Anyone use Scrape Armor skid plates?

[twinPWRbimmer]

Has anyone has any experience with scrape armor? I’ve always wanted a set of skid plates for my lowered cars, and these seem promising. I normally don’t scrape, but there are those unavoidable situations, valet, dealer, etc.

Yes. I know. They are expensive.

https://www.scrapearmor.com/products...3-m4-2014-2016

(I am not affiliated with the company, just looking to see who has had experience and possibly can share pics and advice)

Thanks in advance

[Crazykoh]

I think I would personally just get a front lip. May not cost much more if it isn't carbon fiber. To each his own.

[twinPWRbimmer]

Originally Posted by Crazykoh

I think I would personally just get a front lip. May not cost much more if it isn't carbon fiber. To each his own.

Front lip was an option, but they all protrude out too far. Maybe the M Perf. lip would work, but I don't like the look on a white car. RKP lip would be great, but I don't want to spend $1400 just to possibly demolish a lip. 3D... looks like it sticks out a tiny bit far...

[Alvinized52]

Hmmmm.... ironically, by installing these you are effectively damaging your bumper since you are adding holes for the screws and adhesive. Kinda pointless imo. Just get a lip from ebay and think of it as a disposable bumper protector.

[x.shell]

It does look like a good product and a great option for those who don't want to get a lip. I think if I were to keep my car stock (or go back to stock), I would pick up a set.

Alvinized52 is kinda right though; you will be effectively drilling even more holes than pretty much any lip on the market.

[twinPWRbimmer]

Originally Posted by exo-shell

It does look like a good product and a great option for those who don't want to get a lip. I think if I were to keep my car stock (or go back to stock), I would pick up a set.

Alvinized52 is kinda right though; you will be effectively drilling even more holes than pretty much any lip on the market.

True. I wish they had made a solution using existing bolts and double sided tape. But don’t you cringe when you hear a car/your car scrape? It’s less painful when you know your scraping the skid plates. Haha

[x.shell]

Originally Posted by twinPWRbimmer

True. I wish they had made a solution using existing bolts and double sided tape. But don’t you cringe when you hear a car/your car scrape? It’s less painful when you know your scraping the skid plates. Haha

I don't cringe because I consider my lip a "consumable". Skid plate or lip, doesn't matter to me; they both would sound bad when they scrape.

[Crazykoh]

Originally Posted by twinPWRbimmer

Front lip was an option, but they all protrude out too far. Maybe the M Perf. lip would work, but I don't like the look on a white car. RKP lip would be great, but I don't want to spend $1400 just to possibly demolish a lip. 3D... looks like it sticks out a tiny bit far...

These don't protrude so much http://www.modecarbon.com/product/f8...ront-splitter/

But they are still expensive. I do believe I saw them listed somewhere that weren't carbon and not so expensive, though.

[twinPWRbimmer]

Originally Posted by exo-shell

I don't cringe because I consider my lip a "consumable". Skid plate or lip, doesn't matter to me; they both would sound bad when they scrape.

True, i guess it just comes down to breaking off the lip as I have several steep/long drive ways to go through. A lip just won't work with the drop.

[Alvinized52]

Originally Posted by twinPWRbimmer

True. I wish they had made a solution using existing bolts and double sided tape. But don’t you cringe when you hear a car/your car scrape? It’s less painful when you know your scraping the skid plates. Haha

Originally Posted by exo-shell

I don't cringe because I consider my lip a "consumable". Skid plate or lip, doesn't matter to me; they both would sound bad when they scrape.

Originally Posted by twinPWRbimmer

True, i guess it just comes down to breaking off the lip as I have several steep/long drive ways to go through. A lip just won't work with the drop.

Im pretty dropped and I now have CF track lip by MTC design (although i did paint match it to SS2 cuz i like the painted look ). My point is... i've been driving my car like this for over 2 years. Barely any damage. You just gotta learn to drive and angle on driveways... most dont know how to drive angles correctly. Im in SoCal... my cars lip has survived L.A. Streets. I think you should just get a lip from ebay... there's some good inexpensive ones now. The chinese have gotten better at knock offs.

By the way, my new CF lip sticks out more than my previous Status Gruppe lip... and my buddies M Performance. I thought it wasnt going to last very long... but ironically, i scrape way less than i did before. I realize it sits higher than what i had previously even though its out more. I love my new lip... but ive also accepted its a "consumable" piece. Pics of my car are on my build thread link on my signature below.

[twinPWRbimmer]

Originally Posted by Alvinized52

Im pretty dropped and I now have CF track lip by MTC design (although i did paint match it to SS2 cuz i like the painted look ). My point is... i've been driving my car like this for over 2 years. Barely any damage. You just gotta learn to drive and angle on driveways... most dont know how to drive angles correctly. Im in SoCal... my cars lip has survived L.A. Streets. I think you should just get a lip from ebay... there's some good inexpensive ones now. The chinese have gotten better at knock offs.

By the way, my new CF lip sticks out more than my previous Status Gruppe lip... and my buddies M Performance. I thought it wasnt going to last very long... but ironically, i scrape way less than i did before. I realize it sits higher than what i had previously even though its out more. I love my new lip... but ive also accepted its a "consumable" piece. Pics of my car are on my build thread link on my signature below.

Yes.. Yes Yes... I know how to drive a lowered car. I know how to angle, but there are just those situations where, you simply can't. Very steep/long drive ways, valet, the dealership... but anyways, thanks.

[Zermatt]

ScrapeArmor.com lists $450 for the F80 kit but I received a quote for $900 installed from one authorized installer and $650 from another - so it pays to call around especially when one figures dealer cost would be approx $300 for the kit. Labor time is 1.5-2hrs.

[sdstatestud88]

Originally Posted by Zermatt

ScrapeArmor.com lists $450 for the F80 kit but I received a quote for $900 installed from one authorized installer and $650 from another - so it pays to call around especially when one figures dealer cost would be approx $300 for the kit. Labor time is 1.5-2hrs.

Zermatt I purchased the kit via Vivid Racing. Was best quote i got.

Also in regards to install you dont need a lift. Jack stand or ramps work no problem. Is all you need is a powerdrill and call it a day.

vividracing sales@vivid

[Zermatt]

Originally Posted by sdstatestud88

Zermatt I purchased the kit via Vivid Racing. Was best quote i got.

Also in regards to install you dont need a lift. Jack stand or ramps work no problem. Is all you need is a powerdrill and call it a day.

vividracing sales@vivid

Thanks for info! Approx how long did it take you for your DIY install?

[sdstatestud88]

Originally Posted by Zermatt

Thanks for info! Approx how long did it take you for your DIY install?

Zermatt I would say about an hour. It is very easy. Literally you just need a power drill...

Start with Center piece, using the 3 OEM holes to line up, then drill the rest
Next the sides....Use Silcone to temp hold in place, and drill holes

Drill one time and once you drill screw in leave it...Drilling in the bumper will quickly strip it...I went and bought some longer Machine screws about half inch with nylon locking nuts...contemplating putting them on for piece of mind

[hellokitty]

How are these things holding up? Thinking about ordering a set of Scrape Armor.

[jzcrna]

I just ordered this from Scrapearmor and got a 20% discount for being a healtcare provider! Tired of scraping my front end.

[Mortis]

I have the kit for the f8x, not used or open, that I’m happy to sell for a fair price. Pls DM.

[M 4 FUN]

I made my own skidplate for the M performance splitter. Works perfect.