making skid plates

by **l00k0v3rth3r3** » Fri Jun 20, 2008 7:04 pm

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.

by **WarTowels** » Fri Jun 20, 2008 9:02 pm

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

-Towels

by **Autobot** » Fri Jun 20, 2008 10:10 pm

Agreed.

by **l00k0v3rth3r3** » Sat Jun 21, 2008 12:31 am

thanks, ill get them posted up soon!

by **Dracov** » Sat Jun 21, 2008 1:09 am

And specify if they're for 185's only or if you'll offer them for 165's as well (hint!)

by **syko says** » Sat Jun 21, 2008 1:39 am

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

by **smog7** » Sat Jun 21, 2008 2:10 am

i'm also intersted.... material?? price?? how big??

by **WideFNopen** » Sat Jun 21, 2008 9:08 am

Where are you located?

by **l00k0v3rth3r3** » Sun Jun 22, 2008 12:59 pm

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.

by **ToySlider** » Sun Jun 22, 2008 3:42 pm

i would be interested in skid plates for the st165 also.

by **Corey** » Sun Jun 22, 2008 4:16 pm

Im interested in 185 skit plates. I like the vent idea.

by **nate84** » Sun Jun 22, 2008 10:21 pm

Id be down for a set for my 184!

by **Razzo** » Mon Jun 23, 2008 4:09 am

l00k0v3rth3r3 wrote: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?

by **aus jd 2703** » Mon Jun 23, 2008 6:36 am

Razzo wrote:. 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)

by **l00k0v3rth3r3** » Mon Jun 23, 2008 11:00 am

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!


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