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

 

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

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

cool!!

 

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

 

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

-J

 

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

 

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).

 

A+ for creativity.


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

 

^ LOL! Socks with sandals FTL!!!!

 

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

 

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!

 

oh snap! add that to your sig!!

-J

 

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.

 

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.

 

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