Oil cooler guard / skid plate

kgelfen360 · 09-16-2023, 06:18 PM

Hey guys. I know some have installed oil guards. I was wondering if anyone used this one from Mishimoto

https://www.mishimoto.com/bmw-g80-m3...late-2021.html

Price looks good and seems like good quality. Aluminum with powder coating.

Please comment !!

Berzerker · 09-16-2023, 07:02 PM

I'm interested too, on sale and looks like it actually does stuff unlike some of the other stuff I've seen.

jummo · 09-16-2023, 07:25 PM

I have the Turner Motorsport. It seems like having one is more important than which one.

FrankieNuo · 09-16-2023, 07:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kgelfen360

Hey guys. I know some have installed oil guards. I was wondering if anyone used this one from Mishimoto

https://www.mishimoto.com/bmw-g80-m3...late-2021.html

Price looks good and seems like good quality. Aluminum with powder coating.

Please comment !!

I believe the original Mishimoto oil gaurd was missing the dam portion, which they have since included. Easy install and already saved me once. Highly recommend this mod. No drilling required.

Forzanerazzurri · 09-16-2023, 07:51 PM

BMW designed the front lip to create negative pressure which helps the oil cooler operate effectively. Any issues with that grille there messing up the aero?

FrankieNuo · 09-16-2023, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Forzanerazzurri

BMW designed the front lip to create negative pressure which helps the oil cooler operate effectively. Any issues with that grille there messing up the aero?

Besides the addition of physical skid plate the air dam is built to mimick the stock rubber dam. Not sure, but it already saved my oil cooler twice. I live in NY and drive some rough terrain. Someone just totaled their g80 yesterday by hitting the oil cooler and leaking out. I’ll take the chance, if any.

Forzanerazzurri · 09-16-2023, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by FrankieNuo

Besides the addition of physical skid plate the air dam is built to mimick the stuck rubber dam. Not sure, but it already saved my oil cooler twice. I live in NY and drive some rough terrain. Someone just totaled their g80 yesterday by hitting the oil cooler and leaking oil. I’ll take the chance if any.

Good stuff. I'll look into getting one too. Thank you!

kgelfen360 · 09-16-2023, 08:33 PM

Yea this one is like half the price of the one they selling on IND. but it looks very similar and is aluminum and coated.

I am too concerned with rocks and just general road debris. I’ve certainly ran over stuff.

Berzerker · 09-16-2023, 09:35 PM

FYI the Mishimoto one is on Amazon w/ Prime shipping, bought one should be here Thursday, surprisingly shipped and sold by Amazon too.

https://www.amazon.com/Mishimoto-Ski.../dp/B0BY3J87LZ

kgelfen360 · 09-16-2023, 10:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Berzerker

FYI the Mishimoto one is on Amazon w/ Prime shipping, bought one should be here Thursday, surprisingly shipped and sold by Amazon too.

https://www.amazon.com/Mishimoto-Ski.../dp/B0BY3J87LZ

Ohh awesome find!! I didn’t even think to look.

mephism · 09-18-2023, 10:56 AM

I purchased from Amazon and have had it installed for about two weeks. The only issue so far is that it lowers the Rubber air dam mount by 1.25". This allows it to scrap more often, which is fine as I rather this deflect than a rigid mounted object.

Question: Does anyone have any idea on the part number of this rubber piece? I am visiting the dealer this week for service and can ask, but am hoping someone more wise on the G80 might be able to point me in the right direction.

Ariboon · 09-18-2023, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by mephism

I purchased from Amazon and have had it installed for about two weeks. The only issue so far is that it lowers the Rubber air dam mount by 1.25". This allows it to scrap more often, which is fine as I rather this deflect than a rigid mounted object.

Question: Does anyone have any idea on the part number of this rubber piece? I am visiting the dealer this week for service and can ask, but am hoping someone more wise on the G80 might be able to point me in the right direction.

Also curious, I was one of the first to order and never received the lower rubber air damn.

kgelfen360 · 09-18-2023, 11:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mephism

I purchased from Amazon and have had it installed for about two weeks. The only issue so far is that it lowers the Rubber air dam mount by 1.25". This allows it to scrap more often, which is fine as I rather this deflect than a rigid mounted object.

Question: Does anyone have any idea on the part number of this rubber piece? I am visiting the dealer this week for service and can ask, but am hoping someone more wise on the G80 might be able to point me in the right direction.

Is ur car lowered? I just placed the order for the guard.
Did u want to buy new rubber piece?

mephism · 09-19-2023, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Ariboon

Also curious, I was one of the first to order and never received the lower rubber air damn.

No, the rubber air dam (not damn) is the unit that you relocate from your stock plate, as shown in the instructions.

mephism · 09-19-2023, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by kgelfen360

Is ur car lowered? I just placed the order for the guard.
Did u want to buy new rubber piece?

No, the car is not lowered. Yes, I do want to buy a new rubber piece.

kgelfen360 · 09-19-2023, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by mephism

No, the car is not lowered. Yes, I do want to buy a new rubber piece.

Ok let us know when u find out what part number that is. Maybe need to buy several if u saying it’s going to get scraped.

Ariboon · 09-19-2023, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by mephism

No, the rubber air dam (not damn) is the unit that you relocate from your stock plate, as shown in the instructions.

Apologies for the typo and yes, I understand it is the dam. And the shop that did the install/swap threw it away. I did not realize until much later that it was not installed therefore, need to find the replacement part.

1209582 · 09-19-2023, 01:00 PM

i have turner's skid plate, but haven't hit anything so cant say how much protection it really adds.

Devils41 · 09-19-2023, 02:17 PM

I have the turner skid plate, I bought it before my car was delivered.
I'm lowered and had one instance where I was going through a recently repaved portion of road. The manhole cover wasn't properly covered and it smacked my skid guard. It did its job and held up perfectly.
Week later the city fixed that manhole

kgelfen360 · 09-19-2023, 04:04 PM

I think this is what you guys are looking for mephism Ariboon

Part number: 17219501845

https://parts.bmwnorthwest.com/p/Bmw...219501845.html

jct_m3 · 09-19-2023, 04:29 PM

I really wish i got a skid plate and what hurts the most is that i told my self i was gonna and i forgot. This past friday i hit debris on 95 and the oil cooler was punctured. Good thing i caught it soon and immediately pulled over.

kgelfen360 · 09-19-2023, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by jct_m3

I really wish i got a skid plate and what hurts the most is that i told my self i was gonna and i forgot. This past friday i hit debris on 95 and the oil cooler was punctured. Good thing i caught it soon and immediately pulled over.

Sorry man. That’s rough!! Love the color!! BRG!

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kgelfen360 Colonel 2216 Rep 2,021 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Aug 2022 Location: WA iTrader: (0)	Yea this one is like half the price of the one they selling on IND. but it looks very similar and is aluminum and coated. I am too concerned with rocks and just general road debris. I’ve certainly ran over stuff.
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mephism Enlisted Member 50 Rep 34 Posts Drives: 23 M3X IOMG Join Date: Apr 2023 Location: Oklahoma City, OK iTrader: (0)	I purchased from Amazon and have had it installed for about two weeks. The only issue so far is that it lowers the Rubber air dam mount by 1.25". This allows it to scrap more often, which is fine as I rather this deflect than a rigid mounted object. Question: Does anyone have any idea on the part number of this rubber piece? I am visiting the dealer this week for service and can ask, but am hoping someone more wise on the G80 might be able to point me in the right direction. Last edited by mephism; 09-18-2023 at 10:56 AM.. Reason: Readability
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