MK7 / MK7.5 / MK8 GTI ECS Ultimate Street Shield Kit

Protect the vitals on your Volkswagen MK7, MK7.5 or MK8 GTI with our ECS Tuning in-house engineered 3-Piece Aluminum Street Shield Skid Plate Kit. For the daily driver at stock height or the enthusiast with an aggressive suspension drop, our ECS Tuning Street Shields add peace of mind and protection against potholes, road debris and other predators looking to ruin your day. 

Constructed from 5052 aluminum our skid plates are sure to stand up to harsh road conditions that the factory left wide open and vulnerable! 

PART DESIGN

• FRONT SKID PLATE 

  • Precisely designed and engineered in-house with 3D laser scanning for accuracy and perfect fitment 

  • Manufactured in the U.S.A. from high strength 3/16” (4.76mm) thick 5052 aluminum

  • Weighs only 16.15lbs

  • Features factory modeled air ventilation 

  • Encompasses the full length of the engine undercarriage from the front bumper cover to the front subframe

  • Includes zinc-coated steel subframe hardware, aluminum skid plate spacers and all factory mounting hardware for easy installation

• ?MID SKID PLATE 

  • Precisely designed and engineered in-house with 3D laser scanning for accuracy and perfect fitment 

  • Manufactured in the U.S.A. from high strength 5/32” (4.0mm) thick 5052 aluminum

  • Weighs only 12lbs

  • Features built-in air ventilation 

  • Encompasses the full length of the mid-undercarriage from the front subframe to the rear tunnel cross brace to provide complete protection and reinforcement

  • Includes an aluminum subframe adapter along with zinc-coated steel subframe hardware, aluminum skid plate spacers and all factory mounting hardware for easy installation

• REAR SKID PLATE

  • 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

  • Weighs only 18lbs

  • 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

PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT

• Our ECS Tuning Street Shield Skid Plates were 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. 

• All 3 pieces will add approximately 46lbs. 

• Please install the included heat-reflective conduit over the driver's side parking brake cable for added heat protection.