sump guard/bash plate

[dr k]

Where is the drawing for the DIY Bash Plate?? I can't find Pecky's post..anyone help me out here? Thanks:ebiggrin:

 

[spinners]

Wasn't that on the old site?

 

[mr turbo]

G'day dr k &
I found this link that may help.
DIY sump guard / bash plate

Regards
Mr Turbo

 

[dr k]

Mr Turbo

G'day dr k &
I found this link that may help.
DIY sump guard / bash plate

Regards
Mr Turbo

How's it down under? That should fit my 08 x correct? I looked under it last night and it looks like the bolts will match up..2 in the front and 2 in the back..:ebiggrin:
And thanks for the warm welcome, this site is much smaller but much nicer because of more offroad chatter. I do like subaruforester.org too...very much so
Thanks Mr T!

 

[dr k]

This sounds like a stupid question but, whomever is doing the fabricating needs to measure in metric correct? Even if I'm in the States because it's a metric vehicle duh..Did I just answer my own question?

 

[carljwnc]

This sounds like a stupid question but, whomever is doing the fabricating needs to measure in metric correct? Even if I'm in the States because it's a metric vehicle duh..Did I just answer my own question?

Any fabricator should have no problem converting if they need to. The multiplier/divider .03937 is so deeply burned into my brain I think I can even punch it into the calculator with my eye's closed. Even though it's a metric vehicle, if they convert correctly (and of course, machine it correctly) then it should fit like a glove.

 

[Dalez]

Any fabricator should have no problem converting if they need to. The multiplier/divider .03937 is so deeply burned into my brain I think I can even punch it into the calculator with my eye's closed. Even though it's a metric vehicle, if they convert correctly (and of course, machine it correctly) then it should fit like a glove.

If you are pedantic on correct conversions, don't use your number which is only an approximation (although very good). Use its inverse which is exactly 25.4 i.e. there are EXACTLY 25.4 mm in an inch.

 

[dr k]

Thanks guys, that helps a ton, I was begining to worry a little..Very good info.:biggrin:

 

[carljwnc]

If you are pedantic on correct conversions, don't use your number which is only an approximation (although very good). Use its inverse which is exactly 25.4 i.e. there are EXACTLY 25.4 mm in an inch.

Divide 1 by 25.4 and you get .03937 EXACTLY, what you call an 'approximation'. 'Six of one, half dozen of the other'. Truth be told, there is no 'exact' conversion for the most part you will end up with decimal places well beyond what pretty much anyone would ever use. For some reason, which I do not recall, I was told that .03937 was better. Either way, if your going to build a sump guard, no fabricator willing to take on such a project should have any problems doing the math.

 

[lefty]

If you're out by a few mm with the sumpguard it doesn't really matter anyway, nothing a good reaming with a drill or grinder can't fix. The one I made is slightly off-centre . btw I'm gorotsuki69

 

[dr k]

If you're out by a few mm with the sumpguard it doesn't really matter anyway, nothing a good reaming with a drill or grinder can't fix. The one I made is slightly off-centre . btw I'm gorotsuki69

How are things down under? I just emailed the drawings to my buddy so, here we go...Can't wait, so I'm thinking you gotta take it off every oil change unless you want to cut an access hole eh? My plastic one has a snap missing already and I haven't even off roaded that hard yet..Living in Wisconsin with all the snow will be no match for my new bash plate...
Cheers~

 

[Dalez]

Divide 1 by 25.4 and you get .03937 EXACTLY, what you call an 'approximation'. 'Six of one, half dozen of the other'.

Not so. It is approximately 0.0393700787402

Truth be told, there is no 'exact' conversion

The 25.4 number is exact - by definition. i.e. that is the defining relationship between the two.

for the most part you will end up with decimal places well beyond what pretty much anyone would ever use.

Yep.

For some reason, which I do not recall, I was told that .03937 was better. Either way, if your going to build a sump guard, no fabricator willing to take on such a project should have any problems doing the math.

I agree. I have never personally been involved in any real-world situation where the difference between the two could even be detected, let alone matter.

 

[Kevin]

just use this and be done with it:

https://joshmadison.com/article/convert-for-windows

:biggrin: