oil pan gaurd (protector)

[luckyrb13]

Ive been searching trying to see if I can find one of those bash gaurds that goes under neath the front area of hte car. since i know have the rb in the car. My oil pan actually sits about a 1/2 inch lower than the subframs so i want to get somthing to protect it, besides the sway bar (lol). Has any one seen any for sale . Ive seen them for sure in japanese magazines. Defintley dont feel like fabbing one up.

[miucus]

undertray? yea ive been tryin to look for one too because mines all ripped up and hanging less than an inch from the ground

[RPS13nutt]

here is a start

I can't follow the rules.

[Irukandji]

posting an ebay link is forbidden..... you better take that off before you get pinked.

[TheTimanator]

it's also a rip-off...$60 for a piece of aluminum! Make your own. You could probably get the tools and aluminum for the same price.

[RPS13nutt]

:duh:

mybad forgot about that tech rule. I seen it on that site while looking for other things and that poped in my head

[MELLO*SOS]

it's called a skid plate.. When you guys find them please update the thread, I'd like one too.

[RPS13nutt]

Kazama makes them, also you can buy them at silkroad-usa for a dent in your pocket.

[luckyrb13]

I found this but iam going to probably make my own was. doesnt seem that hard. Hope that helps.

[Bryants95240sx]

projectsilvia.com has them too i believe

[Irukandji]

projectsilvia changed its name to projectnissan because they started making more parts for other nissans, but yeah I plan to build my own skidplate. If enough people are interested, I can post the measurements, and specs on the materials.

[240trainee]

Yea, I work at an AC shop with a computerized plasma cutter, if I ever get around to it, I'm going to make a pattern and start making and selling these things. we'll see.

[NemeGuero]

I'd buy one... for the right price.

[WILDACEX187]

so would i if it fits well :bow:

[g6civcx]

I think this is an extremely good idea considering how low the oil pan sits. It's on my list of things to do.

[Ritz S14]

here is a start

I can't follow the rules.

Doesn't apply any more. The link has been removed from the "For Sale" section.

Game on?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=8037595191

Damn ebizzle is awesome. I'd say it's a great investment. But that one ^^^ rapes CA residents.

[theicecreamdan]

a flat piece of aluminum, with 2 cuts, 4 holes and one simple bend... make your own.

[SoSideways]

Isn't aluminum a bit soft for this piece of metal?

It's supposed to prevent the oil pan from hitting anything, so if it's aluminum, it'll bend up if you hit the "shield", and still hit the oil pan, possibly denting it, wouldn't you?

[$D$]

big front sway bar

[nlzmo400r]

would a large front sway bar even be possible with taht piece of metal? It seems it would get in the way.

[theicecreamdan]

I think he's just saying to use the large front sway bar as protection.

[NemeGuero]

Even though it will dent the aluminum, it will absorb a good amount of the impact. No skid plate, unless made with thick steel will be complete protection. But they are all better than having nothing.

[ManoNegra]

Don't know about protection but they do help a lot in Keeping the engine bay cool and dust out.

[WILDACEX187]

i think making it out of steel would be better for protection.

[Rennen]

a flat piece of aluminum, with 2 cuts, 4 holes and one simple bend... make your own.


Easiest fabrication I have made for the car yet. Took an hour with a trip to the hardware store included. The material is scrap aluminum that by random chance shares its size and thickness with a speed limit sign. It attaches with the 4 bolts that held on the plastic undertray. Takes hits with the BFH with enough flex that I think I'll be fine unless I hit something truly large.... in which case I was probably fucked anyway.

http://photos-745.facebook.com/n10/192/123/15926474/n15926474_30649745_9876.jpg

My car sees quite a bit of gravel road and rallycross action. And in two weeks I'll be marshaling the 100 Acre Wood ClubRally (http://www.100aw.org). So I need the protection.

[s14kouki416]

touge factory sells the kazama oil pan protector for $148
http://www.tougefactory.com/shop/images/409.jpg

[E2EKIELR34]

is there one for KA24DE? i would like to know where.
thanks

[Bryants95240sx]

is there one for KA24DE? i would like to know where.
thanks


Projectnissan has the one thats just the skidplate. It doesnt really matter you can get the one for the SR. its just the oil filter cut out will be diffrent.

[Dutchmalmiss]

does anyone make steel skidplates?

[Rennen]

does anyone make steel skidplates?


why?!

Steel is heavier, more difficult to work with, corrosive, and as a result, more expensive.

I have never seen a rally car with a steel skidplate. Aluminum is far better suited. The deformation actually helps by absorbing energy of the hit. Unless you are rock crawing in your S-chassis, or plan on attacking some of the west-cost rallies, 1/8" thick Al is fine. ;) (for comparison, 1/8" thick steel weighs approximately the same as 3/8" thick aluminum)

Honestly, if you people pay more than $50 for a plate of Aluminum, you should be slapped. This is an incredibly easy part to make for little money. Mine looks like ass because I don't car for appearance, and I know it will still work, but you can easily make it look good if you take your time.

EDIT: read this: http://rallynotes.com/archives/wp-24

-Matt

[NemeGuero]

All metals are corrosive. It depends on what other metals it is in contact with and which of the 2 metals is the anode or cathode. Anode is the one that corrodes.

A protective coating (paint) would keep corrosion from occuring.

[Rennen]

Entirely not the point I was trying to make :)

The oxidation(corrosion) of aluminum creates a protective layer and protects the aluminum from outside elements. Hence, you can leave it untreated, and save all that money you would spend on painting steel. Oh, and since its comes back everytime fresh Al hits an oxygen environment, this protective layer is renewable.... compared to paint on a skid plate ;)

But thanks for the chemistry lesson.

You also might want to try Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene as long as you can keep it away from heat.

-Matt

[NemeGuero]

Yah, I agree with you. I wouldn't use anything other than aluminum either. Just stating some facts.

;)
-Evan