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Old Jul 8, 2002 | 10:10 PM
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WELL HERE IT IS. I FINALLY GOT APIC WHILE ACUSTOMER HAD HIS CAR IN FOR SERVICE.AS YOU CAN TELL THE PAN HAS BEEN ON THE CAR FOR AWHILE(ALMOST A YEAR),AND WAS ACTUALLY ONE OF THE 1ST ONES WE BUILT FOR A COMPLETELY STOCK CAR.THE PAN IN THIS PIC IS ACTUALLY A 3 PIECE UNIT THAT WAS WELDED TOGETHER,WE'VE NOW STARTED MAKING THEM AS A ONE-PIECE UNIT. AS OF TODAY I WAS TOLD THAT THE 1ST BATCH FROM THE FAB SHOP WHERE THEY ARE BEING LASER CUT AND BENT WILL BE READY FOR DELIVERY TO US ON FRI. MAKING THEM AVAILABLE FOR SHIPPING EARLY NEXT WEEK. IT COMES WITH USER FRIENDLY INSTRUCTIONS AND CAN BE INSTALLED IN ABOUT 30 MINS WITH A FEW BASIC HAND TOOLS.NO MODS ARE REQUIRED. RETAIL PRICE IS $399.99 WITH SHIPPING IN THE CONT.U.S. INCLUDED. NOTE:FOR THE MONTH OF JULY WE WILL BE BLOWING THEM OUT FOR $324.99, BUT AUG. 1ST THEY ARE GOING TO $399.99 IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS YOU CAN CONTACT ME AT (954)461-5453. MY NAME IS CHAD AND I WILL ALSO BE RESPONDING TO YOUR QUESTIONS ON THE FORUM.
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Old Jul 8, 2002 | 10:12 PM
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Chad, I don't see the pix...
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Old Jul 8, 2002 | 10:31 PM
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How much does it weigh?

Will it fit a 99 nose?

And of course, post a picture please!

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Old Jul 8, 2002 | 11:00 PM
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PIX ARE COMING SOME ONES HELPING. IF STOCK PAN MOUNTS TO YOUR CAR SO WILL THIS
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Old Jul 8, 2002 | 11:06 PM
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Okay, I just spoke with Chad and am giving him a hand by posting the pic. He's new to computers, so give him a break regarding caps, etc. At any rate, here is the pic:
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Old Jul 9, 2002 | 12:12 AM
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well first comp lesson then... see the caps lock key on the far left of your keyboard?... press it

the belly pan looks like just a sheet of metal... nothing special
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Old Jul 9, 2002 | 12:30 AM
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it is a piece of sheet of metal and it replaces the plastic you have under your car
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Old Jul 9, 2002 | 12:35 AM
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Originally posted by 1bad7
the belly pan looks like just a sheet of metal... nothing special
What did you expect-- disco lights?
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Old Jul 9, 2002 | 12:38 AM
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Shouldn't it have some small vents like the stock one, bigger vents at the rear. Alot of air comes in there and only has a small place to exit so I would assume a major restriction.
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Old Jul 9, 2002 | 12:49 AM
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Forgive me, I'm not really seeing why this is a better alternative to stock.

The stock pan is plastic = flexible to some degree, fits perfect and is cheaper ~$180.

The stock belly pan will flex some while this one will just bend. Sure you can bend it back but after a few bends I can imagine it will be hard to get straight.

No flames, just want to hear the tradeoffs.

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Old Jul 9, 2002 | 12:50 AM
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400 bux...lmao your kidding right
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Old Jul 9, 2002 | 12:51 AM
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exactly...the stock plastic unit isnt just a flat board. theres alot of design that went into it to direct air at the radiator. it also isnt single layered and it attaches to the frame of the car. i could cut out the metal pan that u have out of sheet metal in 10 mins. i was expecting alot more

lol, 2 other people chimed in as well... and i just realized that u want $400!!!

ARE YOU INSANE!!!
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Old Jul 9, 2002 | 01:00 AM
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Chad, how about posting pix of onr that isn't mounted, so that we can see the whole thing. If you need to, email them to me and I can post them here.
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Old Jul 9, 2002 | 02:17 AM
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in regards to vents there are actually two parts to the stock pan one that directs air to the rad the other directs the extra air out,since all the air is directed to the rad on this one there is no need for the vents. you are correct the stock is designed todo certain things(direct air)this does the same job better with this the air is forced into the rad and not directed. ill get some pics of it off the carat the end of the week when the shipment comes in.also movig the mount points forward allows for hot air to exit the motorbaywithout restriction
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Old Jul 9, 2002 | 03:25 AM
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Cooling

After the Koyo radiator change, I am seeing constant 81-82 deg at cruise fan on, is this pan going to get the temp any lower?

Since it says to direct better cooling, what test[s] has been done for the R&D if any, if I can get the temp below 80's I am in! But I highly doubt since our car has a stock thermostat that seems to open and close at 80 deg.

Timmy
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Old Jul 9, 2002 | 10:34 AM
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Dude, that is so ghetto looking for $400.00! It's not like I'm driving around with mirrors underneath so people could see my bellypan, but hell for $50.00 I did the same for a PFS front bumper on a friend silver 93 base.
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Old Jul 9, 2002 | 12:53 PM
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as i stated the pan in the pic was built by hand almost a year ago. this particular one was built simply for testing on a stock car. soon to come are the pix from the fab shop. about the koyo i just put one on a car that had a koyo with great results
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Old Jul 9, 2002 | 01:21 PM
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Could you please post a list of the people who actually buy these from you for $400? I have some used oil to sell them.
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Old Jul 9, 2002 | 02:15 PM
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DK, I'm one of those people who drains the Mobil 1 out of my wife's car every 15,000 miles and pour it back into my 185,000 miles beater that burns oil. Voila, I haven't changed oil in 5 years, just filter once a year. If your used oil is Mobil 1, I might consider buying it.
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Old Jul 9, 2002 | 02:54 PM
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****! My BMW gets its Mobil1 oil changed every 7,500 miles. I have two boxes of oil sitting in my garage right now. Do you want them?
Never mind. I think I'll auction it off on EBay

Last edited by Mr. Stock; Jul 9, 2002 at 02:57 PM.
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Old Jul 9, 2002 | 02:56 PM
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I'd pay you $4 (not a typo).
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Old Jul 9, 2002 | 03:16 PM
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Originally posted by b00mer
I'd pay you $4 (not a typo).
It's not a typo but it's a joke, right?
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Old Jul 9, 2002 | 03:45 PM
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thanks, I think I'll be making my own bellypan.
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Old Jul 9, 2002 | 04:22 PM
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LOL

You guys are so modest!! LOL, be nice now guys.

Timmy
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Old Jul 9, 2002 | 05:32 PM
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ooh a piece of sheetmetal for 4 bills, i'm flying out to fl right now!
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