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Skid plate? or no Skid plate?

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Old 10-27-07, 10:51 PM
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Default Skid plate? or no Skid plate?

i was wondering how many of you guys, still have the skid plate on?
Old 10-28-07, 11:29 AM
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skid plate ??
Old 10-28-07, 11:50 AM
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Originally Posted by lexusondubs
skid plate ??
He's probably talking about the lower splash shield. I don't run with mine, but it's not by choice... A deep puddle decided that I didn't need it...
Old 10-28-07, 03:01 PM
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You should keep it on, it smooths airflow underneath the car affecting the handling at speed and keeps dirt from getting up into the engine bay.
Old 10-28-07, 04:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Stage3
He's probably talking about the lower splash shield. I don't run with mine, but it's not by choice... A deep puddle decided that I didn't need it...
ahh ok yes i still have mine on
Old 10-28-07, 04:57 PM
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Originally Posted by macd7919
You should keep it on, it smooths airflow underneath the car affecting the handling at speed and keeps dirt from getting up into the engine bay.
lol. handling....nah. i dont think people see those kinds of speeds often enough. plus its not a hard piece taht woulldnt flex. its plastic and flexs all crazy.

dirt...i can kinda see it. but there is that big opening in the front that lets **** flow through the radiator.
Old 10-30-07, 08:43 PM
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doesn anyone have one they don't need??? i would like to buy!!
Old 10-31-07, 05:03 AM
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I donlt have mine on anymore. it became too much of a hassel since I am always under the car either changing stuff out or modding things or doing maintenance work. not much dirt gets up there imo. and I do show my car. also makes it easier if you drop something like a nut, screw, washer, or bolt while you are working in the engine bay.
Old 10-31-07, 07:51 AM
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Still have it. It use to be a hassle taking on and off, now i just use zip ties on it. Makes it so much easier. I just cut the zip ties when I need to work on the car and put new ones on when I'm done.
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Originally Posted by GSoup
Still have it. It use to be a hassle taking on and off, now i just use zip ties on it. Makes it so much easier. I just cut the zip ties when I need to work on the car and put new ones on when I'm done.
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Old 10-31-07, 09:59 AM
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I would keep them on..for the same reason mentioned above..
its to protect foreign objects to enter the bay...

When it rains...I think its even more important those are on...to avoid moisture and water getting in there...and even more so when it snows..
Old 10-31-07, 01:22 PM
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I thought they were there to catch the extra oil that lingers when you have your oil changed and drips on the driveway staining it for life!
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