RexSeven wrote: Some folks on AlfaBB pointed out a factory alternative to a skiplate: I doubt it does much for aero, but I was wondering if anyone else has tried a similar solution and if it does anything to protect the oil pan.
My experience with these Alfa sump guards is on spiders and GTVs. I have replaced cracked sumps on cars with them and without (all very low race cars)
IMO a skid plate needs to be substantial enough that you could jack the car up by it.