I got my skid plate from Kia of Downtown Los Angeles for just $350, and it arrived in only 4 days. I’m having it installed tomorrow morning, and I’m confident it’s going to offer solid protection.
This is like showing off the gear without the full setup.
JenifaLopes said:
This is like showing off the gear without the full setup.
Lol
How much are you paying for installation? Shouldn’t take more than 30 minutes.
After messing up the underbody on our Telluride during a beach trip, this is next on my list. The Telly is fantastic on the sand for spotting wild horses, by the way. Never had any trouble.
My X-Pro already had the skid plate installed, and it’s great knowing it’s there to protect the radiator and engine. Some folks say it messes with airflow, but I’ve driven through hot Kansas summers with no issues at all.
Great for those serious mall trips!
Mary said:
Great for those serious mall trips!
Mall trips, Dallas runs, or even trips to Telluride or Arizona. Wherever I go, it’s going to be great!
Mary said:
Great for those serious mall trips!
I see it as more of a bling item that only your mechanic will appreciate. Also, I’m guessing it could interfere with cooling airflow.
Can you share pictures of it installed? I’m planning to get one too. There’s a lot of debris on the roads here, and my plastic splash guard is already damaged. This seems like a better option.
KiaDiva said:
Can you share pictures of it installed? I’m planning to get one too. There’s a lot of debris on the roads here, and my plastic splash guard is already damaged. This seems like a better option.
Got mine from a Kia dealership, and I’ll share pics soon. I searched everywhere for info and pictures, so I hope this helps others.
KiaDiva said:
Can you share pictures of it installed? I’m planning to get one too. There’s a lot of debris on the roads here, and my plastic splash guard is already damaged. This seems like a better option.
Just uploaded the installed pic.
@Amanda
Looks great! Just ordered mine from the link you posted—$367 delivered.
KiaDiva said:
@Amanda
Looks great! Just ordered mine from the link you posted—$367 delivered.
Happy to help!
Got it installed for $75 at the Kia service department. Figured I’d let them handle it so it’s covered under warranty.
Amanda said:
Got it installed for $75 at the Kia service department. Figured I’d let them handle it so it’s covered under warranty.
That’s not how warranties work, but I’m sure the dealers appreciate it!
@LizCampbell
I don’t have the right jack to do it myself, so I’m fine with paying $75 to make sure it’s done right.
Amanda said:
@LizCampbell
I don’t have the right jack to do it myself, so I’m fine with paying $75 to make sure it’s done right.
You probably don’t even need a jack. You could just drive up on a couple of boards if you need a bit of lift.
@LizCampbell
Hopefully, this means they’ll remember me when it’s time to replace other parts under warranty. Fingers crossed!
I’m all for it. Don’t let the haters get to you. I plan to keep my car for a long time, so any extra protection is worth it, especially for parts that wouldn’t be covered under warranty. I also got a grill screen to protect the radiator—it seemed too exposed for my comfort.