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[FLD]

Those are mega thin ones I made for Joe.  There's no structure in those so need to be used with something like a ply sheet underneath.

[stu8v]

Want a splitter?

 

Easy just nail a section of marine ply on, job done 

[techieboy]

Those are mega thin ones I made for Joe.  There's no structure in those so need to be used with something like a ply sheet underneath.

 

Still got more structural strength than a Leon splitter. It's had a lot of sh*t piled on top of it in the garage for the last 3 years and hasn't flinched.

[denno]

Bit steep for a splitter lol

 
And now we get down to the real reason.
 
It's why my genuine one is staying safe and sound in the garage (plus I definitely can't be arsed to fit it) and is not going to be lent out for somebody to make a knock off copy of it.
 
P.S. Here's a blast from the past for you Matt. Had forgotten all about it until this kicked off again and just had a dig through the garage. Never could work out a way to fit.
 

Of course it's down to price, don't have to be a rocket scientist to know that.

Is a genuine one a pita to fit then?

[FLD]

The genuine one bolts in with the undertray bolts.  It needs bolts through with the number plate and then has a few self tappers into the clam round the front.

[techieboy]

Of course it's down to price, don't have to be a rocket scientist to know that.

But to hear people sulking on here because they absolutely 100% definitely need a splitter and can't get one this instant, you'd think cost isn't a problem. It's German, it's (probably) over engineered in the grand scheme of things and it costs as a result. But there's just an assumption that a clone made over here will be much cheaper.

If you want a cheaper alternative that is theoretically available now, try the Eltech clone in GRP or even CF. Or maybe even see if Mastersammy will move on the price of his.

 

Is a genuine one a pita to fit then?

No, my other genuine one has the alloy plate that you bolt through into the original front undertray fixing points



The other one I've got (in the earlier picture) doesn't have the section that you'd normally bolt through as it was specifically made without to act like more of a gap filler between a pikey plywood splitter and the clam, I guess.

[denno]

Cheers, personally have not really liked the look of after market splitters until Fld started a possible group buy on the dempert copy. Dam him for making me want one 😀 Not desperate to have one this minute though so if something happens in the future I'd happily pay a couple of hundred quid for one. Just think £360 is steep for what they are.

[denno]

Does the Eltech splitter fit without modification to the clam like the dempert one? That's what appeals to me should I want to go back to oem. Any idea of cost for the Eltech?

[techieboy]

Yeah, it's basically the same as the Dempert but instead of the alloy plate, it's all GRP (or Carbon).

 

No idea on price, I don't frequent Fcukbook which is where he seems to advertise his wares. The guy behind it does have an account on here "Matteo21" I think.

[techieboy]

Actually, it's a bit different but similar setup.

 

 

 

 

 

 

[mbes2]

If some people fit the seat leon splitter... there are some bigger ones on ebay if it's the same basic shape. . Such as ? http://pages.ebay.co...2296900&alt=web Custom mod fit it

Edited by mbes2, 21 August 2015 - 12:04 PM.

[techieboy]

Now that is truly chunderous. 

[denno]

The Eltech one looks good.

[redspeed]

Ditto. Just can't make head nor tail of their FB page, let alone how to order.

[techieboy]

Drop him an email to e[color=rgb(20,24,35);font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif;]ltech.italia@gmail.com. That was how I got a response from him, when I was in contact with him.[/color]

[techieboy]

Faceache, the world's shittiest e-commerce solution.

[stu8v]

I'm sure with a little fettling this would go 

 

[denno]

I'm sure with a little fettling this would go 
 

Nah all that writing ruins the look 😄

[mastersammy]

You can get original Dempert Splitter at me. Over 5 Splitter is the price 450

[smiley]

Actually, it's a bit different but similar setup.

 

 

 

 

 

Do you know if the eltech sticker is just on top (so can come off) or burried under the clearcoat?