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  1. pj57

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    #1 pj57, Dec 8, 2019
    I’m unfamiliar with 328s, so I’ll defer to the experts. Car pictured is a low-mileage ‘89 328 GTS that I looked at with a friend who is looking to buy. He will PPI with a Ferrari indy if things get serious. My main question is whether or not the battery bay is uncovered as the photo reveals or is there a cover missing? Everything looks original and all screws are in place, so my thought is this is correct. Just seems odd to have battery exposed to elements. PJ
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  2. thorn

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    #2 thorn, Dec 8, 2019
    There's a cover that's missing.
     
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    #3 pj57, Dec 8, 2019
    Anyone have a pic of the cover installed? Thanks
     
  4. yelcab

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    #4 yelcab, Dec 8, 2019
    Nothing is missing in that picture for an 89. In fact the slotted vents plate seems to be missing on my car.
     
  5. thorn

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    #5 thorn, Dec 8, 2019
    The 89 is simply exposed on the underside like that? I find that baffling, considering earlier models aren't. Road debris would be a hazard to the battery.
     
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    #7 pj57, Dec 8, 2019
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    Above are photos supplied by a dealership showing the underside of three different 328s (first two photos and last two photos are of same car). Unless all had intentionally removed the battery cover, it would appear Yelcab is correct - there is no cover! The anomaly is the very first photo of the post that shows a presumably factory installed louvered panel where none of the others have it. Didn’t think I’d be starting a research project, FYI, I recall that the ‘89 GTS I was looking at was February, 1989 production.
     
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    #8 miketuason, Dec 8, 2019
    If it doesn’t have a cover originally, I’m pretty sure it can be easily make one if need to.
     
  9. Saabguy

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    #9 Saabguy, Dec 9, 2019
    Mine has no louver and that one looks suspiciously like a Lowes vent bent just so.
     
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    #10 JV's89, Dec 9, 2019
    My '89 has the louver too.
     
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    #11 yelcab, Dec 9, 2019
    62492500 GRILL , unsured if that is used on all models or not. Can easily be made with a Home Depot screen. I think it is there just to protect the ABS pump located right above it. I don't have one, and unlikely to spend $100 for one.
     
  12. waymar

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    #12 waymar, Dec 9, 2019
    So... my 308GTSi (1982) has a solid aluminum panel. Is there a benefit to having more air flow exiting under the car?
     
  13. Saabguy

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    #13 Saabguy, Dec 9, 2019
    Probably, if it goes under the car there is less heat to go over the car into the cabin. I still plan on fabricating a flat or louvered panel (Can you say A/C intake from Lowers?) to help pull some hot air out. of course I plan on finishing some body work on the E-Type too so don't hold your breath for pics.

     
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    #14 Freddie328, Dec 9, 2019
    Interesting. The battery was exposed on mine, but had the grille. Dealer I bought it from said there was a missing plate and made one from aluminium. That was sixteen years ago. Never had an overheating problem.
     
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    #15 Rifledriver, Dec 9, 2019
    Hes wrong. No cover.
     
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    #16 Rifledriver, Dec 9, 2019
    The louvered panel goes under the ABS unit. Supposed to be there.
     
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    #17 Rifledriver, Dec 9, 2019
    They are all like that
     
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    Does your car have ABS?
     
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    #19 Rifledriver, Dec 9, 2019
    Not supposed to. The cover is under the steering rack and water pipes.
     
  20. thorn

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    #20 thorn, Dec 9, 2019
    How odd...well, today was a learning day. Apologies to the OP for causing unnecessary concern.
     
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    #21 Rifledriver, Dec 9, 2019
    That is where most of the air from the radiator exits. None of the 308/328 had that covered.
     
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    #22 Rifledriver, Dec 9, 2019
    You came here to ask the experts. Boy did you come to the wrong place.
     
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    #23 thorn, Dec 9, 2019
    Mine (85) doesn't have a large hole behind the front spoiler; it's all covered underneath. Is is a US vs Euro difference, or some other factor?
     
  24. pj57

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    #24 pj57, Dec 9, 2019
    Yelcab had the answer right away. The only remaining issue was the louvered panel which so far looks like an ABS model only part.
     
  25. Rifledriver

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    #25 Rifledriver, Dec 9, 2019
    Show us a picture.

    Thats where radiator air gets out.
     
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