How do I mount a ryang splitter?

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  • Turf1600
    R3V OG
    • Nov 2006
    • 9815

    #1

    How do I mount a ryang splitter?

    Tape, glue, nails, staples?

    Seriously - what's the best idea here?
    "We praise or find fault, depending on which of the two provides more opportunity for our powers of judgement to shine."
  • TwoJ's
    R3V Elite
    • Oct 2005
    • 4908

    #2
    Did you buy it from him? When I bought mine, he sent self-tapping screws to mount it with. I'd just go get some from the hardware store and screw it to your lip. Make sure it's on straight.

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    • blunttech
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      • Jul 2004
      • 12850

      #3
      i wouldnt use self tapping screws. take what came with it and throw them away. get some stainless nuts and bolts and drill
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      • eurostyl e30
        E30 Addict
        • Dec 2005
        • 554

        #4
        I used some nuts, bolts and a drill (scientific, I know). It's still on there after some serious abuse.

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        • T3rd Ferguson
          No R3VLimiter
          • Aug 2005
          • 3076

          #5
          Originally posted by eurostyl e30
          I used some nuts, bolts and a drill (scientific, I know). It's still on there after some serious abuse.
          from your cock, d-bag
          1989 Bronzit 325ia- Sold
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          • TwoJ's
            R3V Elite
            • Oct 2005
            • 4908

            #6
            ^Haha.


            I guess maybe I'll attach mine differently next time. The screws held fine for me. Steve, what kind of bolts do you use? I would think the head of the bolt sticking out would be strange. You use flat headed ones or something?

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            • 92 mtechnic cabrio
              Honesty is not the best policy!
              • Dec 2003
              • 4907

              #7
              the self-tapping screws didn't hold mine onto my m-technic spoiler after 100mph
              R.I.P 07/01/09 - 04/23/10 :(

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              • bimmer8604
                No R3VLimiter
                • Nov 2003
                • 3017

                #8
                mine has seen plenty of 100mph plus and a few scrapes and plenty of "knock-offs" entering my storage garage drive. I used the screws that came with it....

                If I were to do it all over again, I would still use the screws heh. Maybe some small bolts/nuts would work, but if you dont over tighten and strip the plastic while tightening you wont have any problems.

                Kyle
                1988 M3, 97 840, 99 XJ
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                • E30FreaK89
                  E30 Addict
                  • Apr 2006
                  • 437

                  #9
                  i used the screws that he sent with mine! they worked just great.. i didnt have a power screw gun soo i put it in by hand!! lol that took a while!!

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                  • brandondan1
                    E30 Enthusiast
                    • Aug 2006
                    • 1091

                    #10
                    Originally posted by blunt
                    i wouldnt use self tapping screws. take what came with it and throw them away. get some stainless nuts and bolts and drill
                    +1

                    Although they do hold pretty well the first time, if you ever need to take it off (to paint or something) the threads just seem to get weaker and weaker everytime. I hated worry about overtightening, but if you use nuts and bolts, you can get it pretty fkin snug to the lip.


                    91 318is

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                    • Joe318is
                      R3V OG
                      • Sep 2005
                      • 6451

                      #11
                      If i were to ever get one [which i wont] id get a small fine thread stainless carriage bolt. Stick the threaded end through the splitter and use a large washer, then bolt them on the inside of the IS lip.

                      This would be sticking out the bottom:



                      Originally posted by vlad
                      Do you know anybody else who built that many bad ass E30s?

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                      • Jand3rson
                        Banned
                        • Oct 2003
                        • 37587

                        #12
                        That's a good idea, Joe. I'll probably do that with mine when I make a new one. I have a Rieger Infinity, so the RyanG splitters don't fit. :(

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                        • Jesse30
                          No R3VLimiter
                          • Jan 2007
                          • 3936

                          #13
                          Originally posted by Mr. Anderson
                          That's a good idea, Joe. I'll probably do that with mine when I make a new one. I have a Rieger Infinity, so the RyanG splitters don't fit. :(
                          but the rieger ones do. and they look oh so nice.

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                          • backtrail69
                            R3V Elite
                            • Jul 2005
                            • 4471

                            #14
                            Originally posted by 92 mtechnic cabrio
                            the self-tapping screws didn't hold mine onto my m-technic spoiler after 100mph
                            I have hit 100mph many times and even 145 once with it on there. No problems here.
                            :: PNW Crew ::
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                            • Fidhle007
                              I can fly, motherfucker
                              • Oct 2005
                              • 7209

                              #15
                              Originally posted by Mr. Anderson
                              That's a good idea, Joe. I'll probably do that with mine when I make a new one. I have a Rieger Infinity, so the RyanG splitters don't fit. :(
                              Did your old one get munched or are you just upping the fit & finish ante?
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