Product Description
The VAN WEZEL Front splitter (5810506) is an original-equipment-quality automotive aerodynamic styling component manufactured by VAN WEZEL. Positioned beneath the front bumper cover cladding, this splitter—commonly referred to in mechanical restoration as the lower valance chin spoiler—serves both aesthetic and functional roles. It channels high-velocity airflow away from the uneven mechanical surfaces of the lower engine bay, reducing front-end aerodynamic lift while simultaneously protecting lower cooling components from minor road debris and curb scrapes. Molded to match the exact grain finish of the factory trim, it restores a clean, era-correct silhouette to vintage front fascias.
Product Specifications
- Manufacturer: VAN WEZEL
- Item Number: 5810506
- EAN Number: 5410909307775
- Product Condition: New
- Fitting Position: Front Bumper Lower Section, Right Side (Offside / Passenger Side in RHD markets)
- Section: Outer Corner Segment (Fits seamlessly alongside the matching left-side splitter component)
- Material: High-impact, flexible ABS/Polypropylene structural polymer compound resistant to cracking and UV fading
- Colour / Surface Finish: Texture-grained matte black (Requires no painting; ready for immediate clip-on installation)
- Mounting Mechanism: Integrated heavy-duty plastic retaining tabs molded into the upper rim for a toolless, secure snap-fit into the main bumper shell
Vehicle Compatibility
This right-hand side bumper chin splitter is precision-molded exclusively for 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 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 piece is designed strictly for classic pre-facelift "Small Bumpers" (also known as standard or narrow black textured bumpers). It will NOT fit late-production models (typically 1990–1992) factory-equipped with integrated, body-colored **"Big Bumpers"** (GTI/GL styles), nor will it fit custom aftermarket deeper valances. Additionally, please note this is a two-piece split spoiler layout; this item includes the **Right-Hand Side only**.
Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Reference Numbers
This premium replacement lower bumper segment cross-references directly with or replaces the following factory original equipment part codes:
- VAG (VW / AUDI / SEAT / SKODA): 191 805 904A, 191805904A