[Turbomania]

I have torn off the OEM skid pans twice during my cars history. Both times it happened up North during winter driving when once I tried to reverse over an ice and snow drift and the other time I hit some ice clumps on the road. If I drove anywhere that it snowed some or even in Arizona ( main Rd's. are great but some side roads can be gravel with deep ruts and rocks that can screw up a tranny or oil pan very quickly, I would for sure go with a metal one! Dallas has it's fair share of pot holes, missing pavement, etc. so I replaced them both asap. The OEM units are not that much protection at all, but are good enough for this climate and do help the air flow under the car. Both times I had to replace them happened after my car was lowered. As much as I love what the Eibach Pro-Kit did for my handling, lowered cars don't do well in much snow at all. If I ever move up North I'd be tempted to raise my car and definitely get a Metal skid pad from someone. I've never heard any over heating issues regarding these metal replacements. Go for it! JK