Pro Guard skid plate

TooManyFords said:
I see what you did there... LOL!

Anyone with common sense can see that the face of the Pro Guard is open, just like the bumper. Just because you moved the opening 3 feet forward does not mean the same amount of air is not being grabbed by the bumper. What this mod does is attach the lower edge of the rear bumper to a sheet of plastic and then anchors it to the trailing edge of the evap system under the trunk floor with two bolts so that the bumper is rigid at speed. That is all it does.

And for the record, I did buy one from you, saw how it worked and then sold it because it really wasn't worth it.

Now, if you want to call me names, so be it. Just think before you type.
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Geez I was just kidding have a Sunday morning cofee, and as I said some like it and some do not, you have stated your opinion more than once John. But I respect that.
 
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TooManyFords said:
I see what you did there... LOL!

Anyone with common sense can see that the face of the Pro Guard is open, just like the bumper. Just because you moved the opening 3 feet forward does not mean the same amount of air is not being grabbed by the bumper. What this mod does is attach the lower edge of the rear bumper to a sheet of plastic and then anchors it to the trailing edge of the evap system under the trunk floor with two bolts so that the bumper is rigid at speed. That is all it does.

And for the record, I did buy one from you, saw how it worked and then sold it because it really wasn't worth it.

Now, if you want to call me names, so be it. Just think before you type.
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Understand the point that you are trying to make John; but your description of the problem just doesn't match with what I see under my car with the ProGuard installed.

The leading edge of the guard is pretty flush with the underside of the trunk. Yes, it is open but the gap is closed to about 1/4 inch or less. It actually sits above the incoming airflow so it WON'T catch the same volume of air. Before installation, the unprotected lip of the rear bumper valance was exposed by 2.5 to 3 inches and caught alot of air.

The Proguard may not be the perfect airflow solution; but it certainly improves the stock situation by a heck of alot. :twocents:
 
babbage said:
yes you may have to cut a notch it . I've seen it done before. It does help with airflow and keep debris out of there. If possible cut it so that your hitch helps support (is below) the pro guard.

If you want to support your bumper you need $10 worth of flat aluminum stock and angle. I used an adjustable jig on mine. Easy.

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thanks for the feedback, i may try it>>>thanks to dennis also...next post down
 
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