making skid plates

l00k0v3rth3r3

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Im making skid plates. If anyone is interested let me know, first PM first served, there will be a limited amount, they should be pretty inexpensive.
 

WarTowels

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Doubt you will get any takers with out A) pictures B) a slightly better and more detailed description.

-Towels
 

syko says

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Also, what kind of material will you be using? Will these skid plates have vents to help 'suck' out the heat from the engine?
 

l00k0v3rth3r3

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im located in MI, as for material i was thinking thin stainless steel, but i put this up for ideas as well as takers. i have the plans drawn up but thats the good thing about pencils it can be changed if you guys have good ideas that i can incorporate into the design that would be great, also if you send me the dimensions for 165 im sure i could bang one out for you.
 

Razzo

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l00k0v3rth3r3":2a7t6w2d said:
im located in MI, as for material i was thinking thin stainless steel, but i put this up for ideas as well as takers. i have the plans drawn up but thats the good thing about pencils it can be changed if you guys have good ideas that i can incorporate into the design that would be great, also if you send me the dimensions for 165 im sure i could bang one out for you.

you must think about the materials a bit more. stainless steel rusts fast if not painted well. second is weight! i think alluminum would be a better idea, only problem with that is cost...also what thickness of material do you plan on using?
 

aus jd 2703

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Razzo":25tkx2pi said:
. stainless steel rusts fast if not painted well.
are u sure bout this?
all kitchen and medical area's are stainless for several reasons one being iuts corrosion resistant. this comes from the nickel content in stainless
but i do agree stainless is not the best idea it tends to work harden (repetitive flexing will cause cracks faster than a normal steel or aluminium)
 

l00k0v3rth3r3

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well my original plan was either aluminum or stainless, but the thickness is going to be about 3/64 inches, slightly thicker than 1 mm. This is why I posted before i started, i want your guys input to make it. with one mind, i might not think of things that would be useful to this project. so i appreciate the input keep it coming!
 

WarTowels

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Stainless steal *should* not rust "fast"... ahem DeLorean?

Stainless steal can rust, which is usually because imperfections (a.k.a low quality) in the metal though, but as a whole it is highly rust resistant.

-Towels
 

Balagast

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I'd be interested in this ... my car is missing all the stock underbody plastic and i want to get into rally cross (rather not destroy the underside of my car).

Also just my $.02 but I'd go with aluminum ... light and mailable.
 
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