My DIY splitter / lip for the R. Cheap mod!

Today I made my own splitter.

I used my old Kerscher lip as a template to cut out some 1/4 inch ABS sheeting.

Used my heat gun to make the curve that the R has then used some double tape and screws to mount it.

I think it came out great.

Video has a close up of the curve and explanation why I had to make a curve.

Cool Wheel configurator for Ronal wheels and the R

I've always had a liking for the classic Ronal turbos of the 80s. I found out that they make a variation in 18s for them.

Years ago Ronal used to be in So Cal but they closed up shop and went back to Europe. Importing them from 'across the pond' isn't cheap. I'm going to try and find a set here stateside that doesn't cost me an arm and a leg.

Anyways while surfing, I found a cool configurator that allowed me to see how those wheels would look like on my R.  The USA sites don't carry Ronal so unless you were a Photoshop aficionado, it wouldn't work plus this site is 3D so you can rotate the car. Not only that but you can choose the color of your car AND lower it!!!! I did a mild drop but you can do a slammed stance if you want.

That's so cool! I'm giddy like a grade school child.

This link goes straight to the Golf R: Golf R wheel configurator

Looks good with a mild drop.

Kerscher carbon fiber front splitter install... yay baby!!!

I was told that I was the FIRST Golf R owner in the USA to have this splitter. Since I haven't seen anybody else on any forum, Facebook or otherwise stake that claim I'll say it's true...at least for now.

I bought this splitter from BK-Motorsports buy lip here

here it is unboxed showing all it's CF goodness

Now first of all you do NOT need to remove the bumper. I only did for 2 reasons:

1. I was planning on adding custom grill mesh to protect my ac condenser . More info here!!!
2. I thought it to be easier to drill the holes having more working room vs from under the car and not fighting gravity or needing clamps or a helper

Tools needed:

• Ramps or Jackstands + lifting jack.  Access to a lift is better only because it will be easier to get a drill under your car.
• T25 torx bit/driver 
• drill
• 1/4 inch drill bit
• 2 10mm wrench, sockets, whichever to help you bolt things down

Get your front end lifted however you can. Remove the center plastic "undercover" that consists of 7 torx bolts. You'll need that removed so you can tighten up the inserted nuts. 

Kerscher provides locking nuts (10mm), bolts (10mm), 2 sets of washers (small and large) and a 1 page confusing set of instructions. I decided to wing it instead. I didn't take pics but on the top side of the splitter you will see slight "dimples" which are your drill points. You'll need a 1/4 inch bit. These will work as guides when you drill into the bumper for your bolts.

I proceeded to drill 11 holes in the splitter. YIKES! poor carbon fiber!

NOTE: After test fitting I found that 4 holes seemed off. If I drilled the bumper it would go into the painted part of the bumper and bolt in between that gap the splitter would be visible!

I circled the 4 holes in red below.

On the far corners of the bumper near the fender well there's a torx bolt. Remove that, place the splitter there then place the bolt back loosely (you add a supplied washer for more support). If you are working with the bumper still on the car you'll need some sort of clamp or helper to hold the center sections so the splitter doesn't flex. You may have a bad day if you don't do this. Alternatively some double tape as a temp holder would work if you're working alone.

Doing the above lines up the splitter in a perfect position. You now just have drill holes into the bumper using the existing splitter holes as a guide.

From the bottom you will add the larger washer to your bolt then insert into your holes. Add the smaller washer on the inside bumper then your locking nut. Tighten town with your 10mm tools. No need to kung fu grip tight them. Just really snug will work.

You can see above I didn't use the 4 outer holes because it would show the bolts. I eyeballed the single hole instead and drilled.


Once your bolted up, replace your under cover and get your R on the ground and enjoy your splitter!!!!

If you're interested in the grill mesh that's in the bumper, check out my other blog about it.

CLICK HERE to bumper grill mesh mod

CF baby!

gratuitous side shot!