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Old 19 July 2012, 03:44 PM
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I have two options I can either purchase a cheaper Fibreglass front splitter or black type impact resistant PLASTIC one from HT Autos. I am running WRX Blob 05.

What do you have fitted & what are your experiences in terms of how well they fit, durability, longevity etc?

Also I wouldn't mind the front bumper spats but can you purchase them solely for a WRX or do they have to be made to fit?

Is it best to fit the spats first then the splitter or does it not matter?
Old 19 July 2012, 03:49 PM
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I have an HTa splitter. perfect fit and a bit stronger than the oe splitter.
Old 19 July 2012, 03:51 PM
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Go for the HT one: they don't crack and when the paint is chipped, they show black, not stark white. Also they are lightweight and a bit more fexible.

I have their P1 version on my 98 classic with 99 bumper.
Old 19 July 2012, 03:57 PM
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I'd never opt for GRP spoiler/splitters. Certailnly not splitters, where you'd expect it to hit speed bumps and bottom out occasionally etc.

ABS plastic - a fair bit less brittle and less prone to cracking/crazing I'd say.
Old 19 July 2012, 07:02 PM
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got a ht autos on my 05 blob great fit/quality

i did snap mine but was my fault playing dukes of hazard
Old 19 July 2012, 08:10 PM
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If you plan on fitting the STi winglets you will need to get the STi splitter as the WRX splitter will not fit, The centre part is larger on the sti one to allow for the overhang on the winglets, I have a HTA on on mine
Old 19 July 2012, 09:32 PM
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Im on my 3rd HTAutos splitter, has 2in black and a colour coded one, i just sorted a group buy on these which ended on the 14th july, drop mark a pm on here, u might be lucky to get the reduced price

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Originally Posted by GAZ2293
If you plan on fitting the STi winglets you will need to get the STi splitter as the WRX splitter will not fit, The centre part is larger on the sti one to allow for the overhang on the winglets, I have a HTA on on mine
Thats helpful Gaz thanks mate
Old 21 July 2012, 12:34 PM
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Hey gents

I am looking a new HTA splitter - do you know how much they got them for?
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I have a Chargespeed fibreglass copy on my 05 blob....wrapped it in carbon and it fitted straight on....though beware if you're running low suspension....i craked mine after one week






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Old 21 July 2012, 09:28 PM
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Looks that part and different to the HTA one which I Luke the thought of. Where did u get it please? pm me on ScoobyIreland if u like.
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Originally Posted by HeCTiC MaC
PM me on ScoobyIreland if u like.
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Originally Posted by Tony Harrington
I have two options I can either purchase a cheaper Fibreglass front splitter or black type impact resistant PLASTIC one from HT Autos. I am running WRX Blob 05.

What do you have fitted & what are your experiences in terms of how well they fit, durability, longevity etc?

Also I wouldn't mind the front bumper spats but can you purchase them solely for a WRX or do they have to be made to fit?

Is it best to fit the spats first then the splitter or does it not matter?
Have you had permission to buy more bits Tony??
Old 24 July 2012, 07:03 PM
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Originally Posted by steve ex vauxhall
Have you had permission to buy more bits Tony??
Not really coz I know I will get blacked flagged. Just bought some detailing products after seeing Gaz & Emma's black Hawkeye it looked awesome!

I just try to purchase some item once a month mate & hope she doesn't notice, I just acquired some mud flaps & I got the third degree. She forgets I bought her a caravan & kitted it out & spent far more on that than my beloved!
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