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Old Nov 15, 2024 | 02:19 PM
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Skid Plate? Yea or Nay?

Climbing those gators, not to mention running over someone else's piece of their car, give me pause to consider the merits of a skid plate for a dedicated track car. The thought of cracking the oil pan or severing a coolant or power steering hose while at speed makes me think about one. Anyone have an opinion? Do they tend to raise operating temps? Minor inconvenience for maintenance?
 
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Old Nov 18, 2024 | 10:57 AM
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You have to drop it to do oil changes... But it can save you when you hit something on the road it can save your MINI and the bottom of the engine.

We had people saved with the rennline one on rocks and bigs chunks of ice

Most people that are lowered have one.
 
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Old Dec 2, 2024 | 02:08 PM
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You convinced me. I just ordered the RENNLINE from you guys while it's on sale.
 
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Old Feb 13, 2025 | 09:37 AM
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I have a rennline on my car and am glad I do. Talking to a friend who cracked an oil pan after a GT3 lost a mirror that bounced under his car convinced me.
 
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Old Feb 14, 2025 | 10:56 AM
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Good move! Hope it is never needed...
 
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