Xpel before splitter - does it matter?

[Sharky]

Better to wait until after clear film is done before installing the front splitter? Planning going pretty much straight from delivery to xpel - learned my lesson after a nasty chip on the hood from a rock with less than 500 miles on a previous car...

Also how much clearance is gained going from the R to non R splitter? Little nervous about my driveway - was able to angle a Nissan GTR up without scraping but I'm worried about the 350R. Not my first choice to do this but might be necessary until I move.

Thanks!

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[Old Car Guy]

Better to wait until after clear film is done before installing the front splitter? Planning going pretty much straight from delivery to xpel - learned my lesson after a nasty chip on the hood from a rock with less than 500 miles on a previous car...

Also how much clearance is gained going from the R to non R splitter? Little nervous about my driveway - was able to angle a Nissan GTR up without scraping but I'm worried about the 350R. Not my first choice to do this but might be necessary until I move.

Thanks!

I waited after I got my clear film put on so he could run the film down under where the splitter go's hope this helps you, that's just what I wanted to do for my car, every one has there own choice of doing things. :ford: :cheers:

 

[WingnuT]

^^^ What he said. My installer asked me if I had installed mine yet and was pleased when I said no. Get it done before.

 

[montreal ponies]

Don't sweat it, my clear bra was installed after the splitter was installed by the dealership and they were able to get it all the way underneath without a problem. You couldn't tell where they cut it since it's so close to the splitter.

 

[R 350 gt Donson]

Don't sweat it, my clear bra was installed after the splitter was installed by the dealership and they were able to get it all the way underneath without a problem. You couldn't tell where they cut it since it's so close to the splitter.

Agreed....the kit for the front is so tight it will not matter..Install it now

 

[geb78]

Better to wait until after clear film is done before installing the front splitter? Planning going pretty much straight from delivery to xpel - learned my lesson after a nasty chip on the hood from a rock with less than 500 miles on a previous car...

Also how much clearance is gained going from the R to non R splitter? Little nervous about my driveway - was able to angle a Nissan GTR up without scraping but I'm worried about the 350R. Not my first choice to do this but might be necessary until I move.

Thanks!

Since the splitter is just a plastic part why not try it with it on and then replace it when you move if it gets scuffed up? Either way you're out money buying a base splitter or an R replacement. It's an R and it looks better with the more aggressive front splitter.

Now if you can't make it up your driveway with 1 on vs. the other that's a different story.

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