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Originally Posted by SMG
Think about it this way. You bottom out, the force is transmitted through that "shield", through the block, to the motor mounts, etc.
A true skidplate bolts up to the subframe and allows the car to absorb the hit properly through the subframe rather than putting your engine at risk.
Why would you want your engine absorbing a hit like that? Does it really count as protection if you pan survives but you break a motor mount or crack your block?
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yeah that is a pretty good point.
but if she isn't lowering her car... then really she just needs the basic protection of the stock plate, upgrading to a metal one is going to be even better.
me personally, i'm lowering my about 1.5" at most, so i'll definitely get a large one that covers more area.
i'm just not so sure if kate needs to do the same.