splitter rods

[Joelang33]

Hey guys. I have the V1 front splitter from Aeroflow Dynamics headed my way for Christmas and I need your input. I am debating whether or not to order a set of support rods or just install without them. What are the advantages/disadvantages of having these? are they a pain to install? require drilling? Basically are they even necessary or should I just throw the splitter on there without it.

Thanks for your input!

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[Terminated]

Rods aren't truly necessary, but definitely have a purpose- especially if you race. They help support the splitter with the downforce it'll have pushing down on it, and also help level it out. Without the rods it is possible for it to flex while driving or crack. Most people drill into the underside of the fascia's midsection, but I ran mine into the lower grille. Plenty strong and cheaper to replace a $60 grille.

This is how I mounted mine:

And another example:

 

[Joelang33]

thanks for the pics, was bumper removal needed for securing it to the grill? the specific splitter I got does not need bumper removed to install so I was trying to avoid that if I could lol. and it looks like you just drilled a hole through the splitter to attach the rods there?

 

[Terminated]

Yeah, I needed to remove the bumper to get to the other side of the grille. You can drill and put the rod through, but there is still nut that has to go on the back. Of course, I had to remove the fascia to install anyway, so I was already there.

 

[chrisgonzales]

Like [MENTION=10616]Terminated[/MENTION] said they aren't necessary but when you get up there in speed it can make a difference of pulling down or not depending on how well secured it is underneath. I also did like he did and attach to the grille.

IMG_20160715_222945 by chris gonzales, on Flickr

DSC_2306 by chris gonzales, on Flickr

 

[mumbles]

Hey Chris... not normally a fan of pin stripes, but I like what you've done, very tasteful! (Sorry for the thread-jack)

 

[Joelang33]

Got it installed over the weekend, what do you guys think? Rods or no rods?

 

[Dspec_S550]

support rods are for racecars... better get them on there!

 

[Terminated]

I think it looks good. If you aren't putting the car through the paces, I don't think you need. It looks clean without them

 

[Joelang33]

I think it looks good. If you aren't putting the car through the paces, I don't think you need. It looks clean without them

thanks for your input terminated!!!!

 

[ZombieHunter]

I like the competition look of having them, like Chris's looks great, but for me I just can't seem to get myself to put holes in my car..... then again I was going to keep everything stock and now I have already spent thousands on modifications sooo...

 

[TKs]

Hey Chris... not normally a fan of pin stripes, but I like what you've done, very tasteful! (Sorry for the thread-jack)

Where did you get you get the red splitter edge trim

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