ECS Tuning Aluminum Street Shield Skid Plate - Audi A3/S3/RS3 8Y

Protection of your undercarriage is vital. Despite current and late-model Euros incorporating complex underbody componentry, only flimsy plastic belly pans limit catastrophic damage to your car. Between giant potholes, speed bumps, and inclement weather, your vehicle is exposed to a variety of impacts that can ruin your engine and transmission oil pan, oil cooler, core support, or other critical components.

At ECS, we've seen the destruction that occurs when a road hazard impacts a vehicle's undercarriage. We've set out to safeguard your vehicle and prevent expensive underbody repair work with a durable aluminum belly pan alternative: the ECS Tuning Street Shield. 

Constructed from sturdy 3.3mm-thick 5052 lightweight aluminum, our skid plate is sure to withstand harsh road conditions that your OEM plastic belly pan could not. The ECS skid plate encompasses the full length of the engine undercarriage from the front bumper cover to the front engine subframe to provide complete protection. This plate is laser cut for a perfect fit and includes all-new mounting hardware and aluminum brackets for perfect fitment and maximum security. In short, our skid plate protects your vehicle's undercarriage and maintains factory performance and cooling, all while maximizing aerodynamics by smoothing airflow under the engine and transmission!

This product is featured in our 8Y RS3 Sweepstakes Build! Check out the YouTube video below to see our Street Shield in action:

FEATURES

• Retains front differential cooling feature with added protection from larger debris
  • Hexagonal vent design mimics Audi RS design characteristics alongside providing enhanced protection from potential large debris
• Slotted features enhance ease of install
• M6 X 1.0 Stainless hardware supplied for excellent corrosion resistance
• OEM mounting locations utilized
• Rugged 8GA 5052 Aluminum Sheet metal construction

PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT

Our ECS Tuning Aluminum Street Shield was designed, engineered, tested, and quality inspected by our Research and Development team in our Wadsworth, Ohio, facility. We strive for the highest level of precision and quality through leading-edge product development technology, including FARO laser scanning for reverse engineering and quality inspection, SolidWorks 3D CAD modeling, and rigorous long-term product testing.

INSTALLATION & SUPPORT

Looking for installation tips? Look no further, we put together a full installation tutorial from start to finish, including how to remove your OEM parts! See our Installation PDF under the INSTALLATION Tab for more information.