o damn.. well at least it was something you were going to upgrade eventually.

 

That already IS my upgraded 3" downpipe.

I now need a new 3" downpipe, unless JK can miraculously cut/weld that one elbow back in for me. I figure $75 for a new elbow re-welded is a lot better than $250+ for a new downpipe.

 

I think Code just bought one from Saab Savior.

 

....at least it wasn't your oil pan!

 

just save for the 6 point...as a subframe brace and skidplate its worth the money...

 

if you get it fixed, i would be interested in it ( if you decide to get new one )

 

Yeah just put in a new section...not the end of the world. Skidplate is a must, aren't you planning on rallying that thing anyway? Get a huge one made up...

 

talk to jessop maybe he can make you a skid plate???

 

that dent should be fixable, weld some of those rods they use to pull dents out of cars, attach a slide hammer, should be able to get it back somewhat normal. or like you said, cut the section out, weld a new one in. definitely need a skidplate, those ng900s are scary vulnerable to that kinda stuff.

Paul

 

Man that sucks. x2 on it not hitting your oil pan.



I'd be interested in a skid plate as well. Preferrably not as expensive as the Saab Savior one.

 

I'm sure the subframe brace would have saved my downpipe.

It probably would have just gotten torn off...

 

No, the subframe brace is strong enough, it would have split the log. It was just a chunk of log lying loose on the pavement in the road.

 

back a years ago, the 2 pt subframe brace was kinda controversial especially on lowered cars because it would get caught on raod debris and tear off, sometimes taking the oil pan or part of it with it. before you say you are so sure it is a great idea, how many people do you know who run a 2 point subframe brace, it's not a super popular mod like a rear ARB....

 

Yup, my 2pt bottomed out on a dirt driveway and bent which sheered the bolts. My car wasnt even lowered.

 

Just scuff it up, and put on some bondo, use a little extra, then sand it down smooth. The downpipe will be good as new!

 

:lol:

 

6 pt. will not help you there. I hit ice with my 6 pt. on and I have a dent in the exact same place in my stainless steel DP. The front end of the brace is open, like spread legs and your DP where it bends to go straight back represents the testicles. So, OUCH.

 

Great way of explaining it!

 

What about welding on additional skid plating to the 6pt brace?

 

I believe that that, or using one or two additional cross bars on the brace, would work. Must be steel though - cannot weld aluminum to steel.

why don't you just bolt a big sheet of aluminum to the sub frame and skip this brace? a good thick quality skid plate bolted to several points is going to have the same effect.

This is true. The SaabSavior skidplate will function well as additional bracing. The 6 pt. cross brace appears to give more access beneath for things like oil changes though, and tubular steel is going to brace better overall than sheet aluminum.

 

why don't you just bolt a big sheet of aluminum to the sub frame and skip this brace? a good thick quality skid plate bolted to several points is going to have the same effect.

 

Aye, I picked up Ricot's Saab Savior skidplate. Looks quite beefy, and definitely would've saved your exhaust. Just haven't quite had a chance to install it... it was raining each day I planned on doing it this week

I'll get it on there soon though so I can let you folk know if it was worth the $75 I paid for it

 

...Just haven't quite had a chance to install it... it was raining each day I planned on doing it this week

I don't understand why the weather matters when your UNDER the car? :lol:

 

Skid-plate plus 6pt. subframe brace= great protection from logs. (which you might run into on rallies):-D

 

The Saab Savior skid plate has an access panel for getting to the oil filter. It should give plenty of room to work for oil changes.

 

I know on the 6point we were worried about crash-worthiness (mostly crushing, absorbing the energy and penetrating the cabin.) Both of these are not a problem. We have actually had a customer test this. It folded just as we had predicted. Nearly stopped he got sandwiched by a F350 at near highway speed in a CV.

Another concern is where the air goes from the radiator / IC.

I want to go the other direction for our new play car. With a very stiff tubular replacement subframe. Maybe sometime there will be time to tackle it.

 

I want to go the other direction for our new play car. With a very stiff tubular replacement subframe. Maybe sometime there will be time to tackle it.

Take a look under the recent potiac vibe or torrent. Don't know which, but it looked nearly identical to a 9-3. Only with single peice lower controll arms, and serviceble ball joints!

 

installed: http://www.saablink.net/forum/showthread.php?t=19843

 

 

ow.

 

Tis no good right thur.

 

....yes am sure your car hates you now.....

I didn't know that wood could do that much damage.

 

Wow, that got all F***** up.