Found this ...just wanted to know if anyone has one and if so, why?

 

maybe to protect the exhaust manifold? =P
bimmers have plastics like that under the car to protect such parts


[Modified by LiKe_WhOa!, 9:47 AM 2/22/2003]

 

looks like an under tray. 2 functions in theory: 1. provide better aerodynamics for the car at high speeds. 2. protect the exhaust manifold from speed bumps

 

Or u can say that's kinda a defuser? Like those came with R34 GT-R?

 

someone on the boards was sellin em/had a link to em.

didnt really work well in 'protecting the good ole 4-1's'

 

That's a BeatRush "cooling" panel - I like the Crowhouse front diffuser much better.

 

anybody know what this piece costs?

it seems like it would improve aerodynamics better if it didn't have those "cooling" slots in it...

-tony

 

Two things someone once told me about these in Japan.

For one, can be used for aerodyanmics and increase gas mileage. (Has anyone seen the under-structure of a NSX(performance) or Honda Insight Hybrid(gas saver).

The second is for rally racers (FWD and AWD), since your going through rocks ,dirt and flying off the ground at high speed that can protect the oil pan and header.

 

Kinda looks like it's made of sheet metal though

 

Kengs

What is Crowhouse? links? Pics?

 

here is Beatrush's site (japanese)
http://www.rakuten.co.jp/laile/

Here's crowhouse: (bilingual...sort of)

http://www.crowhouse.net/top_eng.html


EDIT: the crowhouse rear bumper rocks!






[Modified by MiraiZ, 12:13 PM 2/23/2003]


[Modified by MiraiZ, 12:19 PM 2/23/2003]

 

thats probably it... however, it doesnt look too thick to be a 'skidplate' (proper term for a protector plate used in rally) preferred skidplates tend to run 1/2" thick of steel, of course.

if its for aerodynamic purposes, aluminum can be used as it is very light and affordable. (my aluminum hood on my WRX is as light as most carbon fiber hoods) if you look at mugen body kits, their design incorporates a longer piece underneath the car to aid in aerodynamics.

 

i need one of those to protect my header

 

Yep looks like some sort of protection. I would like to do that to my car becuase its a little too low. I drive my girl friends M3 all the time and it hits many things just as much as my car; and it has stock suspension.

 

wouldn't mind getting one if i spend a grand on a brand new toda header
or even more on the sms or hytech header

 

heres the Crowhouse front underpanel:

 

thats for accords, do they make them for DC2s?

 

If you're referring to the BeatRush, then yes.

The Crowhouse is self-explanatory

 

the picture above are all ITRs...for Beat Rush,,you'll have to look through their site...

EDIT:

Here is the page for DC-2...pic is already up

http://www.rakuten.co.jp/laile/553545/555081/555088/


[Modified by MiraiZ, 2:43 PM 2/23/2003]

 

sorry, accord=jdm DC2, sort of a joke we have going....

 

lol

 

Dont get it

 

I dont like the Crowhouse rear bumper as it traps even more air than a OEM rear bumper. And the rear diffuser really looks like its for cosmetics more than funtion.
I do like their front undertray, fender, and side skirt as they do serve a purpose.
The price is quite unattractive though.

 

the price does suck...but it looks good///as for trapping air..its suppose to be used with the rear underbody...the combination of the two is suppose to produce more functionality

 

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