ECS Tuning Street Shield Aluminum Skid Plate Kit - B6 A4
For the daily driver at stock height or the enthusiast with an aggressive suspension drop, our ECS Tuning Aluminum Street Shield adds peace of mind and protection against potholes, road debris and other predators looking to ruin your day. Protect the vitals on your Volkswagen B6 Passat or CC with our in-house engineered Aluminum Street Shield Skid Plate Kit.
Constructed from 5/32" (4.0mm) thick 5052 aluminum and weighing in at only 18lbs our skid plate is sure to stand up to harsh road conditions that your OEM plastic belly pan could not. Our ECS Skid Plate encompasses the full length of the engine undercarriage from the front bumper cover to the front subframe to provide complete protection. Each kit includes zinc-coated steel subframe mounting hardware, aluminum skid plate spacers and replacement factory mounting hardware for trouble-free installation.
PART DESIGN
Designed and engineered in-house using FARO laser scanning and SolidWorks 3D CAD modeling for accurate development
Made from high strength, lightweight (18lbs), CNC-bent 5/32” (4mm) 5052 aluminum
Incorporates factory-modeled front air ventilation to the engine
Includes all new mounting hardware
Proudly made in the USA!
KIT CONTENTS
Aluminum Street Shield Skid Plate
Zinc-coated front subframe to skid plate mounting bolts and washers - QTY 3
Aluminum front subframe to skid plate spacers - QTY 3
All new fender liner screws and speed nuts - QTY 9
PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
Our ECS B6/CC Skid Plate 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, rapid prototyping utilizing our in-house 3D printer, and rigorous long term product testing.
Tested on multiple development vehicles for accurate fitment, our design encompasses a wide range of B6 Passat and CC trims including 2.0T TSI and VR6 engines, FWD and 4Motion drivetrains, Tiptronic, DSG and manual transmissions. We have not confirmed fitment on B6 2.0T FSI engines.