Interior/Exterior M7 Splitter Durability/Impressions
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M7 Splitter Durability/Impressions
I am thinking about picking up an M7 splitter this x-mas as a present for my MCS. My only concern is that I eventually want to lower my car, and there are also a lot of speed bumps where I live. So, for those of you that have a splitter, is you car lowered? How long have you had the splitter on? Have you had any problems in terms of scraping or scratching during speed bumps or inclines? And how has it held up since you've put it on?
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I've had an m7 Splitter for quite a while. The car is lowered with H-Sport Springs and I scrape the factory air lip that hangs down behind the splitter. I have only had the splitter scrape a couple of times, and then it was very minor. The hardware for the braces hit before the actual splitter does.
Ask Randy from m7 how well his has stood up.
Hope this helps,
Jim
Ask Randy from m7 how well his has stood up.
Hope this helps,
Jim
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I am thinking about picking up an M7 splitter this x-mas as a present for my MCS. My only concern is that I eventually want to lower my car, and there are also a lot of speed bumps where I live. So, for those of you that have a splitter, is you car lowered? How long have you had the splitter on? Have you had any problems in terms of scraping or scratching during speed bumps or inclines? And how has it held up since you've put it on?
If you don't watch your speed over speed bumps and clearance towards parking curbs...you will break not only the splitter but your bumper with it...with or without the splitter...
Yes mine is very lowered...
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I've got the Strassentech front lip with HSports, and when I run with 15" wheels (205/50) (Flik Fuels), I scrape on speed bumps, and everywhere I go. It's really not a practical daily driver combo.
With 17" wheels (205/45) Flik Bullets, I only scrape on speed bumps if I take it too fast--but if slow down, like how speed bumps are supposed to make you do--I no longer scrape.
I've scraped my lip only on steep driveways, otherwise it's always the lower portion of the factory lip.
So I think it depends a lot on wheel size and how you drive.
Richard
With 17" wheels (205/45) Flik Bullets, I only scrape on speed bumps if I take it too fast--but if slow down, like how speed bumps are supposed to make you do--I no longer scrape.
I've scraped my lip only on steep driveways, otherwise it's always the lower portion of the factory lip.
So I think it depends a lot on wheel size and how you drive.
Richard
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What your saying is that my speed bumps are really walls? I have some problems with some of them. If it's liveable, I'll like it on my next MINI.
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I run 215/45/17 and don't go over speed bumps too fast, so I guess I should be fine. I just worry that lowering the Mini and adding a splitter won't leave very much ground clearance for debris I might run into on the road. But from what Msfittoy says, I guess I shouldn't be too worried. I thought I remembered reading a while ago about someone who had an M7 splitter that hit some debris on the highway and tore off part of their front bumper. But maybe that was on M/U.
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Hmm...1/4" more doesn't sound too bad. If I lower the car it will probably only be about 1" with H-sports, so with that combo I should be fine.
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I run 215/45/17 and don't go over speed bumps too fast, so I guess I should be fine. I just worry that lowering the Mini and adding a splitter won't leave very much ground clearance for debris I might run into on the road. But from what Msfittoy says, I guess I shouldn't be too worried. I thought I remembered reading a while ago about someone who had an M7 splitter that hit some debris on the highway and tore off part of their front bumper. But maybe that was on M/U.
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I just installed mine last night. I still have a few things to button up before I take it out on it's first trip. It looks great! Randy and Peter have top notch service too. I'm not too worried about it scraping. Randy has used his longer than anyone and it's seen a couple of off track excursions, still looks perfect. I'd say it's pretty sturdy.
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I've had my front splitter on for about 1,000 miles and i live in a community that has a ton of speed bumps. As long as i go over them slow i'm fine. I also have H-sport springs. The only thing that i scrape sometimes when i hit a "whoop dee do" in the road is the very bottom lip of my OEM aero front end. Which is located at least 12" farther back from the front of the splitter. But my M7 aero front splitter has cleared so far. I love the look. Its all about the functional "BLING" Don't you know
You can see some pics at my Gallery or the latest issue of MC2.
You can see some pics at my Gallery or the latest issue of MC2.
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Thenks MSFITOY!
Does anyone know if the turnbuckes can be had as a seperate componant from anyplace? I'm honestly torn between this unit and the one that StoopidGirl's selling over in the Marketplace forum - problem is I like her unit's looks better but it doesn't have the cool support peices.
Does anyone know if the turnbuckes can be had as a seperate componant from anyplace? I'm honestly torn between this unit and the one that StoopidGirl's selling over in the Marketplace forum - problem is I like her unit's looks better but it doesn't have the cool support peices.
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Thenks MSFITOY!
Does anyone know if the turnbuckes can be had as a seperate componant from anyplace? I'm honestly torn between this unit and the one that StoopidGirl's selling over in the Marketplace forum - problem is I like her unit's looks better but it doesn't have the cool support peices.
Does anyone know if the turnbuckes can be had as a seperate componant from anyplace? I'm honestly torn between this unit and the one that StoopidGirl's selling over in the Marketplace forum - problem is I like her unit's looks better but it doesn't have the cool support peices.
Just remember...the other design is cool looking but extends down another 1" plus so you'll need to be extra careful...
From the performance view, a flat/horizontal splitter like the M7 is more functional...and more forgiving...
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I'm hoping someone will post a picture of the underside of that splitter - I've heard it sticks down as little as 1/4" some places and up to an inch other places.
I'll try searching for "standoff" - looking up "turnbuckle" got me lots of hardware for guy-wire applications.
Thanks!
I'll try searching for "standoff" - looking up "turnbuckle" got me lots of hardware for guy-wire applications.
Thanks!
The bolts may stick down a little farther if you don't trim them but an inch? No Way...
You can find these types of standoff at your friendly sailboat shop...
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I have an M7 Splitter
the M7 splitter not only looks great but it has not bottomed out yet and i have alot of speed bumps in my area too. is very sturdy and the silver hanger connections look great. the only warning is if you are pullin into a space with a parking stopper you have to be very carful b/c if you hit it that splitter is gone
Last edited by Jonwalks; 03-21-2008 at 04:27 PM.
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Can anyone give me help finding hardware ???
A link, company etc ?
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