why i hate Undertrays - Page 2

Duotone · 18th December 2015, 19:30

MG Rover thought the undertray was a good idea, they didn't even do away with them during the height of Project Drive.

With the proper fixings they stay put.

Dave T

Dallas · 18th December 2015, 19:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by bl52krz

Perhaps it's me, or the way you go about getting them on and off, but I have no trouble getting them on or off. So what are you doing wrong, or perhaps it's patience you need?

You must have your own car inspection pit, or maybe your own 4 tonne 2 post car lift, and obviously endless supplies of bolts & clips.

suzublu · 18th December 2015, 19:34

Matt at DMGRS http://www.dmgrs.co.uk/collections/b...0050-kzm000050
or Landrover fixings, never come loose.

KLM · 18th December 2015, 19:37

T. Rex ~ Get It On

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XspsJACj8WY

Happy Christmas to all.

Kev.

awvc1 · 18th December 2015, 19:50

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Originally Posted by suzublu

Matt at DMGRS http://www.dmgrs.co.uk/collections/b...0050-kzm000050
or Landrover fixings, never come loose.

I"m afraid they do - that's exactly what i had used on mine

awvc1 · 18th December 2015, 19:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by Duotone

MG Rover thought the undertray was a good idea, they didn't even do away with them during the height of Project Drive.

With the proper fixings they stay put.

Dave T

as I said a second ago, unfortunately mine didn't, and that was using the fixings from DMGR's

klarzy · 18th December 2015, 19:54

I use stainless M8 chimney nuts and m8*30 cap head bolts.... never had one come loose and they do not corrode...

vindaloo · 18th December 2015, 20:01

Have the OEM tray & fittings, never had a problem with either the tray or fittings. Five minutes to remove and put back.

Leyland Worldmaster · 18th December 2015, 20:02

Be thankful your cars don't need them! Mine does however it is well secure! When I had Sara my '75 I visited my local BMW dealer and asked for the short male turnbuckle and female thingy that said turnbuckle goes into. Reasonable price and next day delivery! They are for the E39 5 series undertray.

awvc1 · 18th December 2015, 20:07

I'd need a new tray now anyway, having already paid for 2 I don't fancy 3. I'm glad so many of you have no trouble with them, I can only assume this is a typical example of me being incapable of the simplest of things.

All I know is i am not throwing more money away again on a new tray, since this one is ruined and has no fixing holes left, and is barely hanging on with cable ties now at the back.Thanks for your posts, but please forgive me if I don't read any more as frankly I feel pig sick at the money I've just thrown away yet again.

18th December 2015, 19:54	#17
klarzy This is my second home none but not gone Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: March, Cambs Posts: 16,437 Thanks: 894 Thanked 4,247 Times in 3,025 Posts	I use stainless M8 chimney nuts and m8*30 cap head bolts.... never had one come loose and they do not corrode... __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]….All praise Bananaswan….

18th December 2015, 20:02	#19
Leyland Worldmaster This is my second home Audi A2 1.4TDI Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Avec the Penguins! Posts: 11,469 Thanks: 3,355 Thanked 1,622 Times in 1,057 Posts	Be thankful your cars don't need them! Mine does however it is well secure! When I had Sara my '75 I visited my local BMW dealer and asked for the short male turnbuckle and female thingy that said turnbuckle goes into. Reasonable price and next day delivery! They are for the E39 5 series undertray. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] 🏓

18th December 2015, 20:07	#20
awvc1 Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Essex Posts: 1,177 Thanks: 221 Thanked 258 Times in 196 Posts	I'd need a new tray now anyway, having already paid for 2 I don't fancy 3. I'm glad so many of you have no trouble with them, I can only assume this is a typical example of me being incapable of the simplest of things. All I know is i am not throwing more money away again on a new tray, since this one is ruined and has no fixing holes left, and is barely hanging on with cable ties now at the back.Thanks for your posts, but please forgive me if I don't read any more as frankly I feel pig sick at the money I've just thrown away yet again. __________________ White Gold ConnSE, 2003 Mods: FBH Revotec Fan Inline 'stat Xenon lights + washers BMW MK4 satnav, clock mod, BT ulf, 16:9 screen & TV upgraded BM54 + BT Aux-in Miracast box Glasses holder Flip Key Spyhole +Jules plenum shield PPD - badges,rear plinth, carpeted heater panels, anchor bolts, reflectors Walnut Dash, handbrake+gearshift Twin Horns Drivers cupholder HK Speakers Chrome bullet mirrors Digital speedo LED interior bulbs Resler interface USB charging sockets x2

18th December 2015, 19:30	#11
Duotone This is my second home 75 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Leeds Posts: 8,432 Thanks: 176 Thanked 907 Times in 716 Posts	MG Rover thought the undertray was a good idea, they didn't even do away with them during the height of Project Drive. With the proper fixings they stay put. Dave T

18th December 2015, 19:34	#13
suzublu This is my second home rover 75 1.8 vvc club se wedgwood blue Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Seaton Carew Posts: 26,921 Thanks: 65 Thanked 7,142 Times in 4,642 Posts	Matt at DMGRS http://www.dmgrs.co.uk/collections/b...0050-kzm000050 or Landrover fixings, never come loose.

18th December 2015, 19:37	#14
KLM Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Club CDT Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: North West Posts: 1,289 Thanks: 691 Thanked 394 Times in 240 Posts	T. Rex ~ Get It On https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XspsJACj8WY Happy Christmas to all. Kev.

18th December 2015, 20:01	#18
vindaloo Ex Owner MX-5 ND2 RF Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Leigh Posts: 6,574 Thanks: 462 Thanked 799 Times in 524 Posts	Have the OEM tray & fittings, never had a problem with either the tray or fittings. Five minutes to remove and put back.