RT Splash Panel

[effgjamis]

What kind of issues can or will occur if when you change oil that you leave off the splash panel?

thanks

 

[Lamonster]

You'll have the issue of much faster and easier oil changes and the issue of not trapping more heat. :doorag:

 

[NancysToy]

You'll have the issue of much faster and easier oil changes and the issue of not trapping more heat. :doorag:

I agree, I left mine off.

 

[CyncySpyder]

1500 miles & no issues here

:agree: Followed Lamontsters Oil Change thread (ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL :firstplace & left mine off as well & haven't had any negative issues to report in over 1500 miles :2thumbs:

 

[DougB]

Why were those panels there in the 1st place?http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/images/smilies/shrug.gif

 

[DougB]

Does increasing drag hurt mpg?

 

[Lamonster]

Does increasing drag hurt mpg?

Yes, in theory.
Does it hurt mileage on the RT or RS? Not that I've seen.

 

[DougB]

Thanks Lamont. Think my RT will be losing them.

 

[memphisdan]

I am also thinking about leaving mine off. Does it provide any meaningful engine protection; is there any negative to not putting it back on? I am just double checkig since I like making the oil change easier, but I always am obedient and sometimes dumb and follow the manufactures directions.

 

[MotorTony]

I took mine off after Lamont suggested it. Much easier oil changes and I noticed cooler temps and no negative consequences.

 

[IWN2RYD]

Pardon the interruption... Would someone be kind enough to link us the Lamonsters tip? I searched and cannot seem to find the correct wording to pull it up. Thank you!

 

[JohnS_Rosamond]

I beleive that the spash shield is just that, to keep rocks and water from getting up under the Roadster. On a car, this might be a problem, but with the front wheels well outboard of the body, I can't see where it would be in this case. The only thing that I would add is, when I was looking for the panel that Lamonster notes in his step-by-step oil change article, the panel to remove looks quite large in the photo. This panel is actually fairly small, so look for a small-ish panel in the area stated.

 

[Bob Denman]

In theory these are designed to be ridden on fairly clean, clear paved streets, so rock protection is probably a tangential issue at best... Mine will lose some panels once I crawl up under it with some tools and peek up its skirt... :shocked:

 

[granpa in Cincy]

Pardon the interruption... Would someone be kind enough to link us the Lamonsters tip? I searched and cannot seem to find the correct wording to pull it up. Thank you!

Did you ever find it?

If not - here ya go

http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=14647