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Possible new splitter found!! (Skoda Fabia)
- Thread starter squibby
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shiftspark
ClioSport Club Member
R53 GR86
Re: Possible new splitter found!!
Just got mine as soon as I fit it I will post up.
Just got mine as soon as I fit it I will post up.
182 FF
Re: Possible new splitter found!!
Just picked mine up, do i have to drill through the bumper on a 182, worried about doing it!
Help
Just picked mine up, do i have to drill through the bumper on a 182, worried about doing it!
Help
A4 130
Re: Possible new splitter found!!
I didnt i just screwed the self tappers into to it
I didnt i just screwed the self tappers into to it
RB 182
Re: Possible new splitter found!!
Collected mine today.. chap turns up with a smaller than expected square box... once he opened it I then realised it was flexible lol... shall be fitting mine this weekend
Collected mine today.. chap turns up with a smaller than expected square box... once he opened it I then realised it was flexible lol... shall be fitting mine this weekend
Re: Possible new splitter found!!
I'm picking one up on Tuesday, just tried repairing my Cup splitter for the 4th time and it ended up in pieces.
When I mentioned what I was after the guy on the phone said "It's not for a Renault Clio is it" lol.
I'm picking one up on Tuesday, just tried repairing my Cup splitter for the 4th time and it ended up in pieces.
When I mentioned what I was after the guy on the phone said "It's not for a Renault Clio is it" lol.
182 ff
Re: Possible new splitter found!!
haha whats the code again gonna order one in the week
haha whats the code again gonna order one in the week
Re: Possible new splitter found!!
5J0 807 061 9B9
5J0 807 061 9B9
Re: Possible new splitter found!!
It will cut out some of the air that would normally go straight under the car, reducing the air pressure under the car and 'sucking' it down on to the road, at speed. It will provide a little extra stability and grip at cost of a bit more drag, because that air has to go somewhere will be pushed away.
From the pictures so far, they look somewhat soft and may flex at speed, reducing the effect, anyone care to comment?
It will cut out some of the air that would normally go straight under the car, reducing the air pressure under the car and 'sucking' it down on to the road, at speed. It will provide a little extra stability and grip at cost of a bit more drag, because that air has to go somewhere will be pushed away.
From the pictures so far, they look somewhat soft and may flex at speed, reducing the effect, anyone care to comment?
182 FF
Re: Possible new splitter found!!
I might get my riveted so if it brakes there will be fixings for another to fix to.
I might get my riveted so if it brakes there will be fixings for another to fix to.
Re: Possible new splitter found!!
While what you have said is in theory, very very true, the difference it makes on a Renault clio, which doesn't feature a flat undertray, rear diffuser or any other aerodynamic enhancing under garments, is about f*ck all.
While what you have said is in theory, very very true, the difference it makes on a Renault clio, which doesn't feature a flat undertray, rear diffuser or any other aerodynamic enhancing under garments, is about f*ck all.
realnumber 1
ClioSport Club Member
Re: Possible new splitter found!!
Lol
Picked mine up yesterday. Are people cutting off all those clip things before putting it on?
Lol
Picked mine up yesterday. Are people cutting off all those clip things before putting it on?
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Crap Pics of how it looks:
I cut them off on mine!Lol
Picked mine up yesterday. Are people cutting off all those clip things before putting it on?
Crap Pics of how it looks:
realnumber 1
ClioSport Club Member
Re: Possible new splitter found!!
Completely true and valid. I would then speculate that such an effect as I described would be amplified in a car with a 'nose down' stance (which IMO a lot of Clios have) and nullified vice-versa. There are so many variables to consider and I'm not an aerodynamics expert. Perhaps if someone has access to a wind tunnel they could do some testing and construct some kind of conclusion.
IMO, RS wouldn't have put a splitter on the Cups just for looks (weight), I think they would, maybe for handling and probably just for money when they get broken.
Completely true and valid. I would then speculate that such an effect as I described would be amplified in a car with a 'nose down' stance (which IMO a lot of Clios have) and nullified vice-versa. There are so many variables to consider and I'm not an aerodynamics expert. Perhaps if someone has access to a wind tunnel they could do some testing and construct some kind of conclusion.
IMO, RS wouldn't have put a splitter on the Cups just for looks (weight), I think they would, maybe for handling and probably just for money when they get broken.
Looking for 182
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I just picked mine up from Skoda for the sum of £11.78 (or something like that).
I also grabbed a bag of 2.5x20mm self tapping screws on the way back to the office as well.
I may well have a go at fitting it tonight, I hope I don't screw it up!!! (See what I did there?)
I just picked mine up from Skoda for the sum of £11.78 (or something like that).
I also grabbed a bag of 2.5x20mm self tapping screws on the way back to the office as well.
I may well have a go at fitting it tonight, I hope I don't screw it up!!! (See what I did there?)
182 ff
182 ff
B
Bucko
Re: Possible new splitter found!!
I ordered mine today for £11.97 inc. VAT, picking it up tomorrow.
The bloke didn't like the part number i gave him, after a little search he said it was 5JL 807 061 9B9
I hope it's the right one
I ordered mine today for £11.97 inc. VAT, picking it up tomorrow.
The bloke didn't like the part number i gave him, after a little search he said it was 5JL 807 061 9B9
I hope it's the right one
182 FF
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Fitted, looks cool espescially on a silver 182, really outlines the bumper. I can put a pic up if required
Fitted, looks cool espescially on a silver 182, really outlines the bumper. I can put a pic up if required
Looking for 182
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I fitted mine this evening. I don't know whether it is because I am crap at DIY or because I didn't jack the car up, but it took me nearly 2 hours and my hands are now in agony.
Here are some pictures of the fitting. Please excuse the poor quality, they were taken on an iPhone.
BEFORE:
Car looks high because the front wheels are at the top of the drive where it levels out
DURING:
Cutting the little tabs off so it can sit flush with the bumper
Screws put into the splitter (I tried just screwing them whilst holding the splitter up to the bumper and it was impossible!)
First few screws in
AFTER (It was getting dark so these are crap quality):
Before trimming the excess off
I need to sand down where I trimmed the excess off the splitter to make it smooth and in line with the lines of the bumper.
I fitted mine this evening. I don't know whether it is because I am crap at DIY or because I didn't jack the car up, but it took me nearly 2 hours and my hands are now in agony.
Here are some pictures of the fitting. Please excuse the poor quality, they were taken on an iPhone.
BEFORE:
Car looks high because the front wheels are at the top of the drive where it levels out
DURING:
Cutting the little tabs off so it can sit flush with the bumper
Screws put into the splitter (I tried just screwing them whilst holding the splitter up to the bumper and it was impossible!)
First few screws in
AFTER (It was getting dark so these are crap quality):
Before trimming the excess off
I need to sand down where I trimmed the excess off the splitter to make it smooth and in line with the lines of the bumper.
Re: Possible new splitter found!!
I had the same problem today, found it easily on one system but he had to dial in on anther to find price and availability, this system didn't like the number, found it in the end though.
Currently 149 (well soon to be 148) in stock at Skoda parts warehouse thing.
I had the same problem today, found it easily on one system but he had to dial in on anther to find price and availability, this system didn't like the number, found it in the end though.
Currently 149 (well soon to be 148
) in stock at Skoda parts warehouse thing.
B
Bucko
Re: Possible new splitter found!!
They told me there was 149 in stock too, i wander what their stock count was 2 weeks ago? lol
They told me there was 149 in stock too, i wander what their stock count was 2 weeks ago? lol
Looking for 182
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I asked for 5J0 807 061 9B9 and I seemed to get the right one.
I asked for 5J0 807 061 9B9 and I seemed to get the right one.
BG FF182
Re: Possible new splitter found!!
I got this one 5J0 807 061 9B9 from the local Skoda garage.
I don't know how people managed to fit it in such short amount of time, like you ScarySquirrel it took me a couple of hours too :S
Thinking the 20mm self tapers are a bit on the long side as mine have pushed the dirt guards up near the wheel arches!! I did get some of these to help keep the rubbish out of the screw heads http://www.homebase.co.uk/webapp/wc...rtNumber=934231&Trail=searchtext>SCREW+COVERS
I got this one 5J0 807 061 9B9 from the local Skoda garage.
I don't know how people managed to fit it in such short amount of time, like you ScarySquirrel it took me a couple of hours too :S
Thinking the 20mm self tapers are a bit on the long side as mine have pushed the dirt guards up near the wheel arches!! I did get some of these to help keep the rubbish out of the screw heads http://www.homebase.co.uk/webapp/wc...rtNumber=934231&Trail=searchtext>SCREW+COVERS
Looking for 182
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Yeah I think some shorter screws would have actually made it easier.
I'm sure someone in this thread said they did it in 15 mins! They must have just taped it on!
I can't describe how annoyed I was getting
Yeah I think some shorter screws would have actually made it easier.
I'm sure someone in this thread said they did it in 15 mins! They must have just taped it on!
I can't describe how annoyed I was getting
180.5 bhp 172
Re: Possible new splitter found!!
Ordered mine today for £13, pick it up wednesday
Many thanks OP!!!
Ordered mine today for £13, pick it up wednesday
Many thanks OP!!!
BG FF182
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Yeah I think some people must use a different clock to me, or maybe "no more nails!?!?!?" I gave up trying to do it with my head under the bumper and took it off in the end which made life easier. Might jack it up at the weekend and put some shorter screws in the outside holes, especially now everything is already tapped and lined up, now that should only take 15 minutes :rasp:
Yeah I think some shorter screws would have actually made it easier.
I'm sure someone in this thread said they did it in 15 mins! They must have just taped it on!
I can't describe how annoyed I was getting
Yeah I think some people must use a different clock to me, or maybe "no more nails!?!?!?" I gave up trying to do it with my head under the bumper and took it off in the end which made life easier. Might jack it up at the weekend and put some shorter screws in the outside holes, especially now everything is already tapped and lined up, now that should only take 15 minutes :rasp:
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pics so I can see if it's worth changing my Megane one for one
pics so I can see if it's worth changing my Megane one for one
