garageSTAR Skid Plate Group Buy for NA Miata Options

[garageSTAR]

The past few months I have had customers ask me to make a skid plate. Well here it is! This BOLT ON skid plate is made of 1/4 inch steal for a NA Miata 90-97. The plate will come powder coated to resist rusting. The hardware will include stainless countersunk Allen bolts, lock washer, and nuts so you wont have any issues with removing the plate.

Time frame. The design has been send to the machine shop this morning. Should take about a week to get back. I will test fit the first batch before sending them to powder coating. Powder coating takes 3 days. I give it 2 weeks tops.

Oil pans run around $45-$50 and is a pain to replace. If you have broken your pan once you will most likely break it again. Save money, time and headache.

***The plate will not work unless you raise the motor***


I don't know if the fit NB's but I will test fit it once I get the batch made.

Here's the pricing.

First 25 people or whoever is on the list when the parts are done will get the special pricing. I am only making 25 to test the market. If it goes well I will make more.

MSRP - $85 Shipping is included within the USA
Group Buy Price - $70 Shipping is included within the USA





Please fill out the form so when they are done I will send a invoice for payment. Please email the form to garagestar@gmail.com

Name -
Email -
Product - Garage Star skid plate

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1. garageSTAR
2. Rus
3. mad doc (ClubRoadster.net)
4. nasubi (ClubRoadster.net)
5. jdmfc3s90 (ClubRoadster.net)
6. Angelsandbombs (ClubRoadster.net)
7. red_rocket_na (ClubRoadster.net)
8. JonB (ClubRoadster.net)
9. John lopez (ClubRoadster.net)
10. booyaka (ClubRoadster.net)
11. soaringroadster (ClubRoadster.net)
12. Ham (ClubRoadster.net)
13. Echonova (ClubRoadster.net)
14. FABEL (ClubRoadster.net)
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[etikoner]

I don't think I'm getting this, but i just gotta give you a thumbs up for putting good parts out for Miata people to have at a good price.

[garageSTAR]

Sorry for the crappy picture. This is all I can find online. My MS paint skills aren't good. LoL.

The skid plate will sit flush on the subframe. The dots are where you are going to want to drill.

I don't think I'm getting this, but i just gotta give you a thumbs up for putting good parts out for Miata people to have at a good price.

[kfed]

Drilling through the subframe is a PITA. I like the idea of this though, especially with the skidplate being flush with the subframe. I am having issues with the Beatrush Under Tray sitting under the subframe.

Major props.

[Zach]

I wish I still had my Miata JUST for this part. SO SICK.

[Ivan the Terribl...]

Drilling through the subframe isn't hard with good drill bits and lubrication. The reason bits get rounded is because you apply too much pressure and go in dry! Can't raw dog that shit, it needs lube!! Lots of it

[AngelsAndBombs]

Well it IS going on a Miata, so yes, lube is a must...

[stan]

I wish I still had my Miata JUST for this part. SO SICK.

i just acquired one last nite, so i may have to jump on this as well

[garageSTAR]

Just remember guys. This is a limited run of 25. If the group buy doesn't go well I am not going to make anymore.

i just acquired one last nite, so i may have to jump on this as well

[garageSTAR]

Here are a few pictures from the other day test fitting it on Rus's car. Hardware used was just for test fitting. I set aside a few skid plates for some of the people interested in welding the plate to the sub frame. plates are in powder coating and should get them back tomorrow or Monday. Hardware should be in Tuesday. Product should be ready to ship Med next week.

[etikoner]

Damn it looks great. Making me wanna raise my engine just for this. I'm sure it's gonna be good for aerodynamics as well.

[garageSTAR]

Better hurry. The group buy will end next week as soon as the hardware comes in.

Damn it looks great. Making me wanna raise my engine just for this. I'm sure it's gonna be good for aerodynamics as well.

[etikoner]

Erick Arauz - etikoner - slamburglars

When will I need to pay?

[garageSTAR]

Hi Erick Arauz. Please fill out the form and email it to me. As soon as the hardware comes in I will take payment. Hardware should be here Tuesday or Wednesday.

Erick Arauz - etikoner - slamburglars

When will I need to pay?

[garageSTAR]

Skid plates are done and hardware has arrived. I am picking up the skid plates from the powder coaters tomorrow afternoon and will ship out the skid plates Thursday.



Price is $70. That will include shipping within the USA.



My paypal is garagestar@gmail.com

[SkinnyRoadster]

You should add a non powdercoat option. I mean, its gonna get chipped off for those that are properly low. How flush is the countersink too as repeated scraping can still can still mess this up.

Good group buy though.

Would still be a neat idea for a pre cut weld in option for those without the tools to cut out a plate themselves.

[garageSTAR]

I did set aside a few non-powder coated skid plates.

You should add a non powdercoat option. I mean, its gonna get chipped off for those that are properly low. How flush is the countersink too as repeated scraping can still can still mess this up.

Good group buy though.

Would still be a neat idea for a pre cut weld in option for those without the tools to cut out a plate themselves.

[garageSTAR]

Test fit went great on Stuart's NB. Everything lines up to be able to mount the skid plate. Group buy pricing will extend for 1 week to NB owners. Email me if you have any questions. garagestar@gmail.com


Stuarts motor isn't raised as you can see in the picture.

[garageSTAR]

Group buy has been over for a while but thought I'd keep the group buy price going for the slamburglars members.

[garageSTAR]

In case you don't know how to raise your motor here is the DIY that Harry did.

Foreward,

So after a bunch of people kept asking me how to go about raising their motor through pm, text, phone call or person I thought this is getting silly.
I would always have the same problem of not having a photo or graphic to reference and with each person I had to start from scratch with the explanation.
The concepts and process are really simple, but it can become complicated trying to explain it.
So finally i said fuck it, i'm going to make a write-up.

and here is that write-up
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On the quest for low but tired of cracking your pan?? well raise your motor dummy!! why didn't you think of that?? its FOR YOUR HEALTH!

This is a GENERAL guide to lifting a motor in a miata. There is more than one way to eat a hamburgar, but this is loosely how i raised mine ('92)

I do not take responsibility for you facking your shizz and such as.

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Let's begin with motor mounts.

Stock mounts have a rubber bushing in the middle and have studs coming out the top and bottom. refer to photo.
stock mount on left, mazdaspeed/mazda comp mount on right.


The (2) motor mounts come down and away (diagonally) from the motor, to the left and right of the motor.
The bottom of the mount attaches to the subframe and the top attaches to a bracket. That upper bracket then attaches to the motor.

It is somewhere in this area that we want to add spacers. I put my spacers (big washers) in between the motor mount and the subframe. Refer to photo below.
Note also that i removed the metal "cup" that surrounds the mount. This is not required, but if you do, keep in mind that the "cup" itself acted as a spacer and will need to be compensated for if removed.


Now this does not mean you can not put your spacers somewhere else, or some combination of more than one spot.
I have seen spacers between the motor and upper bracket and that seemed to work. I leave it up to you to decide what will be the best spot(s) to add spacers.
The concept is still the same.
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Lets address the subframe now.


The 2 motor mounts sit on top on the subframe (in a diagonal position)
This creates a "v" shape in the subframe where the motor mounts, mount.

For the NA chassis, afaik, one mount location is a hole (just big enough for the motor mount stud) and the opposite side is slotted.

Now, since we are adding spacers to the motor mounts at some point, we are essentially making the motor mount longer.

Since the mounts are longer, if the mounts stayed in the stock location on the subframe, that would just be squeezing the motor together.

But, if we allow the mounts to move, we can move the motor up, instead of squeezing it.
Since the mounts come into the subframe in a "v" they need to move UP AND OUT to raise the motor.


A solution to this is to slot the side of the subframe that has only a hole for the mount.
Its rather convenient because there is another hole directly up from the stock hole. You should be able to see this in the photo.
I just took a cut-off wheel to the metal in between those 2 holes. Cut only enough metal to allow the mount to move freely up and down. No need for any extra play.



I did this cutting with subframe out of the car.
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Great, we know where to add spacers and the motor will be able to move upwards.

I need to jump back to the motor mounts though. If you added spacers where i did (between the mount and subframe) you will quickly find out we have another problem.

the more "spacers" we add or the more we "space" the motor, the less thread from the motor mount will be coming through the subframe.



as with most things there is more way, there is more than one solution. Which solution did use? the easy, somewhat shady one of course!

On the underside of the of the subframe, the motor mount is attached to the subframe with a nut and washer.


I removed the washer to make up for the threads i had lost. This is NOT the right solution, nor im I proud of it, but it worked...

That said, there are other solutions.

1. Add spacers to both sides of the motor mount (between mount and subframe AND between mount and upper bracket)
this divide up the thread that is being "lost".

2. Add spacers between the upper bracket and motor. I have not done this, but i have seen photos (i believe breezy did it?)
anyways, since the upper bracket is mounted to the block with bolts you could theoretically space as much as you want with the addition of longer bolts.

3. Run a different motor mount. There are solid mounts that use bolts on either end of the mount or "all-thread" could run all the way through.
With any kind of mount like this, one could as much "spacing" desired and just use bolts or all-thread that are the appropriate length.

4. another method, there is always another way.
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And thats it folks! I hope it helped explains things/made them clearer.

Happy slamming,
Hugs and kisses,
Harry

[kfed]

Hey Ken, do you still have these available? I need to get one.

Also, do these bolt directly to the subframe? If so I'm assuming the subframe needs holes drilled correct?

[garageSTAR]

I do have them in stock. You do have to drill but will bolt direct to the subframe.

Hey Ken, do you still have these available? I need to get one.

Also, do these bolt directly to the subframe? If so I'm assuming the subframe needs holes drilled correct?

[kfed]

Drilling through the subframe must be fun, is there a SB price for these bad boiz?

[garageSTAR]

$70 shipped. I will supply you with drill bits. It wasn't to hard to drill though. Just make sure you double check your holes to make sure they are in the correct position.

[garageSTAR]

Your box is full. My Paypal is garagestar@gmail.com

[kfed]

Payment sent.

[etikoner]

Mine's still sitting on my shelf, I will put it on some day!

Enjoy Kfed

[TUXSUX]

You still selling these man?

[garageSTAR]

Yep!
http://garagestar.com/shop/skid_plate_miata.html

You still selling these man?

[TUXSUX]

Ordered mine today! Stoked on getting it

[garageSTAR]

I just packed your order. It's going out in 15 minutes. Thank you!

Ordered mine today! Stoked on getting it

[lowlifeNA]

Will be orderin real soon

[garageSTAR]

Dope!

Will be orderin real soon