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Old Jan 27, 2010 | 04:28 AM
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Lower engine cover

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i was said that my lower engine cover is missing, is that right?



Do they differ in series? If so where could i get one for a 99fd ?
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Old Jan 27, 2010 | 05:22 AM
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Your missing what we usually refer to as the under-tray or "belly pan". You can check, but I think the part number (for 99+) is F140-56-1B0A . And yes they do differ from our series 6. I think you'll need to get a series 7 or 8.

It's an important part, you need to get it. Without it, airflow through your radiator isn't optimized and it can cause instability at high speeds.
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Old Jan 27, 2010 | 10:11 AM
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thanks for your answer. do you have a picture of the missing part? i'll try to get one!
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Old Jan 27, 2010 | 10:26 AM
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You can log on to www.mazdarotaryclub.com and see if anybody local to you has a used under-tray for sale. If not you could try to order one from your local mazda dealer.
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Old Jan 27, 2010 | 10:30 AM
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This is the piece you're missing!!

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Old Jan 27, 2010 | 10:58 AM
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Corksports sells them for $100
Also Shine Auto makes a CF one
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Old Jan 27, 2010 | 02:50 PM
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thanks !!
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Old Jan 27, 2010 | 07:10 PM
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Originally Posted by unreal-icarus
Hi,

i was said that my lower engine cover is missing, is that right?



Do they differ in series? If so where could i get one for a 99fd ?
That is a beautiful car!
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Old Jan 27, 2010 | 07:14 PM
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Be prepared, shipping on an undertray will be pricey $$$$
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Old Jan 27, 2010 | 11:59 PM
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That is a beautiful car!
+1 i should have got black
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Old Jan 28, 2010 | 01:34 AM
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Old Jan 28, 2010 | 06:46 AM
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thanks for the answers. if i don't get one in europe, im going to order one from corksport. fortunately my brake ducts are still in place.
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Old Jan 28, 2010 | 07:22 AM
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Hey
Too bad you have a 99 bumper, I have a brand new spare one for a 93 sitting in my garage
Its just slightly short for a 99.
Ive been itching to get rid of it.
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Old Jan 28, 2010 | 10:13 AM
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Old Feb 11, 2010 | 03:34 PM
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where do this part belong to? http://www.rhdjapan.com/mazda-oem-ko...x-7-fd3s-24254
is it connected to the undertray? just curious whether i need it or not.
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Old Feb 12, 2010 | 06:05 AM
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no ideas?
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Old Feb 12, 2010 | 07:21 AM
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no ideas?
Look at part 50-A20 in the last attachement. It sits behind the bumper
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Old Feb 12, 2010 | 02:04 PM
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so if i buy a new undertray this part will not be included i bet ...
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