Front splitter replacement / splitter leaking water?!

Alex74 · 10-26-2018, 08:35 AM

I cracked the front splitter - I *think* I must have hit a small piece of road debris and put a hairline in it. Don't recall when, but noticed the crack last night.

A search indicates its not too hard to replace the splitter but a couple of questions:
I'm not in a particular rush to replace this side of winter, but suggestions on the best place to source a replacement would be welcome.
Also, for those that have had to replace, did anyone find an alternative to pop-rivets when re-attaching? I read some posts about rubber compression nuts (not sure of the technical term)...??

The really interesting thing is that the small crack in the splitter is leaking!
I'll assume this isn't some kind of front-end ballast, but rain/wash water finding a way in - anyone else come across this?! Thoughts on that welcome!

Cheers,
Alex

Alpha1BC · 10-26-2018, 08:56 AM

Not sure about an alternative to rivets, but yeah these absolutely like to hold water. I drilled a few holes in the bottom of mine (one at each end then two more evenly spaced between the first two) to help let the water drain out.

M.A.K. · 10-26-2018, 09:40 AM

I had a similar experience (racoon) and replaced the stock piece with one from RPI, was a much more reasonable price and made of more durable/ flexible material than the hard plastic stock unit. Looks identical except for being a slightly more matte colour which I prefer and have used it for the season with no issues... would suggest checking them out.

Alex74 · 10-26-2018, 10:21 AM

Thanks both -

At the moment its "fixed" with clear gorilla tape and think I'll be drilling a few small holes this weekend.

Will check out the RPI splitter.

FNxR3DNECK · 10-26-2018, 10:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex74

Thanks both -

At the moment its "fixed" with clear gorilla tape and think I'll be drilling a few small holes this weekend.

Will check out the RPI splitter.

If you do get the RPI one I highly recommend wrapping it with PPF, the paint quality isn’t that great on it so my was mutilated after my first track day with it on the car.

eimarshall · 10-31-2018, 03:32 PM

I got my replacement from ACS composites. solid quality. I saved some money and had it painted locally. I looked for rivet alternatives but found nothing really reasonable.

When I cracked my OEM one, I caught the corner of a curb in a parking lot. made a huge crack and I felt it in the seat. Scared the shit outta me when I jumped out to look at the damage and saw a puddle of water forming. I thought I REALLY nailed it and cracked a radiator or something. Nope. The splitter just likes to collect water.

Boost Creep · 10-31-2018, 04:05 PM

Wonder if any split from freezing in the winter.

Alex74 · 10-31-2018, 09:41 PM

I drilled two small holes in the splitter this past weekend - one each end - the amount of water that drained out was really surprising. I'd guess at least a quart.

hms2488485 · 11-01-2018, 12:59 PM

Same for me. I bumped a curb in a parking space and put a small hole in mine, right dead center and I noticed that water was leaking out, so I just left it as is so the water would drain out

SaphfireSS · 12-26-2018, 06:01 AM

Street scene splitter. Looks better, solid piece not hollow, more durable but will still break when hitting dead pig in road. Just FYI. Lol

10-26-2018, 08:35 AM	#1
Alex74 Drives: 2018 NFG SS 1LE Join Date: May 2018 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 66	Front splitter replacement / splitter leaking water?! I cracked the front splitter - I think I must have hit a small piece of road debris and put a hairline in it. Don't recall when, but noticed the crack last night. A search indicates its not too hard to replace the splitter but a couple of questions: I'm not in a particular rush to replace this side of winter, but suggestions on the best place to source a replacement would be welcome. Also, for those that have had to replace, did anyone find an alternative to pop-rivets when re-attaching? I read some posts about rubber compression nuts (not sure of the technical term)...?? The really interesting thing is that the small crack in the splitter is leaking! I'll assume this isn't some kind of front-end ballast, but rain/wash water finding a way in - anyone else come across this?! Thoughts on that welcome! Cheers, Alex

10-26-2018, 08:56 AM	#2
Alpha1BC Drives: 2017 1SS 1LE Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Detroit, MI Posts: 1,000	Not sure about an alternative to rivets, but yeah these absolutely like to hold water. I drilled a few holes in the bottom of mine (one at each end then two more evenly spaced between the first two) to help let the water drain out. __________________ 2017 SS 1LE.

10-31-2018, 04:05 PM	#7
Boost Creep Drives: '18 1SS 1LE Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Pennsyltucky Posts: 2,605	Wonder if any split from freezing in the winter. __________________ '18 1SS *1LE* Black, PDR

10-26-2018, 09:40 AM	#3
M.A.K. Drives: 2017 SS 1LE , 75 Caddy, 15 Cruze Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: N.O.T.L., Ontario, Canada Posts: 177	I had a similar experience (racoon) and replaced the stock piece with one from RPI, was a much more reasonable price and made of more durable/ flexible material than the hard plastic stock unit. Looks identical except for being a slightly more matte colour which I prefer and have used it for the season with no issues... would suggest checking them out.

10-26-2018, 10:21 AM	#4
Alex74 Drives: 2018 NFG SS 1LE Join Date: May 2018 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 66	Thanks both - At the moment its "fixed" with clear gorilla tape and think I'll be drilling a few small holes this weekend. Will check out the RPI splitter.

10-31-2018, 03:32 PM	#6
eimarshall Drives: 2018 SS 1LE Hyperblue Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Lacey, WA Posts: 421	I got my replacement from ACS composites. solid quality. I saved some money and had it painted locally. I looked for rivet alternatives but found nothing really reasonable. When I cracked my OEM one, I caught the corner of a curb in a parking lot. made a huge crack and I felt it in the seat. Scared the shit outta me when I jumped out to look at the damage and saw a puddle of water forming. I thought I REALLY nailed it and cracked a radiator or something. Nope. The splitter just likes to collect water.

10-31-2018, 09:41 PM	#8
Alex74 Drives: 2018 NFG SS 1LE Join Date: May 2018 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 66	I drilled two small holes in the splitter this past weekend - one each end - the amount of water that drained out was really surprising. I'd guess at least a quart.

11-01-2018, 12:59 PM	#9
hms2488485 Drives: '17 Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 335	Same for me. I bumped a curb in a parking space and put a small hole in mine, right dead center and I noticed that water was leaking out, so I just left it as is so the water would drain out

12-26-2018, 06:01 AM	#10
SaphfireSS Drives: 2017 Camaro 1LE SS Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: In my driveway or on the track. Lol Posts: 257	Street scene splitter. Looks better, solid piece not hollow, more durable but will still break when hitting dead pig in road. Just FYI. Lol

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