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Originally Posted by Too Cold NB1.8T
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.
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Up's.
Improves aerodynamic flow under the vehicle. Critical for improved mileage and stability at speed.
Provides unparalleled protection from blocks of ice thrown from trucks, rocks, dead animals flung into the motor etc
If you have a TDi the panel need never come off as everything can be done from up top.
Downs
Initial cost perhaps offset in time with saving you money on plastic skid plates and oil pans.. perhaps.
Weight
Solutions....
It doesn't take any longer to remove than the plastic skid plat nor any longer to reinstall so there is no needed solution to the service problem.
Unsprung weight is much more critical to overall performance and handling than sprung weight since the suspension and drive train do not have to over come the mass of the wheels and suspension. 22lbs added to the sprung weight of a car will have about the same effect as adding 3lbs to the wheels/brakes/hub of the car. i.e.. not very much at all.
Seriously this is a total non issue from a performance stand point and all I can see are positives.
waits to be told how everything I said is true yet wrong based on opinion and reworded facts