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Old 29th September 2013, 10:09 AM
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Default A8 D2 Undertray

Noticed yesterday that my undertray was hanging down at the back and scraping on speed humps etc.

Went out today to put a zip tie or two on it to put it back into place and noticed its not there anymore!


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Old 1st October 2013, 06:51 PM
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They are not difficult to get and cost about £50 used.
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Old 1st October 2013, 06:55 PM
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I was thinking about that, not sure how much I really miss it though.

I suppose I helps keep the engine clean in winter mind you!
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Old 1st October 2013, 07:08 PM
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Yes, definitely. Compare condition of your gearbox sump (not covered by undertray) with engine sump.

This is why I retrofitted gearbox undertray too
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Old 2nd October 2013, 06:36 AM
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Not only that but the undertray improves the flow of air under the car helping fuel consumption.
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Old 2nd October 2013, 10:34 AM
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Also it protects various parts form corrosion. I'm sure I read somewhere, maybe quattroworld, that the junction box & alternator can have a hard time from all the water spray without an undertray.
Sergey, I did not know there was a separate transmission under tray, I may have to get one of those
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