DFNDR skid plate for Volkswagen Golf Mk2 and Mk3 - aluminum underfloor protection

Most of the products in our shop are made on order. Also this product is "on order only" and not on stock. The item will be shipped within 4 weeks of your order.

Well protected with DFNDR: our series of heavy duty underfloor protection - engineered and produced in Germany.

To assure perfect fitment we are scanning all car underfloors with our 3d scanner and do CAD modeling of the parts based on the data we collected.

product attributes

• extremly robust skid plate for engine and ambient components
• including mounting material:
• bracket kit (1pc front, 1pc rear)
• bolts in grade 10.9
• attaches to the same mounting points like the original Volkswagen skid plate (OE part number for reference 357 018 905A)
  
• offers ca. 1cm more ground clearance than the original skid plate
• covers considerably more area than the original skid plate (for example gearbox bell housing and power steering pump)
• elaborate and well-proven details
• counter-sunk bolt heads
• sealed bolt threads to prevent deposition of dirt and splash water (at hardly accessible fastening points)
• material of the skid plate: special alloy of aluminum 
• combines high strength with good corrosion resistance
• thickness: 5mm
• surface of the skid plate: raw, refined with a frosted finish
• material of the bracket kit: steel S355
• surface of the brackets: painted black
• weight of the full kit: ca. 4kg
• type approval:
• in Germany: according to §19 StVZO no certification needed
• other countries: please study corresponding regulations of your country or get in touch with your certification engineer

application list

• fits on following models
• Volkswagen Golf Mk2
• 1,6L
• 1,8L 8V carburetor and injection, also syncro
• 1,8L 16V
• 1,6D and 1,6TD
• for both, manual transmission and automatic transmission
• with and without power steering
• cars with narrow bumpers and cars with big bumpers
• note: on cars with big OEM front lips the lips will be the lowest point. on other cars the lowest point will be the skid plate
• Volkswagen Golf Mk3
• 1,6L (engine codes: AFT, AEK) caution: dedicated mounting kit for these engines
• 1,8L + 2,0L 8V, also syncro
• 1,9L D (1Y), 1,9L SDI, 1,9L TDI, including syncro
• for both, manual transmission and automatic transmission
• note: on cars with big OEM front lips the lips will be the lowest point. on other cars the lowest point will be the skid plate
• does expressly not fit on following models
• Volkswagen Golf Mk2 in following specifications
• on "small" engines with engine blocks of 111 series (EA111) 1,0/1,3L
• Golf G60 incl. G60 syncro and Rallye Golf
• Golf Country
• Volkswagen Golf Mk3 in following specifications
• VR6
• 16V
• on "small" engines with engine blocks of 111 series (EA111) 1,4/1,6L
• 1,9 TD (motor code AAZ)

notes/installation instructions

• before assembly: clean all contact areas as well as bolting points thoroughly
• when attaching components to OE mounting points please refer to manufacturer's specifications (e.g. tightening torques)
• needed for installation, but not part of the delivery scope: torque spanner 20-50Nm, bolt adhesive medium strength (e.g. Loctite)
• after taking your car to loose ground or on highly contaminated roads/paths it is expressly recommended to clean the underfloor including the skid plate and the space inbetween skid plate and engine/gearbox; also it is recommended to check all mounting points for damage and proper bolting

restrictions of use

Requires installation by professionals under the use of personal protective equipment.