fl996

Any recommendations for engine protection plate? pro's & con's

LVDell

OEM. Less than $100. Well worth it.

http://e-partssales.com/Merchant2/me...de=99610798100

SH || NC

Can't think of any cons really. Best price I've found is HERE

fl996

Thanks for the great info.

Botsy67

I also have one, no issue, great protection, just for peace of mind... go for it. Cheers,

fl996

Is there a plate for protecting the engine cooling hoses?

redridge

Only neg I see, is it lowers the profile a bit... maybe 1/2" im guessing. If your car has been lowered... more so with the shield.

there is a guy on ebay who makes a bigger one on ebay...I have one but dont use it sinced Ive been DE my car.

Fast40th

Only issue you may encounter is perhaps when chainging the oil. There is an opening for the plug, but if the car is not flat, the oil may drain at an angle and spill on the top inside surface of the plate. The plate is easy to take off and back on if that were to be an issue. It is a nice extra protection.

maci911

thats the one i bought while ago will be installing this weekend along with an oil change

redridge

mine is slightly modified... I put an Alum angle strip to make the panel rigid... w/o it, the panel is so big, it flaps.

perryinva

Yeah, I wondered about that..the Porsche one has stamped grooves in it for rigidity.

maci911

i believe this plate is heavier and more stronger

jyoteen

I have one as well. It can't hurt (well, unless you cut your hands changing the oil on it from its edges)

fl996

I appreciate all the replies, one last question pertaining to the plate. Who makes the best (strongest)one.
and by the way, this is the best forum that I have ever joined. Looking forward to posting more questions. Rock on!

LVDell

For fit and function you can't go wrong with the $100 OEM one. As far as strongest, I am not sure since i have seen ZERO test data on that.