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01-14-2026LAST POST
01-06-2026
dandanminiman wrote
Hey are you able to measure the distance back from the front bumper to the start of the vertical lip on the splitter? Just about to fit one, albeit an aftermarket one but like to be able to get it as close to OEM for as possible Burnsey's user avatarBurnsey
Do you mean the gap bumper to front of the to middle connections, as per the arrow?

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01-06-2026
Burnsey wrote
Do you mean the gap bumper to front of the to middle connections, as per the arrow?

An image attached to this post, provided by the poster
Exactly that!
01-06-2026
dandanminiman wrote
Exactly that!
I'll have a go in the morning and report back.

Also to say I had an after market installed first, without the OEM bracket (photo attached), which they screwed poorly from the rear with self tappers and bonded along each vertical piece - was a complete shit show.

The bracket ensures perfect fitment in the correct spot.
An image attached to this post, provided by the poster
01-06-2026
Burnsey wrote
I'll have a go in the morning and report back.

Also to say I had an after market installed first, without the OEM bracket (photo attached), which they screwed poorly from the rear with self tappers and bonded along each vertical piece - was a complete shit show.

The bracket ensures perfect fitment in the correct spot.
Yeah I know, that’s why I’d really like OEM but don’t fancy the OEM price tag……. Do you still have the locator or did the body shop keep it?
01-07-2026
dandanminiman wrote
Yeah I know, that’s why I’d really like OEM but don’t fancy the OEM price tag……. Do you still have the locator or did the body shop keep it?
Still dark here, so no measurement yet...

No, not sure it's a locator, or stays in situ, but I don't have it. It came with the kit.

Agree on pricing OEM versus aftermarket. Crazy, but once on, you never have to think about it again with OEM.
01-14-2026
Burnsey wrote
Still dark here, so no measurement yet...

No, not sure it's a locator, or stays in situ, but I don't have it. It came with the kit.

Agree on pricing OEM versus aftermarket. Crazy, but once on, you never have to think about it again with OEM.
Hey, did you manage to get to it in the daylight at all?
01-14-2026
dandanminiman wrote
Hey, did you manage to get to it in the daylight at all?
It is 15mm give or take*



* Disclaimer: I am not a professional measuring technician and cannot guarantee a crappy part will fit well, or look half decent :D