MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Modifications & Technical Area => Cosmetic/Interior Modifications => Topic started by: jonnym on October 01, 2013, 07:06:27 pm

Title: Installing votex front splitter
Post by: jonnym on October 01, 2013, 07:06:27 pm
Ok, I will be putting on a Votex front splitter very soon (next week). I am trying to establish how it goes on for definate. I'm pretty I have it sorted, and I have consulted my amazing version of ETKA (which doesn't really help as it's all split anyway) but just in case...

Bottom screws in arch
All the screws under the original splitter
Pull the spoiler and splitter off
Put the new one on
Put all the screws back

Sound good?

*Changed some stuff
Title: Installing vortex front splitter
Post by: Nodz on October 01, 2013, 07:34:14 pm
Sounds about right, I've got the instructions that come with mine, will take pics and post later/ in the morning
Title: Re: Installing vortex front splitter
Post by: jonnym on October 01, 2013, 07:35:04 pm
Sounds about right, I've got the instructions that come with mine, will take pics and post later/ in the morning

Thank you :)
Title: Re: Installing votex front splitter
Post by: dodds-gttdi on October 01, 2013, 07:51:46 pm
Sounds about right, as long as it's the Votex splitter.

Vortex is a large American VW forum, do they sell pattern parts?  :surprised:
Title: Re: Installing votex front splitter
Post by: jonnym on October 01, 2013, 08:02:30 pm
Sounds about right, as long as it's the Votex splitter.

Vortex is a large American VW forum, do they sell pattern parts?  :surprised:

Yeh they're really cheap. Got my vortex splitter for £1.38. Real bargain. Doh! Thank you! I did know that!!
Title: Re: Installing votex front splitter
Post by: chowgar on October 02, 2013, 10:04:36 pm

Sounds right mate... did mine in the dark the night before the services meet.. should be easy mate...
Title: Installing votex front splitter
Post by: Nodz on October 04, 2013, 06:29:34 pm
Here you go fella, sorry its taken me a while

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Title: Re: Installing votex front splitter
Post by: xjay1337 on October 04, 2013, 07:46:38 pm
It's a lot easier to take the bumper off and do it that way.
Title: Re: Installing votex front splitter
Post by: Pchende on October 12, 2013, 09:05:09 pm
Can anyone provide a link to where a can get a splitter from? Am having no luck finding a decent second hand ed30 splitter for my jetta so a think this is the next best thing

Thanks in advance
Title: Re: Installing votex front splitter
Post by: scopes on October 12, 2013, 09:24:14 pm
I'm near sure there was one up for sale, in the for sale section lately  :wink:
Title: Re: Installing votex front splitter
Post by: Pchende on October 12, 2013, 09:36:19 pm
Really? just looked through the most recent 11 pages of the classifieds and there isnt any adds for a vortex splitter.

Dont suppose you have a link to it if you have seen it?
Title: Re: Installing votex front splitter
Post by: scopes on October 12, 2013, 09:38:35 pm
I will have a look now matey  :wink:
Title: Re: Installing votex front splitter
Post by: scopes on October 12, 2013, 09:41:40 pm
http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,69415.msg752214.html#msg752214

It was in there, but now sold dude sorry about that !
Title: Re: Installing votex front splitter
Post by: Pchende on October 12, 2013, 09:55:47 pm
Not to worry thanks very much though  :happy2:
Title: Re: Installing votex front splitter
Post by: Nodz on October 13, 2013, 08:07:28 am
If no joy there kunzmann from Germany will deliver it ups tracked from Germany for ~£250 depending on the exchange rate. Uk dealers can find it hard to source them sometimes
Title: Re: Installing votex front splitter
Post by: MC71 on October 13, 2013, 08:32:24 am
As above, Kunzmann FTW. Can't beat the German OEM peeps.  :happy2:

Really wouldn't pay more than £180-£200 for a second hand one (unless its mint and in the colour your after) when you can buy a shiney brand new one for £260 (inc shipping).

~~ Clicky here ~~ (http://www.kunzmann.de/shop/en/tuning-styling-vw-golf-5-v-genuine-volkswagen-votex-front-spoiler-lip.htm)

There is still one for sale on here for £260, bit steep as it looks a wee bit less than mint.  :confused:

Title: Re: Installing votex front splitter
Post by: dodds-gttdi on October 13, 2013, 11:58:43 am
Really? just looked through the most recent 11 pages of the classifieds and there isnt any adds for a vortex splitter.

Dont suppose you have a link to it if you have seen it?

You're right. You won't find a Vortex splitter for sale on this forum!
Title: Re: Installing votex front splitter
Post by: MC71 on October 13, 2013, 12:09:45 pm
^^^^ A wee bit pricey considering the price when new but here you go, as your cars TR it could be a winner....

~~ Clicky here ~~ (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,73689.0.html)

Title: Re: Installing votex front splitter
Post by: Pchende on October 13, 2013, 09:35:40 pm
So out of the choice of the two an ed30 front splitter or a vortex one which one would get your vote, a can get hold of an ed30 splitter brand new for £270 but a thought the vortex ones would be cheaper didn't realise they would be a similar price.

Is there much difference between the two different types?
Title: Re: Installing votex front splitter
Post by: jonnym on October 19, 2013, 08:15:16 am
As above, Kunzmann FTW. Can't beat the German OEM peeps.  :happy2:

Really wouldn't pay more than £180-£200 for a second hand one (unless its mint and in the colour your after) when you can buy a shiney brand new one for £260 (inc shipping).

~~ Clicky here ~~ (http://www.kunzmann.de/shop/en/tuning-styling-vw-golf-5-v-genuine-volkswagen-votex-front-spoiler-lip.htm)

There is still one for sale on here for £260, bit steep as it looks a wee bit less than mint.  :confused:



Do you know how long it takes to get to you? Ie: from order to delivery?
Title: Re: Installing votex front splitter
Post by: MC71 on October 19, 2013, 08:59:05 am
^^^ I've not ordered one yet so don't know how long it takes. Not heard ANYTHING bad about Kunzmann, I'll be getting mine from them.

 :happy2:
Title: Re: Installing votex front splitter
Post by: Nodz on October 19, 2013, 09:48:45 am
I ordered mine through kunzmann's eBay site on a Sunday and it was delivered UPS tracked on the Thursday. The only downside was they did not send me the tracking number but they promptly updated the ebay status about shipping and left feedback about me before it was delivered
Title: Re: Installing votex front splitter
Post by: jonnym on October 19, 2013, 10:50:55 am
I ordered mine through kunzmann's eBay site on a Sunday and it was delivered UPS tracked on the Thursday. The only downside was they did not send me the tracking number but they promptly updated the ebay status about shipping and left feedback about me before it was delivered

Cool cheers! Running it fine ordering fine as need mine by Friday!!

^^^ I've not ordered one yet so don't know how long it takes. Not heard ANYTHING bad about Kunzmann, I'll be getting mine from them.

 :happy2:

:)
Title: Re: Installing votex front splitter
Post by: Gti_Mad on October 19, 2013, 12:43:06 pm
iv got a brand new 1 in primer im gona sell for £250 jonny  :happy2:
Title: Re: Installing votex front splitter
Post by: Pchende on October 19, 2013, 11:38:13 pm
iv got a brand new 1 in primer im gona sell for £250 jonny  :happy2:

I might be interested in it, where abouts are you based?
Title: Re: Installing votex front splitter
Post by: Gti_Mad on October 19, 2013, 11:48:20 pm
iv got a brand new 1 in primer im gona sell for £250 jonny  :happy2:

I might be interested in it, where abouts are you based?

based near heathrow  :happy2:
Title: Re: Installing votex front splitter
Post by: Pchende on October 19, 2013, 11:53:35 pm
iv got a brand new 1 in primer im gona sell for £250 jonny  :happy2:

I might be interested in it, where abouts are you based?

based near heathrow  :happy2:

That would be quite a trek for me saying as i live in newcastle upon tyne. i am coming down to london but not till december, And i suppose the risk of damaging it when posting it is quite high