Review of new Nytro SkidPlate from Roest Racing!

AaronBND · Jan 18, 2010

So I just got one of these new SkidPlates from Roest Racing and wanted to give a fair review of it here! The quality is superb. I was amazed at the attention to detail put into their products. It is 3/16" aluminum, powdercoated matte black so the snow doesn't stick to it at all and totally replaces the cheap plastic stock piece under there. They are machined to fit like a glove. Honestly it is better than most OEM items on the sled (this is sad). One thing I noticed that surprised me, was they give 2 ways of mounting it to the sled for you to choose. I like options! I got one of the new vents from them a couple months ago (have bought 3 since for friends) and knew the quality would be good when I ordered this from them. They is selling them faster than they can make them, but they are suppose to have more ready by this Thursday and he said they will be on the site by then for ordering online. I will be ordering 2 more for friends! Great product at $159.

Aaron

P.S. I stole this picture from "Hornet" on here because I haven't taken any of mine yet.

TApeX_07 · Jan 18, 2010

So what are the 2 options??

Mountaintech · Jan 19, 2010

TApeX_07 said:
So what are the 2 options??

The 2 mounting options he is referring to refers to the front half of the skidplate. You can either mount it to the frame tubes with 4 fasteners, or to the center gusset plate with 2 fasteners. We figured some people might not like the former option (use this on my personal sled) so we incorporate both options in the skidplate. The 2 fastener option requires that you have an updated or aftermarket gussetted subframe.

RACINSTATION · Jan 19, 2010

Looks good and clean. I reallly like how it is sleek and flush with everything. The OEM skid plates don't look as tight.

Mountaintech · Jan 23, 2010

Here's why you need something better than what the factory offers. OEM piece is still out there somewhere. Was this guy lucky or what!??

up-high · Jan 23, 2010

If your going to cut lumber, you should use a saw or an axe. Not the front of your sled!

Unless you ride an Apex. Then it's ok!!

Mountaintech · Jan 23, 2010

up-high said:
If your going to cut lumber, you should use a saw or an axe. Not the front of your sled!
Unless you ride an Apex. Then it's ok!!

Probably wasn't lumber. Most likely a rock.

Rhinohunter · Jan 23, 2010

Do you half to have your OEM skidplate under this one, or can you lose it in the hills somewhere and then put this one on HA HA?

sledhead162 · Jan 24, 2010

Rhinohunter said:
Do you half to have your OEM skidplate under this one, or can you lose it in the hills somewhere and then put this one on HA HA?

You can lose it in the hills like several of us have lol this skid plate replaces your stock skid plate completely.

MTN_VIPER · Jan 24, 2010

Clean looking skid plate!
IMO all Nytros should run a skid plate, the oil pan is really close to the bottom of the sled.
One good hit on big rock, could ruin a guy's day.

BigAir · Jan 24, 2010

I assume this is easily removeable for doing oil changes? I ask because it looks like it is riveted on in the pictures.

Mountaintech · Jan 24, 2010

MTN_VIPER said:
Clean looking skid plate!
IMO all Nytros should run a skid plate, the oil pan is really close to the bottom of the sled.
One good hit on big rock, could ruin a guy's day.

Oil sump is target #1, Front heat exchanger is target #2. Either one of these can argueably write your sled off if taken out.

Mountaintech · Jan 24, 2010

BigAir said:
I assume this is easily removeable for doing oil changes? I ask because it looks like it is riveted on in the pictures.

Easily removeable, fastened with M6 fasteners, not the rivets you mentioned. The stainless rivets hold on spacer plates.

AaronBND · Jan 24, 2010

BigAir said:
I assume this is easily removeable for doing oil changes? I ask because it looks like it is riveted on in the pictures.

Now that's funny!

christopher · Feb 1, 2010

Bought my skidplate today.
Looking forward to it arriving at the end of the week.

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AaronBND · Feb 4, 2010

Anyone else bought one of these yet? It is a great peace of mind!

Aaron

christopher · Feb 4, 2010

Hoping to see mine arrive tomorrow!
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autopro · Feb 5, 2010

Roest skid plate

Just ordered 2 yesterday.This will replace the Skinz float plate I currently have. I really like the look and fit of this skid plate. Looking forward to the install.
Autopro

christopher · Feb 5, 2010

Hoping the mailman comes early so I can get it on today, and take it up to Island Park for a ride tomorrow.

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Mountaintech · Feb 5, 2010

christopher said:
Hoping the mailman comes early so I can get it on today, and take it up to Island Park for a ride tomorrow.

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I thought for sure you would have received it yesterday. I'm sure you will like it and it installs really quick.

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