[Too Cold NB1.8T]

Originally Posted by Yello_jellybean

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.

Not to argue but, for the sake of clarity:

1. Weight should always be a consideration regardless of the vehicles intended use, weight affects gas mileage, acceleration, braking and maneuvering.

2. 22LBS. is a lot to add to the weight of a vehicle whether the material be steel or aluminum because the material is not the factor here.

I reduced the weight of my vehicle by almost that much by changing tires from an Bridgestone S03 Pole Position to Goodyear F1's.

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)

Maintenance time should be considered for those times that it will be necessary to remove that skid plate to perform services like oil changes because I believe it takes a bit more time to R&R the Panzer than it does the factory plate, many of this cars came new without a plate, I don't use any plate on my car which makes all of this a non-issue for me and over the cars 9 year life I have had no problems on some of California's worse streets and freeways as a result.

I bought one of these, very recently AND did a lot of research. I am very fussy about my car.

If folks feel that they need this addition then that is a personal choice, they should just make sure that they understand the ups and downs.