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Old Feb 7, 2018 | 10:50 AM
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Hi all, I have been using this forum for a while but his is my first post. I recently just thrashed y under shroud because my friend insisted that a lunch place he wanted to go to had a great parking lot. I am in desperate need of a new under shroud and i was planning on getting a new one. I have done some research and looked on this forum but haven't found a threat relating to this topic. I know the tbw aluminum under shroud will be heavier than open but i figure it will last longer. Especially because I have found them at the same price point i figured that i could just go for the aluminum one. Does anyone have any pointers they would like to offer on why i should go for one or the other? Any info is appreciated. Here is my 2005 350!
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Old Feb 7, 2018 | 10:58 AM
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tbw is a zspeed knock off, i had the zspeed one and loved it. it stiffens up the front end and give you an oil change access panel
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Old Feb 7, 2018 | 11:00 AM
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Originally Posted by travlee
tbw is a zspeed knock off, i had the zspeed one and loved it. it stiffens up the front end and give you an oil change access panel
awesome thank you. I Have been trying to find someone who has used any form of aluminum under shroud and its good to hear you liked it.
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Old Feb 7, 2018 | 11:08 AM
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I love my tbw, there is one selling used in LA for $120 from offer-up.
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Old Feb 7, 2018 | 02:56 PM
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i got the TBW one. no complaints here. I've heard it many times scratching or hitting something. good protection. would get again if it broke.
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Old Feb 7, 2018 | 06:20 PM
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Originally Posted by travlee
tbw is a zspeed knock offl
Nope. I know Johnny personally. He designed the undertrays himself. The fact that it looks similar to another brand is because they're simple designs. Not much you can do to differentiate. I personally watched him make cardboard templates. Ask Terrasmak, he know him too.
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Old Feb 7, 2018 | 07:18 PM
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hear good news about tbw
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Old Feb 7, 2018 | 10:51 PM
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I’m on TBW #2 , first one took one hell of a beating. Finally hit an embankment and wiped out a lot more then just the undertray
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Old Feb 12, 2018 | 01:08 PM
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Off Topic:
Those Wheels look great! what are they?
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Old Feb 17, 2018 | 11:09 AM
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Your car looks great! Like the canards. And glad you asked this because I had never heard of these aluminum undertrays before. My oem is super beat up.

Last edited by kauai1800; Feb 17, 2018 at 11:55 AM.
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Old Feb 17, 2018 | 03:28 PM
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Originally Posted by kauai1800
And glad you asked this because I had never heard of these aluminum undertrays before. My oem is super beat up.

3 quick and easy replacements for the Z-that can be done for relativity low cost

the under-tray (replaces plastic with aluminum -and has easy access door to oil filter)

the radiator plate (which helps closes up the gaps in front and at the top of the radiator)

and the bell housing covering.

anyhow-
search my photos for photos of the sort of strikes the under-tray i am running has been taking.

(the damaged connection parts- pulled out the damaged bolts-and replaced with larger washers to cover the torn parts of the trays)
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Old Feb 17, 2018 | 04:37 PM
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I have a Z speed and have no regrets, its deff something I would recommend to anyone.
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