Need help identifying skid plate

[ekim3]

Hey all, I haven’t been active here for many years, and forgot my password and have long since abandoned the email I used when first joining, so I had to make a new account. I’ve recently moved after being at my house for 11 years, and I found some old e30 parts stashed away in the shed.

I need help identifying this skid plate. I’ve searched online and cannot find one like it. Any input is appreciated.

- Mike

[82eye]

you kind of identified it already. e30 pan protector, it's not strong enough to be considered a real skid plate. i don't think every car came with it, and they tend to get removed and left off for access. they may have been included at a certain trim level. my car had all the covers intact when i got it, and it was equipped with one.


edit : sorry it's the trans pan protector. it attaches to the removable bell housing part in the front. i've had it off my car for a few years. just went to see where it locates.

[ekim3]

you kind of identified it already. e30 pan protector, it's not strong enough to be considered a real skid plate. i don't think every car came with it, and they tend to get removed and left off for access. they may have been included at a certain trim level. my car had all the covers intact when i got it, and it was equipped with one.

Gotcha, so it is an OEM part? It is pretty thin aluminum, so yeah probably not very strong. Thanks, I just wasn’t sure if it was an aftermarket piece or optional OEM.

[82eye]

Gotcha, so it is an OEM part? It is pretty thin aluminum, so yeah probably not very strong. Thanks, I just wasn’t sure if it was an aftermarket piece or optional OEM.

you replied while i edited lol. its' the trans pan protector / splash guard.


edit : yeah it's oem.

[82eye]

found a pic online



edit : honestly don't remember it locating on the front sub. just dropped and painted mine.

[ekim3]

found a pic online



edit : honestly don't remember it locating on the front sub. just dropped and painted mine.

Thanks again. Mine looks a little different, but that looks like where it goes probably.