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Possible new splitter found!! (Skoda Fabia)
- Thread starter squibby
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Clio Mk2 dCi 80
Thanks
you can order online and get it delievered to your door, here's the link:-
http://www.cliosport.net/forum/show...tter-(-Get-one-here)&highlight=skoda+spiltter
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i used 3.5 x 20mm self tappers form homebase but wilkinson's is cheaper.
This is how i did it (No drill needed):-
- Using a stanleyknife/blade cut the tabs so the splitter is flush with the bumber, soft material so its easy.
- Screw all your self tappers into the splitter first, i started from the middle and worked my way out. This make's it easier to screw straight into the bumper.
- with the car jacked up on axel stands, i got under and held the splitter up i then screwed the centre one in first and then worked my way round. (i had someone making sure it was flush as i screwed).
- Once fitted using the stanley knife/blade cut the ends flush to match the bumper.
- job done.
There is of course other ways to do it, e.g. drilling pilot holes but no need really.
This is how i did it (No drill needed):-
- Using a stanleyknife/blade cut the tabs so the splitter is flush with the bumber, soft material so its easy.
- Screw all your self tappers into the splitter first, i started from the middle and worked my way out. This make's it easier to screw straight into the bumper.
- with the car jacked up on axel stands, i got under and held the splitter up i then screwed the centre one in first and then worked my way round. (i had someone making sure it was flush as i screwed).
- Once fitted using the stanley knife/blade cut the ends flush to match the bumper.
- job done.
There is of course other ways to do it, e.g. drilling pilot holes but no need really.
Impreza Wagon
When you say cut off the tabs does this mean the 16 or so clip like things?
Show the under side of the spiltter:-
Not the best pic to show it, but see all the little black bits on the floor there the things that need chopping off to make the spiltter flush with the bumper. They are on the top of the spiltter(so the reverse side to that pic).
yeah all the black tabs that stick out around the edge...I did it in an effort to get a flush fit. Lined it up with the mark in the middle and then just screwed directly in using 12mm self tappers
Hey mate....I sank my screws into the top of the splitter, then lined it up before screwing straight through both the rubber of the splitter and the bottom of the bumper.
If you get under the car and look directly upwards you should see that underneath the bumper there is a small lip that you can just screw straight into.
Artic Blue 182
i dont think there is one in blackpool
Artic Blue 182
just bought one 
275 Trophy
Fitted mine at work in 15-20 minutes, including jacking and axle stands. Used these:
http://www.shop4fasteners.co.uk/acatalog/Steel_To_Steel_Self_Drilling_Screw_Bonded_Washer.asp
I know it says steel to steel but they're fine for plastic to plastic...
Put a M10 cap head bolt into a electric drill with the thread in the chuck, so that the head of the screw fits into the head of the M10 bolt, and away you go. No need for pilot holes or aching arms. Literaly takes seconds per bolt. I put 10 in. Doesn't need that many to hold it but it follows the shape of the bumper better if you put them closer together towards the sides of the bumper.
Hope that helps some that are / were struggling.
http://www.shop4fasteners.co.uk/acatalog/Steel_To_Steel_Self_Drilling_Screw_Bonded_Washer.asp
I know it says steel to steel but they're fine for plastic to plastic...
Put a M10 cap head bolt into a electric drill with the thread in the chuck, so that the head of the screw fits into the head of the M10 bolt, and away you go. No need for pilot holes or aching arms. Literaly takes seconds per bolt. I put 10 in. Doesn't need that many to hold it but it follows the shape of the bumper better if you put them closer together towards the sides of the bumper.
Hope that helps some that are / were struggling.
Someone please help!!! Bought my 172 exclusive last weekend and I want this splitter to be my first mod. I have found 2 one on ebay and one on skoda parts but they look different and I dont know which is the right one.
http://www.skodaparts.com/product/front-bumper-splitter-spoiler-fabia-2007-2011-33930
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2007-10-SKODA...arts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item588c7b79c3
Any help will be much appreciated!
Cheers
http://www.skodaparts.com/product/front-bumper-splitter-spoiler-fabia-2007-2011-33930
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2007-10-SKODA...arts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item588c7b79c3
Any help will be much appreciated!
Cheers
Sorry this has probably been asked before if I was to order http://www.skodaparts.com/product/front-bumper-splitter-spoiler-fabia-2007-2011-33930 would I be able to fit this to a Clio 1.2 16V MK2 (I think thats right anyways )
Many thanks,
James / Lockdownuk
) Many thanks,
James / Lockdownuk
boomerbang2006
ClioSport Club Member
clio 172,2001
What you have to do is fit it and then chop off one of the ends as the skoda fabia that it is originally made for is wider.
MarkCup
ClioSport Club Member
I got the seemingly standard response from my local Skoda dealer this morning...
"You've got a Clio, right?".
LOL
Can't wait to fit it...mine's been without a splitter for 4 of its 8 years.
"You've got a Clio, right?".
LOL
Can't wait to fit it...mine's been without a splitter for 4 of its 8 years.
275 Trophy
I didn't take any pics mate, but it really is easy. Jacking the car up and putting on axle stands took longer. You're only screwing 1 bit of plastic to another. Don't trim the splitter until you're happy with it's position - that way you can always re-position it if needed. I used an electric drill and self-drilling self tapping screws.
Artic 182FF
Just ordered mine this afternoon from Horton Skoda in Lincoln for the princely sum of £12.32. I pick it up Tuesday because of the bank holiday.
The bloke saw my Clio on the forecourt and asked if it was for it, he said he's ordered more for Clios than Fabia's.
The bloke saw my Clio on the forecourt and asked if it was for it, he said he's ordered more for Clios than Fabia's.
Knuckles
ClioSport Admin
Pics? Sounds interesting
I feel left out for not getting the "Oh is it for your clio?" response now
Fitting is really simple, just make it up as you go along!
Needless to say this will make your front bumper 15mm lower so if your car is already silly-low you might scrape some speed bumps or cats. I can confirm that it is equally as good at sticking flies to itself as the standard renault bumper. On a VRS it appears to clip in hence there are raised notches on the protruding tabs, I used a dremel to remove these notches to make sure I'm screwing a flat surface to a flat surface - however since no-one else has mentioned these it can't exactly be crucial to getting a good fit.
Seconded.
Fitting is really simple, just make it up as you go along!
- Self-tapping screws would probably be more a bit more secure and quicker, but a 2mm pilot hole + 15 or so random wood screws worked absolutely fine.
- The 10mm lip on the splitter is probably fine, but it can't hurt to position your screws on the wider "tabs" to reduce the chance of it tearing off should you reverse down a kerb.
- You will need to trim about 40mm off LATER, needless to say fit as much as you can before cutting it off incase you cut too much off. They have nice squared off ends from the injection moulding, but at least one of these will have to go when you cut it to size: either cut circa 20mm off either end for symmetry, or if you're lazy like me just whack the splitter on and have uneven looking ends (I cleaned mine up with a dremel to make it nice and smooth) which you won't notice unless you specifically look.
- Start at one end, screw a portion on, then make sure the curvature is looking good before holding it in place and putting in another screw 20 - 30cm further on.
Needless to say this will make your front bumper 15mm lower so if your car is already silly-low you might scrape some speed bumps or cats. I can confirm that it is equally as good at sticking flies to itself as the standard renault bumper. On a VRS it appears to clip in hence there are raised notches on the protruding tabs, I used a dremel to remove these notches to make sure I'm screwing a flat surface to a flat surface - however since no-one else has mentioned these it can't exactly be crucial to getting a good fit.
Seconded.
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