Aluminum underbelly pan...whats the point?
#31
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Originally posted by Ent
The previous owner of my car was definately not the type to start adding things to the car, so I'm pretty sure it came like that from the factory.
According to your thread at the top of the forum (Here), all the S5 TIIs did in fact receive the aero package. Hence they also received the aluminum undertray.
Or am I mistaken?
//Ent
The previous owner of my car was definately not the type to start adding things to the car, so I'm pretty sure it came like that from the factory.
According to your thread at the top of the forum (Here), all the S5 TIIs did in fact receive the aero package. Hence they also received the aluminum undertray.
Or am I mistaken?
//Ent
The S5 aero package is considerably different than the S4 one.
This is the S5 package... note the complete lack of a under panel:
As mentioned earlier the S4 Aero package was wheel spoilers in front of each wheel, a front lip spoiler, the rear spoiler and the vented aluminum undertray between the back of the front suspension cross member covering the oil pan and very front of the tranny.
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Originally posted by Icemark
Its not even available in the S5 parts or collision catalogs.
The S5 aero package is considerably different than the S4 one.
This is the S5 package... note the complete lack of a under panel:
(pic)
As mentioned earlier the S4 Aero package was wheel spoilers in front of each wheel, a front lip spoiler, the rear spoiler and the vented aluminum undertray between the back of the front suspension cross member covering the oil pan and very front of the tranny.
Its not even available in the S5 parts or collision catalogs.
The S5 aero package is considerably different than the S4 one.
This is the S5 package... note the complete lack of a under panel:
(pic)
As mentioned earlier the S4 Aero package was wheel spoilers in front of each wheel, a front lip spoiler, the rear spoiler and the vented aluminum undertray between the back of the front suspension cross member covering the oil pan and very front of the tranny.
//Ent
#33
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I also wouldn't rule out either Mazda making a mistake or that a mechanic at the dealer put one on by accident.
I can just see two dealer morons (I mean mechanics) each working on a FC (a T2 and a Sport) taking parts off and putting them on the bench, and one of them putting the T2 back together and saying, "well this panel should be on the expensive car right?"
I can just see two dealer morons (I mean mechanics) each working on a FC (a T2 and a Sport) taking parts off and putting them on the bench, and one of them putting the T2 back together and saying, "well this panel should be on the expensive car right?"
#34
So what exactly are all the benefits of having said piece of aluminum on the underbelly of the car? Does it fit an S5, and is it a part to be found at a dealer or anywhere else if the benefits are worthy?
#37
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Originally posted by Rattaan
So what exactly are all the benefits of having said piece of aluminum on the underbelly of the car? Does it fit an S5, and is it a part to be found at a dealer or anywhere else if the benefits are worthy?
So what exactly are all the benefits of having said piece of aluminum on the underbelly of the car? Does it fit an S5, and is it a part to be found at a dealer or anywhere else if the benefits are worthy?
Typically, Mazda doesn't just add on something like that (something you can't normally see) unless it really does something.
Will fit all FC3S without modifications, and FC3C with modifications.
#38
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Originally posted by nillahcaz
its mazda part #FB43-56-112d
just call a local dealer and ask if they can get it for you.
its mazda part #FB43-56-112d
just call a local dealer and ask if they can get it for you.
#39
Originally posted by Icemark
Lowers drag at speed. It apparently made enough difference for Mazda to use it on the S4 cars with aero package.
Typically, Mazda doesn't just add on something like that (something you can't normally see) unless it really does something.
Will fit all FC3S without modifications, and FC3C with modifications.
Lowers drag at speed. It apparently made enough difference for Mazda to use it on the S4 cars with aero package.
Typically, Mazda doesn't just add on something like that (something you can't normally see) unless it really does something.
Will fit all FC3S without modifications, and FC3C with modifications.
#42
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Here is the factory positioning picture if that helps:
It is 56-11Y in that picture. The normal plastic under engine cover is 56-111B in that picture.
It is 56-11Y in that picture. The normal plastic under engine cover is 56-111B in that picture.