Matt H Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 I've been on here for a while now, and always just excepted that the pieces of shiney metal or carbon etc etc that are fitted in the gap between the bumper and chasis are called "slam panels" But why? Seems such an odd name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 Coz when your in a crash thats the gap that everything fills into. The crash bar etc etc go into that space. Covering the space with a panel then makes it a slam panel. This could be completely made up but its my understanding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 I assumed it was because that's where you 'slam' the bonnet down? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 I assumed it was because that's where you 'slam' the bonnet down? Probably is lol I just made up what i thought spontaneously after reading the question Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 I guess you mean the part that is also called the rad cooling plate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaz1 Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 i would go with scotts answer on this one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt H Posted April 17, 2009 Author Share Posted April 17, 2009 I guess you mean the part that is also called the rad cooling plate So why is it the rad cooling plate? that's equally as bizzare. I think you're talking about the wrong part. It's an aftermarket bit. nothing there as stock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 Meh, you've got 2 answers. Take your pick and treat it as gospel. Noone will argue coz noone knows any better anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobSheffield Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 The slam panel is actually the bit that the bonnet clasps are on. The shiny aftermarket bits are rad cooling plates (often called FMIC covers etc) that are used to replace the oem piece of plastic ducting you remove when you fit an FMIC. They prevent air going around the FMIC. However, it could still go around the sides, so only really effective when the FMIC is fully ducted, and then ducted to the rad too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkR Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 It's where you slam your tools down when you're really p**sed off because it's minus 500 degrees and your spanner just slipped and took half your knuckles off......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 So why is it the rad cooling plate? that's equally as bizzare. I think you're talking about the wrong part. It's an aftermarket bit. nothing there as stock This is what I am talking about and I believe Rob is too http://garagewhifbitz.co.uk/components/com_virtuemart/shop_image/product/APR_496e1bbde0fc5.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkR Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 I just received one of those yesterday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Shane_ Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 I have a carbon fiber one and a brand new shiny one so i can switch when i need to cheer myself up lol nice bit of kit these, dunno if they do anything bar add a bit of bling to the engine bay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz1 Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 i got mine from whifbitz that apr one is so much better than the chrome ones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkR Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 My new APR one is lovely. Even better in the flesh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignum Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 How much, i need something to put my tools on:d Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt H Posted April 18, 2009 Author Share Posted April 18, 2009 This is what I am talking about and I believe Rob is too http://garagewhifbitz.co.uk/components/com_virtuemart/shop_image/product/APR_496e1bbde0fc5.jpg Yeah one of those.. So now it has two bizarre names Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 Do these fit on stock motors with the stock overflow tank still in place? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mplavery Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 The slam panel is actually the bit that the bonnet clasps are on. The shiny aftermarket bits are rad cooling plates (often called FMIC covers etc) that are used to replace the oem piece of plastic ducting you remove when you fit an FMIC. They prevent air going around the FMIC. However, it could still go around the sides, so only really effective when the FMIC is fully ducted, and then ducted to the rad too robs right about the slam pannel, i do alot of body parts and all bodyshops call them that...but every seems to have there own name for things for instance Wheel arc liner..Sh*t shields..lol rubber molding at bottom of the glass...poser molding the amount of young people that say wing mirrors still! they have not done them for years apart from Landrovers etc anymore people can add lol, i know loads but its early and my mind gone blank lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt H Posted April 19, 2009 Author Share Posted April 19, 2009 The slam panel is actually the bit that the bonnet clasps are on. The shiny aftermarket bits are rad cooling plates (often called FMIC covers etc) that are used to replace the oem piece of plastic ducting you remove when you fit an FMIC. They prevent air going around the FMIC. However, it could still go around the sides, so only really effective when the FMIC is fully ducted, and then ducted to the rad too Ah right, that explains it nicely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkR Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 Do these fit on stock motors with the stock overflow tank still in place? I haven't fitted it yet so not sure. I will let you know if I do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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