Undertrays???

[Rich.T]

So, i needed to do some maintenance on my car a little while ago and had to remove the undertay.
When i got to it, it was pretty much hanging off. And needing a clean.
Its been off a while and sat here wondering (yes, its a very slow day lol) if i should refit it or leave it off.
Happy to order a full set of fittings and put it back on.
Just wondered how it affects air/water cooling.
04 Cupra R

Cheers

Rich

 

[SteveWM]

Mine didn’t have one fitted, I bought a second hand one and put it on to keep some of the road crap out of the engine bay as it was a daily driver.

Other than that I’m not sure it does anything else.


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[bruceR]

It has a dual role:
1. Direct cooling air to gearbox & engine parts
2. Limits the amount of road crud being churned up into engine bay

I would put it back on if you still have it


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[Connor H]

Mines been off a few weeks due to ongoing work and can confirm the bay is now dirty


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[Rich.T]

Thanks all. Going to get the clips,screws,fasteners required and put it back on.

 

[chriswales6]

As above, keeps road crap off the engine & possibly cuts down on drag at motorway speeds.

Mine is held on with cable ties these days ...

 

[dholdi]

I always kept mine on until the side ones got damaged and the ebay replacements didn't fit properly.
As the others have said, best to keep it on if you can

 

[Battoussai]

I've notice it also has some aircubes. I guess it protects somehow a couple of bumps on the sump. God this car is low.