My custom skid plates project

cahokie · 03-19-2015, 08:29 AM

Ordered mine yesterday

PARTS@STBMW · 03-19-2015, 01:17 PM

Nice! I like it.

ThisFlyGuy · 03-23-2015, 05:27 PM

Virtually invisible when installed

For those that asked- I think it can be installed with your RKP front lip as it does not reach where the lip installs

ARKONE · 03-23-2015, 06:50 PM

Can you make some that fit a Vorsteiner lip?

ThisFlyGuy · 03-23-2015, 07:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Karney5

Can you make some that fit a Vorsteiner lip?

anythings possible, but i don't have a vorsteiner lip to use as a template

v3n0m · 03-23-2015, 11:13 PM

Does anyone have pix of this with the rkp front lip? I'm wondering if it offers any protection with the lip on, so any close ups that show height would be much appreciated!

Nqwjx30 · 03-24-2015, 08:03 PM

+1 hows the fitment with rkp lip

ThisFlyGuy · 03-24-2015, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Nqwjx30

+1 hows the fitment with rkp lip

My plates do not touch the same contact points as the RKP lip. As seen in the pic above, its completely clear in the middle to fit the lip as well

GetSoM5 · 03-25-2015, 12:17 PM

Once ordered, how long before they are shipped?

ThisFlyGuy · 03-25-2015, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by GetSoM5

Once ordered, how long before they are shipped?

I have made more sets, so I have them in stock.
Most of the time, I ship same day and if not, the very next morning.

wontonbomb · 03-26-2015, 03:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ThisFlyGuy

I have made more sets, so I have them in stock.
Most of the time, I ship same day and if not, the very next morning.

Where are you located in the bay area? I can pay cash and pickup? lmk

audioquest · 03-26-2015, 06:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ThisFlyGuy

I have made more sets, so I have them in stock.
Most of the time, I ship same day and if not, the very next morning.

Hi there,

Great stuff you have there. Do you do international to Australia??

Thank You.

ThisFlyGuy · 03-26-2015, 12:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iczer34

Where are you located in the bay area? I can pay cash and pickup? lmk

Located in the San Mateo/Foster City area

Quote:

Originally Posted by audioquest

Hi there,

Great stuff you have there. Do you do international to Australia??

Thank You.

Yup, I do ship international

wontonbomb · 03-27-2015, 01:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ThisFlyGuy

Located in the San Mateo/Foster City area

Nevermind i'm in the South Bay and too lazy to drive up the Peninsula, lol.

Send me a PM with your paypal addy. thanks!

Jay-K · 03-27-2015, 02:49 AM

nice

Bimmed Out · 03-27-2015, 10:27 AM

I received a PM from the OP offering me these skid plates. I've never posted on the M5 forum before (I'm an M3/911 guy), but wanted to check to see if anyone knows how these may affect aerodynamics at high speeds? I'm interested and may pull the trigger but wanted to check on this issue first. Thanks to all!

Tanin · 03-27-2015, 05:45 PM

I don't have wind tunnel time to back my statements but I wouldn't worry about negative effects on high speed aerodynamics. I'm tracking my car tomorrow and the idea the skid plates would disrupt handling characteristic never once crossed my mind ( although, maybe I should reserve the right to blame them if I find myself in an off track event

). If anything, the fact the plates fill in the gap between the plastic undercarriage and bumper it might even improve things.

Here are some pics of my car for a visual

ThisFlyGuy · 03-27-2015, 06:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tanin

I don't have wind tunnel time to back my statements but I wouldn't worry about negative effects on high speed aerodynamics. I'm tracking my car tomorrow and the idea the skid plates would disrupt handling characteristic never once crossed my mind ( although, maybe I should reserve the right to blame them if I find myself in an off track event

). If anything, the fact the plates fill in the gap between the plastic undercarriage and bumper it might even improve things.

Here are some pics of my car for a visual

Thanks so much for your pics Kevin!
Yes when fitted on, it should reach about the same height as the plastic undercarriage edges.

Safe to say these have been tested (scraped while coming out of friends driveway).
All you do is just take a piece of sandpaper and sand off the bits and it looks new again

ozbmwnut · 03-27-2015, 06:27 PM

Yup, I do ship international[/QUOTE]

And he has done.. mine are on the way to me.

ThisFlyGuy · 03-27-2015, 06:46 PM

Quote:

And he has done.. mine are on the way to me.

According to tracking

"Your item departed a transfer airport in Metropolitan Area, Melbourne, AUSTRALIA on March 27, 2015 at 12:35 pm. The item is currently in transit to the destination."

ozbmwnut · 03-28-2015, 07:33 PM

thanks Michael.

the move pics i see, the more i know puting them on is going to be a good thing.

initialv___ · 03-30-2015, 11:24 PM

03-19-2015, 08:29 AM	#45
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Tanin Private First Class 34 Rep 175 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	I don't have wind tunnel time to back my statements but I wouldn't worry about negative effects on high speed aerodynamics. I'm tracking my car tomorrow and the idea the skid plates would disrupt handling characteristic never once crossed my mind ( although, maybe I should reserve the right to blame them if I find myself in an off track event ). If anything, the fact the plates fill in the gap between the plastic undercarriage and bumper it might even improve things. Here are some pics of my car for a visual Attached Images __________________ 2015 M5 6MT Silverstone / Sakhir Orange CP,MPE(Ti Tips),GA1R 20x9.5/10.5(Brushed),KW v3, Dinan Sways, AMS DP's(Catted), Bel StiR+, ALP Quad
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