| warren3250 | 04-18-2006 02:18 PM |
I cut the holes in the bumper and used the slots. I always worried about not being able to take them off because once it goes in the slots it's hard to pull back out. The other day I was working on my headlights and took them off the car and i could see/access the slots on the splitter from the inside below the headlight hole. So i figure if i ever need to adjust/remove the splitters i can still access the slots/clips to push them out again.
| swhempe | 08-15-2006 12:54 PM |
[QUOTE=cefoskey]quit being weenies, cut the slots and use the clips! :lol:[/QUOTE]
I also agree, put the splitters on my wagon this past weekend, easy to do, on my splitters there were only two white plugs, and three tabs up top. Cut off the white plugs and their bases, cut holes in bottom of bumper to bolt the splitters to the car. Process was easy. If interested in getting the splitters, get them from Jamie, best deal around.
I also agree, put the splitters on my wagon this past weekend, easy to do, on my splitters there were only two white plugs, and three tabs up top. Cut off the white plugs and their bases, cut holes in bottom of bumper to bolt the splitters to the car. Process was easy. If interested in getting the splitters, get them from Jamie, best deal around.
| 04AspenWhiteWRX | 08-15-2006 04:10 PM |
question for u guys. did any one have a problem with the supplied bolts they gave u? mine seemed to long and i had to use washers to hold them tight. but i didnt cut my bumper i just used 3m tape
| Bishop | 08-15-2006 04:14 PM |
nope i didn't have a problem w/the supplied bolts.
| protein | 08-15-2006 04:28 PM |
+1 for cutting the 3 clips at the top off. With all the fasteners at the bottom that line up to the pre-existing holes in the bumper theres no need for cutting into the bumper and using those clips. i clipped mine off with a small saw.
| swhempe | 08-16-2006 11:33 AM |
[QUOTE=04AspenWhiteWRX]question for u guys. did any one have a problem with the supplied bolts they gave u? mine seemed to long and i had to use washers to hold them tight. but i didnt cut my bumper i just used 3m tape[/QUOTE]
Question: Is your car a wagon? If it is that could be the answer. My car is a wagon, and the bolt holes on the bottom didn't match with the holes in the bumper because the splitters are made to fit the sedan and "not" the wagon. You have to be a little creative when bolting the bottom of the splitters to the bottom of the car, like you said using washers is a way to do it.
Question: Is your car a wagon? If it is that could be the answer. My car is a wagon, and the bolt holes on the bottom didn't match with the holes in the bumper because the splitters are made to fit the sedan and "not" the wagon. You have to be a little creative when bolting the bottom of the splitters to the bottom of the car, like you said using washers is a way to do it.
| Gun | 08-22-2006 04:37 PM |
Just installed the splitters this afternoon. The hardware supplied is more than enough if you dont destroy the plastic push clips already in the bumper. It took me 20mins tops and i used a roto zip to cut the slits. I also found that the clips are the same width as a piece of scotch tape. So thats what i used to mark where to cut.
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| D.V.S | 08-22-2006 04:50 PM |
nice. i also cut slits and came out fine..
i ordered a splitter from jamie because my other one "dissappeared" so anyways, are all weather strippings black on the splitter? because previously my stripping was CGM... and now with the black stripping it makes it look like a gap.
i ordered a splitter from jamie because my other one "dissappeared" so anyways, are all weather strippings black on the splitter? because previously my stripping was CGM... and now with the black stripping it makes it look like a gap.
| scooby888 | 08-22-2006 04:58 PM |
I think I wished I cut the slits, I bottom out on these bumpy Mass roads and have had the splitters come off when I pull into driveways that don't appear deep but really are. Looks like they would stay on longer if I had installed them with the slits.
| tacomaprime | 09-09-2006 04:13 AM |
Ok, so Quick question. I am installing these today or tomorrow. I am going to cut the slits so I dont have to use tape . My question is this. Which holes did you use the supplied bolts on? I know for sure the top one on the inner wheel well, but which ones on the bottom of the splitter? Any help would be appreciated.
Also, I don't own a dremel, and don't want to use a steak knife, so could I use my drill with a really small bit to cut the slits?
Thanks.
Also, I don't own a dremel, and don't want to use a steak knife, so could I use my drill with a really small bit to cut the slits?
Thanks.
| Mr_Hox | 09-09-2006 01:09 PM |
The drill bit might work, just watch out for the bits of plastic flying off as well as getting stuck on your drill bit. As for the six bolts that come with the set, I would suggest using them on the two front-most holes, and the rear top one. Because of the plastic clips near the bottom rear, there isn't really a need for the bolts being used there.
Oh, and quick tip: While cutting the holes, use your ignition key as a template for spacing. The splitter mounts are the same height top to bottom as the key!
Oh, and quick tip: While cutting the holes, use your ignition key as a template for spacing. The splitter mounts are the same height top to bottom as the key!
| tacomaprime | 09-09-2006 03:15 PM |
So the bottom hole of the wheel well part doesnt get bolted in with anything?
| Bishop | 09-09-2006 03:19 PM |
correct.
| tacomaprime | 09-09-2006 03:44 PM |
[quote=J*Bishop;15186210]correct.[/quote]
Well I am off to buy some double sided tape. I couldnt figure out how to line the holes in the front skinny part up. They wouldnt line up to save my soul, and I had already cut the slits for the tabs on that side. So I tried pulling the tabs back out, and they broke. So now I have the slit cut, but the tabs broke off on one side, so I think I am going to shave the other tabs off on the other side and just do it that way.
Well I am off to buy some double sided tape. I couldnt figure out how to line the holes in the front skinny part up. They wouldnt line up to save my soul, and I had already cut the slits for the tabs on that side. So I tried pulling the tabs back out, and they broke. So now I have the slit cut, but the tabs broke off on one side, so I think I am going to shave the other tabs off on the other side and just do it that way.
| Bishop | 09-09-2006 07:21 PM |
you had to drill an extra hole underneath the bumper for the skinny portion of the splitter to seat properly. test fit! test fit! test fit! it shouldn't have been that much trouble.
| tacomaprime | 09-09-2006 07:38 PM |
[quote=J*Bishop;15187761]you had to drill an extra hole underneath the bumper for the skinny portion of the splitter to seat properly. test fit! test fit! test fit! it shouldn't have been that much trouble.[/quote]
Well, I had to drill two holes, cause I have a wagon instead of a sedan. The holes on the underside didn't line up AT ALL for me, so I had to drill two of them.
Not a big deal, alot of people on here removed the upper clips, and used double sided tape. I have pics too, I will post them up.
Besides once I got them in place, the slitse I had drilled were covered up again.
Well, I had to drill two holes, cause I have a wagon instead of a sedan. The holes on the underside didn't line up AT ALL for me, so I had to drill two of them.
Not a big deal, alot of people on here removed the upper clips, and used double sided tape. I have pics too, I will post them up.
Besides once I got them in place, the slitse I had drilled were covered up again.
| mountjonas | 11-24-2006 07:52 PM |
i just finished putting these on my wagon. and i'll attest to adidas. i had to drill two new holes in addition to cutting slots for the tabs, which i kept. and man, those slots were a PITA. but i used to tape, only three bolts oper side and it is solid. if you pull on any part of the splitter, the whole bumper moves. if i did it again, i'd take my time. the first side we did is a tad bit sloppier than the second, but the average person can't tell that it's not stock.
overall, i'm very impressed. once i got over the fear of hacking a perfectly good bumper, it went pretty smoothly.
overall, i'm very impressed. once i got over the fear of hacking a perfectly good bumper, it went pretty smoothly.
| surowrxa | 11-24-2006 08:20 PM |
Same here. Just did my wagon and I used the slots + 3 bolts (+ extra drilling). Used a longer bolt, spacer and lock washer for the front "tip" bolt because of the gap and the splitter fits perfect. Looks more natural with the splitters (same height as the sides) and is definitely meaner. WAGON FTW!!!
| flyinEyeball | 11-25-2006 02:12 PM |
I picked up a used set and installed them on my 04 wagon today.
I used a dremel to cut off the 3 top tabs & the other mounting points, sanded everything flush and drilled 3 holes on each for bolts/spacers since nothing on the underside lined up. I also used really strong automotive double sided tape for the top edge and outermost edge by the foglight. They are on tight.
Here are some (crappy) pictures. Please excuse the chips/scrapes:
[IMG]http://img99.imageshack.us/img99/531/resizedsplitterinstall0me0.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img99.imageshack.us/img99/3859/resizedsplitterinstall0qt7.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img242.imageshack.us/img242/6481/resizedsplitterinstall0kc0.jpg[/IMG]
I used a dremel to cut off the 3 top tabs & the other mounting points, sanded everything flush and drilled 3 holes on each for bolts/spacers since nothing on the underside lined up. I also used really strong automotive double sided tape for the top edge and outermost edge by the foglight. They are on tight.
Here are some (crappy) pictures. Please excuse the chips/scrapes:
[IMG]http://img99.imageshack.us/img99/531/resizedsplitterinstall0me0.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img99.imageshack.us/img99/3859/resizedsplitterinstall0qt7.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img242.imageshack.us/img242/6481/resizedsplitterinstall0kc0.jpg[/IMG]
| dibblejr | 11-25-2006 03:03 PM |
Looks good man.
Jay-r
[QUOTE=flyinEyeball;16105822]I picked up a used set and installed them on my 04 wagon today.
I used a dremel to cut off the 3 top tabs & the other mounting points, sanded everything flush and drilled 3 holes on each for bolts/spacers since nothing on the underside lined up. I also used really strong automotive double sided tape for the top edge and outermost edge by the foglight. They are on tight.
Here are some (crappy) pictures. Please excuse the chips/scrapes:
[IMG]http://img99.imageshack.us/img99/531/resizedsplitterinstall0me0.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img99.imageshack.us/img99/3859/resizedsplitterinstall0qt7.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img242.imageshack.us/img242/6481/resizedsplitterinstall0kc0.jpg[/IMG][/QUOTE]
Jay-r
[QUOTE=flyinEyeball;16105822]I picked up a used set and installed them on my 04 wagon today.
I used a dremel to cut off the 3 top tabs & the other mounting points, sanded everything flush and drilled 3 holes on each for bolts/spacers since nothing on the underside lined up. I also used really strong automotive double sided tape for the top edge and outermost edge by the foglight. They are on tight.
Here are some (crappy) pictures. Please excuse the chips/scrapes:
[IMG]http://img99.imageshack.us/img99/531/resizedsplitterinstall0me0.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img99.imageshack.us/img99/3859/resizedsplitterinstall0qt7.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img242.imageshack.us/img242/6481/resizedsplitterinstall0kc0.jpg[/IMG][/QUOTE]
| flyinEyeball | 11-27-2006 10:06 AM |
[quote=dibblejr;16106130]Looks good man.
Jay-r[/quote]
Thanks Jay-R!
Jay-r[/quote]
Thanks Jay-R!
| mountjonas | 12-06-2006 06:27 PM |
here's mine
[img]http://www.msprotege.com/members/mountjonas/wrx/splittersfront.jpg[/img]
[img]http://www.msprotege.com/members/mountjonas/wrx/splittersfront.jpg[/img]
| Shift_Oversteer | 04-29-2007 07:13 PM |
looks great ^ cant wait to put mine on
| mountjonas | 04-30-2007 12:54 AM |
thanks! just take your time.
| jacobsen1 | 05-18-2007 04:08 PM |
someone was asking me about this today, so bump for the how to....
| misterjoshua | 06-05-2007 08:51 PM |
Just read through the thread and everyone keeps talking about the "supplied hardware". I just got mine in from SubaruGenuineParts.com and didn't get any hardware. Ah well. Guess I will have to drop by the hardware store before the install.
Only thing that is confusing me a little is the mentioned 3x3mm portion toward the skinny end of the piece that needs to be trimmed. Other than that, after my own personal mock-up, it looks pretty simple.
Only thing that is confusing me a little is the mentioned 3x3mm portion toward the skinny end of the piece that needs to be trimmed. Other than that, after my own personal mock-up, it looks pretty simple.
| misterjoshua | 06-05-2007 08:52 PM |
[quote=mountjonas;16232853]here's mine
[IMG]http://www.msprotege.com/members/mountjonas/wrx/splittersfront.jpg[/IMG][/quote]
That looks tough.
[IMG]http://www.msprotege.com/members/mountjonas/wrx/splittersfront.jpg[/IMG][/quote]
That looks tough.
| Bishop | 06-06-2007 12:23 AM |
[quote=misterjoshua;18304933]Just read through the thread and everyone keeps talking about the "supplied hardware". I just got mine in from SubaruGenuineParts.com and didn't get any hardware. Ah well. Guess I will have to drop by the hardware store before the install.
Only thing that is confusing me a little is the mentioned 3x3mm portion toward the skinny end of the piece that needs to be trimmed. Other than that, after my own personal mock-up, it looks pretty simple.[/quote]
re-check the packaging. there should be some supplied bolts and stuff.
once you do a test fit you'll know what we're talkin about regarding the 3x3 portion. ;)
Only thing that is confusing me a little is the mentioned 3x3mm portion toward the skinny end of the piece that needs to be trimmed. Other than that, after my own personal mock-up, it looks pretty simple.[/quote]
re-check the packaging. there should be some supplied bolts and stuff.
once you do a test fit you'll know what we're talkin about regarding the 3x3 portion. ;)
| misterjoshua | 06-07-2007 12:03 AM |
I imagine its this little bugger.
[IMG]http://img152.imageshack.us/img152/5468/dscn1231ll8.jpg[/IMG]
Just wanted to make sure before I started any cutting. Plus, I imagine when those 3 clips go in, they aren't coming back out very willingly. Oh and I double checked the box. I got stiffed by SubaruGenuineParts. No hardware to be found. Not a big deal.
[IMG]http://img152.imageshack.us/img152/5468/dscn1231ll8.jpg[/IMG]
Just wanted to make sure before I started any cutting. Plus, I imagine when those 3 clips go in, they aren't coming back out very willingly. Oh and I double checked the box. I got stiffed by SubaruGenuineParts. No hardware to be found. Not a big deal.
| Rail | 06-07-2007 12:32 AM |
SubaruGenuineParts offers the splitters two ways - with and without the hardware. Are you sure you ordered the right kit?
| misterjoshua | 06-07-2007 02:45 AM |
SOB.
:::sigh:::
I didn't know they sold the "kit" with hardware. When I ordered, I only saw the per side advertisements. The kit is on the next page.
You would think they would group this stuff together.. :P
Can anyone tell me what hardware comes with the kit? Is it actually "bolts" like people keep saying or is it the rubber anchored screws?
:::sigh:::
I didn't know they sold the "kit" with hardware. When I ordered, I only saw the per side advertisements. The kit is on the next page.
You would think they would group this stuff together.. :P
Can anyone tell me what hardware comes with the kit? Is it actually "bolts" like people keep saying or is it the rubber anchored screws?
| mountjonas | 06-07-2007 02:57 AM |
just bolts and the clips they screw into, 6 pairs total, i believe. 3 each side.
| misterjoshua | 06-07-2007 10:25 PM |
Heres how it turned out for me. Hardest part was the first dremel cut. I had to look at it for a second and say a little prayer that everything works out :P. But once you get going it takes about 30 minutes to do both sides. Since I didn't have the stock hardware, I went down to Autozone and grabbed some clips and some 1/2" push lock pins (?what their called). It went on SOLID. Used two clips and 2 pins per side. I really think the two sided tape approach would have been a big mistake. I'm glad I made the cuts.
[IMG]http://img46.imageshack.us/img46/7753/dscn1262pa3.jpg[/IMG]
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| NW OBS | 07-23-2007 11:41 PM |
Wagon Splitters & Lip?
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Does anyone run the splitters AND a lip [B]on a WAGON[/B]? Did it fit?? Pictures??? :confused:
| Bishop | 07-24-2007 09:20 AM |
[quote=NW OBS;18812161]Does anyone run the splitters AND a lip [B]on a WAGON[/B]? Did it fit?? Pictures??? :confused:[/quote]
there are a couple pics in this thread... :huh:
there are a couple pics in this thread... :huh:
| NW OBS | 07-24-2007 09:46 AM |
[QUOTE=Bishop;18814612]there are a couple pics in this thread... :huh:[/QUOTE]
There is not a single shot of a wagon with the splitters AND and after market lip. Just wagons with the splitters. My point? Will the sedan lip fit on the more narrow bumper cover of the wagon? If so, would love to see a pic of that install ~
There is not a single shot of a wagon with the splitters AND and after market lip. Just wagons with the splitters. My point? Will the sedan lip fit on the more narrow bumper cover of the wagon? If so, would love to see a pic of that install ~
| dibblejr | 07-24-2007 10:41 AM |
Sedan lips will not fit a wagon unless you want to cut and do some work on them, or unless you want to do an entire front end swap.
If you can find a source you can buy the Sti Wagon parts from Japan which are direct bolt on.
02-03 there are a few wagon kits in the states however 04+ JDM Sti wagon is the only way without modding the lips or body.
Here are my lips JDM Sti wagon.
[IMG]http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h246/dibblejr/DSC00844.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h246/dibblejr/My%20Mods/DSC01817.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h246/dibblejr/My%20Mods/DSC01812.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h246/dibblejr/My%20Mods/DSC01811.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h246/dibblejr/My%20Mods/DSC01003.jpg[/IMG]
[QUOTE=NW OBS;18814855]There is not a single shot of a wagon with the splitters AND and after market lip. Just wagons with the splitters. My point? Will the sedan lip fit on the more narrow bumper cover of the wagon? If so, would love to see a pic of that install ~[/QUOTE]
If you can find a source you can buy the Sti Wagon parts from Japan which are direct bolt on.
02-03 there are a few wagon kits in the states however 04+ JDM Sti wagon is the only way without modding the lips or body.
Here are my lips JDM Sti wagon.
[IMG]http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h246/dibblejr/DSC00844.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h246/dibblejr/My%20Mods/DSC01817.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h246/dibblejr/My%20Mods/DSC01812.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h246/dibblejr/My%20Mods/DSC01811.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h246/dibblejr/My%20Mods/DSC01003.jpg[/IMG]
[QUOTE=NW OBS;18814855]There is not a single shot of a wagon with the splitters AND and after market lip. Just wagons with the splitters. My point? Will the sedan lip fit on the more narrow bumper cover of the wagon? If so, would love to see a pic of that install ~[/QUOTE]
| dibblejr | 07-24-2007 10:45 AM |
OBS and Wrx wagons are exactly the same width. My wife has the OBS 02 and I have the 04 Wrx wagon, the 02-03 Wrx Wagon Body Parts will fit on the OBS, they will look weird if you do not get the same model years.
All side skirts are interchangeable between model years and sedans, no problems. My pics above I have the Sti skirts on my wagon.
Jay-R
[QUOTE=NW OBS;18814855]There is not a single shot of a wagon with the splitters AND and after market lip. Just wagons with the splitters. My point? Will the sedan lip fit on the more narrow bumper cover of the wagon? If so, would love to see a pic of that install ~[/QUOTE]
All side skirts are interchangeable between model years and sedans, no problems. My pics above I have the Sti skirts on my wagon.
Jay-R
[QUOTE=NW OBS;18814855]There is not a single shot of a wagon with the splitters AND and after market lip. Just wagons with the splitters. My point? Will the sedan lip fit on the more narrow bumper cover of the wagon? If so, would love to see a pic of that install ~[/QUOTE]
| Jstyles21 | 07-24-2007 10:50 AM |
Nice Wagon :D,
Guys,Geat Job with the splitters b/c those are definately a pain.
Guys,Geat Job with the splitters b/c those are definately a pain.
| NW OBS | 07-24-2007 11:02 AM |
[QUOTE=dibblejr;18815468]Sedan lips will not fit a wagon unless you want to cut and do some work on them, or unless you want to do an entire front end swap.
If you can find a source you can buy the Sti Wagon parts from Japan which are direct bolt on.
02-03 there are a few wagon kits in the states however 04+ JDM Sti wagon is the only way without modding the lips or body.[/QUOTE]
Thanks so much... it is what I figured! :(
If you can find a source you can buy the Sti Wagon parts from Japan which are direct bolt on.
02-03 there are a few wagon kits in the states however 04+ JDM Sti wagon is the only way without modding the lips or body.[/QUOTE]
Thanks so much... it is what I figured! :(
| newrexracer | 08-27-2007 12:40 AM |
Hey i no this is kinda old but any tricks to get them off if you goof up... i put one of the splitters on perfect and then the second one i must have rushed cuz i lined it up but when i pushed the clips in it moved back a little and its not perfectly lined up. iv been trying to get it off but im afraid of breaking the clips. anyone have a suggestion?
| pDubs | 01-13-2008 04:22 PM |
good writeup
| Eric310 | 05-28-2008 02:48 AM |
how exactly are the little metal clips that come with bolts supposed to be used? i dont feel like putting them on wrong so i thought id ask before i do this tomorrow morning
| JasonM1 | 12-11-2008 05:52 PM |
This is probably a dead thread, but I want to cut the slits in the bumper but my only concern is that the splitters won't fit flush with the bumper.
| NW OBS | 12-11-2008 05:55 PM |
[QUOTE=JasonM1;24796731]This is probably a dead thread, but I want to cut the slits in the bumper but my only concern is that the splitters won't fit flush with the bumper.[/QUOTE]
The place where it does NOT line up is the fender contour, it is off where it joins the original wagon fender ~ It's no too bad, but it was enough I chose not to do it...
The place where it does NOT line up is the fender contour, it is off where it joins the original wagon fender ~ It's no too bad, but it was enough I chose not to do it...
| JasonM1 | 12-11-2008 06:09 PM |
What about on the sedans? Do they have the same problem?
| NW OBS | 12-11-2008 06:10 PM |
[QUOTE=JasonM1;24796966]What about on the sedans? Do they have the same problem?[/QUOTE]
No, they are MADE for the sedans! ;)
No, they are MADE for the sedans! ;)
| JasonM1 | 12-11-2008 06:11 PM |
Ok, that is what I have. So they should fit like a glove then right?
| bnr34rb26dett | 03-10-2009 08:47 PM |
how are those tape installed methods working for everyone?
im debating whether i should go with slit method or tape method.
im debating whether i should go with slit method or tape method.
| down_for_the_scooby | 04-08-2009 02:51 AM |
[QUOTE=D.V.S;14983229]nice. i also cut slits and came out fine..
i ordered a splitter from jamie because my other one "dissappeared" so anyways, are all weather strippings black on the splitter? because previously my stripping was CGM... and now with the black stripping it makes it look like a gap.[/QUOTE]
No they wouldn't. I just got my car back from the body shop :banana: after dumping it in deep snow, the splitter's tabs broke off so easily twisting the bumper with it. I was able to salvage the splitters and am going 3m all the way.
i ordered a splitter from jamie because my other one "dissappeared" so anyways, are all weather strippings black on the splitter? because previously my stripping was CGM... and now with the black stripping it makes it look like a gap.[/QUOTE]
No they wouldn't. I just got my car back from the body shop :banana: after dumping it in deep snow, the splitter's tabs broke off so easily twisting the bumper with it. I was able to salvage the splitters and am going 3m all the way.
| trueno16v | 04-08-2009 04:14 AM |
[quote=bnr34rb26dett;25898392]how are those tape installed methods working for everyone?
im debating whether i should go with slit method or tape method.[/quote]
Black 3M double sided tape is stronger than Queen Latifah's ankles!
I used the wider tape (1" wide?). Had to "double up tape" along diagnal edge where I removed three white/black mounting tabs because I felt single layer tape wasn't thick enough. As long as surfaces are properly cleaned, Splitters are not going anywhere...period.
im debating whether i should go with slit method or tape method.[/quote]
Black 3M double sided tape is stronger than Queen Latifah's ankles!
I used the wider tape (1" wide?). Had to "double up tape" along diagnal edge where I removed three white/black mounting tabs because I felt single layer tape wasn't thick enough. As long as surfaces are properly cleaned, Splitters are not going anywhere...period.
| JasonC | 04-08-2009 09:49 AM |
[quote=trueno16v;26265118]Black 3M double sided tape is stronger than Queen Latifah's ankles!
I used the wider tape (1" wide?). Had to "double up tape" along diagnal edge where I removed three white/black mounting tabs because I felt single layer tape wasn't thick enough. As long as surfaces are properly cleaned, Splitters are not going anywhere...period.[/quote]
I did the same thing.....they are not going anywhere - and if I want to remove them, there will be no holes in the bumper.
+1 for tape
I used the wider tape (1" wide?). Had to "double up tape" along diagnal edge where I removed three white/black mounting tabs because I felt single layer tape wasn't thick enough. As long as surfaces are properly cleaned, Splitters are not going anywhere...period.[/quote]
I did the same thing.....they are not going anywhere - and if I want to remove them, there will be no holes in the bumper.
+1 for tape
| JasonM1 | 04-08-2009 10:05 AM |
I cut the slits and I am very glad I did! Just taping them on just doesn't seem like the right way to do it.
| JasonC | 04-08-2009 03:04 PM |
[quote=JasonM1;26266699]I cut the slits and I am very glad I did! Just taping them on just doesn't seem like the right way to do it.[/quote]
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You only tape at the top...there are bolts to hold them on. They are not going anywhere. To each his own ~
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You only tape at the top...there are bolts to hold them on. They are not going anywhere. To each his own ~
| JasonM1 | 04-09-2009 09:12 AM |
Still taping something to your car doesn't seem like the right way to do something.
But you are right to each their own.
But you are right to each their own.
| Pearl Jam | 07-08-2009 08:16 PM |
Bump..
So yeah, I will be installing a pair of splitters on my sedan tomorrow night. I'm still debating whether to use 3M tape or a dremel. I'll probably end up using tape though, instead of cutting into my bumper. Wish me luck.
So yeah, I will be installing a pair of splitters on my sedan tomorrow night. I'm still debating whether to use 3M tape or a dremel. I'll probably end up using tape though, instead of cutting into my bumper. Wish me luck.
| down_for_the_scooby | 07-09-2009 04:45 AM |
[quote=Pearl Jam;27358713]Bump..
So yeah, I will be installing a pair of splitters on my sedan tomorrow night. I'm still debating whether to use 3M tape or a dremel. I'll probably end up using tape though, instead of cutting into my bumper. Wish me luck.[/quote]
did the dremel, the knife and the 3m tape. All suck. Go on ebay, buy a pack of 3m VHB tape. The stuff is 1000,000,000 times better than that 3m crap you buy at advance auto. Slit the clips off, line it up with the bumper and press it on. It will never come off and you won't have to risk screwing up your bumper. :banana:
So yeah, I will be installing a pair of splitters on my sedan tomorrow night. I'm still debating whether to use 3M tape or a dremel. I'll probably end up using tape though, instead of cutting into my bumper. Wish me luck.[/quote]
did the dremel, the knife and the 3m tape. All suck. Go on ebay, buy a pack of 3m VHB tape. The stuff is 1000,000,000 times better than that 3m crap you buy at advance auto. Slit the clips off, line it up with the bumper and press it on. It will never come off and you won't have to risk screwing up your bumper. :banana:
| Pearl Jam | 07-09-2009 09:25 AM |
Well, I've decided to go with the 3M tape. Just needed to know where I need to put it. Obviously the top of the splitter, where I cut the three tabs off, but is there anywhere else I should apply tape?
| FCmaniac | 07-09-2009 09:38 AM |
[quote=Pearl Jam;27363924]Well, I've decided to go with the 3M tape. Just needed to know where I need to put it. Obviously the top of the splitter, where I cut the three tabs off, but is there anywhere else I should apply tape?[/quote]
I would also apply it to the front section (the section that wraps next to the fog light cover or fog light surround).
I would also apply it to the front section (the section that wraps next to the fog light cover or fog light surround).
| Pearl Jam | 07-09-2009 11:02 AM |
[quote=FCmaniac;27364109]I would also apply it to the front section (the section that wraps next to the fog light cover or fog light surround).[/quote]
I thought that was was where you bolt the rest of the splitter on. I'm going to attempt this after work and I plan on taking my time. Thanks for the replies though.
I thought that was was where you bolt the rest of the splitter on. I'm going to attempt this after work and I plan on taking my time. Thanks for the replies though.
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