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Old 09-30-15, 12:56 AM
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Oh, I like that we have this available to us! I bought a new OEM splash shield recently but this would last quite a lot longer.
Old 09-30-15, 10:27 AM
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oh i scrolled down lol, only 10 bucks more for that sweet panel!
Old 10-04-15, 08:01 AM
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Salim, I've seen the one built on the site. It seems legit, all though I haven't had any dealings with one personally...but for the price it might be worth buying? I usually look at things a bit different then most, let's say on average: most folks throw away money on "junk"-why not give it a shot? Just my 2 cents. Either way if you pull the trigger let us know. I'm curious too. Thanks.

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Old 10-04-15, 06:35 PM
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it's really nice, I bought one about 7mo ago and like it a lot. All the mounting holes lined up and it looks a lot better. Don't have to worry about the whole thing sagging or the holes in plastic tearing any more. Legit product
Old 10-05-15, 10:16 PM
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Its for my son's car. He is very picky and I am sure he will like it. He has had the car for 7 yrs and he is been itching to get another car. I tell you, one has to spend serious money to get into a new car which will be a step up from this old '95 SC4.

I have added all the electronics the car missed being 20yr old car. HomeLink, custom Aux-in, Parrot Bluetooth. Heads up display .... nah just kidding about this one.

If you have not noticed the bias, I love the car and he knows it. It is very likely that I get to keep it with the aluminum under-shied when he gets his new car.

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Old 10-18-15, 08:55 PM
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Shield came and I installed it today.

Included was a shorter screw for hose hold down as the OEM screw is long and sticks down too much.

Great product. A few things that need improvement:
1. Plate does not have the holes for the pass through drain hoses.
2. Rivited nuts for the oil filter. It would be hard to weld nuts to thin aluminum sheet.


I had to drill 2 holes to allow exit points for the battery tray drain hose and radiator drain hose. First one was perfect as I could used my drill press. The second one needed some filing.

Overall very happy with the product.

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Old 10-19-15, 07:18 AM
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Can you get some better pictures for us......?
Old 10-20-15, 09:53 PM
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Originally Posted by CatManD3W
Can you get some better pictures for us......?
Check the link in post #5 of this thread.

I wanted get a photo from below, but there was not enough distance (clearance -- low ramps) to capture anything meaningful.

fwiw The plate is absolutely flat for SC400

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Old 10-21-15, 09:05 AM
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I just bought one for my 95 sc400 still in package. I can take some pics of it if you guys like of it on and off the car. I bought $150 one the one that's thicker and has the door for the filter.
Old 10-21-15, 09:15 AM
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Wow that's really cheap, I'd rather have this than the OEM plastic piece but then again, my OEM piece is mint.
Old 10-21-15, 10:29 AM
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Yes please someone post up some better pics for us.....
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My SC400 OEM shield is... not so much a shield for about 2/3 of the engine anymore. It doesn't cover the driver's side at all at this point. Which, if I were to chose a side I think I'd be more worried about the passenger side, anyway, with the alternator being on that side and so low. Luckily mine does still cover the alternator pretty well. Not that it helps with the P/S pump leaking on it.

I may do the aluminum shield with the access port
Old 10-27-15, 12:13 PM
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This is exactly what i was looking for. My car doesnt have the oem one and my engine bay is so dirty. I was going to buy the oem one but would rather just buy this instead.
Old 10-27-15, 01:33 PM
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i might have to pick this up before winter comes, still debating on it if i need it or not.
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