CORKSPORT 2010+ Mazda 3/2010+ Mazdaspeed 3 Aluminum Skidplate

CODE: Axl-8-100-10

Price: $249.00

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Get solid protection against rocks and road debris and prevent damage to key components of your undercarriage with the Mazda 3* and Mazdaspeed 3 Skid Tray. Made from 0.090” precision machined aluminum, the CorkSport Skid Plate will provide maximum protection while adding minimal weight to the body of your vehicle. This one-piece precision bent skid plate is angled for a tight fit and structural rigidity and is CAD designed to mount further back on the sub frame with extra attachment points so it won’t snag or hang up on objects under your vehicle.

The skidplate has been fully tested to keep stock (slightly lower) engine bay temperatures and allows airflow to pass through the engine bay.

The CorkSport Advantage:

One piece, precision bent angled design: Offers a more complete seal to handle harsh conditions and provide a smoother airflow under the front side of the car
0.090” precision machined aluminum: TMaximizes strength while adding minimal weight to the vehicle
Easy to access oil filter: Includes a large opening for oil to drain from the drain plug and has a removable cover for accessing the oil filter
CorkSport Service and Support: Receive a two year limited warrantly, full color installation instructions, all of the needed installation hardware, and knowledgeable telephone support

11/26/2010, 07:36 AM

"This is a skidplate, considering I have lowered my '10 to the ground, I was hoping someone would design this item. I should have known it would be Corksport, they saw the need and a few weeks later it was out for purchase.

No issues with the install, I do agree with Nathan, the front three bolts are an issue, I had read his post on Speeders and was ready for the problem.

Access to oil filter is perfect, I might suggest that the cover be redesigned. I would tack weld bolts on to the plate, drill thru on the cover and use nuts w/lock washers for attachment.

I did send this to the powsercoater prior to installation (black) and love the new look. I also will be drilling a small hole for my OCC drain."

– Robert Price

10/19/2010, 06:07 PM

"I hope that I never have to make sure that this is a lot better than stock, but it looks like it would be by a long way. I also can't say that this is a complete review because I didn't go jumping any ditches to check how strong it was.

My initial impressions are that this is a very light, sturdy, and well thought out piece. It was even more solid than I would have thought from it being as light and thin as it is. Every bolt hole lined right up. I just started all the fasteners initially so that I could shift it around a bit as you do with most things like this, so no surprises really.

The only "issue", if it can even be called that, is that the three 8mm screws in the very front center that are attached to the plastic u-nuts had to be reused instead of the 10mm ones that CS supplied. The new ones were too big, but I called Derrick and Jacob as I was finishing it up and they said that they would get right on that. They may supply different sized bolts in future kits, or they may just change the instructions to show to reuse the three stock fasteners. Either way, it would work just fine.

Fit is great, install is easy, and the oil filter access hole is dead center on the filter."

– Nathan

CORKSPORT 2010+ Mazda 3/2010+ Mazdaspeed 3 Aluminum Skidplate

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