The ultimate front splitter thread
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That’s who I got mine off too.
Arrived in perfect condition and is covered in a tear off protective pvc covering which on first looks gave the impression the splitter was damaged as the pvc was torn in places. When the pvc was removed though it was perfect.
If you see them side by side there is a noticeable difference, it’s a subtle OEM looking mod, but if you go gloss black it looks out of place if you don’t get the black plastic part where the number plate sits painted.
I'm liking the OEM look of the Reiger the more photos I see. Looks like an extension of the bumper as opposed to an add on (IMO)
^ Looks great. Just have to convince myself to part with the extra pennies
It’s a no brainier really. Looks the part and the easiest of all splitters to fit by a mile. Get the front end off the floor and it’s 30 minutes maximum. 2nd person is helpful but manageable by yourself.
The extra pennies will be well spent, I guarantee it. You know it makes sense just do it
It’s a no brainier really. Looks the part and the easiest of all splitters to fit by a mile. Get the front end off the floor and it’s 30 minutes maximum. 2nd person is helpful but manageable by yourself.
The extra pennies will be well spent, I guarantee it. You know it makes sense just do it
Do you need to remove the bumper or in a very short explanation, what needs to be done?
No bumper removal required.
Splitter has 22 pre drilled holes in it. Hold Splitter up to car and 4 will align with 4 self tappers already on the car (these go through overlapping panels so need to go back through them when you reinsert self tappers). Remove these 4 and hold splitter up and reinstate the 4. Splitter is fitted in position. Using a 3mm drill bit and the 18 pre drilled holes left, drill pilot holes. Then using supplied self tappers fit the last 18 and stand back and admire your work.
You can use silicon between Splitter and car to aid it staying in place and to keep water out.
Splitter has 22 pre drilled holes in it. Hold Splitter up to car and 4 will align with 4 self tappers already on the car (these go through overlapping panels so need to go back through them when you reinsert self tappers). Remove these 4 and hold splitter up and reinstate the 4. Splitter is fitted in position. Using a 3mm drill bit and the 18 pre drilled holes left, drill pilot holes. Then using supplied self tappers fit the last 18 and stand back and admire your work.
You can use silicon between Splitter and car to aid it staying in place and to keep water out.
Sounds like something I can do in my garage with the car on ramps.
I am very tempted - there is a couple of visual mods I really want to do
I am very tempted - there is a couple of visual mods I really want to do
Sounds like something I can do in my garage with the car on ramps.
I am very tempted - there is a couple of visual mods I really want to do
It’s easily done with Ramps and visually it sets the front end off nice.
Go for it, the car deserves it.
It fits perfectly and I’m made up with it
I'll be looking for a splitter for the 300 I acquired recently and it's a toss up between the Rieger and Seats own offering. The former is a tad expensive, but extends the front bumper to give a more sporty look which I like. The latter is more integrated, but is very pointy like the carbon/R, and looks suceptible to impact damage. Bother require side skirts (not blades) to complete the look in my own humble opinion of course.
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Splash the cash and go Rieger. Easy to fit and looks the part. You won’t be dissappointed. I wasn’t.
I'm sure you're on the Rieger payroll lol. Having said that your images have helped convinced me to join the clan.
Splash the cash and go Rieger. Easy to fit and looks the part. You won’t be dissappointed. I wasn’t.
I wish I was on the payroll. Lol
I just think they are a good quality splitter which is easy to fit and looks the business. You won’t be disappointed.
They’re all susceptible to impact damage. Personally of the 2 I’d say go Reigar, but if you plan to gonsode skirts not blades, I’d suggest painting it. Your right it extends or lowers the front of the car, but with side skirts from a distance it still looks like the front should be lower as the splitter disappears being black. It’s the reason I wrapped my 280’s splitter and had planned to paint it.
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