Who's running bottomless?
10-10-2008, 07:31 AM
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Who's running bottomless?
Under-cover/brush gaurd ended its life on the highway today and I was curious if anyone else runs with no under cover..?
About 100 bucks or so to replace which is why I'm wondering if I can get away without having an undercover.
Since the oil filter and what not is exposed it made me worry a bit.
About 100 bucks or so to replace which is why I'm wondering if I can get away without having an undercover.
Since the oil filter and what not is exposed it made me worry a bit.
10-10-2008, 07:41 AM
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the oil filter was always exposed.. the guard never really covered it... people change the oil filter and oil fine without removing that plastic splash guard.
it'll affect aero slightly.. but nothing much else that i know of..
i've seen people not have it.. and those with a body kit don't either..
hmm.. now the question more curious would be.. who's running topless?
it'll affect aero slightly.. but nothing much else that i know of..
i've seen people not have it.. and those with a body kit don't either..
hmm.. now the question more curious would be.. who's running topless?
10-10-2008, 02:09 PM
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Yea when i was changing my headlights I didn't wanna deal with the hassle of putting those splash guards back in, I've been riding for a while without them, just have to make sure I clean my Fujita CAI more frequently.
10-10-2008, 03:48 PM
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Rocks hitting AC lines, dirt, gravel, etc getting in the pulley and belts, overall dirty engine bay. More salt spraying up on metal parts in the engine bay if you live in areas that get snow a lot, etc.
No, I would not keep running without one personally. I have had cars without them, and just the nastiness under the hood was enough to make me wish I had the splashgaurds.
You can probably get one out of salvage cheaper I would think.
No, I would not keep running without one personally. I have had cars without them, and just the nastiness under the hood was enough to make me wish I had the splashgaurds.
You can probably get one out of salvage cheaper I would think.
10-10-2008, 04:40 PM
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wait its bad??? the guy in fast and the furious, his diamond plate florr flew out at 160+ and he almost won!!!!! then mysteriously he got a new one when he picked up vin diesel 3 minutes later 
10-10-2008, 04:46 PM
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Originally Posted by BlckdOutTC
wait its bad??? the guy in fast and the furious, his diamond plate florr flew out at 160+ and he almost won!!!!! then mysteriously he got a new one when he picked up vin diesel 3 minutes later
10-10-2008, 11:53 PM
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yea when i got a new front bumper i lost my wheel fender liners and the bottom plastic peice in the front. I am coming up to my inspection this november. Do you guys think that would be an issue?
10-11-2008, 08:47 AM
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Yeah, I'm gonna be searching for a new splash guard...I feel naked without it, hah.
All the junkyards around here usually contain Hondas...and that's about it.
Thanx for the info everyone!
All the junkyards around here usually contain Hondas...and that's about it.
Thanx for the info everyone!
