side of the part.”

https://lada-vesta-shop.ru/shop/tyuning/reshetka-radiatora-ikar-dlja-lada-vesta.html

Artem: “On weekends it is impossible to contact the store - this is very inconvenient, since on weekdays there is simply no time for conversations.”

Alexander: “The product fit perfectly - I talked to the seller by phone, he helped me choose the size of protection, told me all the characteristics - a good store.”

Nikita: “A large selection of different parts for Vesta, I found not only protection, but also many other things necessary.”

https://rs-motor.ru/vneshniy-tuning/reshetki-radiatora/vesta-lyuks

Dima: “I’ve already ordered goods for my car from this store twice, they always arrive quickly, the delivery is good, and the quality is excellent.”

Matvey: “I ordered a Lada Vesta radiator grill here and decided to do the tuning. It arrived beautiful, good, I can’t say anything, but the price turned out to be higher than what I later saw in our car market.”

Denis: “I am satisfied with the speed of delivery, the speed of order processing, the quality of the goods - there are no complaints about the seller.”

https://avtoform-plast.ru/catalog/reshetki_radiatora_top/product_12568/

Stas: “I called a store representative, received high-quality advice, they advised me on both the size and characteristics of the product - I was pleased with the seller’s work.”

Egor: “The materials and products are really high quality, worth the money. The seller actually sends original parts, verified.”

Grigory: “I waited for delivery for two weeks - that’s quite a long time, although in the conversation they promised that the goods would be available tomorrow, in fact it arrived five days after the conversation.”

Should I close it in winter?

There is no definite answer, it depends on the climate in your area and how you drive your car. You can drive on an intercity highway or around the city, the difference will be noticeable. If you have a warm climate, the weather rarely gets colder than -15 degrees, and you drive around the city, then you do not need to insulate the engine on Vesta. Otherwise, the motor may overheat.

If the frost is below -25 degrees, and you have to travel long distances, then it is better to insulate the Vesta engine. On such trips, the technological plug, oil seals or oil dipstick are often squeezed out of the motor housing. As a result, oil leaks. This happens due to long driving in the cold.

Oil vapor in the crankcase ventilation system freezes. A plug forms, which causes excess pressure. Therefore, whether to close the radiator in winter is up to you. Analyze your operating mode and make the right decision.

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