Technical Underbody Weathershields

Ralph2 · Jan 2, 2008

Can anyone tell me if Stilos came from the factory with plastic shields just in front of the front wheelarch? I don't mean the large shields that support the engine undertray. There is a small area maybe 20cm x 20 cm in front of each wheelarch that looks like it may have had a cover at some time.....

PNL · Jan 2, 2008

They are the out parts of the under tray ..at least I think thats what you are referring to :chin:

Ralph2 · Jan 2, 2008

PNL said:
They are the out parts of the under tray ..

Not sure what you mean by that PNL, sorry. You mean there should be covers? I can see straight up to the underside of the battery tray, and there is a multipin plug and socket up there that looks like it should be proected from the elements.......I have the full undertray fitted but it doesn't extend to cover in front of the wheelarches. The undertray is attached to what I would term the large shields each side, but they don't cover that area either

JFL · Jan 2, 2008

At my Drivers side of the car i have the full underside panel.

At the passenger side though i only have about half a panel as it appears that it has wripped off or snapped

It is the bit infront of the wheel that you mean (got any pics)

PNL · Jan 3, 2008

Ralph2 said:
Not sure what you mean by that PNL, sorry. You mean there should be covers? I can see straight up to the underside of the battery tray, and there is a multipin plug and socket up there that looks like it should be proected from the elements.......I have the full undertray fitted but it doesn't extend to cover in front of the wheelarches. The undertray is attached to what I would term the large shields each side, but they don't cover that area either

I didnt read you post correctly as I WAS referring to the out parts of the central under tray :doh:.dont under stand what you mean ..have you looked on eper to see if you can find the parts ..:chin:

Ralph2 · Jan 3, 2008

Good thoughts both of you, thanks. I have checked on EPER and couldn't see anything on the diagrams, but I may have missed something. I photo seems a good idea, just the execution (in the dark at this time of year) and upload (where I'm equally in the dark at any time of year) might prove my undoing... Give me a little time and I'll give it a try.

Ralph2 · Jan 3, 2008

Here we go.... If you look at the full res of the first picture it even looks like something was fixed to the plastic plate, there are a couple of circular marks look like body clips went there. It's the same on the other side.

JFL · Jan 3, 2008

probably nothing to worry about. Most Stilos loose there undertray anyway

will check if mine has that same problem tomorrow

Steely · Jan 3, 2008

looks like someone has done that to goet to the back of the headlight to change the bulb... and then not put the panel back on... or took it out to make it eaiser each time a bulb need doing

platty599 · Jan 4, 2008

My stilo hasnt got a cover underneath the engine at all, im taking it that it should have, It probably makes the engine a hell of a lot cooler but probably not good when i go charging through puddles.
Anyone one any idea how much they are and if they are easy to fit.
Just add it to my list of parts

1. Rubber for the Alloys
2. Fuel Cover
3. Rear Bushes
4. Underbody Weathershield

Ralph2 · Jan 4, 2008

It's going to depend on the exact model. If you just need the undertray it will probably be around £50-£100 (I know, it's crazy, and by the look of mine the garage have used it as a frizbee.) If you need the main side panels they might roughly be £20-£40 each. Whether the small panels I am talking about are available seperately and how much is anyone's guess. IMHO the panels are a very good idea, they keep all the water, salt and grit off your mechanicals and electrics. Look at it this way, why would Fiat bother to put them on if they weren't needed, it only costs them money and they are not a 'selling point'.

If no one can tell me if these things exist or not I'm gonna have to start looking under Stilos parked in the street! I reckon they were left off after recent work was done, the exposed panelwork is much cleaner than the rest of the underside...

platty599 · Jan 4, 2008

Mine never had one, so its money money money aint it!

PNL · Jan 4, 2008

From what I can remember there arnt any panels fitted there so you have nothing to worry about

Steely · Jan 4, 2008

Ralph2 said:
It's going to depend on the exact model. If you just need the undertray it will probably be around £50-£100 (I know, it's crazy, and by the look of mine the garage have used it as a frizbee.) If you need the main side panels they might roughly be £20-£40 each. Whether the small panels I am talking about are available seperately and how much is anyone's guess. IMHO the panels are a very good idea, they keep all the water, salt and grit off your mechanicals and electrics. Look at it this way, why would Fiat bother to put them on if they weren't needed, it only costs them money and they are not a 'selling point'.

If no one can tell me if these things exist or not I'm gonna have to start looking under Stilos parked in the street! I reckon they were left off after recent work was done, the exposed panelwork is much cleaner than the rest of the underside...

Yup new belly pan from fiat : £81 quid with fittings

thats what i paid

stilosporting · Jan 5, 2008

if you look at the second picture the pipe is the battery drain pan for i guess water to drain out of. so no panel there means it drains straight out to the ground.

Ralph2 · Jan 6, 2008

PNL said:
From what I can remember there arnt any panels fitted there so you have nothing to worry about

stilosporting said:
if you look at the second picture the pipe is the battery drain pan for i guess water to drain out of. so no panel there means it drains straight out to the ground.

The weight of evidence is building in favour of NO panels

I'm gonna leave it there UNLESS I or anyone else out there can provide photographic proof to the contrary................. Thanks guys for your input.

Ralph2 · Feb 2, 2008

I decided to fix a panel there anyway, though I still don't know if the car had one when new. (I'm still trying to find a car with the panel fitted. Very hard to spot a parked Stilo I have discovered). I cut up a 99p plastic basket that was a near-perfect colourmatch to the body, fitted a couple of backets on the back, waxoyled up under the battery tray and screwed it on. Nothing to rust, its all stainless, plastic and aluminium. The hardest part was making a cardboard template, which took about half the total job time.

stilosporting · Feb 2, 2008

thats a really nice colour stilo.

i like how this bugged you so much lol.

Ralph2 · Feb 3, 2008

stilosporting said:
thats a really nice colour stilo.

Thank you, the colour does suit doesn't it?

stilosporting said:
i like how this bugged you so much lol.

It was a little obsessive lol. Even I started to worry when I began making undershield shapes out of my mashed potatoes at the dinner table....

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