Engine and gearbox under-trays

[Prof Mat]

Hi all,

Out of curiosity, does anyone know if B7s came with both engine and gearbox under trays as standard, or optional for one or both?

I've only had my B7 project car for a year and I am slowly working round it. The (poorly looked after) car came with no engine or gearbox under trays  - but what is even more confusing is that it does not have the under tray rear bracket (number 3 in the pic). It either means this was removed for some reason (there have been no gearbox or other subframe/engine issues that I am aware of) or it came from the factory like this.

Just wondered if anyone knows what the situation might be?

I am putting a new bracket and both engine and gearbox under trays on as I understand it produces slightly better aerodynamics (not that that is really an issue) but more importantly might offer protection. But it occurs to me that if it came  from the factory like this then maybe Audi thinks there should be no under trays at all?

Thanks

Mat

[audia4b5kev]

yes came with trays  

[Prof Mat]

Thanks - appreciate you letting me know  

Mat