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Old May 15, 2012 | 11:16 PM
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Default Custom Skid Plates

Currently in my last year of Mechanical Engineering and have been getting together with a couple of friends, one who runs a machine shop and we are planning on producing some custom skid plates for the TC, maybe even the XB, depending on how many people are actually interested. However, we wanted to know how much protection you really want and what you want to be protected against. This way we can choose the right material,thickness, and weight for your needs.

- Covering up the oil pan is first priority, we are also considering giving the high flow cat some protection as well.

- We will be coming up with a design shortly once we get some measurements and feedback.

Thanks

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Old May 15, 2012 | 11:43 PM
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Down for this to protect me cuz my car is slammed been dying for this. Would like oil pan n s pipe as have 3" from descendant kit willing to also take prototype for u guys if need be to test and market :D :thumbup:

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Old May 16, 2012 | 12:17 AM
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^ Awesome!

We are also thinking about featuring a quick access panel for oil changes
Old May 16, 2012 | 12:41 AM
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niceee!!! Count me in!
Old May 16, 2012 | 01:22 AM
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A model will be put up by this weekend to get a better idea.
Old May 16, 2012 | 02:12 AM
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Finally!
I'm so in for this one. Cant wait!
Old May 16, 2012 | 03:31 AM
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Old May 16, 2012 | 04:03 AM
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Watching.
Old May 16, 2012 | 04:46 AM
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Old May 16, 2012 | 07:24 AM
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very interested. here's some inspiration on material :D
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Old May 16, 2012 | 04:00 PM
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Been thinking on making my own, but ill be watching this.
Old May 16, 2012 | 08:09 PM
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Can't wait ^.^
Old May 16, 2012 | 10:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Socalheatz
very interested. here's some inspiration on material :D
Haha, I was thinking of possibly doing that.
Old May 18, 2012 | 09:00 PM
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need one for my driveway
Old May 18, 2012 | 09:56 PM
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Lets seee some pictures! Looks like this can turn out very well.
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Pictures will be up soon enough.
measurement are still being taken to consider some mounting locations
Old May 19, 2012 | 03:57 AM
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im down too lol
Old May 19, 2012 | 04:54 AM
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This has been far overdue. Looking forward to seeing this complete.
Old May 19, 2012 | 03:02 PM
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I cannot wait i absolutely need this!



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