Aftermarket front under-tray replacement

[globalrebel]

So, I know a lot of us all hate the damn flimsy front skid tray/under tray that always seems to flip under itself and cause headaches.

I know that there is an already available option from aFE or something, but that is like $500?!?!

I reached out to this company in Vegas, Nevada and they can actually get one created for us for around $200. But, to do this, they will require a dummy vehicle. I don't live in NV so I figured I would post this out here to see if anyone might be interested or available to assist?

I'm sure the company will give a steep discount (if not free) to the person who provides the test fitment car.

Is anyone available that would be willing to reach out to the company and discuss what it would like like to get this done for everyone?

Company : TollBoothWilly www.TBWperformance.com

They make it all out of Stainless steel.

 

[Ah GetFd]

So, I know a lot of us all hate the damn flimsy front skid tray/under tray that always seems to flip under itself and cause headaches.

I know that there is an already available option from aFE or something, but that is like $500?!?!

I reached out to this company in Vegas, Nevada and they can actually get one created for us for around $200. But, to do this, they will require a dummy vehicle. I don't live in NV so I figured I would post this out here to see if anyone might be interested or available to assist?

I'm sure the company will give a steep discount (if not free) to the person who provides the test fitment car.

Is anyone available that would be willing to reach out to the company and discuss what it would like like to get this done for everyone?

Company : TollBoothWilly www.TBWperformance.com

They make it all out of Stainless steel.

Let's just back up a little bit

It is not a "damn flimsy front skid tray/under tray that always seems to flip under itself and cause headaches"

It is there purely for aerodynamics. It was never meant to be undercover protection for the vehicle

Go back a few years and no car had anything.

The only people who put sump covers on were those in 4WDs going bush bashing.

Glad to see that you are encouraging manufacture of after market items that may be useful to anyone wanting to go do that. Kia, designing a sports car and testing it at Nurburgring obviously didn't see any need for it

 

[K8 Stinger Store]

So, I know a lot of us all hate the damn flimsy front skid tray/under tray that always seems to flip under itself and cause headaches.

I know that there is an already available option from aFE or something, but that is like $500?!?!

I reached out to this company in Vegas, Nevada and they can actually get one created for us for around $200. But, to do this, they will require a dummy vehicle. I don't live in NV so I figured I would post this out here to see if anyone might be interested or available to assist?

I'm sure the company will give a steep discount (if not free) to the person who provides the test fitment car.

Is anyone available that would be willing to reach out to the company and discuss what it would like like to get this done for everyone?

Company : TollBoothWilly www.TBWperformance.com

They make it all out of Stainless steel.

Not AFE, it’s FSPE, and we carry it on our website here:
2018-2023 Kia Stinger - FSPE Lightweight Aluminum Front Bumper Skid Plate - K8 Stinger Store

You’re right that the price comes out to over $500 with shipping included, but that’s because shipping for a large, heavy item like this usually runs around $50–$60 across the country, sometimes even more.

Aluminum is lighter than steel, but it’s also more expensive, and in this case, it’s the better material to use. With the current tariffs on steel imports into the US, plus the higher shipping costs due to its extra weight, I find it hard to believe that anyone could realistically sell a similar product all-in for around $200. That seems nearly impossible.

$500+ is definitely a significant investment for a part like this, but it’s a one-time purchase that will last the lifetime of your vehicle, and the quality is truly second to none.

 

[globalrebel]

I'll reach out to the company again to see what they charge for shipping and such too.

Just trying to get us a different option to the $500 one available. It may end up being the same situation as well, cheap cost to make, but $$ to ship out.

I did hear back from them and they said the donor car is only needed for maybe 1-2 hours for initial fitment. Then, they have it driven around for a week or two, make adjustments, and then test further and final product if all goes well.

So, its not much investment time if you are in NV already anyway.

 

[globalrebel]

Just heard back from them and they stated it will be anywhere from $200-300 shipped. Its basically free shipping, and from looking at other cars they do, I can see this being about $250 all said and done.

We just need to find someone in the NV area to drop by and get this done. I would totally do it, but live in CA so just too far of a drive for me.

 

[Ah GetFd]

So you would rather have a heavy plate under your car as protection for the under carriage rather than the original design which is for aerodynamics and obvious "no extra weight" (damn flimsy), get broken due to harsh road treatment ( flip itself underneath and cause headaches) and K8s comment (shipping for a large, heavy item like this usually runs around $50–$60 across the country)......

Great. Achieved the outcome of making the car bullet proof. Maybe some heavy bars down the side then you can take it stock car racing then you wont have to worry about touch up paint.

I look forward to the next season of Formula One, where they attach 200 kg bull bars to the front to stop those pesky (aerodynamic) nose cones falling off. Those damn damn flimsy nose cones that always seem to flip under itself and cause headaches.