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racepar1 · 09-26-2013, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Corbic

Give up man.

No one putting a plywood "skidplate" on their car cares.

The point is they stick out an inch from the bumper and deflect cones at drift days and help the car skid over curbs, dirt and rocks when you go off the track. We're not talking about pros or even well pre-paired tracks. Shit happens.

We can debater to no end it's actual effectiveness, but if people think it works, well trusting your weapon is half the battle.

Let them have fun and in 5 years maybe they will go "god that was dumb".

That post had nothing at all to do with plywood splitters. The discussion has moved onto "skid plates".

I simply don't understand what oil pans realistically need to be protected from that a simple, easily and cheaply replaceable, piece of aluminum sheetmetal can't handle. Matej in particular seems to be interested only in "skid plates" that are capable of withstanding a scud missile attack.

ryandriftingfat · 09-26-2013, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian

Which type of skidplate is best for performance?

Garage Thrash.

racepar1 · 09-26-2013, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by ryandriftingfat

Garage Thrash.

No fucking way...

...did you ACTUALLY take Brian SERIOUSLY???

Don't do that, he's not...

...EVER!

Corbic · 09-26-2013, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by racepar1

That post had nothing at all to do with plywood splitters. The discussion has moved onto "skid plates".

I simply don't understand what oil pans realistically need to be protected from that a simple, easily and cheaply replaceable, piece of aluminum sheetmetal can't handle. Matej in particular seems to be interested only in "skid plates" that are capable of withstanding a scud missile attack.

Honestly. A curb.

Go jump a curb or drop a wheel in the dirt and see how much a 1/8" piece of aluminum likes that.

Will plywood hold up better? Honestly, I don't know - but it apparently "seems" like it wood... (get it?) hence why people use it.

Brian · 09-26-2013, 10:51 PM

lol team ryan

aga · 09-26-2013, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by InsTanCeZ

Also, you can make a splitter out of surfboards zip tied to front of car. Seems legit.

dude, surfboards cost money.

09-27-2013, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Matej

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Originally Posted by xoxide

I hate to admit this, but this was actually a local jax person.

You should be PROUD to admit that, one of the few and awesome things ever to grace this forum... and from FLORIDA, how fucking insane is that. Seriously, I was SO happy when that thread hit this forum... it was like a dream come true.

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Originally Posted by S14DB

and that is after he launched it off a dirt jump...

What_the_fuck ....... you know how many years I've been waiting for you to post the video footage from this? FUCK, I want to see some red-neck 240 getting air!

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Originally Posted by Corbic

Let them have fun and in 5 years maybe they will go "god that was dumb".

I agree. But seriously, cant these people at least put another car badge on their car while doing it? 240 guys are a real embarrassment nowadays....

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Originally Posted by Brian

lol team ryan

no more clear corners eh? fuck to you, mother yarr

next time i see you...... I KILL YOU!

Corbic · 09-27-2013, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by ixfxi

I agree. But seriously, cant these people at least put another car badge on their car while doing it? 240 guys are a real embarrassment nowadays....

Agreed. They seem to be the lowest common denominator anymore.

Om1kron · 09-27-2013, 10:47 AM

this thread makes me want to have my ass fucked.

ghoti · 09-27-2013, 11:55 AM

***S14DB*** · 09-27-2013, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by ixfxi

What_the_fuck ....... you know how many years I've been waiting for you to post the video footage from this? FUCK, I want to see some red-neck 240 getting air!

The video quality was so bad I wanted to kill myself trying to rip it. Camera had been thru war and the color balance was like an acid trip. Tracking kept going in and out.

I'll look and see if I have the raw rip still. Never heard from the guy after I sent the tape back.

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Originally Posted by Om1kron

this thread makes me want to have my ass fucked.

Again?

09-27-2013, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Corbic

Agreed. They seem to be the lowest common denominator anymore.

the ironic part about owning a 240 (and unfortunately not driving it for near a decade now) is I see so many beatup, piece of shit 240s nowadays.. that i actually fuck with them on the road

the other day i cut off some dumb fuck. his car was the typical run-of-the-mill trend car with some bullshit primered body kit, wide rims with stretched tires, excessively lowered... and when i looked into his car i saw some fruity burberry interior..

i thought it was wayne t edwards car but you know, his car has paint

Corbic · 09-27-2013, 12:52 PM

Keep Drifting Serious.

NoPistons! · 09-27-2013, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Om1kron

this thread makes me want to have my ass fucked.

I'd like to fuck the back of my skull with a hammer reading some of the "points" being blown across that aint got shit to do with shit this man asked for in the thread.

Feet first steamrolling would be more pleasant. The original intent was good. It's always off track stupid opinions and facts that are useless contributions.

Steel is real. Tubing and plating instead of just a thin plate will be stronger.

Asking technical questions on car forums always turns into a circle jerk of "nobody gives a fuck".

OBEEWON · 09-27-2013, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Om1kron

this thread makes me want to have my ass fucked.

wrong forum.

craigslist | personals

OBEEWON · 09-27-2013, 01:10 PM

hydroplane in any weather.

09-27-2013, 04:53 PM

oh shit, thats the car i cutoff last week!

wait....

nevermind, its just wayne t edwards. foiled again.

InsTanCeZ · 09-27-2013, 08:49 PM

Hey guys has anyone heard of jabroc? I think it would be good material for a splitter.

Corbic · 09-27-2013, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by InsTanCeZ

Hey guys has anyone heard of jabroc? I think it would be good material for a splitter.

No dood, tell me more.

Om1kron · 09-27-2013, 11:13 PM

my wheels are made of jabroc, my afro is made of JEWbroc.

09-27-2013, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by InsTanCeZ

Hey guys has anyone heard of jabroc? I think it would be good material for a splitter.

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Originally Posted by Corbic

No dood, tell me more.

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Originally Posted by Om1kron

my wheels are made of jabroc, my afro is made of JEWbroc.

no no no.... its not Jabroc nor JEWbroc

its jabroni... as in, you are no guud piece of shit madder facket

My hero. The one and only - Iron Sheik.

racepar1 · 09-28-2013, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Corbic

Honestly. A curb.

Go jump a curb or drop a wheel in the dirt and see how much a 1/8" piece of aluminum likes that.

Will plywood hold up better? Honestly, I don't know - but it apparently "seems" like it wood... (get it?) hence why people use it.

1/8" aluminum is beefy shit. If that can't handle whatever you're hitting you're fucked. I'm talking about like 16ga aluminum sheet metal. Bend it, whatever, go to home depot and make another for $10.

Damn, I should have had a skid plate on my M3 when I hit that melon sized chunk of concrete at 70mph. It dented my underbrace, CRAZY damage...

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Originally Posted by ixfxi

no no no.... its not Jabroc nor JEWbroc

its jabroni... as in, you are no guud piece of shit madder facket

My hero. The one and only - Iron Sheik.

You know someone's an old fart when they post Iron Sheik videos...

Def · 10-02-2013, 05:16 PM

1/8" aluminum sheet is so flimsy in bending it's not even funny. Sure, it feels strong grabbing a 3" long piece with your limp wrists, but put a big 60" span out there and the thing is floppy like your saggy man tits.

***S14DB*** · 10-02-2013, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Def

1/8" aluminum sheet is so flimsy in bending it's not even funny. Sure, it feels strong grabbing a 3" long piece with your limp wrists, but put a big 60" span out there and the thing is floppy like your saggy man tits.

We doing a full body tray?

You can put bead rolls in it or rivet bracing to it. OEM stamped panels I have removed were not flimsy at all.

Matej · 10-02-2013, 06:45 PM

Speaking of materials, where can one procure large sheets/rolls of aluminum? Not for a skid plate, but for personal needs. I assumed every home improvement store would have some, but that is apparently not the case.

racepar1 · 10-02-2013, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Matej

Speaking of materials, where can one procure large sheets/rolls of aluminum? I assumed every home improvement store would have some, but that is apparently not the case.

Nope, they've only got scraps. Here in the Los Angeles area I would tell you to go to Industrial Metal Supply, but I'm not sure if they're in Kansas City or not. I would just Google "metal supply" and your area code. Something should come-up...

***S14DB*** · 10-02-2013, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Matej

Speaking of materials, where can one procure large sheets/rolls of aluminum? At least 1x2 meters. Not for a skid plate, but for personal needs.

Metal by the Foot, Inc.

Matej · 10-02-2013, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by racepar1

Nope, they've only got scraps. Here in the Los Angeles area I would tell you to go to Industrial Metal Supply, but I'm not sure if they're in Kansas City or not. I would just Google "metal supply" and your area code. Something should come-up...

Thank you for the tip, I shall look into that.

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Originally Posted by S14DB

Metal by the Foot, Inc.

Gosh, why are all of these places in the unpleasant parts of the town?

aga · 10-02-2013, 11:15 PM

it doesnt matter if the sheet is flimsy, once its bolted down properly it goes nowhere... you will have to fabricate a lot of mounts anyway...the tray must be bolted in many places, like 20+ bolts.

its a project that requires quite a bit of welding, planning and ideally, a car lift. that's my opinion, if someone wants to do it right. fiberglass is good, but drilling into it creates a weakness... it can be torn around the bolt (a solution is to bury a washer into the fiberglass, between layers)...

bc. · 10-03-2013, 07:56 AM

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