Oil Cooler pictures with and without plastic guard

///M/// · 12-17-2015, 12:48 PM

Happy to report that there is nothing wrong

Am working on writing up a DIY for the M Performance Lip and Splitter and came across my pictures of the oil cooler. First picture is with the plastic guard and the second is without it

It is indeed located in a pretty dicey place

Figured I'd post this for the benefit of those who don't like to get under the car

The M Performance lip is hopefully going to provide some added protection

al3xander · 12-17-2015, 12:51 PM

it's crazy how susceptible it is to damage in that spot with nothing but a plastic heat shield covering it.

JenWil · 12-17-2015, 12:55 PM

I just got my car back today from having the oil cooler replaced. It was my fault there was damage to it. My husband thinks it's in a horrible place as well.

apexit · 12-17-2015, 12:55 PM

Hopefully there is a relocation kit available in the future. For what IND is asking for their piece I'd rather relocate it somewhere.

///M/// · 12-17-2015, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by apexit

Hopefully there is a relocation kit available in the future. For what IND is asking for their piece I'd rather relocate it somewhere.

Hahaha. You mean their gold plated $700 one

///M/// · 12-17-2015, 01:02 PM

Some may have missed it but the M Per Lip apart from looking good does indirectly end up providing extra protection for the oil cooler. After going through the laborious DIY I realized how rigidly it is fitted in there. It will absorb a lot of whatever hits it.

clutchdj · 12-17-2015, 01:06 PM

Car looks good, are those Ramps 2pc?

///M/// · 12-17-2015, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by clutchdj

Car looks good, are those Ramps 2pc?

Yes, I purposely bought two piece so the rear part can be removed for working under the car. It's a huge plus. They weigh next to nothing. Have had them for 6 years now. Best $220 I ever spent

RocketBoots · 12-17-2015, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by dsm918

Some may have missed it but the M Per Lip apart from looking good does indirectly end up providing extra protection for the oil cooler. After going through the laborious DIY I realized how rigidly it is fitted in there. It will absorb a lot of whatever hits it.

Well that does it then. I NEED the M-Performance lip and splitter, for protection

Are those the 56" 2-piece Race Ramps? I've been meaning to get a pair myself.

MChat · 12-17-2015, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by apexit

For what IND is asking for their piece I'd rather relocate it somewhere.

I bet a local fabrication shop could make a fully custom one for about 1/2 the price -- installed.

JamesGames · 12-17-2015, 04:15 PM

I agree a front lip seems like it help can protect, especially if it's poly lip or plastic like the mperf.. ideally it'll take most of the damage and punt away objects big enough to go under and get lodged between ground / oil cooler. I noticed this when I was installing my front lip too.

GrahamSP · 12-17-2015, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by RocketBoots

Well that does it then. I NEED the M-Performance lip and splitter, for protection

Are those the 56" 2-piece Race Ramps? I've been meaning to get a pair myself.

Now we HAVE to get it.... For protection lol

Jaymax85 · 12-17-2015, 04:52 PM

This is a concern of mine as well. While I love IND products, their product is above my price point.. wonder if someone else will bring something else to market?

///M/// · 12-17-2015, 07:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RocketBoots

Well that does it then. I NEED the M-Performance lip and splitter, for protection

Are those the 56" 2-piece Race Ramps? I've been meaning to get a pair myself.

Yes. You can get them on Amazon.

iatacs19 · 12-17-2015, 09:18 PM

Looking nice!

Kief · 12-18-2015, 06:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dsm918

Some may have missed it but the M Per Lip apart from looking good does indirectly end up providing extra protection for the oil cooler. After going through the laborious DIY I realized how rigidly it is fitted in there. It will absorb a lot of whatever hits it.

Nice job Ricky

KHATTI · 12-18-2015, 11:01 AM

Looks great. Looking forward to the DIY as I plan on installing my lip and splitters as soon as my ///M arrives.

Brasko · 12-18-2015, 10:19 PM

Is it just me, or do those ramps look like they are made of foam?

///M/// · 12-18-2015, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Brasko

Is it just me, or do those ramps look like they are made of foam?

Yes foam. Weigh next to nothing.

Go here to learn about them......

http://www.raceramps.com

Brasko · 12-19-2015, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by dsm918

Yes foam. Weigh next to nothing.

Go here to learn about them......

http://www.raceramps.com

Thanks for the link! It's much appreciated.

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