DIY: STILLEN 370Z Front Splitter Install

RotanimoD · 03-22-2013, 07:32 PM

i noticed in your last pic you removed that left bracket plastic anchor (white thing on your bumper)...how did you do that lol...i have 2 sticking out and cant get it out

FireDan50 · 03-23-2013, 05:11 AM

STILLEN Front Splitter KB111215 | STILLEN

I just saw that they offer additional "turn buckles" to help support the splitter with their kits now....has anyone bought this splitter recently and installed these? Would be interested in seeing pics.

nmjaxx9 · 03-24-2013, 04:38 PM

Love my stillen lip one of the best if not the best investment made on the Z.

nmjaxx9 · 03-24-2013, 04:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FireDan50

STILLEN Front Splitter KB111215 | STILLEN

I just saw that they offer additional "turn buckles" to help support the splitter with their kits now....has anyone bought this splitter recently and installed these? Would be interested in seeing pics.

just use some bigger tap screws from Home depot thats what I did. Holdin up strong.

SuperZeto · 05-15-2013, 01:27 PM

Got this lip in the other day.. This thread helps a lot, thanks!

RedZed34 · 08-25-2013, 05:00 PM

hey guys, I'm attempting to install my stillen splitter and I ran into huge issues. It's extremely hard to fit into place. I have yet to even get it in place with the tape alone. (Most tape doesnt even make contact.) Seems about a 1/2" off either direction. I always have a gap in the "center inside corners". I tried lining up the center first then pulling the ends on and it doesn't work. The center pops off. Then I tried hooking the sides first and pulling the middle on. Still no luck. The amount of tension required to try and get the lip in place is ridiculous.

I can't pull it into place at all no matter what I do. Has anyone else had trouble with it? I'm getting extremely annoyed, not to mention I scratched up my paint the process

Ughhh

RedZed34 · 08-25-2013, 06:15 PM

^^ **edit*** ^^

I might have figured out my issue. I put a metal rod/brace in the front edge of the lip ahead to time to prevent the lip from the inevitable "sag" issue... and it might be what's causing my issue now. Not sure how much flex the lip needs to install, but it seemed pretty rigid from the get go.

equalme · 01-25-2014, 03:37 PM

Are you all removing the factory diffuser when installing the stillen lip? Wasn't sure if it made it look funny or not leaving it on.

08-25-2013, 05:00 PM	#36 (permalink)
RedZed34 Base Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Connecticut Posts: 155 Drives: 09 370Z SR Sport Pkg Rep Power: 15	hey guys, I'm attempting to install my stillen splitter and I ran into huge issues. It's extremely hard to fit into place. I have yet to even get it in place with the tape alone. (Most tape doesnt even make contact.) Seems about a 1/2" off either direction. I always have a gap in the "center inside corners". I tried lining up the center first then pulling the ends on and it doesn't work. The center pops off. Then I tried hooking the sides first and pulling the middle on. Still no luck. The amount of tension required to try and get the lip in place is ridiculous. I can't pull it into place at all no matter what I do. Has anyone else had trouble with it? I'm getting extremely annoyed, not to mention I scratched up my paint the process Ughhh __________________ Fast Intentions Catback Exhaust \| Blacked Out Rear Valance \| Illuminated Kick Panels \| 20% Tints \| Volk TE37SL Wheels 19x9.5" +22 / 19x10.5" +12 \| Bridgestone RE-11s \| Swift Spec-R Springs \| SPL Rear Camber Arms \| Stillen Splitter \| Tarmac Sports Side Blades

08-25-2013, 06:15 PM	#37 (permalink)
RedZed34 Base Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Connecticut Posts: 155 Drives: 09 370Z SR Sport Pkg Rep Power: 15	^^ edit* ^^ I might have figured out my issue. I put a metal rod/brace in the front edge of the lip ahead to time to prevent the lip from the inevitable "sag" issue... and it might be what's causing my issue now. Not sure how much flex the lip needs to install, but it seemed pretty rigid from the get go. __________________ Fast Intentions Catback Exhaust \| Blacked Out Rear Valance \| Illuminated Kick Panels \| 20% Tints \| Volk TE37SL Wheels 19x9.5" +22 / 19x10.5" +12 \| Bridgestone RE-11s \| Swift Spec-R Springs \| SPL Rear Camber Arms \| Stillen Splitter \| Tarmac Sports Side Blades

01-25-2014, 03:37 PM	#38 (permalink)
equalme Track Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Kansas City Posts: 656 Drives: RCF Rep Power: 13	Are you all removing the factory diffuser when installing the stillen lip? Wasn't sure if it made it look funny or not leaving it on. __________________ ---Get your door handles painted---

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03-22-2013, 07:32 PM	#31 (permalink)
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03-24-2013, 04:38 PM	#33 (permalink)
nmjaxx9 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Middletown, Ct Posts: 5,853 Drives: 2011 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 25	Love my stillen lip one of the best if not the best investment made on the Z.

05-15-2013, 01:27 PM	#35 (permalink)
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