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As far as strongest, I am not sure since i have seen ZERO test data on that.
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Only neg I see, is it lowers the profile a bit... maybe 1/2" im guessing. If your car has been lowered... more so with the shield.
there is a guy on ebay who makes a bigger one on ebay...I have one but dont use it sinced Ive been DE my car.
Only issue you may encounter is perhaps when chainging the oil. There is an opening for the plug, but if the car is not flat, the oil may drain at an angle and spill on the top inside surface of the plate. The plate is easy to take off and back on if that were to be an issue. It is a nice extra protection.
I appreciate all the replies, one last question pertaining to the plate. Who makes the best (strongest)one.
and by the way, this is the best forum that I have ever joined. Looking forward to posting more questions. Rock on!
I understand the need for various shields on 4x4 vehicles but why does the p-car need this. Over the years I've never had the engine "bottom out". Is it primarily to protect against road debris? Thanks.
My understanding is that these plates are designed to allow road debris to bounce off, skid-off the plate and avoid direct punchture to the alu oil pan or cooling pipes underneath there...
Have you seen how low these cars sit? Take a look under your car and measure from the oil sump cover to the ground and it will make more sense.
Think of it like wearing an athletic supporter (a "cup"). If you hit it hard enough, sure it will do damage but it's the less catastrophic hits that you'll be thankful you hard one on
Bingo.
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