Audi B8 A4 ECS Street Shield Aluminum Skid Plate

**SDF1** · 02-23-2015 03:03 PM

WHAT!!?!? This Item existed and I never knew about it!

http://www.ecstuning.com/News/Audi_B...mpaign=newpost

**shaunm82** · 02-23-2015 03:08 PM

lol, guess so! Came out about 6 months ago or so I think?

**oascom** · 02-23-2015 03:30 PM

Lol? It's been on for like half a year now. Many ppl review it already...

**Shimmy** · 02-23-2015 04:25 PM

Does this shield actually provide a substantial amount of protection? IMO, if I'm low enough to warrant this I probably need something a little more stout.

**dennisA4** · 02-24-2015 08:34 AM

It's a beast of a shield.

**kwbdc** · 02-24-2015 08:46 AM

^ Agreed, great construction and fit and finish.

**treginginco** · 02-24-2015 09:39 AM

Will this for on a B8.5 allroad?

**dropshadow** · 02-24-2015 09:42 AM

Originally Posted by treginginco

Will this for on a B8.5 allroad?

Yes. I have one on mine.

**KrustyA4** · 02-24-2015 01:31 PM

I like it.

**adamazing** · 02-24-2015 01:47 PM

I think it might be time for me to invest in one of these. I cringe every time I knock something while going over a speed-bump.

**r6_11b8** · 02-24-2015 01:55 PM

if only they can make one for the entire length of the car lol!

**bakerrrr** · 02-24-2015 02:03 PM

Originally Posted by r6_11b8

if only they can make one for the entire length of the car lol!

I second that haha

**Jacon** · 02-24-2015 04:29 PM

Originally Posted by kwbdc

^ Agreed, great construction and fit and finish.

I installed mine last week and it's worth every penny. I would say that the mounting points are very unforgiving and you may need to pry a little on the bumper to get the holes to line up.

**ECS Tuning-Audi** · 02-25-2015 07:20 AM

Thanks for all the feed back! These really are a great option for those who are low or seeking more protection. They are hard mounted to the chassis by 3 bolts and then supported by some of the OE mounting locations in the bumper allowing for a great fit that is sturdy.

Jason

**dennisA4** · 04-18-2015 06:19 PM

Was under my car today and you can see where I've taken some hits. Glad I have this extra protection.

**crash1121** · 04-18-2015 06:31 PM

Originally Posted by dennisA4

Was under my car today and you can see where I've taken some hits. Glad I have this extra protection.

Whenever I scrape mine I almost have a heart attack — it's so loud!

**Campblett** · 04-18-2015 09:56 PM

Has anyone confirmed if this works with the Ecode Alu Kreuz?

**kwbdc** · 04-18-2015 11:48 PM

Yes it does. I have both

**dropshadow** · 04-19-2015 07:37 AM

Originally Posted by kwbdc

Yes it does. I have both

x2. I'm running both as well.

**Campblett** · 04-19-2015 07:44 PM

Awesome thanks! Think I'm gonna grab one of these.

I wish it covered further back. I find the area I scrape most is from the Alu Kreuz since the bolts hang down so low.

**ECS Tuning-Audi** · 04-20-2015 08:52 AM

For anyone needing to place an order.

Click HERE to order or for more information

Jason

**dennisA4** · 04-20-2015 08:54 AM

Originally Posted by ECS Tuning-Audi

For anyone needing to place an order. [/URL]

That was smooth.

**ECS Tuning-Audi** · 04-20-2015 09:05 AM

Originally Posted by dennisA4

That was smooth.

Like a fresh jar of Skippy lol

Jason

**crash1121** · 04-22-2015 09:43 PM

As per dennisA4's suggestion:

**B G 8er** · 04-22-2015 11:00 PM

Ouch!

**Slick_B8** · 04-23-2015 01:48 AM

Originally Posted by crash1121

As per dennisA4's suggestion:

Is it for sale? I can straighten it out.... LOL

**cory_can** · 04-23-2015 07:17 AM

Originally Posted by crash1121

As per dennisA4's suggestion:

Wtf!?

**blbroo** · 04-23-2015 08:07 AM

Originally Posted by ECS Tuning-Audi

For anyone needing to place an order.

Click HERE to order or for more information

Jason

$224 is about the same price as replacing the OEM plastic piece. Nice price point! Which leads me to:

http://www.ecstuning.com/Audi-B8_S4-...ion/ES2100425/

Since you are already working with an aluminum fab company, how about a replacement for this under $200. I can buy a 2'x2' sheet of 3/8" 6061 for $85 locally and have thought about cutting and drilling to make a stronger brace myself but don't have the best tools for cutting aluminum safely.

(yeah, I know there is an option currently available for under $500)

**ECS Tuning-Audi** · 04-23-2015 08:22 AM

Originally Posted by blbroo

$224 is about the same price as replacing the OEM plastic piece. Nice price point! Which leads me to:

http://www.ecstuning.com/Audi-B8_S4-...ion/ES2100425/

Since you are already working with an aluminum fab company, how about a replacement for this under $200. I can buy a 2'x2' sheet of 3/8" 6061 for $85 locally and have thought about cutting and drilling to make a stronger brace myself but don't have the best tools for cutting aluminum safely.

(yeah, I know there is an option currently available for under $500)

Keeping something like that under $200 would be difficult unfortunately. Maybe for a DIY it could be possible but not a production piece that's well made and actually stronger than the original.

Jason

**blbroo** · 04-23-2015 08:26 AM

Originally Posted by ECS Tuning-Audi

Keeping something like that under $200 would be difficult unfortunately. Maybe for a DIY it could be possible but not a production piece that's well made and actually stronger than the original.

Jason

$250ish is ok too.... ;-)

thanks for the feedback

**ECS Tuning-Audi** · 04-23-2015 08:32 AM

Originally Posted by blbroo

$250ish is ok too.... ;-)

thanks for the feedback

We do have hopes of offering something at a lower cost than the competitors in the future. I'm not certain of the final pricing but it should be more affordable.

Jason

**cory_can** · 04-23-2015 12:50 PM

Will this fit in concert with the OEM panel (further back) that covers the brace location (Alu Kreuz)?

**ECS Tuning-Audi** · 04-23-2015 01:06 PM

Originally Posted by cory_can

Will this fit in concert with the OEM panel (further back) that covers the brace location (Alu Kreuz)?

I don't see why not.. Below is a pic from underneath of how it looks installed.

Jason

**cory_can** · 04-23-2015 01:20 PM

Originally Posted by ECS Tuning-Audi

I don't see why not.. Below is a pic from underneath of how it looks installed.
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Jason

Don't people use that other panel? It seems that more protection is better than less.

I looked at that picture before, but I wanted to confirm that there wasn't some strange edge or something that would cause a problem with fitment.

**ECS Tuning-Audi** · 04-23-2015 01:39 PM

Originally Posted by cory_can

Don't people use that other panel? It seems that more protection is better than less.

I looked at that picture before, but I wanted to confirm that there wasn't some strange edge or something that would cause a problem with fitment.

Neither of our cars actually came with that piece that I can recall. But after pulling up the part on our site and having a look at how it mounts it should be able to install under our our Aluminum belly pan.

Jason

**cory_can** · 04-23-2015 01:45 PM

Originally Posted by ECS Tuning-Audi

Neither of our cars actually came with that piece that I can recall. But after pulling up the part on our site and having a look at how it mounts it should be able to install under our our Aluminum belly pan.

Jason

OK, thanks. Maybe that panel is a Canadian thing.

I'll proceed with my order from one of your resellers north of the border and report back if there are any difficulties.

**jfo** · 04-23-2015 01:50 PM

The rear panel appears to have been deleted from NA models in 2010 or 2011, probably as a cost cutting move.

**Nastybutler** · 04-23-2015 02:56 PM

I have a carpeted panel that covers the brace/Alu Kreuz on mine. I left it off because it's one more thing to keep taking off every time I have to get under the car to do something. That and the fact it's carpeted mean it's usually wet and gross.