I decided to replace the standard engine splash guard as it was well...........pants. Taking it off every time to do an oil change was irritating (lazy on my part I know). Long story short, something the previous owner did/didn't do resulted in the use of tie wraps on the back end of it every time
Anyway, after a bit of searching, I can across a company in the US that made a nice looking skid plate with an easy access door for oil and filter changes
http://www.tollboothwilley.com/2004-...ay-skid-plate/
They are a tad pricey, but mine was in the sale so I thought why not.
Very easy to fit, matched up perfectly and came with all new bolts etc to fit.
It took literally minutes to fit (after cutting the tie wraps off the old one).
With the access door, there is plenty of room to drain the oil and get at the filter. It also attaches to the bumper so has given extra strength to that as well.
I did get a wee sting at customs, £27.26 import tax but its not the end of the world.
If anyone is looking for something similar, I would highly recommend this. One thing to note though, if you do order one remember the yanks drive on the wrong side so it was a "passenger" side oil drain for me

I know I could have made one at home myself, for the effort of making it look good though I thought why not just buy it.

Hopefully the pictures will have uploaded, this is my first time doing this sort of post

 

Looks like a lovely piece of kit mate, that's something I'd think of buying in the future.

 

This is just what I've been looking for, ordered and already in the post

 

I like this, but does it rattle / vibrate?


The flap to get to the oil filter and sump nut is a nice touch.

 

It's looks really nice,
yeah I wonder if it will rattle after a few months

 

As yet no rattles at all
If in the future though it does start to vibrate, i think i would fix some rubber washers or something between the car and the plate.
I kind of want a matching plate now for the gearbox.

 

You can also get rear diff guards that look similar. Prodrive used to do a nice one.

 

Looks really good mate,I'm gonna contact them to see if they do one for a classic preza.

 

I'd be interested in that too!

 

Me too and powdercoated optional.

Mmm lime green or I could get Locky to carbon dip one for me

 

Why didn't I think of that it could have matched my green hoses then.

 

Green hoses



So much still to do to the car then this skid plate apears on the need to have list

Phase three complete replacement of various components and powder coating lime green certain parts has just got interesting

 

I think yours out green's mine

 

I like that! Have you noticed any difference with oil temps? And would they clear rcm headers?

 

Subaru actually make a steel & aluminium variant for 08 onward cars

E515EFG100
E515EFG000

No idea what price is like!

 

I fitted mine today, it's a great bit of kit, only thing to mention is those of us that have the front splitter, I needed to remove 5 of the splitter fixings and use some slightly longer bolts with the splash shield.
Otherwise its excellent

 

When you guys ordered what side did you choose for the oil pan drain plug?

 

It was "passenger side" for me, which of course is drivers side for us

 

Looks tidy.

Another item to add to the ever growing wish list.

Love this site, but every time I come on it costs me more money ��

 

How much was the shipping cost?

 

Just ordered with code SPRING16 and got 10% off and shipping was $62

 

When I got mine it was in the sale, so it came to $199 posted.

 

How easy was it to bolt up to the front bumper? Did you have nuts on the inside of it?

 

It was easy to fit up to the front bumper, it came with these type thingys http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Spire-Clip...nAoRdmyGfzUnhw. Just pop them over the existing holes on the bumper, then it bolts straight up. Slightly longer bolts would make it easier to line them up with the holes in the bumper as they are wee bit recessed if memory serves. But the ones provided did the job anyway.
I would get the front plate fitted to the bumper first as its the most awkward, then slip the main plate under and bolt up loose at the front. Then stick the rear bolts in and nip it all up, then sit back with a brew and admire.

Its been on the car now since last August, and not a rattle from it still. So anyone still unsure.......do it. Oil changes are a dream to do now as well, I haven't noticed any difference in oil temps either (i would have liked to have seen slightly lower but hey ho).

 

Awesome, that's way more info then I was expecting so thank you. 😃

 

No worries, here to help if i can

 

That's a great mod. I'll go and check if they do one for a wagon. Thanks for sharing!