nismo_nate

iTrader: (54)

hey guys

well tonight i decided to fix my sagging lower engine plastic planel. Since i can't shell out $400+ for a ARC or other equilvent brands, i went to Merrits for a aluimnum sheet. At the cost of $9.99 why not give it a try, after an 1.5hrs of trial and error. here is the finished project

it isn't a shiny show piece or perfect, but hey it works for me. SINCE ITS NOT SEEN lol

First i started off with my original cover. notice that it is trimmed a bit, 2k6-z33 trimmed it while installing my GTspec bar awhile back.



i layed my sheet underneath and used it as my diagram





after trimming the sheet metal here is how it looks



then a quick test fit







then tightened the screws down into place. heres the results of my mickey mouse job






and my favorite shot




only regrets that i have is that i should of used a bigger sheet metal to cover the whole area. so now i'm brainstorming a way to cover up those areas. i will most likely use sheet metal to cover those areas.

thanks for taking the time

Oh btw.. anyone wanna trade hoods? lol

Waiz

iTrader: (57)

As long as it works, that's all that matters.

How thick of a material did you use? Does it sag at all?

nismo_nate

iTrader: (54)

its pretty thick, not thin at all.. and it doesn't sag

duro78

iTrader: (6)

I have the same bs jack which the wheels fell off years ago lol

duro78

iTrader: (6)

The only thing is it has to be removed for fluid changes a lot of guys just remove the whole plastic piece me included have had 0 issues. but good job though

0jiggy0

iTrader: (13)

Ya just cut a hole for oil access. I'm sure by the 2nd time you'll get sick of taking it off.

JasonZ-YA

iTrader: (60)

Not bad for a first try........functional...

I really need to figure a day out to do this too.......gots some peeps that are waiting on me...lol..

i would say do it again like you said with a larger peice and spend a moment figuring out a good sized access hole for the oil filter changes, etc....thinking about size needed to get oil filter wrench on and off, etc..


-J

GT-Z

iTrader: (2)

cool!!

Jay'Z

iTrader: (118)

In no rush J, its gotta b done tastefully... I think we gotta do the entire underpanel though... Would be sicker!!

JasonZ-YA

iTrader: (60)

^ ya exactly.........

-J

nismo_nate

iTrader: (54)

Well I already take off the panel when ever I do oil changes since I end up spilling oil everywhere.Lol

rcdash

iTrader: (18)

Is this aluminum or sheet metal? 9.99 is a great price for aluminum sheet of that size. Is Merrits an online store or local hardware store? (I know Lowes has small 1-2 foot sheets that probably cost just as much if not more).

VO...

iTrader: (25)

A+ for creativity.


Sorry man, I couldn't help but notice this...

Lee R

iTrader: (10)

^ LOL! Socks with sandals FTL!!!!

ImWeeZzel

iTrader: (27)

lmao! who wears socks w/ sandals?

not bad if you welded pieces together and used the right equipment to make this project better you could sell these. i think if you buffed and polished it, it would look more presentable. u sir made my day because of your socks w/ sandals picture

nismo_nate

iTrader: (54)

i knew you guys will notice that.. lol

1. i'm Filipino, so slippers are a must in the house
2. its was cold that night, so socks are a must..i can wear shoes, but who wears shoes? lol
3. black socks+slippers = ninja status!

JasonZ-YA

iTrader: (60)

oh snap! add that to your sig!!

-J

GeauxLadyZ

iTrader: (9)

Good job bro, i was debating on whether to buy spdracers tray or make one....

You have now inspired me towards the latter, despite the ninja sock/flop combo.

mcarther101

iTrader: (8)

Nice, this might be a mod I have to do. I'll spraypaint mine flat black though. Or with some rubberized undercoating. I don't like shiniez.

GeauxLadyZ

iTrader: (9)

Spraypaint = gonna scratch off in like 3 min on the road...