APT 188 Report post Posted April 28, 2009 I just recently got my car lowered and im just wondering for protection if a SA sump gaurd would fit onto my non SA e30? Drew Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pureboiracer 0 Report post Posted April 28, 2009 (edited) ive never understood why people want to get sump guards. ive never got close to smashing mine. and i would imagen that to smash it you would have to be doing something pretty stupid. but thats just my opinion. not bagging them or anything. ohh and to answer your question.. yes i think they do. but not 100% sure Edited April 28, 2009 by sydwayz e30 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
APT 188 Report post Posted April 28, 2009 ive never understood why people want to get sump guards. ive never got close to smashing mine. and i would imagen that to smash it you would have to be doing something pretty stupid. but thats just my opinion. not bagging them or anything. ohh and to answer your question.. yes i think they do. but not 100% sure Yeah im just wondering for extra protection thats all.. cheers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oscar90 0 Report post Posted April 28, 2009 for peace of mind. you can't control speed bumps and drives ways...keep scraping it and it'll get weak in one spot eventually...who cares if u keen scraping your sump guard on accident...thats what its basicly there for...why i got mine Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lbirgel 0 Report post Posted April 28, 2009 i smashed my sump driving into a drive and the car was on stock springs and shocks. my sump guard definatly has saved me a few times since. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
APT 188 Report post Posted April 28, 2009 (edited) Ive got to find one now.!!So sump guards are universal to all e30's ? Edited April 28, 2009 by mybmw Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tibbs.james 1 Report post Posted April 28, 2009 Shingle road + Lowered Car in Rural Area This is why you need a sump Guard. Yes i do live on a Farm and drive on a shingle road daily. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mtech1e30 0 Report post Posted April 28, 2009 My brother managed to crack/fracture his sub on his 89 e30, totally standard suspension and wheels. Still no idea how it happened but it is possible. Sump guard makes sense. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Silver Fox 43 Report post Posted April 28, 2009 here go. http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/C...n-215669072.htm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eagle 1540 Report post Posted April 28, 2009 I was going to fit a SA sump guard but found no mounting holes for it, guessing not hard to retro fit them but didn't bother. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DRTDVL 0 Report post Posted April 28, 2009 ive never understood why people want to get sump guards. ive never got close to smashing mine. and i would imagen that to smash it you would have to be doing something pretty stupid. but thats just my opinion. not bagging them or anything. ohh and to answer your question.. yes i think they do. but not 100% sure Because NZ roads suck... So many dips and unulations to bottom out on...And then because of this: + + = On of the fastfrog boys came around a corner on a drive day, hit pictured rock as it was in the middle of his lane. 3 others hit it also with minor damage... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pureboiracer 0 Report post Posted April 28, 2009 what is so hard about slowing down for driveways and speedbumps??????? ive never got anywhere close to touching my sump and i dont bother with a guard Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
APT 188 Report post Posted April 28, 2009 here go. http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/C...n-215669072.htm On my watchlist Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OLLIE 26 Report post Posted April 28, 2009 On my watchlist that's the one you want, they are worth it. they even have a hole for draining the oil without taking the guard off Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apex 693 Report post Posted April 28, 2009 what is so hard about slowing down for driveways and speedbumps??????? ive never got anywhere close to touching my sump and i dont bother with a guard Sais the man with his lower lip missing. It’s not hard but some people just like their cars lowered a bit more than your average Joe, I have hit a few speed bumps that were quite sinister! Have seen a speed bump cost an engine on a really low car before. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pureboiracer 0 Report post Posted April 29, 2009 Sais the man with his lower lip missing. It’s not hard but some people just like their cars lowered a bit more than your average Joe, I have hit a few speed bumps that were quite sinister! Have seen a speed bump cost an engine on a really low car before. i just never got round to putting that lower lip on lol it was to help airflow to my brakes lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bravo 34 Report post Posted April 29, 2009 I crawl into drives etc and my sump guard gets a hammering. I drive on backroads for fun, and my sump guard gets a hammering. I painted it before I went and got my cert and it got new scrapes on the 90km trip to the cert shop. I daren't take it off. The SA ones are what I have -I drilled speed holes in mine as I decided it was too heavy. Saved 1/8th of f-all in weight, but looks totally fuh raze now. I don't think your car will have the 2x mounting holes in the front x-member, or 4x mounting studs on the chassis, so I guess you'll have to have them put in by an egineering shop. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lbirgel 0 Report post Posted April 29, 2009 (edited) my mechanic just drilled the holes to install mine. never had any problems with it (mine is a SA one aswell) Edited April 29, 2009 by M 325i Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mtech1e30 0 Report post Posted April 29, 2009 If you hit your sump on something would the damage be covered by car insurance? Like your collision insurance (if you had full cover and paid the excess). For examples sake you hit a speed bump and break sump, oil all drains out and engine seizes as you realise something is wrong. Car needs a new engine at a cost of $3000, your excess is $500 so its clearly in your best interest to make a claim, would insurance cover? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bravo 34 Report post Posted April 29, 2009 That's a really good/clever question. My gut feeling is that it would as it is accident damage, not purely mechanical. It would depend on whether you immediately stopped or kept driving until it stopped I would think. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sick Puppy 1 Report post Posted May 3, 2009 (edited) If you hit your sump on something would the damage be covered by car insurance? Like your collision insurance (if you had full cover and paid the excess). For examples sake you hit a speed bump and break sump, oil all drains out and engine seizes as you realise something is wrong. Car needs a new engine at a cost of $3000, your excess is $500 so its clearly in your best interest to make a claim, would insurance cover? Yes, but then your insurance premiums go up, and for E30s, the cost of repairs comes perilously close to write off point... or, for the aforementioned link (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/C...n-215669072.htm), you could pay $21, get it installed for another $50 and not worry about it. Plus the fact that Insurance companies can be a PITA to deal with... Edited May 3, 2009 by Sick Puppy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JiB 0 Report post Posted May 3, 2009 Installed for $50? Doesn't it just bolt on? (I haven't had a look yet) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sick Puppy 1 Report post Posted May 3, 2009 (edited) Yes, but earlier in this thread someone (I forget who) said that they had to get holes drilled to fit... I just figured $50 for an hours work of someone at an engineering firm drilling to fit. Edit:[i/]Here we go: I was going to fit a SA sump guard but found no mounting holes for it, guessing not hard to retro fit them but didn't bother. Edited May 3, 2009 by Sick Puppy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bravo 34 Report post Posted May 3, 2009 They're only bolt on on the SA cars as those cars have the mounting holes/bolts. Otherwise as above. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nath 130 Report post Posted May 3, 2009 My brother managed to crack/fracture his sub on his 89 e30, totally standard suspension and wheels. Still no idea how it happened but it is possible. Sump guard makes sense. Bad driver, or influence of a bad driver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
