Product Description
The DIEDERICHS Front splitter (2210061)—distributed under the HD-Karosserieteile premium body parts program—is an original-equipment-quality aerodynamic trim element manufactured by DIEDERICHS. Positioned at the lowest boundary of the front bumper cover layout, this component is commonly referred to in the industry as a front lower valance lip or chin spoiler. Its primary function is dual-purpose: it channels aggressive under-car airflow away from the uneven mechanical surfaces of the engine bay to minimize high-speed front-axle lift, while simultaneously acting as a sacrificial guard that shields the radiator and lower unibody from minor road debris and curb scraping. Molded to replicate factory texture lines, it seamlessly restores the classic profile of vintage front fascias.
Product Specifications
- Manufacturer: DIEDERICHS / HD-Karosserieteile
- Item Number: 2210061
- Product Condition: New
- Fitting Position: Front Bumper Lower Section, Left Side (Nearside / Driver Side in RHD markets)
- Section: Outer Corner Segment (Pairs with a matching right-hand companion splitter piece)
- Material: High-impact, flexible ABS/Polypropylene structural polymer compound resistant to environmental stress cracking and UV degradation
- Colour / Surface Finish: Unpainted, texture-grained matte black (Ready for immediate snap-in installation; requires no priming or paintwork)
- Mounting Mechanism: Integrated heavy-duty interlocking plastic retaining tabs molded into the upper rim for a toolless, secure snap-fit into the lower bumper receiver rail
Vehicle Compatibility
This left-hand side front chin segment is precision-contoured exclusively to fit the narrow-bumper profiles of early and mid-production second-generation Volkswagen Group (VAG) passenger cars:
| Car Model | Compatible Engines / Variants | Body Configuration | Year of Manufacture |
|---|---|---|---|
| VW Golf II (19E, 1G1) | 1.0, 1.3, 1.3 Cat, 1.6, 1.6 D, 1.6 TD, 1.8, 1.8 Syncro (Standard / C / CL / GL lower bumper trim models) |
3-Door / 5-Door Hatchback | 1983 - 1992 |
| VW Jetta II (19E, 1G2, 165) | 1.3, 1.6, 1.6 D, 1.6 TD, 1.8, 1.8 Cat | 4-Door Saloon / Sedan | 1984 - 1991 |
⚠️ Critical Bumper Style Application Warning: This trim element is designed strictly for classic pre-facelift "Small Bumpers" (also known as standard, narrow black textured bumpers). It will NOT fit late-production models (typically mid-1990–1992) factory-equipped with deep, body-colored **"Big Bumpers"** (GTI/GL styles), nor will it fit specialized or aftermarket deeper front valances. Additionally, please note this is a two-piece split spoiler system; this item includes the **Left-Hand Side only**.
Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Reference Numbers
This replacement lower bumper segment cross-references directly with or replaces the following factory original equipment part codes:
- VAG (VW / AUDI / SEAT / SKODA): 191 805 903A, 191805903A