[skympwr]

Originally Posted by Info@mad-us.com

Did you get an email ?

Yes sir, I got it today, can’t wait , appreciate that guys 🫡

[Info@mad-us.com]

Originally Posted by skympwr

Yes sir, I got it today, can’t wait , appreciate that guys 🫡

All orders placed before the 24th have been shipped

[Ronin76]

Originally Posted by fanofbmwe46

Installed today. Didn’t seem to need these large spacers and bolts. seems to fit well reusing the oem hardware. Needed to remove the deflector trim from the front edge of the oil cooler.

How long did the install take? Was it pretty straightforward?

[fanofbmwe46]

Originally Posted by Ronin76

How long did the install take? Was it pretty straightforward?

Like 30mins or so. Easier to put car on a lift so you can access all the bolts. Have to remove a couple deflector pieces on front edge of the oil cooler. Overall pretty easy though.

[mike@x-ph.com]

Originally Posted by Ronin76

How long did the install take? Was it pretty straightforward?

straightforward. We did the install on the Mishimoto skid plate; it's almost the same as the MAD, and it took less than 30 minutes.

here is the video if you need help with installation

[Info@mad-us.com]

Originally Posted by mike@x-ph.com

straightforward. We did the install on the Mishimoto skid plate; it's almost the same as the MAD, and it took less than 30 minutes.

here is the video if you need help with installation

The main difference in our install is that we use two CNC-machined spacers and larger diameter bolts, whereas their design integrates the spacer directly, as indicated by the two squares in the video photo above.

[Jayphil]

Hey MAD team,

Sorry if it was asked before but any plan for a G42 skid plate?

I am planning to lower my car next spring and I will need a skid plate for peace of mind at the same time for my G42 ZTK.

The only offering right now is more expensive and yours seem very well made so good price/value do sure.

Thanks

[Info@mad-us.com]

Originally Posted by Jayphil

Hey MAD team,

Sorry if it was asked before but any plan for a G42 skid plate?

I am planning to lower my car next spring and I will need a skid plate for peace of mind at the same time for my G42 ZTK.

The only offering right now is more expensive and yours seem very well made so good price/value do sure.

Thanks

I will have the team look into this part to see if we can make it.

[I Lupi 16]

Hey MAD,

I see on the website the next release is expected 11/19. If we preorder now, is there a chance we won't get fulfilled for the 11/19 release and might get pushed back to the next batch that comes in, say 12/15 for example or are you guaranteed to get one on the next release (11/19)?

[Info@mad-us.com]

Originally Posted by I Lupi 16

Hey MAD,

I see on the website the next release is expected 11/19. If we preorder now, is there a chance we won't get fulfilled for the 11/19 release and might get pushed back to the next batch that comes in, say 12/15 for example or are you guaranteed to get one on the next release (11/19)?

You willl get it.

[Ronin76]

Originally Posted by Info@mad-us.com

The main difference in our install is that we use two CNC-machined spacers and larger diameter bolts, whereas their design integrates the spacer directly, as indicated by the two squares in the video photo above.

So I got my skid plate and am very happy with the quality. It looks like it came with 8 screws (8 or 10mm?...not counting the long bolts and spacers). Do they got one the back end of the skid plate and the OEM 10mms go on the 7 holes in the front end?

[Info@mad-us.com]

Originally Posted by Ronin76

So I got my skid plate and am very happy with the quality. It looks like it came with 8 screws (8 or 10mm?...not counting the long bolts and spacers). Do they got one the back end of the skid plate and the OEM 10mms go on the 7 holes in the front end?

The 8 go in the rear plus the two spacers and bolts.

[SmokeyandtheBandit]

Installed mine last night. Thanks MAD!i

[Ronin76]

Originally Posted by SmokeyandtheBandit

Installed mine last night. Thanks MAD!i

I have race ramps as well that lift the front end 6.5". Will that be enough to get under there to install this?

[Info@mad-us.com]

Originally Posted by SmokeyandtheBandit

Installed mine last night. Thanks MAD!i

Originally Posted by Ronin76

I have race ramps as well that lift the front end 6.5". Will that be enough to get under there to install this?

As long as you can reach those back screws you should be able to.

[mike@x-ph.com]

Originally Posted by SmokeyandtheBandit

Installed mine last night. Thanks MAD!i

Congrats!

[TallGibbs]

Put mine on last night. The only thing that cost is 5 min of time and a bit of internet searching: you have to reuse the plastic clips off the OEM plastic “covering”. These clips are what the 8 fasteners actually thread into. We didn’t realize this at first and took a few minutes troubleshooting.

Other than that, install is very straightforward. Oh also, the front of the skid plate has to slide under the front lip of the car.

I did not take enough pics for a full DIY but I used this thread with other people’s pics to help so adding comments here in case it helps others in the future.

[Info@mad-us.com]

Originally Posted by TallGibbs

Put mine on last night. The only thing that cost is 5 min of time and a bit of internet searching: you have to reuse the plastic clips off the OEM plastic “covering”. These clips are what the 8 fasteners actually thread into. We didn’t realize this at first and took a few minutes troubleshooting.

Other than that, install is very straightforward. Oh also, the front of the skid plate has to slide under the front lip of the car.

I did not take enough pics for a full DIY but I used this thread with other people’s pics to help so adding comments here in case it helps others in the future.

Yes, those clips are needed otherwise there is nothing to screw into.

Glad you got it all figured out and bolted in. You can rest easy now.

[Ronin76]

Originally Posted by TallGibbs

Put mine on last night. The only thing that cost is 5 min of time and a bit of internet searching: you have to reuse the plastic clips off the OEM plastic “covering”. These clips are what the 8 fasteners actually thread into. We didn’t realize this at first and took a few minutes troubleshooting.

Other than that, install is very straightforward. Oh also, the front of the skid plate has to slide under the front lip of the car.

I did not take enough pics for a full DIY but I used this thread with other people’s pics to help so adding comments here in case it helps others in the future.

Are you referring to the white plastic looking things found on the front end of the OEM shield? I have seen some videos of guys taking the OEM shield off and there are white clips that they say they have to transfer over to their new skid plate.

[TallGibbs]

Ronin76 yup those are the exact pieces I’m referring to. That plastic piece is what the hardware threads into.

[Ronin76]

Originally Posted by TallGibbs

Ronin76 yup those are the exact pieces I’m referring to. That plastic piece is what the hardware threads into.

Gotcha, thanks for the reply!

[wife-dog-bmw]

What is the difference between the original eight screws and the eight that came with the skid plate? Can you use the original