ECS Tuning Tiguan MQB Street Shield Skid Plate

Protect your vitals with our ECS Tuning in-house engineered Aluminum Street Shield Skid Plate Kit. Constructed from 3/16" (4.8mm) thick 5052 aluminum and weighing in at only 18lbs, with factory modeled air ventilation, our skid plate is sure to stand up to harsh on road and mild off-road conditions that your OEM plastic belly pan could not. For the daily driver at stock height or the enthusiast with a desire for light off-roading, our ECS Aluminum Street Shield adds peace of mind and protection against road debris, rocks and rubbish and other predators looking to put a hole in your pan.    PART DESIGN Designed and Engineered In-House at ECS Tuning  Precisely engineered with 3D laser scanning for accuracy and perfect fitment  Manufactured in the U.S.A. from high strength 3/16” (4.8mm) 5052 aluminum Bolts on to the front subframe, front header panel and utilizes all factory fender liner attachment points  Increased ground clearance over the OEM belly pan by pulling the shield closer to the engine  Wing features off the front the leading edge ensures the fender liner mounting flanges do not pick up debris Protects critical powertrain components from damage  Provides a smooth underbody to the vehicle's tunnel    KIT CONTENTS ECS Tuning Aluminum Street Shield Skid Plate  Stainless Steel Button Head Flange Screws (3 rear, 1 front)  Replacement Speed Clips (7) Replacement Self-Tapping Torx Bolts (7)   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 AND 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.