Ford Front Chin Spoiler Installed! Comparison Pictures: stock vs. Ford Air Design Satin Black Front Splitter Lip

[kinelisch]

Looks great! I really like it. Although the only thing I don't like it's that it is installed with double sided tape and glue.

For it being a Ford official product, you would think it would be like the RTR front lip, or Feral Industries front lip, where its just clip off and clip on from the factory holes sort of thing.

I ended up going with the feral industries in case in the future I ever wanted to change it, or if for whatever reason the front lip gets damaged, it can be an easy swap. I can't imagine the process of removing the double sided tape and glue on this particular lip to replace.

Only time will tell. But there are a few members here that have this installed and it’s been months and they even take it to the car washes and it’s still good.

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[Tyler Durden]

Only time will tell. But there are a few members here that have this installed and it’s been months and they even take it to the car washes and it’s still good.

Yeah, my problem is not durability. From others here it stays on just fine and personally I think its the best looking front lip out right now for our cars. My issue is just in case in the future you would like to replace it, or if you happen to damage it and need to get it replaced. How that process would be considering its installed with double sided tape and glue.

Unlike the RTR and Feral lips where you would just unclip it, unscrew it ect and you can replace it with ease. Not sure why Ford didn't go that route.

 

[kinelisch]

Yeah, my problem is not durability. From others here it stays on just fine and personally I think its the best looking front lip out right now for our cars. My issue is just in case in the future you would like to replace it, or if you happen to damage it and need to get it replaced. How that process would be considering its installed with double sided tape and glue.

Unlike the RTR and Feral lips where you would just unclip it, unscrew it ect and you can replace it with ease. Not sure why Ford didn't go that route.

Gotcha, yeah it would be a pain to remove the sticky residue from the stock front lip.

 

[rkmustang]

Yeah, my problem is not durability. From others here it stays on just fine and personally I think its the best looking front lip out right now for our cars. My issue is just in case in the future you would like to replace it, or if you happen to damage it and need to get it replaced. How that process would be considering its installed with double sided tape and glue.

Unlike the RTR and Feral lips where you would just unclip it, unscrew it ect and you can replace it with ease. Not sure why Ford didn't go that route.

You can do the same with this splitter as well as its taped/glued to the factory splitter, so just as you remove the factory splitter to replace it with a feral splitter, you can remove the original and replace it. That was actually my plan if I didn't like this splitter or had issue with its install. Remove the screws, pull both splitters off, and replace with preference. Only presents a problem if you want to go back to the weak factory splitter alone. If replacing with another glue-on one then who cares what it looks like under it if you are simply going to cover it back up. Just needs to be clean enough to adhere to.

 

[OppoLock]

This should've been the stock look, IMO. The stock splitter isn't aggressive enough. Looks great, OP!

My thoughts exactly. This somewhat resembles the MY15-17 splitters that came stock. Really miss that PP splitter. They went backwards with the MY18+ and S650s.

 

[samson]

Looks terrific

One question, and it may be too late to ask. I'm wondering the before and after clearance on the front end? Asking because I cross four speedbumps every time I exit my building. I want to add this but I'm concerned that they may rub.

Thanks.

 

[kinelisch]

Looks terrific

One question, and it may be too late to ask. I'm wondering the before and after clearance on the front end? Asking because I cross four speedbumps every time I exit my building. I want to add this but I'm concerned that they may rub.

Thanks.

I did not take a picture of the clearance. But its about 1 inch less at the most.

 

[Magic88]

Looks terrific

One question, and it may be too late to ask. I'm wondering the before and after clearance on the front end? Asking because I cross four speedbumps every time I exit my building. I want to add this but I'm concerned that they may rub.

Thanks.

This added splitter really isn't that much bigger in reality. You don't look like your lowered, so unless your driving over really tall speed bumps, you would be good to go. I'm lowered and have the rtr splitter. I slow down to 5 mph when going over a speed bump and have yet to scrape one

 

[kinelisch]

This added splitter really isn't that much bigger in reality. You don't look like your lowered, so unless your driving over really tall speed bumps, you would be good to go. I'm lowered and have the rtr splitter. I slow down to 5 mph when going over a speed bump and have yet to scrape one

You have had a splitter in your car longer than me so I am going to ask you this question. How do you determine how far to park your car and not hit the curb? Is there a trick to it? I have heard use your mirrors and align them with the curb?

 

[samson]

I did not take a picture of the clearance. But its about 1 inch less at the most.

This added splitter really isn't that much bigger in reality. You don't look like your lowered, so unless your driving over really tall speed bumps, you would be good to go. I'm lowered and have the rtr splitter. I slow down to 5 mph when going over a speed bump and have yet to scrape one

Thanks guys. I'm going to stop on my way out of my lot and measure the current clearance. If it's more than a couple inches I'm gonna order this. Totally love the look and think it would work well with my black vert.

 

[Magic88]

You have had a splitter in your car longer than me so I am going to ask you this question. How do you determine how far to park your car and not hit the curb? Is there a trick to it? I have heard use your mirrors and align them with the curb?

My trick is not parking by curbs . If there is a front curb and no other place to park, I back in. I'm not a fan of door dings, so I usually park far away from anyone. Plus it gives you extra time to admire your car. Yours is beautiful btw.

 

[kinelisch]

My trick is not parking by curbs . If there is a front curb and no other place to park, I back in. I'm not a fan of door dings, so I usually park far away from anyone. Plus it gives you extra time to admire your car. Yours is beautiful btw.

Ha! Yeah I usually park the farthest I can because people don't respect property, especially here in Florida. Backing up is a good solution when I have my lady in the car and she refuses to walk 50 more steps and wants to be parked at the entrance of the store....

 

[Magic88]

Ha! Yeah I usually park the farthest I can because people don't respect property, especially here in Florida. Backing up is a good solution when I have my lady in the car and she refuses to walk 50 more steps and wants to be parked at the entrance of the store....

Ah Florida, your curbs are nasty!

My lady knows the drill, either walk with me, or get dropped off at the front door. She's got social anxiety, so she walks with me. Those extra steps keeps that ass in a little better shape, haha

 

[kinelisch]

Ah Florida, your curbs are nasty!

My lady knows the drill, either walk with me, or get dropped off at the front door. She's got social anxiety, so she walks with me. Those extra steps keeps that ass in a little better shape, haha

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[samson]

My lady knows the drill, either walk with me, or get dropped off at the front door. She's got social anxiety, so she walks with me. Those extra steps keeps that ass in a little better shape, haha

Too funny. I get the same look when pulling into a parking lot. I give her those same two choices. Walk with me from the back of the lot or I'll drop you at the door. 90% of the time she will do the walk. But she isn't thrilled about it LOL

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