http://www.suncoastparts.com/product..._Code=997maint

Anybody try one of these? Do you think it is very necessary or ever needed?

 

Going to do some 4 wheeling? Personally, I think the car is heavy enough back there. Then again, any mods I chose will be with an eye to weight savings and/or performance, etc.

J

 

I didn't know if the extra protection was even needed for road debris and such. Your right about it adding some weight but not sure how much.

 

I have it on my car for safety... didn't cost much, was a Porsche part and the weight is negligible - really. It's meant to protect the sump but, as of yet, I've never run over anything to test this out and hope it never happens, of course. I don't regret having it, that's for sure but cannot tell how effective it could really be. Again, don't worry about its weight.

 

have it too - very light ...added when car was lowered just in case (daily driver on not so great roads)

 

Hmm I'm planning on running some dirt/gravel roads in the C4S this summer, I think I'll pick this up, thanks for the link!

I haven't been able to find much in the way of rally/off-road protection for the 997, if anybody knows a link let me know.

 

Before I had a Pcar, an acquaintance of mine totaled an anniversary edition 996 on a town road. He got air and bottomed the car on touchdown. The impact cracked the oil pan in 2 and of course all the oil drained from the engine which blew moments later. He coasted the car to my house 1 mile down hill. Every square inch of the body from the engine lid back was covered in a layer of oil.

The insurance adjuster never did find proof of the illusive 'deer' that jumped in front of him....

Skidplate is a good idea if you have ever gotten your rear tires off the ground...

 

"The insurance adjuster never did find proof of the illusive 'deer' that jumped in front of him...." really funny

 

2006 BonB 27k miles (just broken in...) AWD.
The front end has a crappie plastic skid plate, if you can call it that.
I can't find any aftermarket part to replace it with aluminum or stainless.
These sit so low, a brick or elevated manhole cover could trash your dream toy in pieces.
Is this something where you find a local group that suggests a fabricator to have one custom made?
Thoughts pls...
Regards,
Scottie