Front Splitter - Advice.

[Aaron87]

Hi all,

Thinking of fitting a front splitter on my 290..

I've come across this one - http://www.triplercomposites.com/product/seat-leon-mk3-fr-cupra-splitter/

Are these the only ones out there?

Thanks

 

[Ckpearce91]

No there's loads online. Rieger make them and RDX and JE Design

 

[Aaron87]

Much appreciated.

I'll check those out

 

[Daire92]

I have the TRC one and it's brilliant. The quality is excellent and it fits very well. Looks the business too.

 

[CupraRobX]

I have the TRC one and it's brilliant. The quality is excellent and it fits very well. Looks the business too.

How easy is it to fit? Do you need to drill holes and bolt it in position or are there existing points that it picks up on?

 

[Ckpearce91]

How easy is it to fit? Do you need to drill holes and bolt it in position or are there existing points that it picks up on?

Some people use the supplied bolts that come with the splitter. I on the other hand used roofing bolts, the self-tapper ones that have a washer on them. I pre drilled pilot holes and then just screwed the self tappers in place

 

[CupraRobX]

EDIT: Double post for some reason...

 

[Daire92]

How easy is it to fit? Do you need to drill holes and bolt it in position or are there existing points that it picks up on?

Fairly easy, you have to drill holes alright. All the mounting harware is provided. The splitter itself is pre drilled. You'll have to remove the wheel arch lining to get the nut on the bolt. It's easier as a 2 man job and you'll need a jack and axle stands because you'll be under the car to get it done.

 

[Daire92]

Some people use the supplied bolts that come with the splitter. I on the other hand used roofing bolts, the self-tapper ones that have a washer on them. I pre drilled pilot holes and then just screwed the self tappers in place

I wouldn't recommend this personally. I did the same thing myself and the splitter came off completely while moving and got destroyed and I had to buy another one. I'll admit that I was pushing on at about 175kmh on a private closed off road of course.
For the hour it takes to do it right, just do it and you'll never have to worry about it again. It'll help it survive bumps off of speedbumps, kerbs or steep car park ramps too.

 

[CupraRobX]

I wouldn't recommend this personally. I did the same thing myself and the splitter came off completely while moving and got destroyed and I had to buy another one. I'll admit that I was pushing on at about 175kmh on a private closed off road of course.
For the hour it takes to do it right, just do it and you'll never have to worry about it again. It'll help it survive bumps off of speedbumps, kerbs or steep car park ramps too.

At least it proves the splitter actually works to a degree! It would take quite a bit of force to tear one of those off using just the downforce it created alone...

 

[Telscossie]

I have the TRC splitter as well its a nice fit and very solid