AIRTEC Aluminium Under Tray Panel - Volkswagen Golf GTI/R MK7 5G

AIRTEC are proud to launch their Aluminium Under Tray Panel for track or fast road use.

When modifying these cars to increase power and torque, an unavoidable by-product is the additional heat level that’s transferred to the car’s cooling system. During sustained hard use, this can become a substantial issue, as coolant temperatures can increase enough to trigger the ECU’s safety features, reducing torque or even putting the car into a limp mode. As a result, AIRTEC wanted to address the car’s entire cooling system, which included introducing extra venting to improve air flow within the engine bay.

AIRTEC's solution to creating a direct replacement under tray in 2mm aluminium began with a full 3D scan of the vehicle’s underside to ensure a perfect fitment. As a result, it reuses all original mounting points with new stronger fixings supplied, offering improved strength and protection for the underside of the car.

The design itself spans across the entire front end to help improve aero dynamics by ensuring air flow under the car is less disrupted whilst ground clearance is unaffected, which benefits lowered vehicles. 

The twin-duct design that directs air towards the gearbox is the same as the original under tray, but we’ve now added a third duct to direct air to the transfer box in an effort to improve transmission and drivetrain cooling. To encourage air flow to pass through, the under tray also features two large vents to help hot air find a way out of the engine bay.

Finished in a high-quality black powder coat finish, the under tray offers improved durability and cooling effectiveness.

What does an under tray do? The under tray has three main purposes: to protect the underside of the vehicle from foreign objects flicking up and causing damage or accelerated wear. Secondly, to improve aerodynamics by creating a low pressure area as air accelerates past its smooth surface. This reduces drag, which works towards improving grip, handling as well as fuel efficiency.

Lastly, on performance models, the under tray often provides increased cooling by either venting cold air to, or extracting warm air from the engine bay. Therefore improving the strength, design, size and cooling effect can offer fantastic benefits.  

Features:

• Direct fit for designed specifically for the Golf GTI/R MK7
  
• Created from 3D scan and CAD software for perfect fitment
  
• Made from high-quality aluminium for increased strength
  
• No drilling required and fits to existing holes 
  
• Protects underside of the car and improves aerodynamics
  
• Ducting to help cool engine bay and transmission temperatures
  
• Venting to further encourage air flow in the engine bay
  
• Comes in a durable black powder coat finish
  
• All fittings included, as well as a detailed installation guide

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