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Old 01-06-2005, 05:58 AM
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driving without the belly pan. anything speaking against it?
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Only thing I can think of is I had a rock kick up on the high way and damage my radiator
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Old 01-06-2005, 06:03 AM
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I've been doing it for almost a year now, but I got the hardware and its going back on today
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Default I ran over somthing last month that damaged my cat. If the belly pan wasn't on...
I believe that object would have been able to get a good bite out of something else under there and could have caused more damage.

Needless to say, I don't think it's a good idea to drive extendly without one unless you're just waiting for a new one to arrive.
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The belly pan lowers engine bay temps significantly. Search for UrS4's study.
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Default have you looked above the belly pan?
there's alot of exposed, expensive and sensitive looking parts.

my guess is audi put it there for a reason.
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havent had mine on for forever
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2nd this^^ Def keeps the temps lower in the bay and improves air flow
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