04 Side Splitter Install - Page 5

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?

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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

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Originally Posted by JasonM1

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.

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

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Originally Posted by JasonM1

What about on the sedans? Do they have the same problem?

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.

down_for_the_scooby · 04-08-2009, 02:51 AM

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Originally Posted by D.V.S

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.

No they wouldn't. I just got my car back from the body shop

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

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Originally Posted by bnr34rb26dett

how are those tape installed methods working for everyone?
im debating whether i should go with slit method or tape method.

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

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Originally Posted by trueno16v

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.

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:

Originally Posted by JasonM1

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.

??
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.

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.

down_for_the_scooby · 07-09-2009, 04:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pearl Jam

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.

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.

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:

Originally Posted by Pearl Jam

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?

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

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Originally Posted by FCmaniac

I would also apply it to the front section (the section that wraps next to the fog light cover or fog light surround).

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.

twizhimself · 07-09-2009, 11:35 AM

i put 3m tape between the bolt holes for added support...after i tore one of them off on a concrete parking lot stopper thing

untrickable · 10-23-2009, 02:57 AM

back from the dead. so i just picked up a set of splitters for 40$ used off a member in i-club. I don't have the hardware and was reading between cutting and taping. What would others recommend. I'm leaning towards 3m tape but after that parking stopper post I'm a lil bit unsure on which method to use.

05ASPINREX · 02-05-2010, 07:04 PM

can you re use the snap clips from your stock bumper or do you have to purchase new ones?

S1MPSONS · 04-25-2010, 02:48 AM

Anyone know the part number for the upper bracket (front right) that mounts inside the bumper and secure the to the upper most tabs on the splitter?

Future145 · 04-29-2010, 05:02 PM

I just installed them myself yesterday. the method i used was cutting the 3 slits in the bumper.

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08-27-2007, 12:40 AM	#101
newrexracer Scooby Newbie Member#: 97031 Join Date: Sep 2005	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? * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

01-13-2008, 04:22 PM	#102
pDubs Scooby Specialist Member#: 149317 Join Date: May 2007 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Brambleton, VA Vehicle: '95 BMW M3 (E36) '05 Kawi ZX6R, '73 CB350F	good writeup

05-28-2008, 02:48 AM	#103
Eric310 Scooby Newbie Member#: 145233 Join Date: Apr 2007 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: Hawthorne/L.A. Vehicle: 05' WRX Aspen White	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

12-11-2008, 05:52 PM	#104
JasonM1 Scooby Newbie Member#: 107931 Join Date: Feb 2006 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Chattanooga, TN Vehicle: 2004 WRX Cobb Stg. 2 WRB	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.

12-11-2008, 06:09 PM	#106
JasonM1 Scooby Newbie Member#: 107931 Join Date: Feb 2006 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Chattanooga, TN Vehicle: 2004 WRX Cobb Stg. 2 WRB	What about on the sedans? Do they have the same problem?

12-11-2008, 06:11 PM	#108
JasonM1 Scooby Newbie Member#: 107931 Join Date: Feb 2006 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Chattanooga, TN Vehicle: 2004 WRX Cobb Stg. 2 WRB	Ok, that is what I have. So they should fit like a glove then right?

03-10-2009, 08:47 PM	#109
bnr34rb26dett Scooby Specialist Member#: 188424 Join Date: Sep 2008 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Under your car Vehicle: 2012 LS6 FD RX7, Evo	how are those tape installed methods working for everyone? im debating whether i should go with slit method or tape method.

04-08-2009, 10:05 AM	#113
JasonM1 Scooby Newbie Member#: 107931 Join Date: Feb 2006 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Chattanooga, TN Vehicle: 2004 WRX Cobb Stg. 2 WRB	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.

04-09-2009, 09:12 AM	#115
JasonM1 Scooby Newbie Member#: 107931 Join Date: Feb 2006 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Chattanooga, TN Vehicle: 2004 WRX Cobb Stg. 2 WRB	Still taping something to your car doesn't seem like the right way to do something. But you are right to each their own.

07-08-2009, 08:16 PM	#116
Pearl Jam Scooby Specialist Member#: 145180 Join Date: Apr 2007 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Glocester, RI Vehicle: 2018 86 2020 Nissan Versa	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.

07-09-2009, 09:25 AM	#118
Pearl Jam Scooby Specialist Member#: 145180 Join Date: Apr 2007 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Glocester, RI Vehicle: 2018 86 2020 Nissan Versa	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?

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10-23-2009, 02:57 AM	#122
untrickable Scooby Newbie Member#: 181192 Join Date: May 2008 Chapter/Region: BAIC Location: Nor Cal Vehicle: 2005 obp wrx stg2 tune by Clark Turner	back from the dead. so i just picked up a set of splitters for 40$ used off a member in i-club. I don't have the hardware and was reading between cutting and taping. What would others recommend. I'm leaning towards 3m tape but after that parking stopper post I'm a lil bit unsure on which method to use.

02-05-2010, 07:04 PM	#123
05ASPINREX Scooby Specialist Member#: 190454 Join Date: Sep 2008 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Eastlongmeadow Vehicle: 2005 wrx stage II white like my bitch	can you re use the snap clips from your stock bumper or do you have to purchase new ones?

04-25-2010, 02:48 AM	#124
S1MPSONS Scooby Specialist Member#: 90357 Join Date: Jul 2005 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: www.HamfistRacing.com / NYC Vehicle: 2006 Corey's EVO & 1993 Mazda RX7	Anyone know the part number for the upper bracket (front right) that mounts inside the bumper and secure the to the upper most tabs on the splitter?

04-29-2010, 05:02 PM	#125
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