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Old 09-28-15, 06:44 PM
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Default aluminum engine under shield

Any one switched to Aluminum under-shield?

Please share your experience good/bad

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Only a few supra guys have, not heard of scs
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Are you referring to a belly pan....

I have been building templates out for a splitter and bellypan for my SC....but unfortunately my current driveway will not allow for my SC to be as low with a splitter on it...

I believe one SC owner on the forums who tracks his SC has a full splitter/bellypan/diffuser setup
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There is a company that makes it
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http://www.jzz30.com/
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^^ That's the one.

Many years ago some service guy did a 'C' section to get to the filter. I did patch it up by riveting rubber pieces, but it never looked good. Looks like a loose belly underneath.

The aluminum form looks good, but I am not sold on function/durability. It sure is not a skid plate, so I am concerned about durability.

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I'm going to get one just to keep the engine bay cleaner lol,

as far as a skid plate goes. I've never had an issue with breaking anything down there even being super low.
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I think this is pretty sweet; I've been thinking about making one of these.
The price is great if you ask me - $125 SHIPPED ... That's more than fair for the looks of the quality.
They should make a full-length version; something to cooperate with a diffuser.
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I'll message the guy on fb, idk how well that will sell considering the mount of custom exhaust set ups we put in our cars
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Not the skid plate the problem is mostly for me would be a front splitter....as my steep as my driveway is it would bust it

I like that engine plate though....I think I will get it....
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I put one on a few months ago. No problems. Recently purchased the car and the stock splash shield was torn and almost hanging on the ground.
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Originally Posted by CatManD3W
Not the skid plate the problem is mostly for me would be a front splitter....as my steep as my driveway is it would bust it

I like that engine plate though....I think I will get it....
The nose underside is another piece.

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i saw this on facebook as well, looks really interesting, i'd like to get it before winter as well. is there a hole for the oil filter?
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Originally Posted by oldManTan
i saw this on facebook as well, looks really interesting, i'd like to get it before winter as well. is there a hole for the oil filter?
Only for the 400s, in the jzs unless we relocate we are doomed to spill oil from the filter over the subframe lol
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Originally Posted by oldManTan
i saw this on facebook as well, looks really interesting, i'd like to get it before winter as well. is there a hole for the oil filter?
The 'C section' I mentioned was done by an idiot to get access to the filter from below. For all the years we have had the SC, I just reach from above and use news paper to absorb the oil and mop up with a rag.

If you DIY the cutout is not needed, but if you go get it serviced then the cut out will make the service easier/quicker.

Check the website. It has description of all the offerings.

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