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luckyrb13 · 02-11-2006, 02:43 AM

Ive been searching trying to see if I can find one of those bash gaurds that goes under neath the front area of hte car. since i know have the rb in the car. My oil pan actually sits about a 1/2 inch lower than the subframs so i want to get somthing to protect it, besides the sway bar (lol). Has any one seen any for sale . Ive seen them for sure in japanese magazines. Defintley dont feel like fabbing one up.

miucus · 02-11-2006, 03:00 AM

undertray? yea ive been tryin to look for one too because mines all ripped up and hanging less than an inch from the ground

RPS13nutt · 02-11-2006, 06:44 AM

here is a start

I can't follow the rules.

Irukandji · 02-11-2006, 07:31 AM

posting an ebay link is forbidden..... you better take that off before you get pinked.

TheTimanator · 02-11-2006, 09:27 AM

it's also a rip-off...$60 for a piece of aluminum! Make your own. You could probably get the tools and aluminum for the same price.

RPS13nutt · 02-12-2006, 08:41 AM

mybad forgot about that tech rule. I seen it on that site while looking for other things and that poped in my head

*MELLO*SOS* · 02-12-2006, 09:12 AM

it's called a skid plate.. When you guys find them please update the thread, I'd like one too.

RPS13nutt · 02-12-2006, 12:41 PM

Kazama makes them, also you can buy them at silkroad-usa for a dent in your pocket.

luckyrb13 · 02-12-2006, 04:09 PM

I found this but iam going to probably make my own was. doesnt seem that hard. Hope that helps.

Bryants95240sx · 02-12-2006, 05:13 PM

projectsilvia.com has them too i believe

Irukandji · 02-12-2006, 09:31 PM

projectsilvia changed its name to projectnissan because they started making more parts for other nissans, but yeah I plan to build my own skidplate. If enough people are interested, I can post the measurements, and specs on the materials.

240trainee · 02-12-2006, 09:34 PM

Yea, I work at an AC shop with a computerized plasma cutter, if I ever get around to it, I'm going to make a pattern and start making and selling these things. we'll see.

*NemeGuero* · 02-12-2006, 11:06 PM

I'd buy one... for the right price.

WILDACEX187 · 02-12-2006, 11:28 PM

so would i if it fits well

g6civcx · 02-12-2006, 11:29 PM

I think this is an extremely good idea considering how low the oil pan sits. It's on my list of things to do.

Ritz S14 · 02-12-2006, 11:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RPS13nutt

here is a start

I can't follow the rules.

Doesn't apply any more. The link has been removed from the "For Sale" section.

Game on?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=8037595191

Damn ebizzle is awesome. I'd say it's a great investment. But that one ^^^ rapes CA residents.

theicecreamdan · 02-13-2006, 10:23 AM

a flat piece of aluminum, with 2 cuts, 4 holes and one simple bend... make your own.

SoSideways · 02-13-2006, 11:45 AM

Isn't aluminum a bit soft for this piece of metal?

It's supposed to prevent the oil pan from hitting anything, so if it's aluminum, it'll bend up if you hit the "shield", and still hit the oil pan, possibly denting it, wouldn't you?

$D$ · 02-13-2006, 12:25 PM

big front sway bar

nlzmo400r · 02-13-2006, 01:57 PM

would a large front sway bar even be possible with taht piece of metal? It seems it would get in the way.

theicecreamdan · 02-13-2006, 02:45 PM

I think he's just saying to use the large front sway bar as protection.

*NemeGuero* · 02-13-2006, 03:15 PM

Even though it will dent the aluminum, it will absorb a good amount of the impact. No skid plate, unless made with thick steel will be complete protection. But they are all better than having nothing.

*ManoNegra* · 02-13-2006, 03:40 PM

Don't know about protection but they do help a lot in Keeping the engine bay cool and dust out.

WILDACEX187 · 02-13-2006, 03:40 PM

i think making it out of steel would be better for protection.

Rennen · 02-14-2006, 10:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theicecreamdan

a flat piece of aluminum, with 2 cuts, 4 holes and one simple bend... make your own.

Easiest fabrication I have made for the car yet. Took an hour with a trip to the hardware store included. The material is scrap aluminum that by random chance shares its size and thickness with a speed limit sign. It attaches with the 4 bolts that held on the plastic undertray. Takes hits with the BFH with enough flex that I think I'll be fine unless I hit something truly large.... in which case I was probably fucked anyway.

My car sees quite a bit of gravel road and rallycross action. And in two weeks I'll be marshaling the 100 Acre Wood ClubRally. So I need the protection.

s14kouki416 · 02-20-2006, 06:57 AM

touge factory sells the kazama oil pan protector for $148

E2EKIELR34 · 02-20-2006, 08:25 PM

is there one for KA24DE? i would like to know where.
thanks

Bryants95240sx · 02-20-2006, 09:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by E2EKIELR34

is there one for KA24DE? i would like to know where.
thanks

Projectnissan has the one thats just the skidplate. It doesnt really matter you can get the one for the SR. its just the oil filter cut out will be diffrent.

Dutchmalmiss · 02-21-2006, 09:41 AM

does anyone make steel skidplates?

Rennen · 02-21-2006, 10:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dutchmalmiss

does anyone make steel skidplates?

why?!

Steel is heavier, more difficult to work with, corrosive, and as a result, more expensive.

I have never seen a rally car with a steel skidplate. Aluminum is far better suited. The deformation actually helps by absorbing energy of the hit. Unless you are rock crawing in your S-chassis, or plan on attacking some of the west-cost rallies, 1/8" thick Al is fine.

(for comparison, 1/8" thick steel weighs approximately the same as 3/8" thick aluminum)

Honestly, if you people pay more than $50 for a plate of Aluminum, you should be slapped. This is an incredibly easy part to make for little money. Mine looks like ass because I don't car for appearance, and I know it will still work, but you can easily make it look good if you take your time.

EDIT: read this: http://rallynotes.com/archives/wp-24

-Matt

02-11-2006, 02:43 AM	#1
luckyrb13 Leaky Injector Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bay Area CA Posts: 76 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	oil pan gaurd (protector) Ive been searching trying to see if I can find one of those bash gaurds that goes under neath the front area of hte car. since i know have the rb in the car. My oil pan actually sits about a 1/2 inch lower than the subframs so i want to get somthing to protect it, besides the sway bar (lol). Has any one seen any for sale . Ive seen them for sure in japanese magazines. Defintley dont feel like fabbing one up. __________________ ...FFF Club Far From Finished

02-11-2006, 09:27 AM	#5
TheTimanator Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Nashville Age: 41 Posts: 2,535 Trader Rating: (1) Rides Gallery: TheTimanator Feedback Score: 1 reviews	it's also a rip-off...$60 for a piece of aluminum! Make your own. You could probably get the tools and aluminum for the same price. __________________ 89 S13 hatch/////98 Subaru 2.5RS

02-12-2006, 12:41 PM	#8
RPS13nutt Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: J'ville/ FLA Age: 43 Posts: 45 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Kazama makes them, also you can buy them at silkroad-usa for a dent in your pocket. Last edited by RPS13nutt; 02-12-2006 at 01:02 PM..

02-12-2006, 04:09 PM	#9
luckyrb13 Leaky Injector Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bay Area CA Posts: 76 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I found this but iam going to probably make my own was. doesnt seem that hard. Hope that helps. __________________ ...FFF Club Far From Finished

02-12-2006, 05:13 PM	#10
Bryants95240sx Zilvia Addict Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: alabama Age: 37 Posts: 668 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	projectsilvia.com has them too i believe __________________

02-11-2006, 03:00 AM	#2
miucus Zilvia Addict Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: 949 Posts: 744 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	undertray? yea ive been tryin to look for one too because mines all ripped up and hanging less than an inch from the ground

02-11-2006, 06:44 AM	#3
RPS13nutt Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: J'ville/ FLA Age: 43 Posts: 45 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	here is a start I can't follow the rules.

02-11-2006, 07:31 AM	#4
Irukandji Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Compton Posts: 4,268 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	posting an ebay link is forbidden..... you better take that off before you get pinked.

02-12-2006, 08:41 AM	#6
RPS13nutt Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: J'ville/ FLA Age: 43 Posts: 45 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	mybad forgot about that tech rule. I seen it on that site while looking for other things and that poped in my head

02-12-2006, 09:12 AM	#7
MELLOSOS* LAID OUT Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: LAS VEGAS Age: 43 Posts: 2,015 Trader Rating: (1) Rides Gallery: MELLO*SOS Feedback Score: 1 reviews	it's called a skid plate.. When you guys find them please update the thread, I'd like one too.

02-12-2006, 09:31 PM	#11
Irukandji Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Compton Posts: 4,268 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	projectsilvia changed its name to projectnissan because they started making more parts for other nissans, but yeah I plan to build my own skidplate. If enough people are interested, I can post the measurements, and specs on the materials.

02-12-2006, 09:34 PM	#12
240trainee Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Richmond, VA Age: 38 Posts: 3,861 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Yea, I work at an AC shop with a computerized plasma cutter, if I ever get around to it, I'm going to make a pattern and start making and selling these things. we'll see. __________________ Team Pterodactyl SHARK ATTACK!!! LookoutDrift

02-12-2006, 11:06 PM	#13
NemeGuero No more nissan. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: RAIN, Washington. Age: 40 Posts: 8,132 Trader Rating: (10) Rides Gallery: NemeGuero Feedback Score: 10 reviews	I'd buy one... for the right price. __________________

02-12-2006, 11:28 PM	#14
WILDACEX187 Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: QUEENZ, NYC Age: 42 Posts: 3,103 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	so would i if it fits well __________________ SR POWA COUPE LUVVV!!!

02-12-2006, 11:29 PM	#15
g6civcx Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Virginia, USA Posts: 5,764 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	I think this is an extremely good idea considering how low the oil pan sits. It's on my list of things to do.

02-13-2006, 11:45 AM	#18
SoSideways Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: 你老母 Posts: 4,371 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	Isn't aluminum a bit soft for this piece of metal? It's supposed to prevent the oil pan from hitting anything, so if it's aluminum, it'll bend up if you hit the "shield", and still hit the oil pan, possibly denting it, wouldn't you?

02-13-2006, 12:25 PM	#19
$D$ Leaky Injector Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Chicago Posts: 143 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	big front sway bar

02-13-2006, 01:57 PM	#20
nlzmo400r Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: louisiana Posts: 1,248 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	would a large front sway bar even be possible with taht piece of metal? It seems it would get in the way. __________________ 'my drinking team has a racing problem' [email protected] - gt32 .6bar

02-13-2006, 03:15 PM	#22
NemeGuero No more nissan. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: RAIN, Washington. Age: 40 Posts: 8,132 Trader Rating: (10) Rides Gallery: NemeGuero Feedback Score: 10 reviews	Even though it will dent the aluminum, it will absorb a good amount of the impact. No skid plate, unless made with thick steel will be complete protection. But they are all better than having nothing. __________________

02-13-2006, 03:40 PM	#23
ManoNegra Guild of Skullduggerous Intent Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Socal Posts: 7,841 Trader Rating: (48) Feedback Score: 48 reviews	Don't know about protection but they do help a lot in Keeping the engine bay cool and dust out.

02-20-2006, 06:57 AM	#26
s14kouki416 Zilvia Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Philadelphia, PA Age: 39 Posts: 181 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	touge factory sells the kazama oil pan protector for $148

02-20-2006, 08:25 PM	#27
E2EKIELR34 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 1,028 Trader Rating: (22) Feedback Score: 22 reviews	is there one for KA24DE? i would like to know where. thanks __________________

02-21-2006, 09:41 AM	#29
Dutchmalmiss Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Socal (323) Age: 39 Posts: 3,501 Trader Rating: (14) Feedback Score: 14 reviews	does anyone make steel skidplates? __________________ Pignose, biaaatch.