pcaulfield10

Does the Ruf front lip splitter go on over the existing black plastic valence panels or in place of?

Here is a link to the item in questions:

http://www.rennspd.com/P_Detail.asp?PID=429

Probably a stupid question, but I am puzzeled.

Thanks

Pat Caulfield
91 C4

buckdr1

Pat, Looks like mine. You take off the old piece and install the new, you can straighten your smile, if needed, since your in there.
Bill

PC2

I bought Rennspeed's RSR 2 piece splitters instead of the Ruf front lip. Both of them mounts under the factory valance using the existing mounting points. Being that they are fiberglass parts, hand fitting is required.

I've not installed mine yet, but I can already tell that fitting the splitters will be easier with the help of my Dremel tools.

Ruairidh

Hi Peter - which of the Rennspeed splitters did you buy?

PC2

I bought the RSR two piece splitters.

joey bagadonuts

Bill Gregory gave a quick write up about a year ago when installing the Ruf splitter and confirmed that it mounts over the existing parts. The only mod was to use the longer screws supplied by Ruf.

Rennspeed's description seems to confirm a similar installation:
BTW, I ordered this part from Rennspeed and will have it mounted by next weekend. I can post a follow up if anyone's interested.

JoeW

Thankx, Joey. That may be very useful. I just ordered the splitter from MA Shaw and will be mounting it and the info may transfer. Joe W.

Ruairidh

When you install them, please post photos of the installation - I'm very interested in what these look like and how easy they were to paint and install.

warmfuzzies

Yes please do, these look far and away more my style of front end, more subtle than the tea tray I las looked at..............

TIA

kevin

PC2

Here's a sneak preview of the install.

RSAErick

Peter,
That looks great so far. I can't tell from the pictures, but did you first remove the stock lower plastic valence?

Erick

warmfuzzies

Just what I'm looking for, thanks..............now I wonder what that would look like all in Guards Red????/


Kevin

PC2

Erick, Nope, nothing to remove except the front wheels. I had to remove the wheels to drill a screw into the inside fender lip. The install, so far, has been smooth and painless. I'm really glad that I choose to use the "Door Sill Trim" to insert between the splitter and the bumper. It gives it a factory look and continues the horizontal line from the sills. It also made the fitting easier, as it hides many imperfections.

I will try to finish this today and post more pics. I still need to get it painted because it has only been primed.



Ps. Warmfuzzies, I think it will look awesome in Gurads Red!

Ruairidh

Peter - that does look very very good - where did you get the "door sill trim" from?

PC2

Got it from Pelican Parts. I believe it was around $18, a bit steep for a thin strip of rubber.