@@Vaguh just finished up the front splitter. instructions were great. just popped in to get a visual before i go out and do this rear install.! cheers.
@@Vaguh i was really looking forward to this.. and.. well its done. i dont love it. although ive never been a diffuser/splitter kinda guy.. also. i punched through the bumper on one of the holes with the bit. lol so.. not super excited about that.
Good video. Just ordered mine. I hope its not a long wait for it to come. Do you mind sharing the link of where to get those mud guards for the 2 rear wheels please? I looked for them in their website but could not find them. Thanks.
@@ronsav2067 its not that noticeable. Aerofabb made it to have that little gap. It's what the diffuser looks like. I had second thoughts too when I install it. but it looks clean trust me.
@@kelvinphan8584 I can't imagine it's a necessity to have the gap. I saw someone else install it flush. Do the instructions say why there's a gap or if it's necessary? I have one ordered and wonder if there's a reason it has to be there. I'm actually getting it because I don't like the stock fake vent look...
@@RJYOUNG396 The way the metal is shaped leads to the gap. Their website images show the gap so its 100% meant to be this way. I do think with a little finessing you could get it flush to the stock piece
It probably took us longer than most people would because of filming and goofing around. I would guess this could be an easy two hour install, and maybe less if you have a secondhand.
There’s not many, but I think ECS tuning sells a complete replacement for the lowered diffuser on the GTI in golf are. I’m not sure who else sells a complete replacement that snaps into place of the stock one.
@@Vaguh Cool, thanks for the info. Just wanted to make sure a 4" tip would fit with the diffuser. I can't wait for this mod because the only thing I don't like on the GTI is the fake vent look of the stock rear end. 👍👍
Looks nice, but i wish since this is a product made for a Euro car, that they had used metric hardware. All of my good/nice tools are metric, with just a basic selection of SAE stuff buried somewhere in my toolbox
best instructions i've had from any car products I've purchased
Totally agree! They do an amazing job and really take pride in this part of their products.
@@Vaguh just finished up the front splitter. instructions were great. just popped in to get a visual before i go out and do this rear install.! cheers.
@@coryjordan2368 awesome! It’s such a great look!
@@Vaguh i was really looking forward to this.. and.. well its done. i dont love it. although ive never been a diffuser/splitter kinda guy.. also. i punched through the bumper on one of the holes with the bit. lol so.. not super excited about that.
Just curious what that wrap cost? Looks awesome
Good video. Just ordered mine.
I hope its not a long wait for it to come.
Do you mind sharing the link of where to get those mud guards for the 2 rear wheels please?
I looked for them in their website but could not find them.
Thanks.
is there suppose to be a gap? the top of the diffuser. i thought it is suppose to be snug fit.
Yep, totally normal. It’s a pretty good fit, but it isn’t meant to rest against the stock valence.
How noticeable is that gap, I'm having 2nd thoughts now...
@@ronsav2067 its not that noticeable. Aerofabb made it to have that little gap. It's what the diffuser looks like. I had second thoughts too when I install it. but it looks clean trust me.
@@kelvinphan8584 I can't imagine it's a necessity to have the gap. I saw someone else install it flush. Do the instructions say why there's a gap or if it's necessary? I have one ordered and wonder if there's a reason it has to be there. I'm actually getting it because I don't like the stock fake vent look...
@@RJYOUNG396 The way the metal is shaped leads to the gap. Their website images show the gap so its 100% meant to be this way. I do think with a little finessing you could get it flush to the stock piece
How long did it take to install it? Thanks
It probably took us longer than most people would because of filming and goofing around. I would guess this could be an easy two hour install, and maybe less if you have a secondhand.
do you know of any diffusers that wont require drilling and use the holes that are there from factory
There’s not many, but I think ECS tuning sells a complete replacement for the lowered diffuser on the GTI in golf are. I’m not sure who else sells a complete replacement that snaps into place of the stock one.
@@Vaguh ok thanks
Are your exhaust tips 4"? Just curious because I'm upgrading my exhaust and rear diffuser at the same time and I'm goin with a 4" tip...
Hey, just checked with Chip and he measured his tips at 4”. If you send a DM on IG or email us I can send you a pic.
@@Vaguh Cool, thanks for the info. Just wanted to make sure a 4" tip would fit with the diffuser. I can't wait for this mod because the only thing I don't like on the GTI is the fake vent look of the stock rear end. 👍👍
Order mine at April still waiting till this day lol :(
Bummer! At least you know how to install it and be prepared!
🤙👍
Hey its Chip's car
Looks nice, but i wish since this is a product made for a Euro car, that they had used metric hardware. All of my good/nice tools are metric, with just a basic selection of SAE stuff buried somewhere in my toolbox
Sounds like a good time to take advantage of a tool buying opportunity!
I just tried to install mine and the side pieces rub on my exhaust tips. What size are yours? Thanks
The tips on this AWE exhaust are 4”, but are tucked up pretty tight. There is about a 1/2” gap between the bottom of the tip and the diffuser.