| Author | Message | ||
     Bill Mallin (Billmallin) New Member Username: Billmallin Post Number: 4 Registered: 09-2003 |
I have a simple question... Why do some skid plates have holes drilled in them, while others do not. By "holes", I mean the big circular holes in the picture below.  Is it to vent the engine? Is it because "it looks cool"? Seems to me stuff would get hung up in the holes and you would end up with a mess... Just curious as to what your thoughts were... Bill Mallin 2001 Disco II Web Dood http://www.houstonlandroverclub.com | ||
| Alan Yim (Alan) Senior Member Username: Alan Post Number: 763 Registered: 09-2002 |
Bill - The holes are drainage holes for water. Also probably helps reduce weight a bit but primarily drainage holes. | ||
| Sergei Rodionov (Uzbad) Member Username: Uzbad Post Number: 47 Registered: 08-2003 |
They are there for two main reasons: 1) as Alan said - drainage. There will be LOTS of crap gathering on inside of the plate overwise. Holes ensure at least some of it will leave (frontal water splashes will help to clean it up a wee bit. Other kind of drainage is pointless as its angled anough for any liquid to just go away. 2) Ventilation. Air goes into your vehicle not only from the front, but also from underneath. Skid plates blocking normal airflow a bit, making it hard for things to cool, preventing cold air from being sucked in. Thats another reason for holes. And, of course, appearance  | ||
| Ho Chung (Thediscoho) Moderator Username: Thediscoho Post Number: 319 Registered: 02-2002 |
bill, some people just love swiss cheese. Ho Chung | ||
| John Roche (Jroc) Member Username: Jroc Post Number: 164 Registered: 08-2002 |
I think the holes on skid plates are for grating really big pieces of cheese while on the trail. I could be wrong! | ||
| Jack Quinlan (Jsq) Senior Member Username: Jsq Post Number: 459 Registered: 10-2002 |
pass the mustard Ho. I think they taste best on a ridiculously lifted p38a with offset wheels. lol. | ||
| Lee R. Byrd (Mobile) New Member Username: Mobile Post Number: 20 Registered: 07-2003 |
They are also known as speed-holes. Racers punch holes into metal to reduce weight/help aerodynamics. As it makes little difference on a 6000# vehicle, you can choose whatever reasoning you want for the holes. You could use the holes as a meat tenderizer if you run across any large game on the trail. Once tenderized, butcher it and use the holes to retain membranes for making trailside sausage. Once done, pop the steaks, previously butchered, and sausage onto the manifold and you have a nice hot meal. If you are a lacto-vegetarian you can make salads. Place a clean container under the skid plate. Feed lettuce into the engines fan being mindful of the blades. Use the skid plate as a strainer to keep the large pieces out of your container. Then, proceed to grate your cheese, with the skid plate. If you are a vegan, find your own use for the dang skid plate. | ||
| Alexander W.Inglis (Blusky4u) New Member Username: Blusky4u Post Number: 15 Registered: 08-2003 |
I find the "Road Kill Cook Book" works best with this product... ;) | ||
| Edward Bibb (Heirless) New Member Username: Heirless Post Number: 23 Registered: 04-2003 |
there is no point to this post! Why is my hairdresser BALD? | ||
| Rob Davison (Nosivad_bor) Dweb Lounge Member Username: Nosivad_bor Post Number: 967 Registered: 02-2003 |
you're making me tired all over. | ||
| Matthew A. Barnes (Discoveryxd) Member Username: Discoveryxd Post Number: 49 Registered: 08-2003 |
Now people are going to start posting recipes |
