All of that is very valid. Although, Truth is, I really don't know that the weight matters in all cases. If you are racing the car, then yes, you might want to consider that fact. The weight of the Panzer Skid Plate is 22lbs. I also know that it is aluminum NOT steel. AND that most maintenance is not an issue. (example: oil changes) I really cannot say though, that service would or would NOT be an issue, due to the fact that anyone who is doing service on your car will have to remove the stock skid plate anyway. Also, anyone who has a Panzer Skid Pate knows that it is not that hard to remove. (just a few minutes really)
I bought one of these, very recently AND did a lot of research. I am very fussy about my car.
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Originally Posted by Too Cold NB1.8T
I have to agree (for the most part) with post #9 (boogety boogety), however, as long as you don't mind the extra weight of that steel skid plate along with the additional vehicle service time and/or probable shop labor expense from having to R&R that thing every time you need to get in there, then by all means.
There are many sensitive areas under the chassis that are subject damage should some nasty road debris decide to attack, problem is, you cannot reasonably skid plate the entire undercarriage.
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