SkunkWorks
Well-Known Member
I had been doing all kinds of research on skid-plates the past couple months, and I figured I would really narrow it down around Thanksgiving in hopes of purchasing one.
I came across this brand that I hadn't seen mentioned anywhere. I searched and searched everywhere that I could think of, but could not find one review on this by anyone?
I couldn't find any mention by anyone, anywhere that they had bought one? No info, either good or bad? I found this rather odd............
The Company's website says they have been in business since 2001. It is a Family-owned business, and they design and build all of their products in Texas.
T-Rex Racing
This is the info directly off their website:
"Description
A deal popped up on their website that they were offering a "Black Friday" discount during Thanksgiving weekend.
Their website showed there were 8 in stock, and since I was interested in their design I decided to take the chance and purchase one. It ended up being $251.00 with the deal, and it shipped for free. Part Number: N77-12SP
I ordered it on Sunday the 23rd, and it was delivered to me on Thursday the 27th!
After un-boxing it and inspecting it, it appears to be a pretty well thought-out design. I like the added detail of the "Trap Door" to access the oil filter, and openings for both drain plugs. The brackets that attach it to the frame are Steel, and they have "Weld Gussets" at the bends for strength during impacts.
The entire Skid-plate is all one piece, bent and welded inside and out. I'm not a welding expert, but the welds appear high quality to me.
It seems pretty light for its size (9lbs-6oz with hardware) and the entire plate is 4mm thick aluminum (I measured it at 4.5mm with the powder-coating)
I'm hoping to mount it this weekend. There are no instructions that were included with it, but there is an installation video on their website, linked on Youtube.
The only downside that I can think of is: since it is such a large one-piece design, it may resonate with engine vibrations and contribute to more "engine-noise"
I suppose if that turns out to be the case, I can always add some sound-deadening material to the back side of it. I shall see.
Here's some pictures of it.
I came across this brand that I hadn't seen mentioned anywhere. I searched and searched everywhere that I could think of, but could not find one review on this by anyone?
I couldn't find any mention by anyone, anywhere that they had bought one? No info, either good or bad? I found this rather odd............
The Company's website says they have been in business since 2001. It is a Family-owned business, and they design and build all of their products in Texas.
T-Rex Racing
This is the info directly off their website:
"Description
- Condition: New
- Material: Precision CNC machined aircraft grade aluminum
- No cut or plastic fairing modifications required
- Fit Models: Yamaha
- 2012 - 2018 Super Tenere
A deal popped up on their website that they were offering a "Black Friday" discount during Thanksgiving weekend.
Their website showed there were 8 in stock, and since I was interested in their design I decided to take the chance and purchase one. It ended up being $251.00 with the deal, and it shipped for free. Part Number: N77-12SP
I ordered it on Sunday the 23rd, and it was delivered to me on Thursday the 27th!
After un-boxing it and inspecting it, it appears to be a pretty well thought-out design. I like the added detail of the "Trap Door" to access the oil filter, and openings for both drain plugs. The brackets that attach it to the frame are Steel, and they have "Weld Gussets" at the bends for strength during impacts.
The entire Skid-plate is all one piece, bent and welded inside and out. I'm not a welding expert, but the welds appear high quality to me.
It seems pretty light for its size (9lbs-6oz with hardware) and the entire plate is 4mm thick aluminum (I measured it at 4.5mm with the powder-coating)
I'm hoping to mount it this weekend. There are no instructions that were included with it, but there is an installation video on their website, linked on Youtube.
The only downside that I can think of is: since it is such a large one-piece design, it may resonate with engine vibrations and contribute to more "engine-noise"
I suppose if that turns out to be the case, I can always add some sound-deadening material to the back side of it. I shall see.
Here's some pictures of it.
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