New Piece of Bling for the Mini

[DDodge]

From M7, the CF Splitter - not quite perfect yet, but it is on there:



Don D

[MiniManiac]

It looks good!

[ragtopday Johnna]

Looks sharp! What's up next?

[DDodge]

I suspect that this post I started should have been in Tribal Knowledge. If someone could move it there, I will add that I have tips if someone else is doing this in the future.

Don D

[monty]

This is on my bling list. Was it easy to install? Did you have to do any drilling.

[DDodge]

Yes, you have to drill two holes in the bumper cover and two in the splitter, for the stainless turnbuckles. Taking off the bumper cover is just a few bolts and some unplugging of lights. The splitter bolts directly to the bottom of the bumper cover, there are about four holes (they end up invisible) that have to be drilled in the bottom of the bumper cover as well. I think all the holes are about 5mm, maybe 6. Note: You have to be aware of what angle it is on as it is bolted down. If you just bolt it to the bottom of the bumper cover, the leading edge is likely to be pointed up. A splitter needs to be dead level to the ground to work right. On mine, I used the turnbuckles to push it back down to level. M7 suggested adding some sort of spacer between the splitter and the bottom of the bumper cover to get the splitter close to level before you drill the holes and mount the turnbuckles. Not a big deal, but an inconvenience. (This is not mentioned in the instructions).

If you need any help, I can elaborate on the phone or in person.

I like it anyway.

Don D