delfinis38 1 Posted May 16, 2017 what do people have ? mines 3 slat but with one open vent ?? I guess for northern climate... my old car had 3 open vents ? is it better ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
g0ldf1ng3r 13 Posted May 16, 2017 what do people have ? mines 3 slat but with one open vent ?? I guess for northern climate... my old car had 3 open vents ? is it better ? i to have heard & wondered about this my VR is also 3 slat with one vent i had thought about mod'ing it to open more vents but not sure it is worth the effort Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
delfinis38 1 Posted May 16, 2017 When heritage had some stock they were 3 open vents... was wondering if I should buy a new one... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
g0ldf1ng3r 13 Posted May 16, 2017 When heritage had some stock they were 3 open vents... was wondering if I should buy a new one... i think the open ones were designed for vehicles destined for warmer climates though i cant see it giving that much extra air flow surely Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Bowen 1 Posted May 16, 2017 I have one of each, i use the one with closed slats as i like to think it lets less dirt into the engine bay :lol: I wondered if the difference was anything to do with having aircon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
delfinis38 1 Posted May 16, 2017 I've got air co... it wasn't factory fit though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jon_vr6 1 Posted May 16, 2017 I've tried both only real benefit is in the summer when temps will go down faster after being stuck in traffic. With mine being a daily I run the 3 slat open one. Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mic_VR 3 Posted May 16, 2017 I have both, I think it might come down to what the grill was made. The newer ones from the dealers seem to be all open. Must put my FK one back on.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VAG-hag 0 Posted May 16, 2017 Mine was originally one slat but it's now open..... anything to keep temps down under there I'll do!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pbradley98 0 Posted May 16, 2017 Ditto! Sent from my C6603 using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geeba 0 Posted May 17, 2017 Just checked mine.... 3 slat all open, air-con model. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dogma 10 Posted May 17, 2017 I thought they were for winter or colder regions the ones with the filled in slat. I have one in the garage with the the filled in slats, which come of a Corrado from Scotland! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cressa 44 Posted May 17, 2017 Mines a 95 with only one open slat. .. and air con !! Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
delfinis38 1 Posted May 17, 2017 Any difference in part number for one vent and three vent ? Heritage have some in stock now may have to ask about number of vents. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Billzeebub 1 Posted June 13, 2017 Just checked and my current VR has the open 3 slat grille. As far as I can recall its the first one of the 9 I have owned that haven't had the two sealed slats. My engine temperatures are generally so good that I don't even check them now. Maybe this is helping quite a bit. May purchase a closed grille for the winter running though.. There is only one open slat VR grille on eBay as far as I can see that isn't broken. It's new and costs £60..from VW Heritage!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
delfinis38 1 Posted June 14, 2017 Thanks for the info bill... sorted one out now for summer use... hopefully it will help the cooling and the airco. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
delfinis38 1 Posted June 15, 2017 did the storm have a grill with 3 open vents ?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VR-Sixy 0 Posted June 16, 2017 Mine was originally one slat but it's now open..... anything to keep temps down under there I'll do!! Is this an easy mod to do? Presumably you just need a very sharp stanley knife........ or not?? Any tips please....... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swiftkid 1 Posted June 17, 2017 You'll be at it for ages with a stanley knife and probably end up removing chunks of skin. Dremel it, took me 5 minutes Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
