Toddcod

iTrader: (8)

What about using 1/8th inch plexiglass for a skid plate for the front fascia?

If it breaks it is cheap to replace. And it should be plyable enough to work.

Whatcha think?

y8s

iTrader: (8)

Use Nylon or ABS...

curly

iTrader: (25)

WTF is a skid plate? Are we 4x4ing our miatas now? Or is this a splitter thread.

thagr81 us

iTrader: (5)

This makes me

I would use ABS or wood over plexiglass myself.

94blackmx5

are you talking about the engine tray/ splash shield?

Toddcod

iTrader: (8)

Funny!..LOL

There is a place in Richardson that sales 4'x8' abs sheets. I'm going to pick a sheet up.

chpmnsws6

iTrader: (12)

I'll be using an 1/8th inch aluminum plate with braces welded to it in the front portion.

Some of us live out in the back woods where dirt driveways are the norm. Before pulling out of the garage/barn, I have to use the plow to even out the ground enough that the car doesn't get stuck. It also keeps the dirt from coming up from the roadway when you have ducting positioned properly in the hood

ArtieParty

iTrader: (1)

You know they sell skid plates right? A little pricey, but saves the time from you having to cut and drill.

http://www.gomiata.com/mibealunpa19.html

hustler

iTrader: (6)

use concrete

jacob300zx

What does any of this have to do with a track car?

kewilso3

iTrader: (4)

"plexiglass" is brittle and will crack/split/shatter... good call on the abs

KPLAFIN

iTrader: (1)

Sell, they freakin SELL 4'X8' sheets, this has got to be my biggest internet pet peeve. Sell ≠ Sale, learn the difference.

thesnowboarder

iTrader: (15)

i loled pretty good!

ThePass

iTrader: (3)

If you are talking about a splitter, which is not a skid plate, it's been well documented what guys successfully use for splitter materials. Most of the track guys are using plywood. A few use ABS. A bit more expensive, but even nicer, is alumalite - I know this is what Bellwilliam's splitter is made with, and I made mine from this.

If you are looking for something to make an actual skidplate, like something to protect chassis parts from potentially bottoming out, here:
http://www.pegasusautoracing.com/gro...oupID=HARDWEAR
the Jabroc skid plate is the material DIY racers use.

Eadohcturbo

Nice piece.
To bad you'd have to take the whole thing off to change the oil.

tyson87

iTrader: (6)

i dont think u do, i think thats what that hole is for

aug

iTrader: (7)

you must have the hands of a small chimp

astroboy

iTrader: (18)

Or have a small chimp

FRT_Fun

iTrader: (19)

I have that beatrush piece, just not installed. Looks pretty sexy sitting in my living room...

buffon01

iTrader: (9)

corrugated plastic