DFNDR skid plate for Volkswagen Passat B5 (type 3B) and Passat B5.5 (type 3BG) - aluminum underfloor protection
DFNDR skid plate for Volkswagen Passat B5 (type 3B) and Passat B5.5 (type 3BG) - aluminum underfloor protection
Regular price
€299,00 EUR
Regular price
€349,00 EUR
Sale price
€299,00 EUR
Unit price
per
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 (left + right) for the OE front cross brace
- bolts in grade 10.9
- 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)
- elastic absorbers for reduction of vibration and for noise insulation
- material of the skid plate: special alloy of aluminum
- combines high strength with good corrosion resistance
- thickness: 4mm
- still ca. 30% lighter than a skid plate made from 2mm steel
- surface of the skid plate: raw, refined with a frosted finish
- weight of the full kit: ca. 5,0kg
- available in two different versions:
- fully closed for high protection
- with 2x NACA air duct to assist engine bay ventilation
- 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
- suitable for following models
- all 4-cylinder engines (1,6/1,8/1,8T/1,9 TDI/2,0/2,0 TDI)
- for Passat 3B (B5) and 3BG (B5.5)
- for sedan and wagon (Variant)
- for Petrol/Gasoline and Diesel
- for manual transmission and automatic transmission
- expressly not suitable for
- 5-cylinder engine (VR5 2,3L)
- 6-cylinder engine (V6 2,5TDI/2,8)
- 8-cylinder engine (Passat W8 4,0L)
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.