Plastic Cover underneath my car
#12
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OK...those screws that I had put on to "fix" the issue with my A4 are useless now. After this weekends snowfall here in Calgary the whole plastic bottom is totaled. going to just rip it off all together and start shopping for a more durable replacement.
#13
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The OEM skid plate is only there for aerodynamics and keeping dirt out of the engine bay to some degree. They're crap - half the VAG cars driving around have them hanging by a couple of screws. If you want something that will actually protect your oil pan, look into the Dieselgeek Panzer Plate, or Evolution Skid Plate. If I weren't so concerned with front-end weight, I'd be running one for sure.
#14
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^ ah that would have been a great idea. Mine is completely gone now...Although I feel like I need to replace it asap (just nervous I guess) I wonder how the OP is doing with his.
I'll probably be putting in an order for one of those skidplates some time soon.
I'll probably be putting in an order for one of those skidplates some time soon.
#15
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i took mine out, and didnt bother putting it back in (cant anyways cuz the hanger has bent).
The belly pan doesnt do much justice. If your car bogs down and hits a curb or something, the plastic belly pan would just break and damage whatever its hiding anyway.. Some say it would also scoop up snow into the belly pan during winter and stays in there until its warm enough to melt.
The belly pan doesnt do much justice. If your car bogs down and hits a curb or something, the plastic belly pan would just break and damage whatever its hiding anyway.. Some say it would also scoop up snow into the belly pan during winter and stays in there until its warm enough to melt.
#16
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I would agree that it doesn't really provide any protection in the circumstances you are talking about and I can vouch for the stories of snow on the belly pan. That is the whole reason I ended up having to take it off, It had packed so much snow in there that it was making a scraping noise every time I drove it.
However I think if you are talking about random road debry (rocks and other things) that come flying at your car at any given time it might provide some protection. Though that in itself is a stretch as well.
However I think if you are talking about random road debry (rocks and other things) that come flying at your car at any given time it might provide some protection. Though that in itself is a stretch as well.
#17
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For those interested I took a picture the last oil change...this is what it ended up looking like. its not very pretty, but it does the job. the aluminum is facing up so it cant be seen from the bottom of the car.
Last edited by Just_G; 04-11-2011 at 02:07 PM.
#18
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I just realized I don't have one and have several scratches on the swaybar and the oil pan from winter driving. I also lost some of the screws from the wheel wells where it meets the bumper when it scrapped on a curb.
#19
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Hello everyone,
I just need your advise...this morning on my way to work I suddenly heard this scrapping sound underneath my car. When I got out I noticed that the plastic cover underneath was dragging. I couldn't take the annoying dragging sound so i ripped it off. So now on my passenger side has no plastic cover underneath. Should I look for a replacement? Is this really needed?
Thank you!
Moo2266
I just need your advise...this morning on my way to work I suddenly heard this scrapping sound underneath my car. When I got out I noticed that the plastic cover underneath was dragging. I couldn't take the annoying dragging sound so i ripped it off. So now on my passenger side has no plastic cover underneath. Should I look for a replacement? Is this really needed?
Thank you!
Moo2266
@gurvir44: The skid pan is there for a reason: to protect the bottom of the vehicle from road debris and to protect the vehicle from possible catches on the curb while parking.
It's your choice whether or not you keep it there, but it will most likely prolong the life of certain parts and ultimately your Audi.
It's your choice whether or not you keep it there, but it will most likely prolong the life of certain parts and ultimately your Audi.
#20
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i am interested in buying one, but actually there are two covers un the engine and another one attached to it, are these kits come in two pieces? ther are very important for engine protection, but they are alomst 16.5 lb,