The factory installs a short plastic deflector, but a serious driver should consider the Steel Skid Plate as a replacement. It attaches in the stock location but also extends further back to protect the very vulnerable power steering cooling fan which is exposed under the car. While this fan is protected by a fuse (which will blow if a plastic bag becomes caught in the fan), this skid plate will prevent the resulting loss of power steering.

This Skid Plate weighs 22.5lbs, made from Steel with a powder coated finish.

Fits the following models with Manual Transmission:

2002-2006 R50 MINI Cooper and R53 Cooper S Hatchback
2005-2008 R52 MINI Cooper and Cooper S Convertible

NOTES:

• Not compatible with automatic transmission.
• No modifications required to install this skid plate.
• Skit Plate will need to be removed for oil changes. Should only take a couple minutes to remove the skid plate.