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Old 02-25-09, 03:33 PM
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Question Skid Plate???
my skid plate was breaking sooo we just took it off...are these things important? should I replace it?? cuz that one is stripped and you cant put any new bolts in it
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Old 02-25-09, 03:53 PM
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I replaced mine, i could actually feel aero. drag difference, and more wind noise.
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so its better without?
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Old 02-25-09, 04:45 PM
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so i should get another one??
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I don't have one but I wanted to make one out of sheet metal in school. I just need to find one and use it as a template.
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Old 02-25-09, 05:24 PM
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the one i had was plastic...im guessing it was the OEM part
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the one i had was plastic...im guessing it was the OEM part
its 143 bucks, so only replace it if it really bothers you.
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hmmm...is it really that important??
for the price that culd be tint money or going towards my tranny flush haha
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Originally Posted by LexCoupeB
hmmm...is it really that important??
for the price that culd be tint money or going towards my tranny flush haha
It protects your engine bay from dust, debris, and water splashing. In a way, yes its important, in another, you can do without it. It just annoyed me not to have it.
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yeah that is important....i wonder if i can get one from a junkyard....cuz im not payin 150 for that plastic tray
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All you can do is try
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i have not had one for 2 years. You will be fine without it. What everyone said earlier about it protecting from water/debris is basically its main purpose.
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oh iight...thanks everyone
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You'll be fine without it. But like others have mentioned, it will bring more dust and debris into the bay. If I can get a hold of another one in good condition I'd throw it on.
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thank you sir...will deff look into that
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