Got my skid plate in yesterday

[M-technik-3]

Who said they are flimsy? It's a beefy item and cost me 206.11 after taxes from dealer. I think it was a good buy as Boston roads suck.

[Jon325i]

You mean to tell me there are factory skidplates still available for the E30??? If so, I'm DEFINATELY getting one. A couple weeks ago I put to small holes in my oil pan after encountering a cantelope-sized rock.

And its $206? After my experience, that's worth every penny.

Jon

[BeirBrennerE30]

they are only available for the earlier modles now(i think) and yes they are very beefy... i got one after my 2nd pan... and it has saves my ass many a time

[Brew]

That sucks that they don't have anymore for the later e30s. I really need one badly. I might just end up having my girlfriend weld me one together, as she's taking a course next semester at her school. :D :D :D

[gsbadbmr]

Re: Got my skid plate in yesterday

Who said they are flimsy? It's a beefy item and cost me 206.11 after taxes from dealer. I think it was a good buy as Boston roads suck.

Do you have a part # you could give us? Thanks!

-gsbadbmr

[Vass325es]

What it look a like? Do you have picture of this?

[rwh11385]

here's a pic

i took it from another thread on here about skidplates. orginally posted by AndreNY



EDIT: The picture doesn't seem to always work.......

here's the thread i found it: http://www.r3vlimited.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=791
"Skidplates? Anyone...."

[Ryan Stewart]

wonder if there will be any clearance issues after the swap? This would be usefull to as KS roads suck, although I would think everything would be hidden under the Alpina dam.

[aaron_silva]

9/87 and newer


9/87 and older


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[kidrobot]

Those things are beefy, what are they made from?
When I first started reading I though they where the
cheap plastic ones like the put on Hondas.

What are the Parts # for Pre and Post?

[bmwguru007]

Those things are beefy, what are they made from?
When I first started reading I though they where the
cheap plastic ones like the put on Hondas.

What are the Parts # for Pre and Post?

I'm pretty sure they are steel. Dave's site has more info on them. www.davelength.net

[M-technik-3]

Part number as follows 51 71 1 929 451 and I think they sent me the wrong one. I have the after 9/87 but I need a prior to 9/87 on due to my car is a non facelifted car.

I am unsure if the photo above is correct on which one goes on what car as i order mine with the vin number to ensure I didn't get the wrong piece.

[Jand3rson]

Wow, those things look awesome! More than worth the cost for saving you from a cracked oil pan.

[BeirBrennerE30]

the shorter one with all the slats the same length is indeed for the older cars... thats the one i have on my car...

[Super Eta]

I wouldnt mind getting one but the pre-87 at my local dealer costs $288.85. :?