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RT Block Off Plate?
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Cruzr Joe
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Buckeye Bleau
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Make sure that they know what year you need it for, the 2013 models need special attention.
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Deanna777
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What is a block off Plate on a RT? And where is the block off Plate located on a RT?
I have a 2014RTS-SE6 and was wondering.
Deanna
PrairieSpyder
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I don't think you need it on the 2014s or newer. The pre-'14s with the smaller engine really put out some heat on the right side - not just the 2013 models. It's a plate made to fit the lower oblong home just below your right toe.
ThreeWheels
Active member
The block off plate diverts the air from the radiator and prevents the dreaded right side hot foot.
For the 1330 engine (your 2014 RT), BRP relocated the radiator and installed their own block off plate.
Frankly, in my opinion, the did a crappy job. The lower cowling should have been redesigned as a solid piece so it looks like the left side.
Just my opinion. I could be wrong, and I'm sure someone on this forum will point it out if I am.
Deanna777
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Thanks for giving me an answer. Deanna
Deanna777
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Do the spyders that have the 988 engine have the block off plates? Deanna
M109Dreamer
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They dont come from the factory with them. Its a MOD that most add, and a few sponsors sell the plates.
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JayBros
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The 1330 RT engines have two radiators, one on each side. I guess the extra radiator and plumbing cost more than a solid lower cowl piece, therefore the block off panel on the right.
oldguyinTX
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I put a 2014 grille on the right side, it incorporates a lower block off plate and matches the stock 2013 left grille perfectly. If I can find a pic, I will post it. Some slight modifications are needed to make it fit, but really an easy install. I think it cost $17.00 from BRP. I had the Spyderpops block off plate for a long time, and it worked well, but it just didn't look right. The 2014 grille di the trick for me.
Couldn't find,a pic, sorry.
Couldn't find,a pic, sorry.
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GOZFST
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Will that fit a 2012 as well?
Bam Bam and Pebbles
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Yes it will. I bought one from BRP, and just had to do some trimming and it fit perfectly.
GOZFST
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Thanks, I'm in the process of moving to AZ for the winter and I'll order one as soon as I get down there.
pegasus1300
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1 Blocks heat to right foot
2 Yes
3 Yes IMHO
4 Yes me
look on home page for Spyderpops http://spyderpops.com/spyder-rt-radiator-exhaust-block-off-plate/#reviews
Deanna777
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Do I need a block off plate for my 2014RTS-SE6? Deanna
PrairieSpyder
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I don't think so, unless you've noticed a problem. They've changed the cooling system as of 2014 and there's not so much of a problem now.
Deanna777
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Pattie,
I have not noticed a problem yet, thanks. If I do notice a problem I' ll get one.
Deanna
pegasus1300
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Is your right foot to hot to be comfortable? If not then probably not. Many said that the 2012 didn't really have a heat problem either but my right foot even in boots was cooking,so I put the block off plate in and no more problem. You decide, how uncomfortable is your foot?
