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I did a quick search but couldn't find a thread about what I'm asking.
long story short my splash shield broke from driving through a flooded road.
no I can't justify paying $140 for a plastic piece that's just going to break again...
Anyone else driving without?
Mazdy
10-22-2012, 12:31 AM
Try checking the junk yards see if they have some lying around for the mz3..bcuz $140 is too much for that plastic cover..and you need it soon before the snow comes
Btw i saw the pic on twitter..and damn it split on half...
The road was do flooded my tires were spinning trying to go through it lol
schmat66
10-22-2012, 01:56 AM
havent had one since i can remeber... who needs one? dont drive threw lakes and youll be fine ;)
Default User
10-22-2012, 10:54 AM
They aren't necessary - just don't fly through puddles or at least take off your CAI/SRI
But with snow coming - I would look into grabbin a used one from the scrap yard (or making one yourself out if sheet metal)
havent had one since i can remeber... who needs one? dont drive threw lakes and youll be fine ;)
lol didn't realy have much of a choice but to drive through the lake :p
so no problem through winter without it? i'm just worried if i hit something in the road and it hits my oil filter..
schmat66
10-22-2012, 02:16 PM
lmao i dont think so. i dont hit things, just be careful and dont drive asleep lmao
Stretch
10-22-2012, 03:38 PM
I took mine off a while ago due to it becoming droopy, torn, and not attaching to all the stock bolts. I noticed no change in tempt gauge reading. I did notice highs-speed noise reduction as the flimsy plastic wasn't flapping in the wind anymore. If you want a metal replacement, go with this one click me (https://www.corksport.com/corksport-04-09-mazda-3-mazdaspeed-3-skidplate.html) or make your own. To be honest, once I can afford it, this CorkSport version will likely be the option I choose.
eric
lmao i dont think so. i dont hit things, just be careful and dont drive asleep lmao
Lol
I called the wreakers and no one had...so today i was in Toronto area so I stopped in at MOT and bought a brand new splash shield from joe
schmat66
10-24-2012, 01:01 AM
prepare to lose it again ;) just saying
prepare to lose it again ;) just saying
Well my other one lasted 4.5 years and 166,000km lol so hopefully this one last longer :p
highlineMotors
10-24-2012, 11:20 AM
They aren't necessary - just don't fly through puddles or at least take off your CAI/SRI
But with snow coming - I would look into grabbin a used one from the scrap yard (or making one yourself out if sheet metal)
Making one out of sheet metal sounds like a fun idea. You just need some tools, supplies and a little know-how. :chuckle
Put the new one one today
http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af102/aristeidis/8C5573F4-6D64-4A75-8FAB-9AF28F986B8F-18484-0000132424F23682.jpg
http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af102/aristeidis/0AC4C67F-891B-4757-A19B-2532E3A4BAE0-18484-000013241AF0CFBE.jpg
now next time I do a oil change I'm going to cut a hole to get the filter out.
standsideways
10-26-2012, 09:06 AM
Stupidest thing ever eh? How huge of a fail was that first gen splash shield oil filter hole lol
When i did my first oil change on the 2012 i got under expecting the same thing and when it wasnt i was SO HAPPY!
Stupidest thing ever eh? How huge of a fail was that first gen splash shield oil filter hole lol
When i did my first oil change on the 2012 i got under expecting the same thing and when it wasnt i was SO HAPPY!
I know... I cut a hole out of my old one.... Best thing I ever did lol
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