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Old 02-17-2006, 01:13 PM
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Default splitters.... factory or after-market??

Should I go with the factory polyerthene splitters or the cheaper fiberglass alternative. Is this sacrelig for even asking?? sorry but I'm new and I love you guys.
Old 02-17-2006, 01:18 PM
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I have aftermarket. The factory ones were just too expensive IMO.
Old 02-17-2006, 01:18 PM
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For front splitters, I'd go factory.
Old 02-17-2006, 01:24 PM
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Brighton, eh? Welcome neighbor!
Old 02-17-2006, 01:25 PM
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What can you afford?
If price is no object, buy the factory ones from Gert.......if you are doing this on a budget, buy aftermarket ones from Better Bodies or some other supplier.
If either are painted and installed correctly, most people, including p car owners, will not be able to tell the difference between the two

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Old 02-17-2006, 01:37 PM
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You should go OEM. If you decide to ignore my advice and you are still determined to go aftermarket,
buy mine (so I can go OEM).
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Which splitters? RS? Aerokit? Techart? Other? My answer totally depends on which splitters you're considering.
Old 02-17-2006, 01:48 PM
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Are there any spiltters for the S bumpers? OE or aftermarket? Any pics?

So far, from what I can gather, it seems if I want to mod the S bumper, I either have to buy a non-S bumper and put spiltters on, or I have to buy an entire bumper.

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the only splitters for S cars seems to be the factory aero kit ones so I'll be interested in seeing if anyone knows of something different.
Old 02-17-2006, 02:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Dudley
You should go OEM. If you decide to ignore my advice and you are still determined to go aftermarket,
buy mine (so I can go OEM).
You've got a PM!
Old 02-17-2006, 02:30 PM
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my limited exerience with aftermarket parts is that you get what you pay for.
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Default getty design GT2 splitter

I have a Getty Design CF RSCS front splitter. It's nice, well made
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Oh BTW I have a OEM 993 turbo nose. Needs some good prep work. Lot's of chipped paint but it is in one piece. I removed it to go with the non turbo euro OEM nose so i could do the GT2 splitter. If anyone wants it make an offer. Shipping is a pain due to size and finding a box is hard. So any NY NJ CT guys can pick it up for even less
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Like AndyT I have a Getty Design RSCS front splitter, but not CF. I thought the quality was good and the body shop that put it on for me had no complaints.

I plan on getting the oem RS side skirts and I have an oem turbo tail on the car now.
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does anyone by chance have a picture of the RS and/or TK splitters with dark paint.....blue/black? believe me i've searched as I'm trying to decide on a style but most websites show them on light colored cars -for better contrast I would guess.

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