Anyone got one on?Im concerned about bottoming out and
ripping my oil pan off.

 

replied to your PM

 

I have the aluminum skidplate on mine. I feel better having it on there when I'm driving up my back alley and it's got a 6" hump of ice in the middle between the tire tracks. I'm sure the cast aluminum oil pan could probably handle it, but for $150 or so, it's worth my peace of mind.

In case you're wondering about oil changes, I have the Fumoto valve, so I use a 1.5 ft long piece of 5/8" tubing to attach to it via one of the many 4" holes on the skid plate.

- Al

 

Im thinking of trying to make one.Any pics out there?

 

[quote=ASC;1963073]I have the aluminum skidplate on mine. I feel better having it on there when I'm driving up my back alley and it's got a 6" hump of ice in the middle between the tire tracks. I'm sure the cast aluminum oil pan could probably handle it, but for $150 or so, it's worth my peace of mind.

In case you're wondering about oil changes, I have the Fumoto valve, so I use a 1.5 ft long piece of 5/8" tubing to attach to it via one of the many 4" holes on the skid plate.

I dont mind dropping the plate for oil dumps

 

redlinedave,

With the plate from MiniMania/Ultrik, the holes are big enough to get a box or socket wrench in there. Plus, the holes aid with airflow to the power steering fan. I'm sure you could make one, I too love to fabricate - but it's one of those things that would take too much time for me (and probably many of us) to make.

 

i had one on my 2002 coopers S but i have yet to install it on my 05. it has been sitting in the garage for many years..

 

Vdub
PMed you

 

I have an aluminum skidplate on my 06. It's very good at fending off icebergs & the odd curb at the track. Some folks like Fumoto valve, but I'm not one. No problem changing the oil through the whole that is right under the drain plug. I bought my plate from Moss motors. IIRC it was made by Cobalt.

 

thought i would post my PM here as well, in case other peeps want to see it

i got the cobalt one from moss mini, happy with it

http://www.mossmini.com/Shop/ViewPro...eIndexID=36721

the only other one i know (Ultrik) of is steel and more than twice as heavy

the one thing with the skidplate is the bolts it comes with rather suck

i bought some real bolts and am selling my spares if you are interested

https://www.northamericanmotoring.com...d.php?t=123542

 

Good point on the bolts. Yep they suck. I replaced mine with stainless steel hex head bolts. No corrosion worries.

 

the only other one i know (Ultrik)
Madness had one a few years ago and I was talking to him about it just before this thread got started.

 

I saw that MINI BEOTCH has a ABS one listed for $100.
Good price.
Light.

MINIBeotch.com

http://minibeotch.com/skid-plate.html

 

I would prefer metal
I think ABS would shatter in the cold of Canada if it was hit by a chunk of ice

 

My Jetta has a plastic one and it shattered last snow fall.
Im getting a metal skid plate for it now the Mini should get one.
They both ride low and Im worried about the oil pans getting smoked.

 

ABS is generally rated at -40 ... NOW THATS COLD

 

got this if you need

 

MC 2 pmed you

 

just replyed to you.... thank you..

 

I use a small piece of alum foil as a "diverter" when I change oil, it flawlessly deflects the oil from the output into the oil catch pan. Simple, cheap, and it means I'm not dropping the skidplate or paying for a Fumoto...

Go alum, and replace the hardware (I still have to replace mine, and I'm not looking forward to getting those old crappy ones out...)

 

I currently have an ultra rare Mini 226JC, as you know, they ride quite a bit lower than any 'normal' Mini....wondering who makes a carbon fibre skid plate to replace the factory unit , or if one is available at all ...thanks.

 

A 226...WTF..

 

I put blocks in the springs in winter to lift my Mini.Get 1.5 to 1.75 inch.
Like an awsome Nascar

 

I think that Mini made the Canadians 226 special Minis with back seats. These cars have all the good stuff of the GP.

 

How much extra H.P. ?Better tranny.Im thinking of sell mine and would like to know more about
the 226