| jacobsen1_ | 03-31-2004 09:06 AM |
04 Side Splitter Install!
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OK, I was asked to post in another thread how to install the side splitters, so I figured I would start a new thread to make it easier to find for everyone.
Here goes...
For the side splitters to go onto my wrx, I cut 3 holes per side for the tabs to go into. Here is a picture of the 3 holes:
[IMG]http://www.pbase.com/image/18655095/original.jpg[/IMG]
To cut these holes I carefully lined up the side splitters with the car to determine where the hole should go, and then used a sharp knife to cut the holes. It's more than a slit. The is actually a little bit of plastic missing...
I then "adjusted" the splitters to be used on a WRX instead of an STi. In this picture you can see the 2 splitters. The top one has had the white tabs removed, as well as the black plastic pieces that held them in place. To do this I used the same sharp knife. (Actually a steak knife):
[IMG]http://www.pbase.com/image/18655169/original.jpg[/IMG]
You then pop the 3 tabs on each side into the hole you cut in your bumper, and use the metal tabs and bolts that came with the splitter to bolt the rest up under the car. That is the easy part. The only tricky or hard part of the whole thing is cutting the whole and more becasue you have to cut a whole in your nice car...
Here are some finished pictures:
[IMG]http://www.pbase.com/image/18655212/original.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://www.pbase.com/image/21521986/medium.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://www.pbase.com/image/20513206/original.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://www.pbase.com/image/20513168/original.jpg[/IMG]
Good Luck, and feel free to post any questions, or additional help in this thread.
Ben
Here goes...
For the side splitters to go onto my wrx, I cut 3 holes per side for the tabs to go into. Here is a picture of the 3 holes:
[IMG]http://www.pbase.com/image/18655095/original.jpg[/IMG]
To cut these holes I carefully lined up the side splitters with the car to determine where the hole should go, and then used a sharp knife to cut the holes. It's more than a slit. The is actually a little bit of plastic missing...
I then "adjusted" the splitters to be used on a WRX instead of an STi. In this picture you can see the 2 splitters. The top one has had the white tabs removed, as well as the black plastic pieces that held them in place. To do this I used the same sharp knife. (Actually a steak knife):
[IMG]http://www.pbase.com/image/18655169/original.jpg[/IMG]
You then pop the 3 tabs on each side into the hole you cut in your bumper, and use the metal tabs and bolts that came with the splitter to bolt the rest up under the car. That is the easy part. The only tricky or hard part of the whole thing is cutting the whole and more becasue you have to cut a whole in your nice car...
Here are some finished pictures:
[IMG]http://www.pbase.com/image/18655212/original.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://www.pbase.com/image/21521986/medium.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://www.pbase.com/image/20513206/original.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://www.pbase.com/image/20513168/original.jpg[/IMG]
Good Luck, and feel free to post any questions, or additional help in this thread.
Ben
| Wagon Joe | 03-31-2004 11:46 AM |
good writeup... should be posted on scoobymods
| jacobsen1_ | 03-31-2004 12:41 PM |
Not a memeber over there, but someone who is can feel free to borrow any of this. Just post a link to this write too... I should go there and join and add it.
Ben
(EDIT: It's over on scoobymods now too. I will post a link when they moe it to a forum.)
Ben
(EDIT: It's over on scoobymods now too. I will post a link when they moe it to a forum.)
| shogun90 | 03-31-2004 02:14 PM |
Nice work, I live in RI and I will being doing the same mod to my silver 04. Glad so see this thread, it will make it much easier for my install.
| darknightohio | 03-31-2004 02:58 PM |
how much did those side splitters cost you?
| jacobsen1_ | 03-31-2004 07:45 PM |
[URL=http://www.subaruwrxparts.com/04wrx-exterior.html]$125[/URL]
| NewShockerGuy | 04-15-2004 12:33 AM |
Those are really nice! Wish that stuff was availbe for the 03' but just not as expensive... who is gonna pay $400 for the stock front lip/strake on each side of the front of the bumper... that's outragous!
Yours looks really nice! Should come from the factory like that other than the STI :-)
-Nigel
Yours looks really nice! Should come from the factory like that other than the STI :-)
-Nigel
| b_tapper | 04-15-2004 12:34 AM |
wish they fit the wagon
| jacobsen1_ | 04-15-2004 08:41 AM |
[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by b_tapper [/i]
[B]wish they fit the wagon [/B][/QUOTE]
Can you take a closeup profile shot of your wagon for me... I know yours isn't as wide in the wheel well arches, but I wouldn't doubt that you could get them to work...
Ben
[B]wish they fit the wagon [/B][/QUOTE]
Can you take a closeup profile shot of your wagon for me... I know yours isn't as wide in the wheel well arches, but I wouldn't doubt that you could get them to work...
Ben
| XrW_eTiHw87 | 05-28-2004 09:46 AM |
where'd u get the splitter from?
| wrpmission | 05-28-2004 09:50 AM |
how long did it take you to do this whole process? it seems like it should only take 30 minutes to an hour IMO
| bezerk | 05-28-2004 12:30 PM |
VERY nice job indeed!
| vile | 05-28-2004 01:18 PM |
is it really functional or mainly for looks?
| Subie Gal | 05-28-2004 01:24 PM |
[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by vile [/i]
[B]is it really functional or mainly for looks? [/B][/QUOTE]
bit o both i would think.
looks good and cant hurt aerodynamics now can it? :)
Jamie
[url]www.subiegal.com[/url]
[B]is it really functional or mainly for looks? [/B][/QUOTE]
bit o both i would think.
looks good and cant hurt aerodynamics now can it? :)
Jamie
[url]www.subiegal.com[/url]
| aznatama | 05-29-2004 01:34 AM |
like most small subtle aerodynamic parts... it'll probably work, but only noticeable at about 2x the speed limit. =)
| Snow Drift | 01-04-2005 06:54 PM |
back from the dead.
they are supposed to increase the air flowing over the brakes, dunno tho.
Question: did they come w/ the mounting brackets, cus i just got a pair and they didnt???
EDIT: i see the brackets are an option. i think im gonna do the 3M mod anyway.
they are supposed to increase the air flowing over the brakes, dunno tho.
Question: did they come w/ the mounting brackets, cus i just got a pair and they didnt???
EDIT: i see the brackets are an option. i think im gonna do the 3M mod anyway.
| EZ Rider | 04-26-2005 05:08 PM |
Bump for some uber-n00b notes that might help others like me.
I just did this install last night and I've got a few tips that may help other complete mod newbies. These are [B]not in any particular order![/B]
1. After doing one side, I found it was easier to remove the 3 black plastic anchors before starting. I haven't seen anyone else talk about removing and reinstalling these during the install, but I think they're intended to be used with the splitter. So in the end, you have the splitter attached by the 3 tabs on top, the 3 black plastic anchors, and the 3 bolts/clips included with the splitters.
1a. Make sure you know how to work those plastic anchors. They're made up of two parts: a center nail-like thing, and a outer molly-like anchor piece. It's easiest if you take out the center portion first, then pull out the molly-like anchor portion.
2. I found 8 places (4 on each side) that could use a bolt and clip, even though only 6 are included in the kit. It's fine though, 3 each side is enough. I put two in the two forward-most positions on the underneath and one at the top position in the wheel well. Considering the locations of the other anchors, I found this to be a good balance.
3. I used a small drill bit to get a start on the cuts in the bumper. I just had to be careful not to let the drill get away from me and chew up too much bumper... cause it kind of wanted to.
4. It would be easier if you had ramps or something, just a little more space to work with. But I did it just fine with the car on the ground.
Hopefully this helps someone, I imagine most people won't need these. :)
I just did this install last night and I've got a few tips that may help other complete mod newbies. These are [B]not in any particular order![/B]
1. After doing one side, I found it was easier to remove the 3 black plastic anchors before starting. I haven't seen anyone else talk about removing and reinstalling these during the install, but I think they're intended to be used with the splitter. So in the end, you have the splitter attached by the 3 tabs on top, the 3 black plastic anchors, and the 3 bolts/clips included with the splitters.
1a. Make sure you know how to work those plastic anchors. They're made up of two parts: a center nail-like thing, and a outer molly-like anchor piece. It's easiest if you take out the center portion first, then pull out the molly-like anchor portion.
2. I found 8 places (4 on each side) that could use a bolt and clip, even though only 6 are included in the kit. It's fine though, 3 each side is enough. I put two in the two forward-most positions on the underneath and one at the top position in the wheel well. Considering the locations of the other anchors, I found this to be a good balance.
3. I used a small drill bit to get a start on the cuts in the bumper. I just had to be careful not to let the drill get away from me and chew up too much bumper... cause it kind of wanted to.
4. It would be easier if you had ramps or something, just a little more space to work with. But I did it just fine with the car on the ground.
Hopefully this helps someone, I imagine most people won't need these. :)
| thebing | 04-26-2005 06:28 PM |
i tried the knife way when i did mine. it didnt work. unless you have like a samurai sword. so my addition is that a dremel + router tool + your steady hand is your friend.
| Weber | 04-27-2005 07:07 PM |
fitting spliiters
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Hopefully this helps someone, I imagine most people won't need these. :)[/QUOTE]
car still a month away from delivery and spliters should be here next week.
Definete it will help more when i fit them. Thanks for the extra tips :)
car still a month away from delivery and spliters should be here next week.
Definete it will help more when i fit them. Thanks for the extra tips :)
| rally_on | 09-13-2005 12:26 AM |
i'm about to buy some of these, but first... sleep...
| neushane | 09-13-2005 12:49 AM |
brought back from the dead. Have fun with the install. Real easy to do. I was indecisive on cutting the tabs off or cutting the bumper. I went with the tabs coming off. Easy to do just make sure you get the right 3M tape. I went to like 7 places before finding the right stuff at a true value. Been on for 7 months with speeds upto 110 and no problems at all.
Shane
Shane
| darylWrX | 11-28-2005 07:35 AM |
[QUOTE=neushane]brought back from the dead. Have fun with the install. Real easy to do. I was indecisive on cutting the tabs off or cutting the bumper. I went with the tabs coming off. Easy to do just make sure you get the right 3M tape. I went to like 7 places before finding the right stuff at a true value. Been on for 7 months with speeds upto 110 and no problems at all.
Shane[/QUOTE]
brought back from the dead... again........ how thick is the 3m tape that you use? im going to install mine this week.
Dan
Shane[/QUOTE]
brought back from the dead... again........ how thick is the 3m tape that you use? im going to install mine this week.
Dan
| scooby_wooby | 01-04-2006 09:25 PM |
I'm about to install the front splittter, I'm just wondering if having the white tab mounting removed looks different with it in???
| cefoskey | 01-04-2006 09:50 PM |
no it would look the same, but youd have to drill holes in your bumper for those snap fasteners. Since they are an OEM replacement for the STI tabs, I would assume the sti bumper has those holes underneath in stock form.
| scooby_wooby | 01-04-2006 11:40 PM |
instead of removing the mounting, i'm just going to remove the white tab and put double sided tape in it...
| boozy04 | 01-05-2006 01:05 AM |
someone give me an answer on the splitters workin on a wagon! I think i've seen it done before....
| cefoskey | 01-05-2006 08:43 AM |
if you leave that tab, I am not sure if it would still fit flush. you will need to test fit it first.
I can tell you that if you use the 3 main clips at on the upper portion into holes you make in your bumper, you wont need tape or any other type of extra adhesive device. The clips plus the included hardware are more than sufficient.
I can tell you that if you use the 3 main clips at on the upper portion into holes you make in your bumper, you wont need tape or any other type of extra adhesive device. The clips plus the included hardware are more than sufficient.
| cefoskey | 01-05-2006 08:44 AM |
[QUOTE=boozy04]someone give me an answer on the splitters workin on a wagon! I think i've seen it done before....[/QUOTE]
why wouldnt it work? I dont think the sedan and wagon bumper cover P/Ns are different (ask jamie, she will know for sure) so the splitters should work the same on either one.
why wouldnt it work? I dont think the sedan and wagon bumper cover P/Ns are different (ask jamie, she will know for sure) so the splitters should work the same on either one.
| jacobsen1_ | 01-05-2006 09:23 AM |
[QUOTE=boozy04]someone give me an answer on the splitters workin on a wagon! I think i've seen it done before....[/QUOTE]
I've seen plenty of pictures of wagons with the splitters, but not having a wagon I don't know what you need to do to get it to work. I've heard they need to be "modified" but to what extent I don't know...
[QUOTE=cefoskey]if you leave that tab, I am not sure if it would still fit flush. you will need to test fit it first.
I can tell you that if you use the 3 main clips at on the upper portion into holes you make in your bumper, you wont need tape or any other type of extra adhesive device. The clips plus the included hardware are more than sufficient.[/QUOTE]
It won't fit flush. That is why I removed them. I felt more comfortable with the chance of wrecking a $125 part because it didn't work with those tabs removed than drilling whole in my bumper with the chance of wrecking a much more expensive part... Also I have had mine on for 2.5 years, and the only issues I've had is with hitting stuff... Mine are black plastic from scrapes on the inside edges, but they have never moved even with rinning into stuff about once a month. Also my car is lowered so it's obviously worse once lowered.
Just cut the tabs and use the provided hardware. You'll be fine.
Ben
I've seen plenty of pictures of wagons with the splitters, but not having a wagon I don't know what you need to do to get it to work. I've heard they need to be "modified" but to what extent I don't know...
[QUOTE=cefoskey]if you leave that tab, I am not sure if it would still fit flush. you will need to test fit it first.
I can tell you that if you use the 3 main clips at on the upper portion into holes you make in your bumper, you wont need tape or any other type of extra adhesive device. The clips plus the included hardware are more than sufficient.[/QUOTE]
It won't fit flush. That is why I removed them. I felt more comfortable with the chance of wrecking a $125 part because it didn't work with those tabs removed than drilling whole in my bumper with the chance of wrecking a much more expensive part... Also I have had mine on for 2.5 years, and the only issues I've had is with hitting stuff... Mine are black plastic from scrapes on the inside edges, but they have never moved even with rinning into stuff about once a month. Also my car is lowered so it's obviously worse once lowered.
Just cut the tabs and use the provided hardware. You'll be fine.
Ben
| Subie Gal | 01-05-2006 09:26 AM |
[QUOTE=cefoskey]why wouldnt it work? I dont think the sedan and wagon bumper cover P/Ns are different (ask jamie, she will know for sure) so the splitters should work the same on either one.[/QUOTE]
splitters work just fine on the wagon
even though the bumpers are different...
[url]http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=442471[/url]
Jamie
splitters work just fine on the wagon
even though the bumpers are different...
[url]http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=442471[/url]
Jamie
| cefoskey | 01-05-2006 12:14 PM |
wow, youre right, the wagon bumper clearly wraps around the front and towards teh wheel by about an inch more than the sedan. great info.
| boozy04 | 01-07-2006 05:52 PM |
thanks jaime
| D-Speed 2.5 | 01-07-2006 10:52 PM |
[QUOTE=Subie Gal]splitters work just fine on the wagon
even though the bumpers are different...
[url]http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=442471[/url]
Jamie[/QUOTE]
You should stop linking this thread. No offense to the guy who installed those splitters, but he went about it the wrong way. I fitted from back (wheel well) to front and I think the result is much cleaner. :)
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v352/deverett/IMGA1930.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v352/deverett/IMGA1929.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b28/everett7/IMGA1994.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b28/everett7/IMGA1991.jpg[/IMG]
even though the bumpers are different...
[url]http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=442471[/url]
Jamie[/QUOTE]
You should stop linking this thread. No offense to the guy who installed those splitters, but he went about it the wrong way. I fitted from back (wheel well) to front and I think the result is much cleaner. :)
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v352/deverett/IMGA1930.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v352/deverett/IMGA1929.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b28/everett7/IMGA1994.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b28/everett7/IMGA1991.jpg[/IMG]
| D-Speed 2.5 | 01-07-2006 10:55 PM |
Those are the best pics that I have. There are no gaps in my splitters and the fit is perfect. The only part I had to trim was about 3 millimeters off of the front skinny part of the splitter. I also shaved off the inner tabs but kept the top three tabs that go into slits in you bumper.
| joeyb7 | 01-08-2006 10:22 AM |
Just a few questions:
1 - will the splitters fit an 05? for $120 painted that sounds like an awesome deal.
2 - is the install method that the thread starter used the best? He didn't use any tape in his install, yet I'm reading that some people took off the tabs, some left them, some used tape, etc. I just want to know what's the best vs. what's just the easiest job and they might fall off.
thanks,
J
1 - will the splitters fit an 05? for $120 painted that sounds like an awesome deal.
2 - is the install method that the thread starter used the best? He didn't use any tape in his install, yet I'm reading that some people took off the tabs, some left them, some used tape, etc. I just want to know what's the best vs. what's just the easiest job and they might fall off.
thanks,
J
| cefoskey | 01-08-2006 10:47 AM |
I did this on my 05 a couple weeks back. The OPs method worked fine, but I will tell you that cutting the slots with a steak knife would be pretty insane. I used a dremel, made things much easier.
I cannot stand the idea of having body parts taped onto my car.
I cannot stand the idea of having body parts taped onto my car.
| PinnacleChronos | 01-08-2006 11:07 AM |
D-Speed mind posting your install method?
| J-Rex2004 | 01-08-2006 11:14 AM |
I cut all the tabs off and just used double sided tape where the tabs used to be. That thing is still held on by a crap ton of fasteners, it isn't coming off. Plus if I want to take them off I don't have any holes/slots in my bumper.
| joeyb7 | 01-08-2006 11:43 AM |
J-Rex... so let me get this straight. You didn't cut holes for the top tabs, you just took the top tabs off? Are the only bolts you have just the ones on the bottom? I would think that washing your car and all would loosen the adhesive after time.
Also, anyone can answer this... when you insert the top tabs in the bumper into the holes you've cut, is there then a fastener on the other side? How do they stay in the holes you've cut?
Thanks
Also, anyone can answer this... when you insert the top tabs in the bumper into the holes you've cut, is there then a fastener on the other side? How do they stay in the holes you've cut?
Thanks
| joeyb7 | 01-08-2006 11:48 AM |
[QUOTE=PinnacleChronos]D-Speed mind posting your install method?[/QUOTE]
i agree... what is this "back to front" install method?
i agree... what is this "back to front" install method?
| D-Speed 2.5 | 01-08-2006 02:26 PM |
[QUOTE=joeyb7]i agree... what is this "back to front" install method?[/QUOTE]
I wish I had pictures but I will do the best to explain it without them. THIS IS FOR A WAGON:
Before we begin, the only parts that need to be shaved are the 3 inner tabs and a few millimeters off the very tip of the skinny finger part of the splitter. DO NOT shave anything else or it won't fit right! Don't shave the skinny tip until you have it on the bumper. Ok here we go:
1. Shave off the 3 inner tabs on the splitters leaving only the three top tabs along the top of the splitter.
2. Test fit from BACK (Wheel well) to FRONT (Under front grill)
3. When you test fit, make sure that you are holding the back of the splitter flush against the wheel well.
4. Mark where you will need to cut the three top slits while holding the splitter flush with the edge of the wheel well. (I used a pencil to mark this)
5. Cut the slits, I used a dremel. Again, cut the back one (wheel well side) first then move forward.
6. With the three slits cut, now insert your top tabs working from back to front.
7. With the splitter now held on by the tabs, attach the splitter in the wheel well using one of the bolts provided. (There will be two holes that line up)
8. Now, you will see that the skinny part of the splitter (front, under grill) does not quite line up right. There is about 3x3mm of interference from the inside of the skinny tip of the splitter. This area will need to be trimmed.
9. Leaving the splitter attached to the bumper, try to line up the bolt tab on the splitter to the bolt hole under the bumper. (Pull on the splitter a bit to achieve this) If you do this, you will easily see the area on the very inside tip of the skinny part that needs to be trimmed.
10. Trim the previously described area very carefully with a dremel. Again, the part that I had to trim was literally 3 x 3 mm of material so if you find yourself cutting more than that, refit.
11. Now use a bolt provided to bolt up the skinny tip to the bumper. Everything should line up now.
12. Now you're done, grab a beer.
Note- The importance of the front to back method is that you get the wheel well portion of the splitter to sit flush. If this is achieved, everything else except the very tip lines up perfectly.
Also note- I used no tape. The only things holding my splitter on are the two bolts and three top tabs. This is pleanty though, the thing is really on there! 5 months and around 8k miles and these things fit as good as the day I installed them.
Also, you should go get touch up paint from your local dealer ~$6. You will need it! I scrape these things a lot and I am really careful about. I use the touch up paint every so often to coat the bottom of the splitter to reduce the visibility of these scrapes.
Hope that helps.
- D-Speed
I wish I had pictures but I will do the best to explain it without them. THIS IS FOR A WAGON:
Before we begin, the only parts that need to be shaved are the 3 inner tabs and a few millimeters off the very tip of the skinny finger part of the splitter. DO NOT shave anything else or it won't fit right! Don't shave the skinny tip until you have it on the bumper. Ok here we go:
1. Shave off the 3 inner tabs on the splitters leaving only the three top tabs along the top of the splitter.
2. Test fit from BACK (Wheel well) to FRONT (Under front grill)
3. When you test fit, make sure that you are holding the back of the splitter flush against the wheel well.
4. Mark where you will need to cut the three top slits while holding the splitter flush with the edge of the wheel well. (I used a pencil to mark this)
5. Cut the slits, I used a dremel. Again, cut the back one (wheel well side) first then move forward.
6. With the three slits cut, now insert your top tabs working from back to front.
7. With the splitter now held on by the tabs, attach the splitter in the wheel well using one of the bolts provided. (There will be two holes that line up)
8. Now, you will see that the skinny part of the splitter (front, under grill) does not quite line up right. There is about 3x3mm of interference from the inside of the skinny tip of the splitter. This area will need to be trimmed.
9. Leaving the splitter attached to the bumper, try to line up the bolt tab on the splitter to the bolt hole under the bumper. (Pull on the splitter a bit to achieve this) If you do this, you will easily see the area on the very inside tip of the skinny part that needs to be trimmed.
10. Trim the previously described area very carefully with a dremel. Again, the part that I had to trim was literally 3 x 3 mm of material so if you find yourself cutting more than that, refit.
11. Now use a bolt provided to bolt up the skinny tip to the bumper. Everything should line up now.
12. Now you're done, grab a beer.
Note- The importance of the front to back method is that you get the wheel well portion of the splitter to sit flush. If this is achieved, everything else except the very tip lines up perfectly.
Also note- I used no tape. The only things holding my splitter on are the two bolts and three top tabs. This is pleanty though, the thing is really on there! 5 months and around 8k miles and these things fit as good as the day I installed them.
Also, you should go get touch up paint from your local dealer ~$6. You will need it! I scrape these things a lot and I am really careful about. I use the touch up paint every so often to coat the bottom of the splitter to reduce the visibility of these scrapes.
Hope that helps.
- D-Speed
| cefoskey | 01-08-2006 02:35 PM |
[QUOTE=joeyb7]J-Rex... so let me get this straight. You didn't cut holes for the top tabs, you just took the top tabs off? Are the only bolts you have just the ones on the bottom? I would think that washing your car and all would loosen the adhesive after time.
Also, anyone can answer this... when you insert the top tabs in the bumper into the holes you've cut, is there then a fastener on the other side? How do they stay in the holes you've cut?
Thanks[/QUOTE]
A cross section of the tabs would look like this: _>
You can insert the tabs into the slots because the top up-bent "flap" compresses and allows it to be inserted. Once in position, it springs back into place and prevents you from pulling it back out.
Also, anyone can answer this... when you insert the top tabs in the bumper into the holes you've cut, is there then a fastener on the other side? How do they stay in the holes you've cut?
Thanks[/QUOTE]
A cross section of the tabs would look like this: _>
You can insert the tabs into the slots because the top up-bent "flap" compresses and allows it to be inserted. Once in position, it springs back into place and prevents you from pulling it back out.
| J-Rex2004 | 01-08-2006 02:53 PM |
[QUOTE=joeyb7]J-Rex... so let me get this straight. You didn't cut holes for the top tabs, you just took the top tabs off? Are the only bolts you have just the ones on the bottom? I would think that washing your car and all would loosen the adhesive after time.[/QUOTE]
Yes, I just took the tabs off.
The only fasteners are the ones on the bottom.
I wash my car plenty and the tape is still holding fine, as a matter of fact, I could go outside right now and mess with it and it doesn't budge. It's no different than the trunk letters, double sided tape is pretty stout.
Yes, I just took the tabs off.
The only fasteners are the ones on the bottom.
I wash my car plenty and the tape is still holding fine, as a matter of fact, I could go outside right now and mess with it and it doesn't budge. It's no different than the trunk letters, double sided tape is pretty stout.
| joeyb7 | 01-08-2006 04:08 PM |
[QUOTE=cefoskey]A cross section of the tabs would look like this: _>
You can insert the tabs into the slots because the top up-bent "flap" compresses and allows it to be inserted. Once in position, it springs back into place and prevents you from pulling it back out.[/QUOTE]
Thanks for the explanation, I was wondering if the tabs functioned this way.
Dspeed - thanks for the write up, I'm looking forward to getting them on in the spring, I may order the side strakes from the same site too.
My car isn't lowered yet, so I'm hoping I don't scratch the hell out of them too fast... perhaps some roadblocker type material on the bottom?
Thanks
You can insert the tabs into the slots because the top up-bent "flap" compresses and allows it to be inserted. Once in position, it springs back into place and prevents you from pulling it back out.[/QUOTE]
Thanks for the explanation, I was wondering if the tabs functioned this way.
Dspeed - thanks for the write up, I'm looking forward to getting them on in the spring, I may order the side strakes from the same site too.
My car isn't lowered yet, so I'm hoping I don't scratch the hell out of them too fast... perhaps some roadblocker type material on the bottom?
Thanks
| REVNU | 02-04-2006 09:58 PM |
Just installed my side splitters and v-limited lip today on my WRX Sedan. Really easy to do if you just clip off the tabs. I didn't want to cut any holes in my bumper as I may want to uninstall the splitters and lip later. If you use a good 2-sided automotive tape (3M works well), then you should have no need for those clips. The tape along with the 3 bolts should hold it in place just fine. If you want a little extra peace of mind you could get one or two extra bolts/clips for each side and also put a bolt/nut on the top hole on the fender.
The install took me maybe 30 minutes to do and another 20 minutes to put on the lips. So about an hour total for both. I love the new look, front end looks much "meaner" now. I'll try and get some pics up here soon.
~REVNU
[B][COLOR=Red]update: here's the pics[/COLOR][/B]
[IMG]http://www.rkive.net/personal/bigthunder/bt_splitters_lip_01.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://www.rkive.net/personal/bigthunder/bt_splitters_lip_02.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://www.rkive.net/personal/bigthunder/bt_splitters_lip_03.jpg[/IMG]
The install took me maybe 30 minutes to do and another 20 minutes to put on the lips. So about an hour total for both. I love the new look, front end looks much "meaner" now. I'll try and get some pics up here soon.
~REVNU
[B][COLOR=Red]update: here's the pics[/COLOR][/B]
[IMG]http://www.rkive.net/personal/bigthunder/bt_splitters_lip_01.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://www.rkive.net/personal/bigthunder/bt_splitters_lip_02.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://www.rkive.net/personal/bigthunder/bt_splitters_lip_03.jpg[/IMG]
| WRXpiprezza | 03-02-2006 01:25 AM |
can you guys tell me if theres suppose to be a gap in between like this. did i do something wrong. some of you guys said you drilled holes, and some of guys just put double sided tape. Let me know if this is correct.
[IMG]http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y98/wrxpiprezza/DSC00084.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y98/wrxpiprezza/DSC00084.jpg[/IMG]
| Bishop | 03-02-2006 01:33 AM |
i shaved those tabs off...
resize your pic.
resize your pic.
| 0BlueSTi4 | 03-02-2006 01:53 AM |
[QUOTE=J*Bishop]i shaved those tabs off...[/QUOTE]
I didn't have to shave anything...my car came with those! :banana:
I didn't have to shave anything...my car came with those! :banana:
| Bishop | 03-02-2006 01:56 AM |
[QUOTE=0BlueSTi4]I didn't have to shave anything...my car came with those! :banana:[/QUOTE]
:huh:
:huh:
| WRXpiprezza | 03-02-2006 02:40 PM |
so should i take those off, or is there suppose to be a gap like that on every sti
| Bishop | 03-02-2006 03:01 PM |
[QUOTE=WRXpiprezza]so should i take those off, or is there suppose to be a gap like that on every sti[/QUOTE]
if you can take them off so you won't have the gap.
if you can take them off so you won't have the gap.
| wrxzboost | 03-02-2006 04:23 PM |
shave the tabs off with a dremel, it'll take like 5 minutes since there's no need to put any holes into your bumper. that's what i did with mine and it came out perfect and oem looking.
| REVNU | 03-03-2006 03:45 AM |
[QUOTE=wrxzboost]shave the tabs off with a dremel, it'll take like 5 minutes since there's no need to put any holes into your bumper. that's what i did with mine and it came out perfect and oem looking.[/QUOTE]
+1 on that. Dremel those tabs off and it will sit flush. Make sure to use some good two-sided tape and i would also make sure you use BOTH bolt holes (Green Arrows) on the fender side to hold it on.
[IMG]http://www.rkive.net/personal/bigthunder/bt_splitters_lip_tape.jpg[/IMG]
+1 on that. Dremel those tabs off and it will sit flush. Make sure to use some good two-sided tape and i would also make sure you use BOTH bolt holes (Green Arrows) on the fender side to hold it on.
[IMG]http://www.rkive.net/personal/bigthunder/bt_splitters_lip_tape.jpg[/IMG]
| WRXplatinum | 03-03-2006 04:34 AM |
nice.
| cefoskey | 03-03-2006 07:11 AM |
quit being weenies, cut the slots and use the clips! :lol:
| Bishop | 03-03-2006 09:49 AM |
[QUOTE=cefoskey]quit being weenies, cut the slots and use the clips! :lol:[/QUOTE]
yup! :banana:
yup! :banana:
| elohdaeh78 | 03-03-2006 08:50 PM |
[QUOTE=cefoskey]quit being weenies, cut the slots and use the clips! :lol:[/QUOTE]
agreed
agreed
| cefoskey | 03-03-2006 09:01 PM |
[img]http://img375.imageshack.us/img375/4729/frontleft8wy4ut.jpg[/img]
[img]http://img335.imageshack.us/img335/3827/left3gl2qm.jpg[/img]
see, they are on there for good.
[img]http://img335.imageshack.us/img335/3827/left3gl2qm.jpg[/img]
see, they are on there for good.
| itjustWoRX | 04-17-2006 08:29 PM |
[QUOTE=cefoskey][img]http://img375.imageshack.us/img375/4729/frontleft8wy4ut.jpg[/img]
[img]http://img335.imageshack.us/img335/3827/left3gl2qm.jpg[/img]
see, they are on there for good.[/QUOTE]
that car, in my humble opinion, is one of the most tastefully done WRX sedans i have ever seen.
[img]http://img335.imageshack.us/img335/3827/left3gl2qm.jpg[/img]
see, they are on there for good.[/QUOTE]
that car, in my humble opinion, is one of the most tastefully done WRX sedans i have ever seen.
| cefoskey | 04-18-2006 07:12 AM |
thanks! :banana:
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