BT Tech Stiffening plate

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(apriusfan @ Jul 10 2007, 08:16 PM) [snapback]476476[/snapback]</div>

And one of those ways is by raising a vehicle's beltline. Virtually every new vehicle built with any sporting pretention has this particular styling fad, and it's not so much a styling effort as a cheaper way to stiffen (and lighten) a car's chassis.

While stylish, it also reduces visibility by a substantial margin (like sitting in a bathtub). I'm not a fan of this method of either stiffening or styling. My preference is a more traditional greenhouse ('tumble-home') with a more upright front windshield without the fast rake, and a lower beltline. But it's certainly 'old-school' thinking.

 

Check out the Lotus Elise/Exige. Your description of "bathtub" is actually quite accurate!! Poor visibility from many areas but it is a very stiff all aluminum chassis. Too bad they are not such a PITA to get in and out of or I would probably have one just as a fun car to drive on the weekends!!




<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(rudiger @ Aug 2 2007, 05:25 PM) [snapback]489585[/snapback]</div>

 

Is this thread still going! :lol:

I would be interested in a skid plate too! Make sure it doesn't produce a whistle noise and doesn't take up much ground clearance.

Pray tell, what is the preformance add on you are developing Brian? No fair teasing like that!

Lee

 

Yeah, this thread is still going.....





<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Gadgetdad @ Aug 3 2007, 12:23 AM) [snapback]489793[/snapback]</div>

 

Hey Brian why can't I purchase a BT Tech plate from you for shipping to the UK.
You are missing a great sales opportunuty over here.
Thanks
Kevin

[email protected]

 

Hello Kevin,

We ship worldwide so there is no problem with you ordering one of our BT Tech plates.

Feel free to give me a call at the number below. We ship to the UK via USPS so it gets to you fairly quickly.





<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(forwardswing @ Aug 3 2007, 02:06 PM) [snapback]490035[/snapback]</div>

 

Hi Brian,
I tried some weeks ago to enter all my details on the PC Shop site to order, but I could get no further than the Country input - I emailed and was told you did not ship overseas.
I have sent an email to Danny regarding other items we cannot have shipped - and asking for help to purchase.
At least you have replied - Coastal have ignored 3 emails this week regarding my enquiry and I have noted they will not ship overseas as well - why the caution??
Will call you.
Thanks

 

Hello again Kevin,

I just tried calling you at the number you left on our voice mail but I get a fast busy signal. Please call me again so I can get your order processed for you.





<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(forwardswing @ Aug 3 2007, 02:25 PM) [snapback]490043[/snapback]</div>

 

Thanks for the chat Brian, pleased to order the BT Tech plate from you.
Will let you know when it arrives and it is fitted - plus will give you my opinion.
Many thanks

 

Thanks for your order Kevin,

It is my pleasure to help a fellow PC member across the "pond" in the UK!!



<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(forwardswing @ Aug 3 2007, 03:49 PM) [snapback]490096[/snapback]</div>

 

Glad to know this thread is still alive and well and approaching the 1000 mark. I've had my BT Plate on for several months now and I must say I really like having it on the car. I'd still be interested in hearing from any other NEW BT Plate owners and their impressions......

 

Hi RangerDavid,
Yep got my order in andl ooking forward to the install and the results.
When I first purchased my car I travelled 240 miles home on a motorway - experienced high winds and rain and the car was moving around quite a lot.
After reading the thread about the plate I decided my best action would be to install it.

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Gadgetdad @ Aug 2 2007, 09:23 PM) [snapback]489793[/snapback]</div>

Yes, pray tell....

Also, any update on the skid plate?

 

I wish I could give everyone an exact date when our skid plate but we are probably looking at a minimum of 2-3 months away.




<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(apriusfan @ Aug 3 2007, 07:38 PM) [snapback]490219[/snapback]</div>

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(BT Tech @ Jul 18 2007, 11:42 AM) [snapback]481069[/snapback]</div>

:angry: Brian, how about another clue! :lol:

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Gadgetdad @ Aug 3 2007, 10:35 PM) [snapback]490402[/snapback]</div>

Maybe it is a set of mounts that can convert a chassis stiffening plate to a skid plate.... Sounds kind of complimentary....

 

Until the part is officially ready I don't want to give out too many clues. Let's just say that it enhances handling for the Prius. It will work in conjunction with our BT Tech stiffening plate and it will be priced very reasonably.



<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Gadgetdad @ Aug 4 2007, 01:35 AM) [snapback]490402[/snapback]</div>

Nice try but ummmmm..... no.....


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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(BT Tech @ Aug 4 2007, 09:35 PM) [snapback]490723[/snapback]</div>

:lol: :lol:

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(BT Tech @ Aug 4 2007, 07:35 PM) [snapback]490723[/snapback]</div>

Well, how about answering whether the new part works with the front or rear suspension? Oh, and windstrings, we are one post away from 800. Care to take the honor?

 

My guess is it'll be something like Tom's rear brace. It may extend the stiffening further back, or it may be that cross-piece that braces the shocks.