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TheViper · 08-30-2009, 05:48 PM

Existing orders being shipped out tomorrow, for anyone interested, a couple of more kits will be ready in a few days.
Cheers,
Michael

msink · 08-30-2009, 07:39 PM

Well, after following and commenting in this thread, i just scrapped mine for the first time.

How about a thin coat of Rhino Lining (truck bed protection) They actually now spray this stuff on much more than truck beds. I think it would be a great thing to have under the clam, as long as its not too expensive, and they dont get it on anything else.

You dont want something too thick, hard, or protective. Those forces, or the road itself, that would normally just rip out chunks of fiberglass, have to go somewhere. Better to get scraped than to have a crack at some mounting point or other stress fracture.

TheViper · 08-30-2009, 08:07 PM

Respectfully, I have had the underside of the clam scraped a number of times in the couple of years since installing these protectors and they have served their intended purpose very well without any damage transmitted to the clam.
Cheers,
Michael

msink · 08-30-2009, 08:12 PM

TheViper, I didnt mean to imply the last part of my message to you. I was just speaking in general terms. After having just banged mine, It makes a bit of sense to have 'some' give somewhere, thats all. I actually was the one to comment favorably on your design v/s the OP design. I might even get me some, how much are they, and how thick are they?

msink · 08-30-2009, 09:54 PM

Another option? The rock guards as seen here. Cut of course to fit the clam... are they strong enough? Where can one obtain this material?

Rock Guards, Lotus Exterior Products - Blackwatch Racing

TheViper · 08-31-2009, 04:57 AM

No problem

They are $75 the set or an additional $5 with the front bumper added and 3/16" thick.
Cheers,
Michael

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Originally Posted by msink

TheViper, I didnt mean to imply the last part of my message to you. I was just speaking in general terms. After having just banged mine, It makes a bit of sense to have 'some' give somewhere, thats all. I actually was the one to comment favorably on your design v/s the OP design. I might even get me some, how much are they, and how thick are they?

08-30-2009, 05:48 PM	#61 (permalink)
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08-30-2009, 07:39 PM	#62 (permalink)
msink Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Cary, NC Posts: 111	Rhino Lining? Well, after following and commenting in this thread, i just scrapped mine for the first time. How about a thin coat of Rhino Lining (truck bed protection) They actually now spray this stuff on much more than truck beds. I think it would be a great thing to have under the clam, as long as its not too expensive, and they dont get it on anything else. You dont want something too thick, hard, or protective. Those forces, or the road itself, that would normally just rip out chunks of fiberglass, have to go somewhere. Better to get scraped than to have a crack at some mounting point or other stress fracture. __________________ 2008 60th Anniversary Edition Elise SC - Phantom Black\|\|Arctic Silver

08-30-2009, 08:07 PM	#63 (permalink)
TheViper Alarmed & Dangerous Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Boca Raton FL Posts: 3,199	Respectfully, I have had the underside of the clam scraped a number of times in the couple of years since installing these protectors and they have served their intended purpose very well without any damage transmitted to the clam. Cheers, Michael __________________ Cobra OEM - Alarm, Immobilizer, CDL Emergency Override with warranty Additional Emergency Touch Keys - see link above Brand New Cobra Alarm Remote with warranty Cobra Remote Key Fob Strap Cobra Window Closing Module - Add to your existing Cobra alarm 3 Piece Front Clam Protection Kit with Center Bumper Undertray Removal Tool INFORMATION Improved AC & Heating System Battery Choices & Information Remote Key Fob, Alarm & Immobilizer Programming Light Bulb Conversions 2005

08-30-2009, 08:12 PM	#64 (permalink)
msink Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Cary, NC Posts: 111	TheViper, I didnt mean to imply the last part of my message to you. I was just speaking in general terms. After having just banged mine, It makes a bit of sense to have 'some' give somewhere, thats all. I actually was the one to comment favorably on your design v/s the OP design. I might even get me some, how much are they, and how thick are they? __________________ 2008 60th Anniversary Edition Elise SC - Phantom Black\|\|Arctic Silver

08-30-2009, 09:54 PM	#65 (permalink)
msink Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Cary, NC Posts: 111	Another option? The rock guards as seen here. Cut of course to fit the clam... are they strong enough? Where can one obtain this material? Rock Guards, Lotus Exterior Products - Blackwatch Racing __________________ 2008 60th Anniversary Edition Elise SC - Phantom Black\|\|Arctic Silver

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