Sump guard or raise car?
12 March 2012, 12:04 PM
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Sump guard or raise car?
I'm after a sump guard or some way to protect the under side of the car since the previous owner has lowered the car with shorter springs. The problem being one of my other hobbies means I tend to drive down farm tracks a lot and live in fear of damaging the engine but when you see prices like £200 upward I’m wandering if it would just be cheaper to put original springs back on the car to raise it which would change the handling I would of thought?
So anyone know where I can get cheap sump guard that won’t break the bank?
So anyone know where I can get cheap sump guard that won’t break the bank?
12 March 2012, 12:12 PM
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I'm after a sump guard or some way to protect the under side of the car since the previous owner has lowered the car with shorter springs. The problem being one of my other hobbies means I tend to drive down farm tracks a lot and live in fear of damaging the engine but when you see prices like £200 upward I’m wandering if it would just be cheaper to put original springs back on the car to raise it which would change the handling I would of thought?
So anyone know where I can get cheap sump guard that won’t break the bank?
So anyone know where I can get cheap sump guard that won’t break the bank?
12 March 2012, 04:53 PM
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Think I’ve solved the problem.
Just bought Prodrive Bilstein suspension set for £100 just need to get it fitted and all should be well hopefully.
Just bought Prodrive Bilstein suspension set for £100 just need to get it fitted and all should be well hopefully.
12 March 2012, 09:10 PM
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Thanks for the advice folks. The kit i'm getting came off the chaps P1 so should help the Turbo wagon.
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13 March 2012, 07:19 PM
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Make me an offer. 
But at present i havent picked up the new set yet so wont be till i get them swapped over. Since need them on the car still
But at present i havent picked up the new set yet so wont be till i get them swapped over. Since need them on the car still
12 March 2013, 07:37 AM
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Well the cars been going well with the normal hight suspension but still ocationally get caught out on bumpy farm tracks so where is the chepest place to get sump & Diff guard from. They dont need to heavyweight since its only when moving slowly across un -even ground but some protection would be good.
Well the cars been going well with the normal hight suspension but still ocationally get caught out on bumpy farm tracks so where is the chepest place to get sump & Diff guard from. They dont need to heavyweight since its only when moving slowly across un -even ground but some protection would be good.
12 March 2013, 09:59 AM
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I have an ally sump guard and tbh for what they are and cost your as well knocking one up from a sheet of steel or ally chequer plate, 4 holes in mine, 2 on front cross member and 2 on diff cradle i think.
IT would only offer sliding protection as if you hit a rock it will probably take the front cross member out.
IT would only offer sliding protection as if you hit a rock it will probably take the front cross member out.
12 March 2013, 05:52 PM
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So probably not worth fitted for driving gingerly up rutted farm tracks then since would have the front bumper off before it hit anything else?
12 March 2013, 10:00 PM
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Just found that but looks a bit bashed up?
Just depends how much it will cost to post since one cut from fabricator may be less?
Just depends how much it will cost to post since one cut from fabricator may be less?
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12 March 2013, 11:49 PM
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Normal aluminium isnt any use. You need proper Dural, which isnt partucularly common or easy to work with. If youre going for a sump guard then Id suggest getting a tried and tested product from a firm who do it for a living.
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