GI: Metal Underbody Tray
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GI: Metal Underbody Tray
I work at a machine shop. My underbody tray got torn to shreds from being lowered and I'm considering fabricating a metal one for myself.
Don't know if there's already a company making them but if there's enough interest I'd be willing to fab up more to sell.
Also since I'm not a guru on all the functionalities of the tray, I'd need some input from people who do.
So how bout it?
Don't know if there's already a company making them but if there's enough interest I'd be willing to fab up more to sell.
Also since I'm not a guru on all the functionalities of the tray, I'd need some input from people who do.
So how bout it?
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I'd love to see something like this. Try and fab it so that it doesn't hook up to any of the external body parts (like the front bumper) so that aftermarket bumpers won't get in the way.
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without the bottom of the bumper attaching the to undertray, the mazdaspeed front bumper would wobble all over.
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yea but seeing as the cheapest i've seen a replacement tray go for is 140... to a lot of people it would be worth it.
especially if i can get enough people to bring the price down to around the price for a new tray
i'll work out the numbers soon and see what a realistic amount would be
especially if i can get enough people to bring the price down to around the price for a new tray
i'll work out the numbers soon and see what a realistic amount would be
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When I bought my 8, it was missing some parts, including the under engine tray. I ended up buying some aluminum sheet metal, and angle irons and made one myself. I did add any vents (I wonder if I should), but it ended up costing me around 50 bucks if I remember correctly - which is cheaper than oem. It's not the prettiest thing, but it works just fine to me. I'll take some pics during the day if anyone wants to see.
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When I bought my 8, it was missing some parts, including the under engine tray. I ended up buying some aluminum sheet metal, and angle irons and made one myself. I did add any vents (I wonder if I should), but it ended up costing me around 50 bucks if I remember correctly - which is cheaper than oem. It's not the prettiest thing, but it works just fine to me. I'll take some pics during the day if anyone wants to see.