Primitive Racing Subaru Skid Plate: 5 Year Review

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Primitive Racing Subaru Skid Plate: 5 Year Review

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Clapped Out Subies & Hoopties

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@clappedoutsubieshoopties2216 3 ай бұрын

For more info and photos of my skid plate, check out the full review at liftedimports.com/primitive-racing-subaru-skid-plate-5-year-review/

@TheMr.Logan9 6 ай бұрын

Working on a jack of all trades manual Forester build, and primitive is for sure the skid plates I am going for. I am also most likely going to go with Primitive's lift package as well. The fact that I can basically turn my SJ into a wilderness that will handle better with Bilstein and King Springs, without relying on spacers, is awesome. Glad to know that Primitive makes great stuff!

@clappedoutsubieshoopties2216 6 ай бұрын

You're absolutely on the right track! Primitive is where it's at. I usually only run parts from Primitive or ADF. If you need the car to handle more sporty on the street, king springs and upgrades shocks are the way🙌 But don't be scared away from spacers in the event that you want to retain OEM suspension for more comfort off-road. If you ever have questions about their stuff, shoot an email or phone call over to Primitive. Blake over there is the man and their team can help you make the best decision 🙏

@blaketendo8782 3 ай бұрын

Thanks a ton, one of the most helpful videos I've watched

@clappedoutsubieshoopties2216 3 ай бұрын

Yo thank you brotha! Would love to see your Subie if you have one! I write content on liftedimports.com as well if you need more info about lifting Subies!

@ryanwolfe8860 5 ай бұрын

Love to see a beat up skid plate!! 🤙🤙🤙

@clappedoutsubieshoopties2216 5 ай бұрын

You already know! Love you brother 💪💪

@ryanwolfe8860 5 ай бұрын

@@clappedoutsubieshoopties2216 love you too brother! 👊🤙 There's gonna be major shenanigans when we get our rigs on the trail together!! 💯💯😎😎

@lukerogers78 6 ай бұрын

I have one on my lowered STi with lowered engine mounts and larger oil pan. It has probably saved my oil pan from speed bumps and just bad roads with a lowered car.

@clappedoutsubieshoopties2216 6 ай бұрын

I also own a "slammed" Legacy and I need to do the same. I was changing the oil in it yesterday and literally thinking "I should get a skid plate for this POS." Lol🤣

@polepole9066 Ай бұрын

Ouf! So glad it’s not « Trash » but in fact… « Trash » 🤣 I just ordered one full kit and have yet to receive it. Then KZfaq algorithm probably spied on me and push me this video! I chose Primitive because it’s apparently the one with least effect on your ground clearance. Can’t wait to install them all on my ´24 OBW. Cheers 🍻

@clappedoutsubieshoopties2216 Ай бұрын

@@polepole9066 had to throw some shock value in there🤣 Ya I absolutely love the plate. I beat it's BUTT. Their stuff is very well engineered. You'll love them. Blake is a good dude and runs a great company.

@murmsuniversalrobotics3938 Ай бұрын

@@clappedoutsubieshoopties2216I almost just acknowledged the thumbnail and moved on with an lp aventure.

@clappedoutsubieshoopties2216 Ай бұрын

@@murmsuniversalrobotics3938 I'm glad you stuck around and checked out the video! The Primitive racing skid plates are one of the best bang for the buck options hands down, no questions asked.

@murmsuniversalrobotics3938 Ай бұрын

@@clappedoutsubieshoopties2216 I'm not lowering my WRX, instead I plan on skid plates, front end aero (or protective) kit, typical power and reliability mods, and will eventually have a separate set of off-road capable wheels and tires that can handle transitions from improved to unimproved surfaces at speed. I've never understood the aesthetic appeal for lowering a WRX to the point it's handicapped going over a speed bump. Lowering helps with handling, but this is a rally inspired car. I'm also looking into bullbars for the front, wish there were more options for the VB.

@user-mv3vf8jj1l 4 ай бұрын

I just had a 3/16 Primitive Racing skid plate with the front lip and oil pan access plate installed on my 2024 Forester Touring. I went for this plate to hopefully prevent my wife from destroying the car. At $700.+ it's a bit pricey. Hoping it will give the car many years of good service.

@clappedoutsubieshoopties2216 4 ай бұрын

That's a really good choice! Skid plates have saved me a lot of money by preventing damage from on-road and off road hazards. I know many of the newer vehicle skid plates involve a bit more man hours and raw materials to build. But you guys definitely made the right call! Blake over at primitive doesn't ever release products that aren't top-notch

@user-mv3vf8jj1l 4 ай бұрын

@@clappedoutsubieshoopties2216 I had to take the plunge. As my now former 2017 Audi Q5 was totalled because the wife drove over a big rock. The damage was significant as the as the Steering Rack, Engine Cradle and 1 Complelete Exhaust were destroyed. Had that car been protected with a quality Skid Plate. I likely would be still driving it.

@clappedoutsubieshoopties2216 4 ай бұрын

@@user-mv3vf8jj1l that's so crazy! On newer vehicles it is even more important to protect the underside. On my older cars, it's not a huge expense even if I completely destroy the vehicle. But it's amazing how fast the repair bills can stack up on something that's relatively new. Glad to hear you got set up with a Primitive plate! Where was the rock that damaged the Audi? On the road or off pavement?

@user-mv3vf8jj1l 4 ай бұрын

@@clappedoutsubieshoopties2216 The rock was on the roadway. It had fallen off a hillside. Due to heavy rainfall.

@clappedoutsubieshoopties2216 4 ай бұрын

@@user-mv3vf8jj1l that's crazy! I actually witnessed a small Boulder roll off of the top of a tunnel and onto the roadway the car in front of me must have been driven by a wizard because they somehow avoided it by a couple inches. But it certainly would have totaled both of our cars had either of us hit it. A lot of people don't think about stuff like that. Sorry to hear about your audi, but welcome to the Subaru family and I'm hoping that it treats you guys really well 🙏🙏

@HomebrewSubaru 6 ай бұрын

Skid plate is high up on my list, just not in the cards for now. Not much added weight in trade for a whole lot of protection. Nice to see how the thinner Primitive has held up to a thrashing.

@clappedoutsubieshoopties2216 6 ай бұрын

Exactly! Super light weight and has actually saved my butt a minimum of 10 times. It really has served me well despite being the thinner version. Would be great for street cars or anyone just ripping gravel roads. I'm not exaggerating when I say I've put the full weight of the car on boulders with it😅

@Fil-gg5rt 3 ай бұрын

Banger of a video as well as the skid plate too I mean

@outbacktrekking3713 6 ай бұрын

Welp, I'm convinced... i know ive needed one, but ive been waiting on buying one.

@clappedoutsubieshoopties2216 6 ай бұрын

It's a game changer. I just upgraded to a 3/16" ADF skid plate. But the primitive ones are easier to install by about 5 minutes. Whichever one you like better will work great🙌

@AWDfreak 3 ай бұрын

I have had more debris from public roads hit my skid plates than I ever have debris and the ground impact them from driving on unpaved surfaces. That by itself has made them pay for themselves several times over. FYI, don't make the mistake of getting the Primitive Racing rock sliders, get some from RalliTEK, ADF, or someone else who can make properly-tough rock rails.

@clappedoutsubieshoopties2216 3 ай бұрын

Skid plates have literally saved me thousands of dollars😳 The Primitive rock sliders do seem a bit less robust than the RalliTEK options but they are about half the price. Maybe better served for light off-roading. I just use my pinch welds🤣

@K03sport 3 ай бұрын

so it's "trashed" (as in beat) and not "trash" (as in complete garbage). Just wanted to clarify in case I missed something....

@clappedoutsubieshoopties2216 3 ай бұрын

Absolutely. One of the best skid plates you can get! Figured I'd say something saucy to get people's attention. That being said, mine is now trash! I've slammed it into boulders, tree stumps, etc. Poor thing. But it served well.