Thanks for another great video Mark. I watch and enjoy every one. I also find Mcmaster Carr to be an invaluable resource for fasteners and other hardware. I waited to see what your final selection for hardware would be as you installed the skid plate... I was hoping you would counter sink the holes and use flat head counter sunk torx screws? That would make the fastener heads completely flush with the skid plate surface which would look more streamlined AND protect the fastener heads from potential abrasion. I prefer torx over hex as I find the torx head holds up much better when using an impact driver and in general much better long term. Just a suggestion...
I wanted to use counter-sunk screws but the counter-sink depth of the screw head is .168", the material thickness is only .125". I would have had to continue the tapered cut into the cradle. That defeats the purpose of doing it. I went through lots of mental gymnastics trying to find a way but in the end a shallow pan head screw it is.
@@MaverickModds Well that would certainly be a valid reason for choosing pan head over flat head fasteners!! On the other hand... the difference between skid plate thickness and flat head thickness is just about .040 which is less than a 1/16 of an inch so the flat head fasteners would barely stick up above (down below?) the skid plate. Still might look better than pan head screws. Obviously we're talking about the bottom of the car that probably no one will ever see so somewhat inconsequential. HOWEVER, if it pacifies your self professed OCD (BTW I share your afflction LOL!) it could be worth the extra effort?? Regardless, I respect your decision either way and continue to admire your ingenuity, creativity, problem solving ability, and fabrication skills. Thanks for the video series! I look forward to each one!
Make another skidplate, paint it and make a nice little bracket in the trunk for it....if you have a spare at the ready you will never need it. Kerb kissing problem solved.
Skid plate was a good decision. Covers up the dent and is also functional.
My thoughts exactly!
Thanks for another great video Mark. I watch and enjoy every one. I also find Mcmaster Carr to be an invaluable resource for fasteners and other hardware. I waited to see what your final selection for hardware would be as you installed the skid plate...
I was hoping you would counter sink the holes and use flat head counter sunk torx screws? That would make the fastener heads completely flush with the skid plate surface which would look more streamlined AND protect the fastener heads from potential abrasion. I prefer torx over hex as I find the torx head holds up much better when using an impact driver and in general much better long term. Just a suggestion...
Great idea
I wanted to use counter-sunk screws but the counter-sink depth of the screw head is .168", the material thickness is only .125". I would have had to continue the tapered cut into the cradle. That defeats the purpose of doing it. I went through lots of mental gymnastics trying to find a way but in the end a shallow pan head screw it is.
@@MaverickModds Well that would certainly be a valid reason for choosing pan head over flat head fasteners!! On the other hand...
the difference between skid plate thickness and flat head thickness is just about .040 which is less than a 1/16 of an inch so the flat head fasteners would barely stick up above (down below?) the skid plate. Still might look better than pan head screws. Obviously we're talking about the bottom of the car that probably no one will ever see so somewhat inconsequential. HOWEVER, if it pacifies your self professed OCD (BTW I share your afflction LOL!) it could be worth the extra effort?? Regardless, I respect your decision either way and continue to admire your ingenuity, creativity, problem solving ability, and fabrication skills. Thanks for the video series! I look forward to each one!
Paint the brake lines black to hide them and help with noise.
I should paint them for corrosion control. Not sure about doing them in black though.
Make another skidplate, paint it and make a nice little bracket in the trunk for it....if you have a spare at the ready you will never need it. Kerb kissing problem solved.
I might do that!
will this car be for sale?
It will be after a suitable shake-down and an enjoyment phase!