{"product_id":"volkswagen-mk8-golf-r-underbody-bash-plate","title":"Volkswagen MK8\/MK8.5 Golf R Underbody Bash Plate [PRE-ORDER]","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned around the car, not just made to fit underneath it\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis isn't just a flat sheet of aluminium. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 3-piece design follows the MK8\/MK8.5 R underbody, uses factory mounting points and retains the original cooling duct locations. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAirflow has been considered. Service access has been considered. Fitment has been considered. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEven the oil drain has its own dedicated access door. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuilt to protect the car without getting in the way of how Volkswagen designed it to work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eThe nitty gritty details\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3mm Aluminium Construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrong, rigid and lightweight. Built to take impacts and road debris that the factory plastic undertray simply wasn't designed for.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThree-Piece Design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA centre bash plate and two wing sections follow the MK8\/MK8.5 underbody profile, extending protection across the underside of the vehicle. We did this intentionally to make installation as easy as possible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFactory Cooling Ducts Retained\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original cooling duct locations remain functional, maintaining Volkswagen's intended airflow to the drivetrain and surrounding components.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAirflow Considered\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRather than fitting a flat sheet beneath the engine, the plate follows the factory underbody profile to help maintain clean airflow and minimise unnecessary turbulence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuilt-In Oil Service Door\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA dedicated removable access panel allows routine oil servicing without removing the entire bash plate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFactory Mounting Points\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned to utilise existing mounting locations. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo unnecessary drilling or permanent modifications.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProtection Where It Matters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdds a substantial aluminium barrier beneath the sump and surrounding components. Protecting your MK8\/MK8.5 R from l\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoose rocks, broken asphalt, debris, potholes and steep driveways. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn addition: Bash plates have two different surface finishes due to the aluminium manufacturing process. The shiny, finished side is designed to face downward and remain visible once installed, while the raw side faces upward and is not visible. This occurs because only one side contacts polished rollers during production. Minor marking on the raw side from cutting supports and deburring is normal and does not affect strength or performance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePre-order ETA: 7th September 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Project Aero","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47312145580220,"sku":null,"price":495.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0581\/6185\/6700\/files\/ProjectAero_VW_Volkswagen_Golf_R_MK8R_MK8_BashPlate_SumpGuard_UnderbodyBashPlate_UnderbodyProtection_CoolingPlate__8.jpg?v=1787396995","url":"https:\/\/projectaero.com.au\/products\/volkswagen-mk8-golf-r-underbody-bash-plate","provider":"Project Aero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}