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MK5 GTi --> MK4 16v front splitter?
Posted: Wed Apr 27, 2005 8:30 pm
by mk4ads
Hey,
Just wondering if anyone knows what parts u need to chop off on the MK5 GTi splitter to allow it to fit to the MK4 16v front bumper, I have the splitter and it very nearly fits but I'm a but jubious about cutting it up.
Any help greatly appreciated, and if you can supply pics its worth a pint!
Thanks
ads
Posted: Thu Apr 28, 2005 10:36 am
by Speedlaw
It's a little too short, but It's hard to notice under my car's bra.
I chopped some (not all) of the clips off, then fastened the lip to the bumper with short self-tapping screws. It takes a while, but it's worth it. I took the bumper off completely to make life easier.
Having said that, the lip scrapes so much now that I'm considering refitting the original lip.
Posted: Thu Apr 28, 2005 11:36 am
by mk4ads
I had wondered if it was a little short but I just couldnt get it central It would be handy to know which clips were taken off but I guess trial and error is the way to go
As for the splitter scrapeing too much lol, that's when you know you have a low car
Thanks for you'r help!
ads
Posted: Thu Apr 28, 2005 4:33 pm
by polopowah
Speedlaw wrote:Having said that, the lip scrapes so much now that I'm considering refitting the original lip.
we will have these low cars won't we!
btw speedlaw, about bras, i've seen two types now, and im after the bonnet one that im sure i've seen on ebay before, but no luck finding it now, any ideas where i can get one? and how do they attach?
cheers
-Ben-
Posted: Fri Apr 29, 2005 12:05 am
by david burton
I managed to get a 1.4CL front valance onto the 16v rear bumper..... and it's miles out at the beginning!
like speedlaw, I cut out the lip that strengthens the corners of the splitter, then bolted it to the rear bumper and cut it to length. you should be able to do the same thing on the front!
Posted: Fri Apr 29, 2005 2:15 pm
by Speedlaw
polopowah wrote:Speedlaw wrote:Having said that, the lip scrapes so much now that I'm considering refitting the original lip.
we will have these low cars won't we!
btw speedlaw, about bras, i've seen two types now, and im after the bonnet one that im sure i've seen on ebay before, but no luck finding it now, any ideas where i can get one? and how do they attach?
cheers
-Ben-
Yes we will Ben
I just banged the car's belly (the part under the seats) on the floor, drove out of a car wash center. Anyway. I didn't notice any fuel or brake fluid leaking so it's fine.
here's what you were after btw. Not sure how the 'bonnet only' version attaches, but it's probably with some elastic bands and hooks.
Posted: Fri Apr 29, 2005 4:39 pm
by mk4ads
Hey.
Fitted the splitter today it fits perfect!

was really easy aswell, Thanks Speedlaw for suggesting to take the bumper off it made it soooo much easier to do
Posted: Fri Apr 29, 2005 7:51 pm
by Speedlaw
Cool
Taking the bumper off is a bit of a chore, but at least you can see what you're doing.
