gti splitter!

danny_boy · Post by **danny_boy** » Fri Jan 27, 2006 6:10 pm

hi all! ive just recieved my gti splitter from vag parts for my polo 8v. jus wondering on how i fit it lol. does it just go straight on the bumper? or do i hav to take the little black sorta slitter thing off first?

please help

badboypolo · Post by **badboypolo** » Fri Jan 27, 2006 6:25 pm

think you have to take the black one off m8.

Redline · Post by **Redline** » Fri Jan 27, 2006 6:58 pm

Yes you have to take the small original black splitter off first.

There are screws located inside the wheel arch which you have to undo. Then it's a case of unclipping it, which is a real pain in the arse.

Then it's a case of doing that in reverse to put the GTi one on. Just make sure you stretch it round to make sure it fits flush all the way.

If you need anymore help just ask.

Alex_6n2 · Post by **Alex_6n2** » Fri Jan 27, 2006 7:00 pm

how much did you pay mate?

danny_boy · Post by **danny_boy** » Fri Jan 27, 2006 8:00 pm

about 37 quid from vagparts which i thought was quite good! another thing i wanted to know was are they colour coded on the gti? or are they just the black plastic finish as they come?

Si_GTi · Post by **Si_GTi** » Fri Jan 27, 2006 8:01 pm

As standard they are the black plastic finish

danny_boy · Post by **danny_boy** » Sat Jan 28, 2006 11:53 am

grrrrr them clips are such a pain! i cant get any of them off

any tips any1?

Si_GTi · Post by **Si_GTi** » Sat Jan 28, 2006 12:10 pm

danny_boy wrote:grrrrr them clips are such a pain! i cant get any of them off
any tips any1?

Perserverance! I've read in other posts that they are a right bugger to get on, but you just have to have patience I'm afraid, there is no other way. Good luck!

Redline · Post by **Redline** » Sat Jan 28, 2006 3:39 pm

Couple of tips:

Having someone else to assist you helps massively,

If you can jack the car up and get it on some axle stands it makes the whole thing a lot easier, as you can then get fully underneath the bumper and see what you're doing.

For the clips, try using a screwdriver to open the metal bit up and then push the plastic bit out.

Other than that, it's just patience.

nothin2lose · Post by **nothin2lose** » Sun Jan 29, 2006 1:41 am

oh man i remember when i did mine. was such a pain in the ass! and i had to do it ALL by myself.
takin off the old one is a bastard to u just have to jack the car up a lil and just pull the old splitter away real hard but make sure u dont damage the clips in car.
now u gonna have problems fittin the gti splitter and your gonna think to urself
"this DONT FIT FOR f**k SAKE" try not to rip your hair out or smash up the car, because i went through this it took me at least 5 attempts to put it on and after each time i had to have a break in order 2 calm myself. bascially u have to make sure that u allign each clip of the splitter wiv the hole on the car and do it one by one because if u dont it aint gonna fit. when u fit one in you have to stretch the splitter across to the next hole and so on. its fuckin hard work i tell u but after u fit it, it shall feel soooooooo good

smash_it_up_666 · Post by **smash_it_up_666** » Fri Mar 03, 2006 9:47 pm

considered anger management mate

, just kiddin ya

Weedle · Post by **Weedle** » Fri Mar 03, 2006 9:50 pm

Thats the next mod for mine

I just hatre all the fiddly things and my italian temper dont help !!!!

smash_it_up_666 · Post by **smash_it_up_666** » Fri Mar 03, 2006 9:53 pm

ive just ordered my GTi grille and bumper mesh inserts, the splitter is going to ocme soon.
im considering waiting to fit the mesh till ive got the splitter and do it all with teh bumper off. must be easier

polopowah · Post by **polopowah** » Sat Mar 04, 2006 5:14 pm

yeah i had to remove the blaxk plastic thing before putting my Reiger front splitter on, was a right pain! but soooo worth it

-Ben-