[daza_gt]

Looks like mishimoto oos with a 8-10 week eta.

[eric325ci]

Originally Posted by TacoProfit

How does this look from the front of the vehicle at a distance? Is it as noticeable as the Mishimoto? I was strongly considering the Zunsport but I like how flush this looks.

It is completely flush and leaves an opening for the rubber strip to come through and slots into the small welded bracket. I think it is unnoticeable, especially when you have a front splitter.

[Needsdecaf]

Originally Posted by cozye

The pic from the facebook post above does not have the metal tab hanging down like eric325ci’s pic. Not sure why the difference or whats its doing. Maybe Eric can chime in and shed some light if its optional or what its for ?

Yes it does, it's just on the bottom. If you look closely you can see it's there and also that it's holding the plate up off the table.

[Berzerker]

Originally Posted by GolfCoyote

People keep talking a lot the Mishimoto and how it hangs lower. Has anyone actually had an issue with it?

I've scraped a couple times on my driveway (though it's a bit steep) where I didn't before I installed it and don't now with the Zunsport. It was almost certainly the air dam since it was lower with the Mishimoto, but I have had an issue.

[yeetyeet]

Originally Posted by daza_gt

Looks like mishimoto oos with a 8-10 week eta.

Haha, I purchased one and then found out about the 8-10. I think EAS said in the past they fill orders quicker than what ETA’s Mishimoto give’s, usually just to be safe they’ll give a conservative time frame which I respect.

[mfitzger16]

Originally Posted by yeetyeet

Haha, I purchased one and then found out about the 8-10. I think EAS said in the past they fill orders quicker than what ETA’s Mishimoto give’s, usually just to be safe they’ll give a conservative time frame which I respect.

I purchased one direct from Mishi 12/22, received the same “out of stock, 8-10 weeks” email 12/26, but they managed to get in a batch and ship me one on 1/4. It is arriving today, 1/11. Not terrible for “8-10 weeks”.

[yeetyeet]

Originally Posted by mfitzger16

I purchased one direct from Mishi 12/22, received the same “out of stock, 8-10 weeks” email 12/26, but they managed to get in a batch and ship me one on 1/4. It is arriving today, 1/11. Not terrible for “8-10 weeks”.

Yeah not bad at all! Cheers! Make sure to give feedback when you get it installed!

[Jrsred10]

I’m not sure I have seen anyone answer the question about the mishimoto and the M Performance splitter.

Had mine thrown on and the dealer was quite amazed with the fitment. Well clear of the M lip.

[kgelfen360]

Originally Posted by Jrsred10

I’m not sure I have seen anyone answer the question about the mishimoto and the M Performance splitter.

Had mine thrown on and the dealer was quite amazed with the fitment. Well clear of the M lip.

Thanks for posting. Someone did have that question here.

[Jrsred10]

They did also install the rubber piece as well. Before anyone mentions that it’s missing in the picture

[forcefed]

Originally Posted by Jrsred10

They did also install the rubber piece as well. Before anyone mentions that it’s missing in the picture

I personally wouldn't install that rubber piece, that metall lip is enough imo.

[cozye]

Originally Posted by Needsdecaf

Yes it does, it's just on the bottom. If you look closely you can see it's there and also that it's holding the plate up off the table.

I see what you are saying, but look at the 2nd pic in post 199. It’s not there? Perhaps people are putting it on upside down? If the standoff metal piece were facing downward, it seems to serve no purpose other than hanging on stuff or scraping. Maybe it’s meant to face up and serve as a stand off to prevent the gaurd from being bent upward? No idea. Would be nice to know, as it looks like a great option if it werent for the metal standoff hanging down.

[eric325ci]

Originally Posted by cozye

I see what you are saying, but look at the 2nd pic in post 199. It’s not there? Perhaps people are putting it on upside down? If the standoff metal piece were facing downward, it seems to serve no purpose other than hanging on stuff or scraping. Maybe it’s meant to face up and serve as a stand off to prevent the gaurd from being bent upward? No idea. Would be nice to know, as it looks like a great option if it werent for the metal standoff hanging down.

I’ve reached out for clarification, and apparently the version that doesn’t show it in the picture is the prototype, and that welded piece was added for structural rigidity, but the owner Paul will be making a video tomorrow to add some context to this.

[daza_gt]

Originally Posted by mfitzger16

I purchased one direct from Mishi 12/22, received the same “out of stock, 8-10 weeks” email 12/26, but they managed to get in a batch and ship me one on 1/4. It is arriving today, 1/11. Not terrible for “8-10 weeks”.

Ah damn, i initially cancelled my order after i saw that but just ordered it again now lol. 🤞

[Vinnrox250]

I have the Mishimoto. Never scraped it. I plan to put a turner lip on- it’s only been in my guest room 3 months lol. I still think I’ll be fine. Stock at the moment.

[cozye]

Originally Posted by eric325ci

I’ve reached out for clarification, and apparently the version that doesn’t show it in the picture is the prototype, and that welded piece was added for structural rigidity, but the owner Paul will be making a video tomorrow to add some context to this.

Do you know where he will post the video? I’m not on facebook. That piece is my only concern given my car is lowered. I could see that square piece grabbing a driveway curb or other lip and ripping the thing right off. weight of car plus strong welded piece, concrete curb, the weakest link in the equation is the body bolts threaded into the car. Maybe its not the lowest point and it just looks that way in the pic?

[forcefed]

Mine just came in, will put it in tomorrow.

[eric325ci]

Originally Posted by cozye

Do you know where he will post the video? I’m not on facebook. That piece is my only concern given my car is lowered. I could see that square piece grabbing a driveway curb or other lip and ripping the thing right off. weight of car plus strong welded piece, concrete curb, the weakest link in the equation is the body bolts threaded into the car. Maybe its not the lowest point and it just looks that way in the pic?

Here’s the video that Paul (the owner of Southeast Coating and Fabrication) posted to YouTube explaining the functionality.

https://youtu.be/Hv6KRGZnpf4?si=vhfjxEvoICQv5SGe

[j_LaSalle_561]

Originally Posted by eric325ci

I live in South Florida only minutes away from Southeast Coating and Fabrication, so I decided to call them directly to inquire. I spoke to the owner, Paul, who is an incredibly nice guy and happens to be a G87 M2 owner himself. I arranged to head there today and had the pleasure of meeting Paul in person. Paul and his team fabricate these lightweight and durable oil cooler guards themselves and he was packaging one up securely in a slim wooden crate to ship out to a buyer. Paul recognized that many of the options on the market are either overpriced or not protective enough. He crafted one for his own vehicle and began offering them to customers shortly thereafter. It is a quality piece of kit and Paul was also kind enough to help me install it. He also plans on introducing a version for the F8X platform in the very near future.

The oil cooler guard is laser cut from .125 6061 ALUMINUM and powder coated in a very durable textured black. The oil cooler guard installs in minutes and requires ZERO modification to the underside of your vehicle. The kit comes with replacement screws, washers and spacers and did not conflict with my M Performance Front Splitter in any way.

I highly recommend reaching out to Southeast Coating and Fabrication to protect your oil cooler, so I’ve added their contact info below:

Price: $325
Southeast Coating and Fabrication
IG: southeast_coating_fabrication
(954) 960-5461
Location: Pompano Beach, FL

Got mine this week. Also live in South Florida, installing it today. Will post pics and follow up. Packaging is awesome! And I concur, Paul seems like a great guy!

[mieh100]

Waiting on mine to be shipped. .

[Hit_Apex]

Originally Posted by forcefed

I personally wouldn't install that rubber piece, that metall lip is enough imo.

The rubber air deflector is a very important piece of the equation as it creates a vacuum to pull hot air out of the cooler. Any design that deletes it without a comparable dam is no bueno.

[SwankPeRFection]

Originally Posted by Hit_Apex

The rubber air deflector is a very important piece of the equation as it creates a vacuum to pull hot air out of the cooler. Any design that deletes it without a comparable dam is no bueno.

The rubber air damn is still there, look at the post on the previous page for this. It sticks out of that long cut in front of the honeycomb section and has that wacky U shaped bracket go around it in the middle. It’s strange they designed it to fit over the stock piece to maintain the rubber airdamn instead of replacing it and just having slits cut into the new one to transfer the rubber over. That’s the part I kinda don’t like in design choice. It should replace the stock cover instead of stacking on top for a cleaner setup.

Maybe the guy can make a v2 version of it that has this design suggestion in it.