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Old 08-16-2009, 12:08 AM
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Originally Posted by Mike-2ptzero
A oil pan isn't exactly paper thin either. If people are really worried about bottoming out all the time they should raise their car. lol
Haha true, this won't prevent your exhaust from smashing into the ground haha
 
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Old 08-16-2009, 03:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Mike-2ptzero
...oil pan being cut open like a can....
check this out
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this just happened a couple days ago.....read more + pics here >>>http://www.nwquattro.com/forums/index.php?topic=8595.0

idk how the plate would perform while hitting a bump(/hole or w/e) at 60mph but I'm sure it would help some...
 

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Old 08-16-2009, 12:59 PM
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My plate has gotten smashed and scratched up a good amount of times (one while going ~65 on the highway and hitting a patch in the road hard) and still looks and acts new.
 
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Old 08-16-2009, 03:38 PM
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Originally Posted by mexican47
check this out

this just happened a couple days ago.....read more + pics here >>>http://www.nwquattro.com/forums/index.php?topic=8595.0

idk how the plate would perform while hitting a bump(/hole or w/e) at 60mph but I'm sure it would help some...
I know a few people that have had this happen, all of them bottomed out very hard or ran over something that was very large.

Not only would you be replacing the pan you would also be replacing a $250 metal skid plate.


I have been driving lowered cars for 25 years and been driving my lowered A4 without a skid plate for about 8 years.


BTW your link is to a site that is closed to the public.
 
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Old 08-16-2009, 04:16 PM
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mike you wouldn't want it anyway, it's heavy
 
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Old 08-16-2009, 07:57 PM
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Originally Posted by jmgrande
mike you wouldn't want it anyway, it's heavy
LOL. I just need one that is very thin to catch oil. Hell I should make a mock up of one and then have it made in CF.
 
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Old 08-16-2009, 10:38 PM
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mike you can probably have a shop make you one for free if you put their logo on your car lol. i hate you
 
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Old 08-16-2009, 10:41 PM
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mike you can probably have a shop make you one for free if you put their logo on your car lol. i hate you
and the sticker only needs to stay on for 1 event.
 
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Old 08-16-2009, 10:44 PM
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you know you can use my car pix on your site anytime site provide that you give me a free part like a painted M3 trunk lip spoiler hehe.
 
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Originally Posted by Mike-2ptzero
I know a few people that have had this happen, all of them bottomed out very hard or ran over something that was very large.

Not only would you be replacing the pan you would also be replacing a $250 metal skid plate.


I have been driving lowered cars for 25 years and been driving my lowered A4 without a skid plate for about 8 years.


BTW your link is to a site that is closed to the public.
oops my bad! lol

but hey at least it looks cooler than the plastic one right? haha and it'll prob last longer too, mine is all ripped up from the snow last winter
 


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