ECS Tuning Fuel Tank Street Shield Skid Plate - MK7 / MK7.5 / MK8 Golf R

Protect the vitals on your Volkswagen MK7, MK7.5 or MK8 Golf R 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 19lbs 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 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 and rear subframe

• Exhaust housing 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

• Stainless Steel Mounting Hardware 

• Replacement TTY Trailing Arm 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.