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    My understanding was that this was either an early model plate, or for Euro's. None of the e38's I've come across be it running or junk yard have ever had these.

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    Quote Originally Posted by 007008 View Post
    http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/show...diagId=51_2207
    number 8. Then #10. the one that tagged as 5hp24 is the little door and the other is the big door. Also need #9
    Thank you sir. Let me see if I can order this...

    Edit: interesting, apparently it's for the pre-face-lift cars. Oh well, anything that keeps salt off the trans pan bolts is a good thing.
    Last edited by nmlss2006; 12-05-2017 at 09:21 AM.

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    I found one of these on Ebay for about $63. After Getting the Correct Clips for it on Amazon and putting it on my ride is much quieter and the rumble of the wind buffeting the engine compartment is virtually non existent. Now for that Tranny cover!
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    The original post linked to realOEM showing a different protective plate than the typical plastic belly pan that we all have. That plate from what I understand was for cars in various regions that dealt with rocks and other stuff that could damage the plastic belly pan.
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    I agree it was originally talking about the trans cover that attaches to the back of the belly pan. That did not come standard in the US. I know Darth is one who ordered and installed the additional parts a number of years ago.

    But I think our new member above may or is talking about the standard belly pan.
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    I wonder if the additional trans covering makes any meaningful aerodynamic difference (in other words, a fuel economy difference at highway speed)? And I've always wondered why it's not included on the US market cars.

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    Quote Originally Posted by racer2086 View Post
    The original post linked to realOEM showing a different protective plate than the typical plastic belly pan that we all have. That plate from what I understand was for cars in various regions that dealt with rocks and other stuff that could damage the plastic belly pan.
    Correct, I linked in the wrong part. That's not a splash guard but a protective plate. Ebay has cheap aftermarket splashguard working great for me for a while. Also useful to check if any leaks.

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    My under belly Pan stays on. Got critters at my job that like to chew on stuff under the cars.


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    Had the eBay Cover on and Avoided Chris V's Fate this Sunday. Torrential but short-lived rains hit south Texas and my E38 handled it like a Champ. Only the rain would that would come through the Grille and that didn't even get to the Fan. The engine was Dry top to bottom and the E38 powered through with the new Michelin's. I had recently installed. DEFINITELY Worth the Money!
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    • '07 Toyota Tacoma 125k miles SR5 Prerunner in Texas it's just "The Car"
    • '02 E39 525i 108k Miles Wife's ride "Ladyhawke"

    Past Rides
    • '80 Mercedes 240D "Bonnie Blue" - 415k miles still going somewhere... 0-60 in 5 minutes
    • RIP - '91 E30 325i "the Tank" or the "pocket Rocket" 215k miles & '92 Toyota Camry LE V6 put 212k "Pegasus"
    • Good Riddance - '85 Audi 5000 - Stupidest Dumbest buy I ever Made. I should've bought the 524td with the Cracked block instead!
    • '80 Toyota Corolla - "the Stealth Machine" - Drove it like I stole it - You always miss your first one

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