Broke the front splitter when backing the F3 off the trailer. What's the Best replacement solution?

[rlynchtx]

Brand new to me 2022 F3T. First ride was backing it off the trailer and the front air splitter (lowest black air dam on the front of the Spyder) snagged on the ramp and broke in half. Only the black part broke, and all other front components look OK. The Dealer says the whole grill has to be replaced to fix it and they want $460 plus shipping. Is there any other good option?

 

[Deanna777]

Brand new to me 2022 F3T. First ride was backing it off the trailer and the front air splitter (lowest black air dam on the front of the Spyder) snagged on the ramp and broke in half. Only the black part broke, and all other front components look OK. The Dealer says the whole grill has to be replaced to fix it and they want $460 plus shipping. Is there any other good option?

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HI rlynchtx,

Try Slingmods for that part.

Deanna

 

[rlynchtx]

Thank you

 

[Gwolf]

You can put any of that hard plastic back together with JB Weld. If you are careful and try to do a neat job, you can sand it down and paint it too. I broke the air wing on my front suspension in half, and put it back together with JB Weld. Can't even see where it was broke without getting down on the ground and looking close. A deer knocked half the grill out of one of my Ford Rangers many years ago. Took a couple of days, but put all that back in with JB Weld too, and painted it to match the other side. If you want it perfect then spend the money. If you just want it put back so it is not real obvious that it was broken get a couple of packs of JB Weld epoxy.

 

[VitoNam]

There are various types of JB Weld adhesives. You'll have to figure which one will work with your style of plastic.

 

[Gwolf]

There are various types of JB Weld adhesives. You'll have to figure which one will work with your style of plastic.

That is true, and the plastics have to be prepared for the JB Weld to adhere to them. They need to be cleaned, de-greased, and the surfaces roughed up. The regular 2 part JB Weld slow cure epoxy seems to be the strongest bond.

 

[Snowbelt Spyder]

Brand new to me 2022 F3T. First ride was backing it off the trailer and the front air splitter (lowest black air dam on the front of the Spyder) snagged on the ramp and broke in half. Only the black part broke, and all other front components look OK. The Dealer says the whole grill has to be replaced to fix it and they want $460 plus shipping. Is there any other good option?

I can't get the attachment to work. Which part item number do you need?

 

[AndysF3S]

Buy the part from BRP, it is easy to replace and you can see my write up in the DIY section.

 

[rlynchtx]

Thanks, everyone, for the replies. AndysF3S - your write up is just what I needed. Ill see if I can order that part now. I think I'll JB Weld the old part as a back up once I have it all apart.