cupra R splitter install on b7 sline

[SGVA4]

I just purchased one...however, I have no idea on how to install this piece...double sided tapes or screws with washers??
anybody care to chime in on it? tks

[AvantNoir]

I just purchased one...however, I have no idea on how to install this piece...double sided tapes or screws with washers??
anybody care to chime in on it? tks

Probably a combination of both.

I've installed them on VW R32's, but not yet on an A4.
The R32 has a belly pan that you can sandwich the splitter in.
A4 doesn't have this.

[SGVA4]

anybody?

[LimiTed]

can't u just install it with tap screws? im really reconsidering installing mine. might go with a cf splitter instead.

[dj_dub]

can't u just install it with tap screws? im really reconsidering installing mine. might go with a cf splitter instead.

let me know if you wanna get rid of it dude...I live in the Bay Area and can meet up with you to pick it up.

[Awulf]

Unless you want to take off the bumper just use self tapping screw about 1/4 inch, maybe some black adhesive/caulk/silicone whatever too. Also trim/sand along the top of the lip to allow a flush mounting to the bumper.You can use some painters tape on both the bumper and lip for purposes of centering, install the screws closest to the center first with whatever amount of lip protruding you prefer, try not to allow the top of the lip to show. Then work your way out one screw at a time, alternating sides ie;Don't screw in one side at a time. Play with the edge placement until your satisfied then put in the last screws. You may then go around and loosen the screws just a bit and use that black adhesive/silicone sparingly then re-tighten the screws. Oh, ya also trimming the vertical pieces in the center so the lip dos not deflect. If the center part sags then use a longer screw (2.5 inch or so) and screw through the bottom of the lip in between the two sides of the vertical pieces (up and through) into the bottom of the bumper, this will cure the sagging. Cross your fingers (not while working) and good luck.

[SGVA4]

Unless you want to take off the bumper just use self tapping screw about 1/4 inch, maybe some black adhesive/caulk/silicone whatever too. Also trim/sand along the top of the lip to allow a flush mounting to the bumper.You can use some painters tape on both the bumper and lip for purposes of centering, install the screws closest to the center first with whatever amount of lip protruding you prefer, try not to allow the top of the lip to show. Then work your way out one screw at a time, alternating sides ie;Don't screw in one side at a time. Play with the edge placement until your satisfied then put in the last screws. You may then go around and loosen the screws just a bit and use that black adhesive/silicone sparingly then re-tighten the screws. Oh, ya also trimming the vertical pieces in the center so the lip dos not deflect. If the center part sags then use a longer screw (2.5 inch or so) and screw through the bottom of the lip in between the two sides of the vertical pieces (up and through) into the bottom of the bumper, this will cure the sagging. Cross your fingers (not while working) and good luck.

geesus awulf, that sounds so godammn difficult...

[eLusive]

Awulf, we're you behind me when I was installing mine?

[Awulf]

Probably why my mileage is whack, no, ask HID I put it on a month before FixxFest trip. I couldn't be sure (Hilary Clinton says) "I say a lot of things all the time", I may be wrong only usually!

[Slo.Mo.Shun.]

I knew this threads would start popping out after people got their lips.

What Awulf wrote is the correct way to do it.

Dirty mouth, clean over with orbits

[era]

After Elusive's pics of his splitter, it really convinced me to get one. But adding the splitter leaves me a very little gap from the floor. I dont know if driving with a splitter on in NYC roads will be a smart idea.

[Slo.Mo.Shun.]

Im at the end of a decline ( two finger gap ), but it barely clears anything anyway.

I call mine the plow

[SGVA4]

elusive's pics really got me goin...but the installation seems like a bitch...
is there anyway to install this faster? lol

[eLusive]

It's not really that difficult guys. It's very worth it in the end. Having 2-3 ppl helping you helps alot. For the center part, if it sags you can add a washer under it to hold it up even tighter.. good luck !

[supamannn99]

justin ill pay you like 20 bucks to help me out with it lol

[Awulf]

Really its not that bad guys I put mine in ten minutes. If you pressed for time just use screws, and trim the center pieces. If it sags later than worry about it then, don't even bother sanding or cutting it may not be as perfect as these examples but 99% will not even notice, just screw it.

[jsocar1986]

Really its not that bad guys I put mine in ten minutes. If you pressed for time just use screws, and trim the center pieces. If it sags later than worry about it then, don't even bother sanding or cutting it may not be as perfect as these examples but 99% will not even notice, just screw it.

I'm already seeing a flame coming up about this question but, I have no idea as to what you guys are referring to in the underlined statement above. Trim what pieces? This means if I want a lip I have to cut the bumper? I cant just screw it in and be done with it? Also, I have a non-S-line bumper cause I "thpethial" cause my momma said so.

[OpenSkye]

I'm already seeing a flame coming up about this question but, I have no idea as to what you guys are referring to in the underlined statement above. Trim what pieces? This means if I want a lip I have to cut the bumper? I cant just screw it in and be done with it? Also, I have a non-S-line bumper cause I "thpethial" cause my momma said so.

no, dont trim the bumper.

trim the mounting tabs in the center of the lip (on top).

[marty was here]

no, dont trim the bumper.

trim the mounting tabs in the center of the lip (on top).

good advice, but its coming from an a3 owner, so take it with a few grains of kosher salt

[supamannn99]

where are the self-tapping screws placed?

[eLusive]

where are the self-tapping screws placed?

I placed them at every tab there is on the splitter. I used black self-tapping 3/4" screws with intergrated washers at home depot. For the middle part of the splitter I used 1 1/4" instead of 3/4" with a spacer to hold it up in place.

[Awulf]

Oh boy, I will see if I can post some pictures for you this weekend.

[supamannn99]

k im gonna get this done this weekend probably before the meet

[LimiTed]

did anyone else's splitter show up bent? very disappointed with how they shipped it. never buying from then again.

[Slo.Mo.Shun.]

Good thing mine came on a big @ss box ( unbent ) ages ago.

Ps.Awulf, we have to make a video of your exhaust.

Ps#2. First to copy your lip.

[a4b7]

mine came all jacked up too..first i thought it was cracked or torn...but then after taking it out the opaque sleeve...it was just bent...real bad..o well i hope some heat can unbend it