Replacing front silver air splitter?

Post by **JW1000M** » Sun Mar 08, 2015 9:46 pm

OK, first proper post so be nice...!

After just a few weeks some beep beep beep beep w*nker (

) has managed to crack my front air splitter. I have ordered a new one from Audi (only £37?!) but wanted to know if anyone has replaced theirs and what advice they can give?

JW

Post by **Moonmonkey831** » Sun Mar 08, 2015 11:44 pm

£37 seems unbelievable for anything from Audi!

Mines got quite s few stone chips on now that stand out because it's silver with what looks like a black undercoat.

Was thinking of replacing at some point and quite viable if that cheap.

Post by **Vodkaking77** » Mon Mar 09, 2015 12:27 am

Front silver air splitter is £37???? That is cheap.

Post by **Vodkaking77** » Mon Mar 09, 2015 12:27 am

Please post a picture of what you are replacing just so i am right about what it is

Post by **MK2Golf24v** » Mon Mar 09, 2015 7:11 am

Not sure what you think you are replacing as its just a painted section of the bumper.

Post by **Vodkaking77** » Mon Mar 09, 2015 10:21 am

That's exactly what I thought. When I got my car, I asked for a silver splitter, they said it's the whole bumper at £1000

Post by **JW1000M** » Mon Mar 09, 2015 10:41 am

All, thanks for the replies,

I will let you know if Amersham Audi have got this correct when I pick the part up later today. Like you I am slightly apprehensive that this is not just a bolt and washer (no nut obviously) for £37 - await next message and we will see what transpires.

JW

Post by **kmpowell** » Mon Mar 09, 2015 11:52 am

Andy947 wrote:Not sure what you think you are replacing as its just a painted section of the bumper.

This. The bumper/splitter is a single piece and simply painted 'Matt Alu' when the option is specced. Here's how the bumper is made up...

God knows what your dealer thinks they've ordered for you!

Post by **carsarecool** » Mon Mar 09, 2015 12:46 pm

kmpowell wrote:
Andy947 wrote:Not sure what you think you are replacing as its just a painted section of the bumper.
This. The bumper/splitter is a single piece and simply painted 'Matt Alu' when the option is specced. Here's how the bumper is made up...

750807100.png
God knows what your dealer thinks they've ordered for you!

What's in the baggy (no2 in the diagram),

Post by **kmpowell** » Mon Mar 09, 2015 12:50 pm

carsarecool wrote:
kmpowell wrote:
Andy947 wrote:Not sure what you think you are replacing as its just a painted section of the bumper.
This. The bumper/splitter is a single piece and simply painted 'Matt Alu' when the option is specced. Here's how the bumper is made up...

750807100.png
God knows what your dealer thinks they've ordered for you!
What's in the baggy (no2 in the diagram),

"1 set fixing parts for bumper - 8K0098623"

OP - Having had another look at the descriptions that accompany the diagram, I reckon your dealer has ordered you Part Number 22 which is described as... "front spoiler - 8T0807061"

Post by **milesg** » Mon Mar 09, 2015 1:48 pm

carsarecool wrote:
kmpowell wrote:
Andy947 wrote:Not sure what you think you are replacing as its just a painted section of the bumper.
This. The bumper/splitter is a single piece and simply painted 'Matt Alu' when the option is specced. Here's how the bumper is made up...

750807100.png
God knows what your dealer thinks they've ordered for you!
What's in the baggy (no2 in the diagram),

Magic beans - £37 to you sir...!!

Post by **Outtlaw** » Mon Mar 09, 2015 3:07 pm

More like a bag of <beep>!

Post by **JW1000M** » Mon Mar 09, 2015 3:52 pm

kmpowell wrote:
Andy947 wrote:Not sure what you think you are replacing as its just a painted section of the bumper.
This. The bumper/splitter is a single piece and simply painted 'Matt Alu' when the option is specced. Here's how the bumper is made up...

750807100.png
God knows what your dealer thinks they've ordered for you!

Thanks, that's a great help KM - they have ordered part no 22 on your diagram - otherwise known as magic beans...!!

They are now saying the silver splitter is integral - "a mere £740 odd quid unpainted sir"

Might be time to see how good the insurance company is...

Post by **Vodkaking77** » Mon Mar 09, 2015 5:04 pm

And I was getting ready to call your Audi dealer for the same part....lol

Post by **kmpowell** » Mon Mar 09, 2015 5:14 pm

JW1000M wrote:Might be time to see how good the insurance company is...

You could always have it wrapped? Much cheaper than buying a whole new bumper and having it painted.

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