Front Splitter Question

[Lorne34]

I was adding the shelby lettering to my front splitter yesterday and noticed that i can see the clips somewhat exposed where the splitter meets the body. I did confirm that the hardware screws are installed and everything seems secure, but this somehow doesn't look right to me. Almost like it is not engaged fully in the clips? thoughts?
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[proeagles]

They are not fully engaged and you will certainly suffer the fate of the splitter coming loose at speed. Either try to pound them up tighter or take it back to the dealer and share your concern.

 

[oldbmwfan]

If the long screws that run forward at a 45* angle are installed properly, it won't likely come off, but you should fully seat it. Fold up a shop rag thick, put it against the lip of the spoiler directly in front of each clip, and then give it a good whack with a heavy rubber mallet. It should click in. Repeat for each clip. Note - after you do that, go back and double-check tightness of those 45* screws.

 

[Vettel-ish]

I think you are ok. Mine looks like that even after the new one was installed. I think its all about the screws that hold it in.

 

[Lorne34]

thanks guys.. it just didn't look right.. looks ok from a front view, but not when looking underneath. It might be ok..but...
I am going to take it to my dealership (I have a good one that works on the 350's a lot) and have them check it just to be sure....

 

[Vettel-ish]

thanks guys.. it just didn't look right.. looks ok from a front view, but not when looking underneath. It might be ok..but...
I am going to take it to my dealership (I have a good one that works on the 350's a lot) and have them check it just to be sure....

cant be too safe.. I know you saw my post about mine....not good.

 

[honeybadger]

That looks secured to me

 

[lightrules]

i can see a "gap" in mine too, been like that since the dealer installed it 20 mos ago. i've been meaning to fix it myself or take it in but too lazy to take it in so thinking to pound it myself. i've seen other R splitters and they are "tighter" than mine with almost no gap.

someone got a picture of the underneath splitter to show which ones to unscrew? hate to unscrew ALL of them if i dont have to...

 

[firestarter2]

That looks secured to me

This looks fine from that picture

 

[Lorne34]

hmm... so those notches in the upper portion of the splitter are normal? I can see the blue paint through them, so wasn't sure if they needed to be somehow clipped up further...

 

[lightrules]

@Lorne34 , i think if you can see the notches it isnt all the way in. i've seen splitters that are flush to the point where the center almost seems to "bow" up and in, which to me seems right. IOW no gap at all. i have a small gap that i want to get more tight.

 

[proeagles]

Please take it in. Mine looked like that and folded under the car at 80mph. It wasn't pretty. My new one is tight, can't see any gap. If you can see the pins that press into the upper part of the bumper, it's too loose IMO.

 

[Lorne34]

Please take it in. Mine looked like that and folded under the car at 80mph. It wasn't pretty. My new one is tight, can't see any gap. If you can see the pins that press into the upper part of the bumper, it's too loose IMO.

thanks, will be doing that. Would rather be safe than sorry. Have to get new wheels put on anyway.

 

[lightrules]

according to post #4 below, you don't even touch any hardware. just use a shop rag and mallet and pound it up and in...

https://www.mustang6g.com/forums/threads/is-my-splitter-installed-incorrectly.98533/#post-2156274

read the entire thread though, very interesting. someone else did the same, did what the guy above said, and it worked for him too.

 

[Caballus]

If you can put it on a lift, you will be able to see whether each tab is fully seated in the slot. When fully seated (locked) there will still be a small space, similar to what your picture shows. So, two keys: 1) tabs are seated, 2) all hardware (screws and clips) is in place. The near viral installation video is very helpful.

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