I recently got myself into a 6MT 7.5 Golf R. Great car! No complaints really.
After purchasing, I quickly changed my oil for peace of mind.
I realized immediately that these cars are not fitted with a proper skid plate or even protective plastic under the engine, exposing the oil pan and also the control arms and subframe to road debris (this car is getting filthy underneath).
What gives? Is this a cost cut on VW’s part?
I want to fit an alltrack under tray, or the ECS tuning skid plate but I am worried there’s a good reason why these didn’t come with one from VW (perhaps it keeps temps down? Maybe it’s somwthing else?).
Any input on this would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
After purchasing, I quickly changed my oil for peace of mind.
I realized immediately that these cars are not fitted with a proper skid plate or even protective plastic under the engine, exposing the oil pan and also the control arms and subframe to road debris (this car is getting filthy underneath).
What gives? Is this a cost cut on VW’s part?
I want to fit an alltrack under tray, or the ECS tuning skid plate but I am worried there’s a good reason why these didn’t come with one from VW (perhaps it keeps temps down? Maybe it’s somwthing else?).
Any input on this would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!