So who will commit to 318is/M42 skidplates?

[jon volk]

From a thread about my new M42 manifolds came up the topic of skidplates for the M42. I test fit the usual M20 piece to the 318is I have in the shop and it will require a different plate to be made. It will be of the same type of contruction as the current plates except the bends will be in slightly different locations to allow for the deeper sump and such of the M42. These will of course have a properly locate drain hole for oil changes without removing the plate.

Pricing will be the same as the M20 plates at $185 shipped. We're currently quite busy at the shop and need at least 4 pre-paid orders to commit the time to mock up a new plate and produce them. It seems like theres enough interest in them. We can definately get them shipped off to you in time for Christmas as well.

Orders must be placed by Wed. Dec. 13 and will be produced on Friday of that week. We have a few projects that need to get done this month so this is the only opportunity we'll have for a few weeks.

Orders can be placed through here. http://www.666fab.com/misce30.html

[FL318is]

Personally, I want one but have to wait until after the Christmas spending is done and paid for.

[nickmpower]

do you know about how much they weigh?

[shellback]

I would be very interested, but as nick asked, I would need to know how much they weigh?

[jon volk]

Without having a super accurate scale around 3-4lbs is a pretty safe estimate. Definately not any sort of noticable weight addition.

[shellback]

awesome - thanks!
My concern was shipping to PR (same USPS rates as the mainland)

Thanks again

[ak96ss]

Preorder payment sent, thanks! Keep me posted.

[doucy2]

why can't you wait until Jan. when I have the $$.

[AL GReeNeRy]

why can't you wait until Jan. when I have the $$.

ditto.

christmas > me

[jon volk]

Gotta do it now because I actually have a 318is in the shop. Need a few pre-orders in order to cover r&d time. Theyll be available for order down the road for those lacking funding at the moment.

[ak96ss]

Anyone else in on this? Come on, folks!!

:D

[shutter]

I'm with everybody else on this one. I would definitely order one down the road, but now is a bad time.

[ak96ss]

So am I the only one? I could pay for three more, then resell them at a considerable markup.... :)

[nickmpower]

did this happen or not? pics?

[nickmpower]

also, how about making some sort of an X brace?

[jon volk]

Yup, got the first run done. I just need to take pics and get them shipped out. Half of the aluminum I ordered didnt get sent out till after the holidays so we got held up a bit. Pics soon.

[kowalski]

don't you think aluminum is too soft for a skid plate, and will fatigue fairly quickly?

[romkasponka]

don't you think aluminum is too soft for a skid plate, and will fatigue fairly quickly?

for offroud I think is too soft, but for daily use is good, and composite will be fine too. :)

[kowalski]

for offroud I think is too soft, but for daily use is good, and composite will be fine too. :)

i'v smacked mine around pretty good for the 2 years i'v had one, good enough that an aluminum would be pooched by now. but there is a couple shitty roads around here, and the odd rock on the road that you can't avoid once its too late...

[jon volk]

Aluminum does just fine for a daily driver or road race type car. I would not recomend it for rally racing though. Its primarily to prevent oil pan failure for things like unseen speed bumps and such. Its 1/4" thick at the bend/lowest point of impact and the reversed ramp shape will cause the car to "slide" over the obstruction rather then the point of impact being a vertical wall that is your oil pan. Coming off a dirt jump and landing on small boulder is not this skidplates purpose. :D

[kowalski]

Aluminum does just fine for a daily driver or road race type car. I would not recomend it for rally racing though. Its primarily to prevent oil pan failure for things like unseen speed bumps and such. Its 1/4" thick at the bend/lowest point of impact and the reversed ramp shape will cause the car to "slide" over the obstruction rather then the point of impact being a vertical wall that is your oil pan. Coming off a dirt jump and landing on small boulder is not this skidplates purpose. :D

fair enough, but from what has managed to smack my skid plate in these past 2 years would have eat'n through an aluminum one by now is all that i'm saying. for those in the city who see the odd rock it bet it will be great, but there is a lot of construction around here right now...

[romkasponka]

skidplate will not help you if you hit big stone. Better try google and will see how WRC skidplate looks like. In my country rally teams use 4-7mm skid plates (sometimes with subframe).

[doucy2]

i am interested now that i have some cash
2nd run anytime soon?

[jon volk]

The first run just covered the current orders. Theyre available for order at any time. Just expect approximately a week before shipment in most cases. Ill have pics when im back in town after new years.

[kowalski]

skidplate will not help you if you hit big stone. Better try google and will see how WRC skidplate looks like. In my country rally teams use 4-7mm skid plates (sometimes with subframe).

mines 5mm i believe

[e30nut]

guess I should visit more often.

I think I'd like one of these items. There are more and more tank traps er, I mean speed humps growing in my area. seems like a good plan B, esp when I put those race springs on....

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[JHZR2]

pics of plate and it installed????

[Dead Horse]

Any chance of getting one in a steel to use for Rally-x?

[haledj]

I would contact him at 666fabrication.com, he isn't around here much.

[CePa318IS]

Have you all checked out the Factory Skid plate offered by BMW.

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=AF93&mospid=47305&btnr=51_1842&hg=51&fg=75&hl=10

Part Numbers for e30s:

FRONT AGGREGATE PROTECTIVE PLATE
51 71 1 929 451 - non-M up to 9/87
51 71 1 971 001 - non-M from 9/87
51 71 1 961 905 - M3
51 71 1 943 101 - iX

Bolts
71 60 1 245 892 (x4)
Nuts
51 71 9 057 885 (x4)
Flat Washer
07 11 9 900 052 (x2)


I am pretty sure they do not make the skid plate anymore, however, you may be able to find one through the grapevine from another enthusiast.

http://www.davelength.net/car/images/skidplate_installed1.jpg
http://www.davelength.net/car/images/skidplate_installed2.jpg
Here is a picture of the plate for 9/87 and newer:
http://www.davelength.net/car/images/sp_side.jpg
http://www.davelength.net/car/images/sp_top.jpg
This is the one for 9/87 and older:
http://www.davelength.net/car/images/skidplate01.jpg
http://www.davelength.net/car/images/skidplate04.jpg
http://www.davelength.net/car/images/platebolts.jpg

[Adam C.]

this pic is hilarious! with the fat cat and the coconut.

http://www.davelength.net/car/images/skidplate04.jpg