Southern California Club Xterra
Southern California Club Xterra => SCCX General Discussion => Topic started by: HEVAK on June 25, 2012, 04:12:32 PM
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I'm just putting out a feeler to see who's interested in going in on a group buy for a full set of skid plates for a Gen 2.
AOE4x4, the same guys that are sponsoring the Mod Day in July, will be building the skids from scratch.
I do not have a price yet. However, I can assure you it'll cost less than ordering from Shrockworks, Hefty, ect. Plus, you won't have to wait forever to get em.
Let me know ;)
Ok guys, the final price for a set of skids (Engine, Transfer Case, Transmission and Gas Tank) is $710 without powder coating.
Powder Coating is $70 extra
Radiator Skid is $180 extra
They will be ready in about 2 weeks
So far, I have the following rigs confirmed:
HEVAK (PC) - Down payment made
sdcaKLR (PC) - Down payment made
panathrasher (PC) - Down payment made
xxSVxx - OUT
magnus718 (No PC) - Down payment made
LupinONE - Down payment pending
**Please let me know if you want in**
Please let me know if you want PC or not
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PM sent.
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I am interested depending on price.
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I'd be in but I'm rocking then gen 1, work your magic man.... ;D
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Any update on this groupbuy?
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I'm expecting some prices tomorrow.
Stay tuned
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Alex at AOE4x4 said that he still needs a few days to come up with pricing for the skids
Stay tuned
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PM send, I'm also interested. Like the sliders in the other thread also, will try to make Mod Day to see those in person and get a quote
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I'm getting my sliders on Friday.
I'm also interested in the skids once he sets the price.
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I'm getting my sliders on Friday.
I'm also interested in the skids once he sets the price.
Tim...where did you get the sliders and what was the pricing?
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I'm getting them from Alex at AEO. Since I am not getting them powder coated, they are $450, $500 powder coated.
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I'm getting them from Alex at AEO. Since I am not getting them powder coated, they are $450, $500 powder coated.
Gotcha...cool.
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im in for skids
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Ok guys, here's the pricing breakdown for a full set of AOE4x4 Gen 2 skid plates, with and without the radiator skid. The radiator skid is dependent on the bumper you're running.
Partial set ( Transmission, Gas Tank, Oil Pan, and Transfer Case) including Powder Coat = $700-$750
Full set ( All the above including Radiator Skid ) = $850-$900
These prices are NOT set in stone. Alex from AOE4x4 is trying to figure out ways to reduce these prices for us even more. They are already priced lower than than anything else I found on the Internet.
The lead time is 2 weeks from the time of the order. Everything else out there is at least an 8 week wait, if not longer.
PM me with questions.
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Beyond amazing. Such a great deal, especially considering there is NO SHIPPING and it's a shop that's very X friendly!!
Way to go Ray!!!
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Agreed.
Everyone keep in mind that we are a niche market...not many Xterra's out there go this mod route.
Some numbers to keep in mind:
SCCX Members: 387
SCCX Members with more than 50 posts: 55
That is a pretty small market for parts like sliders and skid plates.
Let's be patient as AOE4x4 gets these off the ground.
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Looks like a sweet deal. Any specs on the skid plates yet, weight and thickness?
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Looks like a sweet deal. Any specs on the skid plates yet, weight and thickness?
The AOE skid plates are made from laser cut 3/16" steel plate with bends the right places to add even more strength.
I can't wait to get em on my rig.
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These prices include powder coating. I don't think we need powder coating. Nothin that a few cans of Rustoleum can't handle.
So, I'm going to get a bare metal price as well. It'll save us a few more bucks ;D
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PM send, I'll be interested to join a group buy.
Out of interest, what about a diff skid...like this: http://www.thenewx.org/forum/showthread.php?t=54991
Could that be added to the line-up?
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Anything is possible!!!
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Ok guys, the final price for a set of skids (Engine, Transfer Case, Transmission and Gas Tank) is $710 without powder coating.
Powder Coating is $70 extra
Radiator Skid is $180 extra
They will be ready in about 2 weeks
So far, I have the following rigs confirmed:
HEVAK - Down payment made
sdcaKLR - Down payment made
panathrasher - Down payment pending
xxSVxx
magnus718 - Down payment pending
LupinONE
**Please let me know if you want in**
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I want mine powder coated.
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Powder coat please! After trying to help Danny with his skid install at the mod day, I don't think I will attempt to try install alone without all the lifts/jacks/tools. If AOE can install, then I'd want em powder coated since I'm not taking them off again!
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Powder coating the skids is a good thing. Not to protect the bottoms...they will get scratched no matter what. It's to protect the tops from rusting/etc. from oils/fluids collecting on the tops.
You can rattle can or bedline the bottoms from time to time to make them last. The other challenge with skid plates is that over time they become bent, or "tacoed" which sometimes makes a re-install after painting a little tricky. The holes don't always line up after a few hits and scrapes.
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Yeah, me too 8)
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Regarding the oil pan skid, would it need to be removed to do oil changes?
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Regarding the oil pan skid, would it need to be removed to do oil changes?
Yes it does
OP Updated
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Yes it does
OP Updated
Ray, can you double check on this with Alex?
There is a hole in my engine skid that allows for the draining of the engine oil.
I do remove my rad skid to replace the oil filter. Newer models of the rad skid actually have a removable panel for access to the oil filter.
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Regarding the oil pan skid, would it need to be removed to do oil changes?
dubjay,
After talking to Alex from AOE, there will a hole in the engine skid that allows for the draining of the engine oil.
If you get a rad skid, you will have to remove the rad skid to replace the oil filter. Newer models of the rad skid actually have a removable panel for access to the oil filter.
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Will this all fit together with my hefty rad skid?
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Will this all fit together with my hefty rad skid?
If Shrock skids fit, then these will fit as well
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Will this all fit together with my hefty rad skid?
I just recieved confirmation that it will NOT be a problem fitting a AOE Engine Skid with a Hefty Rad Skid. Plus, it's customization shop, if it was a problem, Alex and the boys at AOE would take care of it.
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Cool, then you can definately count me in.
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I would love to get in on this deal, but $4,500.00 for a new transmission kind of depleted the modification funds. On the bright side, I can see if how they hold up after you guy beat on them for a while before I buy. :D
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Nice!! OP Updated
Just waiting for one more down payment, and the order will be place.
Anyone else wants in??
Here's a preview:
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Whoohoooooo...now this is how a plan should come together :) I like it!
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OP Updated
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Ray...nice job on this thread. I love it when a plan comes together.
Looks like Alex added some extra holes for drainage? Fluids, water? Nice feature...like that.
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Nothing for the Gen 1? I think there is like 3 of us on here..lol
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Nothing for the Gen 1? I think there is like 3 of us on here..lol
Give Alex a call at AOE4x4 and set up a group buy for Gen 1's. He's happy to help.
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I'm putting the skid plate order in today. Woo Hoo!!!
LAST CALL....For anyone else that's interested in getting in on this group buy, PM me
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I'm putting the skid plate order in today. Woo Hoo!!!
LAST CALL....For anyone else that's interested in getting in on this group buy, PM me
This is good. ;D
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Hey guys Im reading this thread a little bit late obviously. Did I miss the group buy?
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Hey guys Im reading this thread a little bit late obviously. Did I miss the group buy?
Nope, you're still good ;D I'm on vacation until next Wed. Alex at AOE4x4 is using my X as a guinee pig while I'm gone. He wants to make sure everyone else's skids fit perfectly. Contact him directly to get your order in. Just tell him you're from the club and want in on the skid plate group buy. He'll take care on you.
While you're at it, pick up some sliders too ;)
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Right on thanks bro! I would have loved to get the sliders, but I decided to buy the AJ Offroad Super Square extended ones because the dude gave me a military discount.
Thanks again.
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Sweet!! As long as your have some sliders. I'm looking forward to meeting and your X.
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Any update on the completion of these Alex?
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Any update on the completion of these Alex?
I'm in Kauai with da fam, on a long over due vacation. I'm getting back to So Cal on Wed. Hopefully they'll be done by then, but you never know. This is the 1st run of skid plates, for the Gen 2 Xterra's, for AOE4x4, and he wants to get em right.
Don't worry, I'm on Alex like white on rice.
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How is Kauai? The wife and I are going there in a few weeks.
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How is Kauai? The wife and I are going there in a few weeks.
Oh, it's OK, I guess...
(http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg237/kaveh34/05A64590-E33E-472C-AA7B-5AAFFD338139-1415-0000019F4D6DC47F.jpg)
I freakin magical!!! The most amazing place I've ever been to. God was having a great day when he made Kauai.
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Make sure you hit up Grinds Cafe Ray...epic local food and great service.
http://www.yelp.com/biz/grinds-cafe-eleele
In Eleele...killer food brah! ;D
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Spy photo from AOE4x4...HEVAK's truck at Area 51:
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Sweet, now we need to set up an install date.
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Spy photo from AOE4x4...HEVAK's truck at Area 51:
Woo Hoo!!! What a great pic to see as I wait for my ride home from LAX!! Thanks John ;D
AOE is using my rig as a guinea pig, so they can make any neccessary changes to the group buy skids. I was in Hawaii for a week, so it worked out perfect. Hope all went well. I'll get more info tomorrow and pass it on.
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Hey Ray,
Saw your rig today.... Lookin' good !!!! The coilovers and UCA's went on nicely and I like your bumper....
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Hey Ray,
Saw your rig today.... Lookin' good !!!! The coilovers and UCA's went on nicely and I like your bumper....
Terry...pics or it didn't happen!
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Ahhh, I dieing to see it. It's killing me that I haven't seen it yet. Heading over there today!!! Pics coming soon.
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Ray,
You are getting some press. Justin posted some pics of your coilovers and UCA's yesterday...
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Ray,
You are getting some press. Justin posted some pics of your coilovers and UCA's yesterday...
Where??
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Check out my build thread for some pics of the new suspension and the skeleton of the custom AOE bumper.
http://www.sccxterra.com/smf/index.php/topic,1236.0.html
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Sorry on facebook.
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Sorry on facebook.
Found it..."friended" Justin...all good.
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If you haven't already done so, call Alex at AOE4x4, to set up your skid plate install date.
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I called yesterday. Alex said that there's a delay and he doesn't know when everything will be ready to go.
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any chance he made an extra set? im a little late but hoping i can still get in on this.
full set including rad skid with no powdercoat?
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To all my fellow Group Buyers,
I wanted to send out my sincere apologies for the delay in completing your skid plate order. Unfortunately, I have no control over this situation. Alex at AOE4x4 is having issues with his laser cutting guy. Apparently, the laser cutting machine has been out of commission recently. There's is no way to predict this issue. Please feel free to PM me with any questions.
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Finally heard from Alex today. Will be getting my skids installed this Friday afternoon, the 26th. I talked to him about the sliders and he gave me free install on those as well.
Alex figures about 3 hours to do the install, hopefully less.
Gonna be a busy day as I'm flying in from NY that morning for work. :P
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Alex has one more full set of skid plates left.
$780 powdercoated and installed
Get em while they're hot!!
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Work got in the way of play. :( I won't make the event and my install is now on Monday. :/
BUT... for those going, if you see a white and maroon 737 over head about 445 or so, that would be me heading into Palm Springs. :P
Lupin
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Begun now the install has...
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Stoked for you!! Looking forward to scratching them up with you soon. :P
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Begun now the install has...
Okay Yoda... ;)
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Okay Yoda... ;)
Between the Chew Donkey, Stormtroopers, X-Wing references, and now Yoda, you can't go wrong. I love this group!!
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Alex still has one set of skids left over from the group buy. They're powder coated and ready to install on your rig.
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Just got off the phone with alex and im getting the skids and a set of sliders installed tomorrow! Sweet. He sounded like an awesome guy. Now to get them installed and go use them wahoo
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Nice!! Just make sure you pay what the rest of us paid. Feel free to PM me with any questions.
Ray