Does anyone know if the plastic splash-shield underneith the engine?
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Does anyone know if the plastic splash-shield underneith the engine?
Is NEEDED!!! I was driving to connecticut from maryland and the bastards that did my oil change did not fix my splash shield and it broke on 95. Just need to know... if i need to get it replaced or can i drive without it? Thanks to all in advance... for your help!
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didn't think of that milage thing... but speeding (at least, driving 70) is why mine is off.
Was cracked from PO, and kept getting sucked off the bottom of the car.
Other than dirt, no problems otherwise.
Other than dirt, no problems otherwise.
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Aerodynamic aids...>>
Reduce lift, aid cooling to the engine compartment and turbo Via NACA style ducts etc...(all those bits in yellow are part of the Aero package)
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the question was is it needed...
and the answer is still, no it isn't. Yes it's better to have one, but no it won't hurt anything to not have it on there. The aero dynamic effect is minimal. The cooling ducts wouldn't be necessary if the panel weren't blocking everything off in the first place. The most noticible difference it makes is keeping the engine clean. At the time, they were priced nearly $300 and I couldn't justify it for that. I hear they've gone down to around $180 but that's still a lot for a piece of plastic. This dude should get the shop to pay for his. I'll probably cut my own out of sheet aluminum at some point.