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L33 LEG
10-01-08, 03:42 PM
http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i184/L33LEG/the%20nova%20project/nova155.jpg

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i184/L33LEG/the%20nova%20project/nova161.jpg
this is the car in question, ignore the bonnet vent (need my standard one spraying), im not really a fan of the gsi bumper without a splitter, looks unfinished. which one do you think would look the best? i know a laguna one would be the safe option, especially the one with no holes but im not sure.

has anybody ever fitted a new cupra splitter to a nova? iv seen it on most other cars and looks great, would it look ok or just plain sh1te?

i want something a bit different from the laguna styled ones...
GDN16v
10-01-08, 03:44 PM
Standard astra mk4 one! The small black lip on on the bottom!:thumb:
L33 LEG
10-01-08, 03:45 PM
think i know which you mean, is it squared looking and is shorter in the middle. i was going to fit it but forgot, thanks for reminding me lol
GDN16v
10-01-08, 03:46 PM
think i know which you mean, is it squared looking and is shorter in the middle. i was going to fit it but forgot, thanks for reminding me lol

Thats the kiddy! Should look good fitted!:D
L33 LEG
10-01-08, 03:49 PM
aye il get myself one and see how it looks.

il be getting a gsi colour coded rear bumper for it this week but im unsure what to do with my front bumper :( its a unpainted one and i feel like i shouldnt spray it Lol. but i feel it will look crap until i do :(
Aamir
10-01-08, 04:04 PM
As mentioned laguna without holes, looks very smart as it follows the lines of the gsi bumper (if fit correctly). It's what i'm changing mine to ;)

Seat Ibiza GTi looks good :cool:

Golf VR6 one looks sick (ol' skool) but is almost 100mm deep :eek:

Front & Rear Bumpers should match dude whatever you choose !

IMO Unpainted bumpers only look good on SR's & SRi's that have the door vinyls too :)
L33 LEG
10-01-08, 04:06 PM
i know how well the laguna one can fit as iv got an espace one on my other nova (same shape) and its fitted properly, and is VERY low lol. but im wanting this one not to be as much of a pain in the ass and just want something a bit smarter looking.
Welsh Dan
10-01-08, 04:30 PM
The mk4 astra one on Jim's old bumper is the only splitter I've ever liked on a nova.
L33 LEG
10-01-08, 04:35 PM
i think il give it a go then and see how it looks. cheers guys.
Jim
10-01-08, 04:37 PM
If the car is staying that low I don't think it needs a splitter. You'll have nothing but trouble negotiating speed bumps and high curbs. From an aesthetic point of view, the car looks well balanced as it is.
craig green
10-01-08, 05:11 PM
Agree with Jim. I doubt the plain Laguna/Megane will give any hassles with speed humps though unless the bumper clears by mm.

I've never seen the mk4 Astra cabriolet turbo splitter on anything however. Probably due to Vauxhalls extortionate parts pricing system. Its deepish (60mm at a guess) but has a single chiselled look vent in it on either side.
L33 LEG
10-01-08, 05:21 PM
i havnt got any suspension on it at the moment but it will be that low once its done. my other nova is down 80mm front and back with an espace splitter on the gsi bumper, i know exactly what you mean about speed bumps/high curbs/ants in the road/etc lol
bola
10-01-08, 05:37 PM
check my projects thread for pics of a gsi bumper with a mk4 astra splitter (jims old one), look how low that it and its only down 60!
NovaJackie
10-01-08, 08:28 PM
ive got laguna one myself but been told Seat Ibiza GTi ones are the ticket!
L33 LEG
11-01-08, 01:14 AM
http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i184/L33LEG/the%20nova%20project/novanew071.jpg

aslong as its not as low as my white nova then il be happy. i think an astra one will be ideal :)
craig green
11-01-08, 12:15 PM
ive got laguna one myself but been told Seat Ibiza GTi ones are the ticket!

I ruined my bumper with one of those the day it went on.....
L33 LEG
11-01-08, 12:35 PM
ye they really dont suit the nova bumper imo!
Matt2107
11-01-08, 01:38 PM
I've got something a little different for sale.

A two piece splitter removed from a postal van.
Think its a Vaux.
L33 LEG
11-01-08, 01:56 PM
whats it like? pics?
Matt2107
14-01-08, 01:19 PM
Its fairly plain and quite deep.
I never got round to fitting it so its completely un-molestered.

I'll try and get some pics.
craig green
14-01-08, 01:20 PM
Do it, I might be interested.

Perhaps put up measurements of depth & width etc too.
Matt2107
14-01-08, 01:25 PM
Will do.
Matt2107
14-01-08, 01:32 PM
I think it's from a Vauxhall Combo... which would make it the same as the Corsa C splitter.
craig green
14-01-08, 01:33 PM
Think I've just gone off the idea.. LOL
raymond
14-01-08, 04:33 PM
I know which one you mean mate different i suppose we have them on are postal vans at work lol well most of them
NovaJackie
14-01-08, 08:55 PM
I ruined my bumper with one of those the day it went on.....



i havnt seen one on before :confused:

anyone any pics?

i was gona get rid of my laguna one, but i'll maybe hold onto it in this case
Matt2107
15-01-08, 01:27 PM
I know which one you mean mate different i suppose we have them on are postal vans at work lol well most of them

My brother works for Royal Mail... as a mechanic... it fell off ;)