belly shield fell off
12-19-2011, 05:12 PM
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belly shield fell off Well mine scrapped for about few miles and fell off once I got off the freeway. And its done. So how important is it? I know a majority of cars its a piece that actually does something. And what can I get one used for if needed. Thanks
12-19-2011, 06:22 PM
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I think the main thing it does is to control airflow through the engine bay. It probably helps air to flow through things that are somewhat restrictive, like the radiator, instead of flowing around them.
I wouldn't sweat it, but I'd want to eventually replace it.
I wouldn't sweat it, but I'd want to eventually replace it.
12-19-2011, 06:32 PM
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yea was thinking the same guess ill wait till i see one pop up on craigslist or on here cheap till then ill just leave it..im more concerned about why im wasting gas like crazy might have something to do with that piece of steel i ran over on the freeway last week
12-19-2011, 08:53 PM
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I just replaced mine. The cheapest I found was $92 shipped from gmotors.com. Super fast shipping!!! They did a search and sent it out same day. Other companies may be cheaper like GM direct but it could be up to a three week back order. I didn't have one on for a year and the engine bay got dirtier faster without it. I've notice that my engine bay stays "cleaner" with it on.
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12-20-2011, 01:37 PM
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I never had one until recently when it popped up here f/s. I will say that the V feels more stable at high speeds with it. Placebo? I don't know but I feel better with one.
Also I used 4 zip ties in the corners along with new plastic retainers to make sure I don't lose it.
Also I used 4 zip ties in the corners along with new plastic retainers to make sure I don't lose it.
12-20-2011, 09:41 PM
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Mine came off and thought it wasn't a big deal. Then I was making a 135mph run and the ENTIRE d/s inner fender well flew out. I have to believe it was because of the air not being directed properly. Still haven't replaced it, or the fender liner....Just keep it under 100 now.
12-21-2011, 06:59 AM
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I just replaced mine. The cheapest I found was $92 shipped from gmotors.com. Super fast shipping!!! They did a search and sent it out same day. Other companies may be cheaper like GM direct but it could be up to a three week back order. I didn't have one on for a year and the engine bay got dirtier faster without it. I've notice that my engine bay stays "cleaner" with it on.
. Obviously I still don't have one.I will check Gmotors.com. Don't care how much I "need" it, just want my car to be correct.
12-21-2011, 12:09 PM
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Mine was 80% hanging on..did a high speed run (~150) and most of it fell down, put it back up with oversized plastic pins and a hammer..seems to be holding well.
A member a while ago had an aluminum piece for sale that would fit there, don't know if anyone grabbed it or not.
A member a while ago had an aluminum piece for sale that would fit there, don't know if anyone grabbed it or not.
12-23-2011, 10:25 AM
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Mine came off and thought it wasn't a big deal. Then I was making a 135mph run and the ENTIRE d/s inner fender well flew out. I have to believe it was because of the air not being directed properly. Still haven't replaced it, or the fender liner....Just keep it under 100 now.
Just going to make them out of sheet aluminum.
