Bad design, or bad luck?

[iff2mastamatt]

I ended up getting the dealer to replace the condenser at a reasonable price, no need to use insurance. As a preventative measure I added some black zip ties in the grill to hopefully prevent this from happening in the future. I could add more but this should be adequate Grill Zipties

[Sapphireho]

Originally Posted by iff2mastamatt

I ended up getting the dealer to replace the condenser at a reasonable price, no need to use insurance. As a preventative measure I added some black zip ties in the grill to hopefully prevent this from happening in the future. I could add more but this should be adequate Grill Zipties

That's a stock grill?

[iff2mastamatt]

Originally Posted by Sapphireho

That's a stock grill?

Yes, it's a 2018. I'd consider an aftermarket one for the '17+ BRZ if it had better coverage, but I don't see much selection out there.

[ToySub1946]

Extremely Bizarre logic here:

(Well it might keep whole bodies of rabbits and squirrels from entering. Road debris, no way)

[DarkPira7e]

Anything that hits those zip ties at speed will just break them and enter your condenser anyway. Look into grill mesh if you're that concerned about debris. Or get a Tesla

[evomike]

not tailgating people will be a way better means of prevention than some zipties.

[B-R-Z]

Same happened to my condenser last summer, had it replaced at a performance shop that does all work on my car that I can't do myself.