Carbon Front Splitter/Spoiler wanted

[nij]

Yep, that was me. No idea how hard its gonna be to fit it yet. I'll have to look into this fitting kit though, if it makes it easier I like it!

The kit includes the splitter, that’s why I bought one as I couldn’t get the splitter on its own.

Here is the original thread: - http://forum.rs246.com/viewtopic.php?f= ... m+splitter

[Davesrs4]

I just had an email back from vivid racing as they can get hold of a range of splitters for the RS4, i will send out a price list etc once they get back to me. They are based in the States so shipping might be expensive.

Dave

[caldy]

I'm quite prepared to be the guinea pig and will supply my bumper to Argon for moulding purposes. Having spoken to them today, their response is as this:

We did have plans to fabricate a performance composite part, however the client who had requested us to fabricate the part sold his RS4 and got a new RS3, so we lost the opportunity to get access to the car to replicate it to suit.
To manufacture the parts we would need access to a front bumper, preferably off the car but it could be done if the bumper was still attached to the car given a day or twos access to it.
We would also ideally have an existing front splitter that fits the car, like the seat one, condition not too important although being in one piece would be good. We would remodel the two ends to suit the curves of the RS4 more accurately, then mould the whole modified splitter and produce new carbon fibre front splitters out of the moulds (simples as a popular meerkat would say).
Cost wise - to sculpt ,mould and produce the front splitter it would cost around Inc. VAT:

Sculpting moulding and refinishing =£280
Production parts in standard 2x2 twill or plain weave = £300

You could also have an input on the design and shape of it, though it could affect the above costs if it became too extreme. We also have in the past done bulk buy discounts or absorbing tooling costs, so if you have multiple people interested in buying one we can come to a deal.


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I don't know the correct way to proceed but I'm sure Argon would appreciate some comments/input/orders before they kick things off. Please post your comments and I'll take it from there.

[Tile Diver]

I'm well up for one, count me in!!!

[d10uug]

I'm quite prepared to be the guinea pig and will supply my bumper to Argon for moulding purposes. Having spoken to them today, their response is as this:

We did have plans to fabricate a performance composite part, however the client who had requested us to fabricate the part sold his RS4 and got a new RS3, so we lost the opportunity to get access to the car to replicate it to suit.
To manufacture the parts we would need access to a front bumper, preferably off the car but it could be done if the bumper was still attached to the car given a day or twos access to it.
We would also ideally have an existing front splitter that fits the car, like the seat one, condition not too important although being in one piece would be good. We would remodel the two ends to suit the curves of the RS4 more accurately, then mould the whole modified splitter and produce new carbon fibre front splitters out of the moulds (simples as a popular meerkat would say).
Cost wise - to sculpt ,mould and produce the front splitter it would cost around Inc. VAT:

Sculpting moulding and refinishing =£280
Production parts in standard 2x2 twill or plain weave = £300




You could also have an input on the design and shape of it, though it could affect the above costs if it became too extreme. We also have in the past done bulk buy discounts or absorbing tooling costs, so if you have multiple people interested in buying one we can come to a deal.


If you want to keep up to date with our latest products, projects and upcoming jobs just like us on face book http://www.facebook.com/ArgonCreative

I don't know the correct way to proceed but I'm sure Argon would appreciate some comments/input/orders before they kick things off. Please post your comments and I'll take it from there.

That sounds great Caldy, I like the idea of tailoring it more to the rs4 as I think the Leon one is too narrow as does Iain's ( sorry) .

If they could make one that had the same size lip all the way round that would look mega. I will defo have one.

[OskiRs4]

I would be up for one, I think they look good Imo:)

[RS4pete]

Certainly interested! ... so £300 for the splitter + £280 divided by the number of takers? any idea on the timescales?

This could look awesome!!!!!

[MikeFish]

Blame P_G, it's all his fault for ditching us!!!

Damn, why didn't someone come up with this last week! Anybody want to buy a DTM splitter?

[Dave_M]

Looking at the pics, these splitters seem to be fitted in addition to the factory fit splitter - which mine is now missing . I was hoping to use this as an alternative to replacing the factoey fit one.

Dave

[Teutonic Tuner]

Dave, I removed the OEM splitter when fitting mine, think it looks better IMHO

[caldy]

To summarise, the following members have expressed an interest:

Davers4
Dave_M
RS4pete
Tile DIver
sync24
MikeFish
d10uug
Audi Pardner
Silas
Oski Rs 4
caldy

I'll let Argon know the numbers and get a firmer price and lead times.

[d10uug]

Cheers caldy, looking forward to seeing what they come up with.

[MikeFish]

Caldy, can you remove my name for the time being please. I have to give the one I bought a go first.if this was a week ago I'd have definately been up for it.

[caldy]

No problem - 10 interested to date.

[sync24]

To summarise, the following members have expressed an interest:

Davers4
Dave_M
RS4pete
Tile DIver
sync24
MikeFish
d10uug
Audi Pardner
Silas
Oski Rs 4
caldy

I'll let Argon know the numbers and get a firmer price and lead times.

Caldy - Excellent work mate - cheers for kicking this off - Will watch this space! - Kev