Front Splitter advice

[RS5 JON]

Hi, I'm asking this question for a mate who has just bought a b7 avant. What's the best option for a front splitter for this car, links & pics appreciated.


Thanks in advance for any info.
JG

 

[Macdoon]

Hi John, Seat Cupra R splitter, ithink they are around £38 from a Seat dealer pal

 

[RS5 JON]

Hi John, Seat Cupra R splitter, ithink they are around £38 from a Seat dealer pal

Thanks Mac, any specific year of Cupra R?

 

[jdp1962]

Thanks Mac, any specific year of Cupra R?

No, all you need is a part number. Here it is; S1ML5805903. I paid £38 plus VAT (£45.61) for mine in April last year.

 

[Av4nt]

Hi John, Seat Cupra R splitter, ithink they are around £38 from a Seat dealer pal

+1

 

[RS5 JON]

No, all you need is a part number. Here it is; S1ML5805903. I paid £38 plus VAT (£45.61) for mine in April last year.

Cheers for the quick reply, I've no doubt he'll be ordering this as we speak.
JG

 

[RS5 JON]

Hi folks, can you tell me how the splitter is fitted, is it a simple bolt on job?
Thanks again in advance for info.
JG

 

[Macdoon]

Hi folks, can you tell me how the splitter is fitted, is it a simple bolt on job?
Thanks again in advance for info.
JG

John I used self tapping screws pal, dead easy job, just line up exactly where the splitter is to go then I taped it to the bumper, pre-drilled through splitter and into bumper(just to be sure the bumper didn't crack/split then screws in, sorted
One other thing tho pal, there are two uprights on the splitter, these need to be trimmed down a bit to allow for smooth straight fitting





Hope that helps pal

 

[RS5 JON]

Thanks Mac, as ever, your wealth of knowledge on b7 audi's has helped another mod'r.

JG

 

[Macdoon]

Thanks Mac, as ever, your wealth of knowledge on b7 audi's has helped another mod'r.

JG

Your welcome pal

 

[SteveMcB]

No, all you need is a part number. Here it is; S1ML5805903. I paid £38 plus VAT (£45.61) for mine in April last year.

I like the look of these as well, any issues in deep snow that you know of?

 

[jdp1962]

I like the look of these as well, any issues in deep snow that you know of?

Haven't had any deep snow since it's been on, but don't imagine it would make that much difference, not at the speed I drive in snow (V Slow).

 

[imotepify]

lol was just about 2 ask about this mod thanks guys!

 

[AY4]

Hi, I found your front splitter information, well...informative. I have a front splitter on my 2006 A4 S-Line and to be honest whoever painted it didn't take the time to prep it properly. Subsequently, although colour matched, it looks "stippled" (sort of what an Aero chocolate bar looks like on the inside) it's also rather chipped and the black plastic can be seen. So, rather than tidying it up, I thought I may as well buy a new one and do it properly. My only question, is it only the 2 self tapping screws that is holding it in place or did you also run a line of sealer/filler either side of the screws as in the photo's it looks to be a nice snug fit. It's just that I imagine the far ends of the splitter would flap about a bit if it was only secured in the middle. Nice pictorial...thank you.

 

[Macdoon]

Hi, I found your front splitter information, well...informative. I have a front splitter on my 2006 A4 S-Line and to be honest whoever painted it didn't take the time to prep it properly. Subsequently, although colour matched, it looks "stippled" (sort of what an Aero chocolate bar looks like on the inside) it's also rather chipped and the black plastic can be seen. So, rather than tidying it up, I thought I may as well buy a new one and do it properly. My only question, is it only the 2 self tapping screws that is holding it in place or did you also run a line of sealer/filler either side of the screws as in the photo's it looks to be a nice snug fit. It's just that I imagine the far ends of the splitter would flap about a bit if it was only secured in the middle. Nice pictorial...thank you.

The pic that shows two self tappers is for illustration purposes only, I think I used 12 in total, no sealer used

 

[AY4]

Ahh...okay. Cheers

 

[Macdoon]

Ahh...okay. Cheers

Where you located pal

 

[AY4]

Swindon.

 

[Macdoon]

Swindon.

Ahh a bit too far pal, or would have popped over to help

 

[AY4]

It is isn't it!! However, thanks for the offer.

 

[J1 MBO]

No, all you need is a part number. Here it is; S1ML5805903. I paid £38 plus VAT (£45.61) for mine in April last year.

Is that the same splitter as on this...
AUDI A4 S LINE 170 AVANT TDI ESTATE SPECIAL BLACK EDITION VERY HIGH SPEC | eBay ?
Stumbled on the listing the other day and fancy doing it to mine (same car but in Avus Silver)!

 

[Macdoon]

Is that the same splitter as on this...
AUDI A4 S LINE 170 AVANT TDI ESTATE SPECIAL BLACK EDITION VERY HIGH SPEC | eBay ?
Stumbled on the listing the other day and fancy doing it to mine (same car but in Avus Silver)!

Yes pal, same

 

[jdp1962]

Is that the same splitter as on this...
AUDI A4 S LINE 170 AVANT TDI ESTATE SPECIAL BLACK EDITION VERY HIGH SPEC | eBay ?
Stumbled on the listing the other day and fancy doing it to mine (same car but in Avus Silver)!

I'd say yes, it looks like the same as my splitter, only better positioned than mine.

 

[J1 MBO]

No, all you need is a part number. Here it is; S1ML5805903. I paid £38 plus VAT (£45.61) for mine in April last year.

Oh, and is it from a Mk1 Seat Leon Cupra, think the part number may have a typo, can find plenty of 1ML805903s?! Or 1ML807221 also comes up but think that is the Leon Bumper itself?!

Cheers.

 

[J1 MBO]

Cheers Mac and JDP - already enquired with Seat Plymouth - they keep them in stock for this very reason!! £44.24 - bargain mod!

 

[jdp1962]

Cheers Mac and JDP - already enquired with Seat Plymouth - they keep them in stock for this very reason!! £44.24 - bargain mod!

Good stuff. The number I posted was taken direct from my invoice.

 

[jdp1962]

By the way, when following Macdoon's advice and trimming the upright struts, don't take too much off. I did, and I had to retrieve the bits, adjust them and slide them back into place, securing them with clear adhesive.

 

[J1 MBO]

By the way, when following Macdoon's advice and trimming the upright struts, don't take too much off. I did, and I had to retrieve the bits, adjust them and slide them back into place, securing them with clear adhesive.

Thanks for the tip - was thinking I'd have to be careful not to take too much off!! Might not be an iminent mod, but will update once i've done it! Cheers again!

 

[Adam power]

By the way, when following Macdoon's advice and trimming the upright struts, don't take too much off. I did, and I had to retrieve the bits, adjust them and slide them back into place, securing them with clear adhesive.

Jdp how much are we looking to take off? Im attempting to fit one this weekend.

 

[SDHA4SLine]

Oh, and is it from a Mk1 Seat Leon Cupra, think the part number may have a typo, can find plenty of 1ML805903s?! Or 1ML807221 also comes up but think that is the Leon Bumper itself?!

Cheers.

Can you please clarify if splitter part number is "1ML805903" or something else?

 

[jdp1962]

Jdp how much are we looking to take off? Im attempting to fit one this weekend.

To be honest, I can't remember. The best thing to do is offer it up and see how far it's holding off.

 

[jdp1962]

Can you please clarify if splitter part number is "1ML805903" or something else?

Page back up to my post 4.

 

[SDHA4SLine]

Page back up to my post 4.

Yes seen your post but post 24 seems to suggest your part number may not be correct?

 

[jdp1962]

Yes seen your post but post 24 seems to suggest your part number may not be correct?

I'll recheck the invoice at home later, and get back to you.

 

[ajax1976]

Checked my old one and it's the same number as Jeff posted.

Any dealer will know exactly what you're after without a part number, they're selling bucket loads of them these days, hence the price increase over the years.

There's also a site you can check part numbers on, www.google.co.uk!!

 

[jdp1962]

Checked my old one and it's the same number as Jeff posted.

Cheers, Ajax, you've saved me a job.

 

[SDHA4SLine]

Checked my old one and it's the same number as Jeff posted.

Any dealer will know exactly what you're after without a part number, they're selling bucket loads of them these days, hence the price increase over the years.

There's also a site you can check part numbers on, www.google.co.uk!!

It was Google that lead me to this thread! I already had one of the part numbers mentioned above but wondered if there was more than one type, tis all.

 

[SDHA4SLine]

Btw, who's Jeff, is it jpd1962?

 

[jdp1962]

Btw, who's Jeff, is it jpd1962?

That's me.

 

[Adam power]

So, I fitted my splitter today. Totally changed the look of my car.