New project I have been working on, Aluminum belly pans
09-12-2009, 05:04 PM
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Aluminum belly pan
Give me a call when you can, Would love to hook up and measure your car for fitment. I can meet you in Hamilton at RameyZ and we can get it up on a lift. 937 689 0905
09-12-2009, 05:09 PM
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Damn, that prototype looks really good. Good job on making it!
09-17-2009, 04:54 AM
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It has more ground clearance than the OE piece.
Another great thing is if you happen to damage the front part on a parking block by accident since this is a 2 piece design, it can be replaced without replacing the entire shield. The front piece will not cost much if you have previously bought the entire unit from me.
5052 aluminum is very stout and will take quite a beating.
For the people that were asking about G35 fitment, the rear part is identical, I am going to modify the front for the G and it will be available shortly after the 350 pieces are done.
Another great thing is if you happen to damage the front part on a parking block by accident since this is a 2 piece design, it can be replaced without replacing the entire shield. The front piece will not cost much if you have previously bought the entire unit from me.
5052 aluminum is very stout and will take quite a beating.
For the people that were asking about G35 fitment, the rear part is identical, I am going to modify the front for the G and it will be available shortly after the 350 pieces are done.
G35 coupe with APS oil pan + quick oil drain valve (too low?) and without any undertray currently makes me nervous.
09-17-2009, 05:11 AM
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UPDATE:
Drove to St. Louis and back to Dayton, OH., about 800mi. No problems at hwy speeds or bumps so far. Everything is still in place and no rattles.
Drove to St. Louis and back to Dayton, OH., about 800mi. No problems at hwy speeds or bumps so far. Everything is still in place and no rattles.
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09-17-2009, 08:19 AM
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The first production piece is on its way to Washington for a test fit with the GTSpec front tie bar. After that they will be ready to go.
I also had a chance to weigh a production piece today on a digital scale.
Only 4.5lbs total weight! I do not have a front OEM shield to weigh but I bet its pretty close if not heavier than this one.
Look for me in the vendors area mid next week!
I also had a chance to weigh a production piece today on a digital scale.
Only 4.5lbs total weight! I do not have a front OEM shield to weigh but I bet its pretty close if not heavier than this one.
Look for me in the vendors area mid next week!
09-18-2009, 02:34 PM
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I will have to check and see how much clearance between the stock oil pan has with the shield in place. Pretty sure there is more than an inch there. I am sure if it is close to it the shield could be massaged to clear.
09-19-2009, 05:56 AM
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Will these work w/the LS1/LSXXXX swaps? I dont have one but just asking.
Any idea on shipping cost to arkansas 72076? I hate this economy all the good stuff/deals are popping up everywhere.
Any idea on shipping cost to arkansas 72076? I hate this economy all the good stuff/deals are popping up everywhere.
09-19-2009, 05:18 PM
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Does the pan hang lower than the bottom of the cross member?