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Old 08-09-2006, 12:55 AM   #1
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Metal under panel for for E36

Hey guys,

I am on my third under panel and they keep falling off. `Isnt there an after market under panel out there that bolts on tighter and stays put???

I hate that dam thing!!!

I found this one. Anybody have experiance with this piece? I am thinking about getting it since the factory pieces are shit and keep coming loose and falling off.

http://jtdesigns.stores.yahoo.net/alunpan.html
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Old 08-09-2006, 02:20 PM   #2
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=( No one I guess has had to deal with this.

Ok I think I am going to get the metal panel. I dont want to have to do this a third time.
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Old 08-09-2006, 02:23 PM   #3
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I had the same issue with my POS 190D 2.2. I gave up and kept it off. Eventually the same thing happened to the 190E 2.6. I also took it off for good.
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I also thoguht about this but without it the engine and belts are really exposed to the road and elements. I dont think I want to take that chance.

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Old 08-09-2006, 03:12 PM   #5
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I also thoguht about this but without it the engine and belts are really exposed to the road and elements. I dont think I want to take that chance.

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Be sure it fits. It says "all models except m3 lightweight". The only reason I suspect it wouldn't fit the lightweight would be the cross bracing which our convertibles also have. If you do get it, please post a review, I might be interested. FYI, I drove without an under panel on my old convertible for about 6months with no ill effects. I do agree it provides some protection to the pulleys and belts from road debris

Edit: after re-reading the add, there are some scary typos (not that I'm one to talk) I'd look for some online reviews prior to purchase
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Old 08-09-2006, 03:56 PM   #6
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The JTD panel is a good product
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Old 08-09-2006, 04:59 PM   #7
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Be sure it fits. It says "all models except m3 lightweight". The only reason I suspect it wouldn't fit the lightweight would be the cross bracing which our convertibles also have. If you do get it, please post a review, I might be interested. FYI, I drove without an under panel on my old convertible for about 6months with no ill effects. I do agree it provides some protection to the pulleys and belts from road debris

Edit: after re-reading the add, there are some scary typos (not that I'm one to talk) I'd look for some online reviews prior to purchase
I am pretty sure I am getting it. I have been hearing about this product for some time. I think that site is a reseller and the typos belong to them.

I will post after I get it installed.

I had replaced ALL the conponets once before with all new pieces from Bav Auto. I can only think of one instance since then were I slightly bottomed out going up a steep driveway with four people in the car. If that DAM ****ing stock crap cant survive one slight instance like that then **** it, I am going aftermarket. Sorry for the rant, just kind of pissed at the car right now.

Not to mention that DAM O ring sqeek from the steering wheel that poped up again. I hate that noise.
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Old 08-09-2006, 09:17 PM   #8
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It probably doesn't fit LTWs because they have a splitter that includes the under panel.
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Old 08-10-2006, 12:10 AM   #9
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Is the oilpan on the LTW different, or was that a "trunk option"?
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Old 08-10-2006, 03:48 PM   #10
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It probably doesn't fit LTWs because they have a splitter that includes the under panel.
Speaking of the LTW, do you have any nice interior/ exterior shots of that beauty?? =)
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