skid plate question

[deadbeatdude]

ok i was looking to replace that wimpy plastic fantastic skid plate up front with something that can handle a little bit more of a beating. should i go with the rally armor skid plate or one i found by this company beatbrush.. i dont know how to put up a pic but ill add the link so all can see it. i need opinions and suggestions


beat brush
http://www.rallysportdirect.com/shop/beatrush-impreza-under-tray-p-3066.html

rally armor
http://www.rallyarmor.com/store/wrx-sti-skid-plate-p-148.html


thanks

[Bampalo]

It doesn't say how thick the beatrush one is (or I am blind) and it sounds like more of an aero sort of piece. Also there is a opening in the middle of it which could conceivably snag on something which would not be fun.

I would go with the rally armor one, it's what I've got and I like the quality of it, only takes maybe a minute to remove for oil changes too.

another brand you could check is the PSG plates. http://www.projectsologear.com/skidplates.php

[L and E Fab.com]

The Beatrush is not a skid plate it is a aero plate.

I would go with the Rally Armor or PSG

[deadbeatdude]

thanks figured the rally armor one is the best

[lorenkb]

It's all about the primitive racing front and rear skidplates in 3/16"!

Team Illuminata (http://teamilluminata.com/Shop/Primitive/Primitive.htm) has awesome prices on the complete set (as in 33 bucks cheaper than if you bought from Primitive themselves)

[bfrancis827]

I have a Rally Armor skid plate and it has worked great (so far ;) )

[sebhockey]

It's all about the primitive racing front and rear skidplates in 3/16"!

Team Illuminata (http://teamilluminata.com/Shop/Primitive/Primitive.htm) has awesome prices on the complete set (as in 33 bucks cheaper than if you bought from Primitive themselves)


+++++1 These the plates I will be getting soon enough. Plus supporting Paul Eklund who is a great guy and puts on a great school that I want to go back to.

[deadbeatdude]

ok another question along with skid plate. the h brace thats for sale on ebay and boostbuddy.com

will i be able to fit a skid plate over that brace. or do the go in different places unsure at this time and dont want to buy things that wont work

[Drew84]

The beatrush is about as thick as an Aluminum Can simply for aerodynamics.

[UP2MTNS]

ok another question along with skid plate. the h brace thats for sale on ebay and boostbuddy.com

will i be able to fit a skid plate over that brace. or do the go in different places unsure at this time and dont want to buy things that wont work

the H brace fits behind it, they come close, but don't touch.

fwiw, I've seen the RA and PSG plates upclose and perosnal next to each other. they are the same, go with whichever is cheaper. PSG was having a sale a month or so ago.

[kreitz3]

I have the primitive 3/16" plate from Team Illuminata. It works great, but if your front subframe is bent like mine was you may need a drill to install it.

[martinus]

I have the primitive 3/16" plate from Team Illuminata. It works great, but if your front subframe is bent like mine was you may need a drill to install it.

:doh .. :

[Azewaldo]

Search for Project Solo Gear on NASIOC for 10% off their already-low priced skid plates. That was the only option on my budget (other than DIY).

[BorkedWRX]

I have the primitive 3/16" plate from Team Illuminata. It works great, but if your front subframe is bent like mine was you may need a drill to install it.

Lol, I have that same problem ;)

[JacksonRally]

I have the primitive 3/16" plate from Team Illuminata. It works great, but if your front subframe is bent like mine was you may need a drill to install it.

Lol, I have that same problem ;)

Haha sounds like a common problem for those who run thier subies hard. My subframe is smashed against my ehaust manifold. :roll:

[worldrallyblue]

I am worried about the plate not lining up also when I get mine. Hoping I wont have any problems :wink:

[409industries]

As UP2MTNS states the PSG and RA plates are almost identical. I recommend the RallyArmor skidplate. I've had one on my GD for a while and its held up wonderfully.

Be weary of skid plates with openings for changing your oil, etc because i don't believe these are legal in some bigger rally organizations. I read this somewhere, but can't seem to find it right now.

On a side note, that Beatrush aero plate looks pretty sick.

[wr-ecks]

funny, my subframe is bent too. my plastic skidplate got ripped mostly off for the second time today. more zipties then bolts right now...... need to take it off and put a real one on.