Protect the vitals on your Volkswagen MK7, MK7.5 or MK8 GTI with our ECS Tuning in-house engineered Aluminum Fuel Tank Street Shield Skid Plate Kit. For the daily driver at stock height or the enthusiast with an aggressive suspension drop, our ECS Tuning Street Shield adds peace of mind and protection against potholes, road debris and other predators looking to ruin your day.
Constructed from 1/8" (3.175mm) thick 5052 aluminum and weighing in at only 18lbs our fuel tank skid plate is sure to stand up to harsh road conditions that the factory left wide open and vulnerable! Our ECS Skid Plate encompasses the full length of the fuel tank and provides a solid mounting solution by bolting to the rear of the tunnel, inboard trailing arm mounting bolts, rear sway bar brackets and rear subframe.
PART DESIGN
Precisely designed and engineered in-house with 3D laser scanning for accuracy and perfect fitment
Manufactured in the U.S.A. from high strength 1/8 (3.175mm) thick 5052 aluminum
Features complete fuel tank protection from the rear of the tunnel to the rear subframe
Bolts on to the rear of the tunnel, inboard trailing arm mounting bolts, rear sway bar brackets and rear subframe
Exhaust cutout provides ample clearance for OEM, ECS and similar aftermarket exhaust systems
Protects entire fuel tank from damage and fuel theft while providing a smooth underbody between the tunnel and rear subframe
Add the ECS Front Street Shield and Center Tunnel Brace Street Shield for a fully smooth and protected underbody!
KIT CONTENTS
Fuel Tank Skid Plate
Rear Subframe Mounting Bracket
Rear Sway Bar Mounting Brackets - QTY 2
Stainless Steel Mounting Hardware
Replacement TTY Trailing Arm Bolts (QTY 2) and Rear Sway Bar Bracket Bolts (QTY 2)
PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
Our ECS Tuning Fuel Tank Street Shield Skid Plate Kit 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! See our Installation PDF under the INSTALLATION Tab for more information.
This kit includes the fuel tank skid plate ONLY. Other skid plates shown are for reference. See our entire 3pc kit under ES#4485271
Please install the included heat-reflective conduit over the driver's side parking brake cable for added heat protection.
