TRD Rear Splitters, Not direct fit? Options

[ILoveMySilly97]

I received the TRD Rear Splits about a week ago and I tried installing them. I noticed that it's a bit too long? Like it doesn't sit flush? It makes me wander if the hatchback models had a longer rear end? I have a liftback model. Does anyone have any idea why it's like that? The parts are genuine btw.

[Box]

Coupes and liftbacks have different rear bumpers.

[richee3]

Are they replicas or genuine Toyota parts? Replicas are virtually never perfect unless purchased from a very reputable source. The genuine parts should be a good fit. Coupes/Currens have different rear ends than a hatchback/liftback, so the Curren splitters are a couple of inches longer to compensate.

[ILoveMySilly97]

Are they replicas or genuine Toyota parts? Replicas are virtually never perfect unless purchased from a very reputable source. The genuine parts should be a good fit. Coupes/Currens have different rear ends than a hatchback/liftback, so the Curren splitters are a couple of inches longer to compensate.

Damn. That makes since then. I think I got the coupe rear splitters. It's a bit longer. This sucks. Oh well. I guess I'll have to put them up for sale then. Oh and I'm pretty sure they're genuine. Since it is that black plastic.

Here's the link to the actual eBay post that I bought it from. It clearly says st202/st205/gt4 and as far as I THINK I know. There's no such thing as a coupe st202 or st205. Right? They're all liftbacks?

This post has been edited by ILoveMySilly97: Sep 16, 2012 - 1:28 AM

[richee3]

If they're genuine Curren splitters, you've got a highly sought after set. Can you post pictures? There were no coupe ST205's and so far as I know, no coupe ST202's but I can't say for sure.

[ILoveMySilly97]

Here are the pics:

OUTSIDE:


INSIDE:


A random number/serial???
READS: QC06

[str8thugginit4ya]

THose I believe are for the liftback. From what I see in the pic, they look just like mine, & I have a liftback Celica.



-Hope I helped, Ryan

[richee3]

Those are definitely genuine Toyota parts, not replicas. I can't see why they wouldn't fit... Then again, looking at Google Images and trying to compare pictures isn't exactly mathematical science. I'll try to get some measurements on my liftback splitters in a couple of hours, just to give you something to compare to.

[Xander_X]

Ok, first off ... liftback and hatchback are the same thing. Liftback is just an older term and is still currently used outside of the states as we love to bastardize the English language.

The ones for the coupe/Curren and the ones for the hatchback/liftback look the same but the coupe/Curren ones are a bit longer.

[richee3]

Measuring the inside, my liftback splitters came out to be around 19". Pictures just to show my points of measurement.

[Box]

But liftbacks and hatchbacks aren't the same thing. My OCD compels me to recognize the difference.

[Xander_X]

But liftbacks and hatchbacks aren't the same thing. My OCD compels me to recognize the difference.

I willl kill you until you die from it ....

[Box]

LIFTBACK


HATCHBACK


See, there be a difference.

[richee3]

I willl kill you until you die from it ....

Hot Shots! is awesome. That is all.

Box- you are correct. A hatchback lifts out then up, a liftback lifts straight up. Something like that, anyway.

Edit: stolen from Wikipedia.

Hatchback- Incorporates a shared passenger and cargo volume, with rearmost accessibility via a rear third or fifth door, typically a top-hinged liftgate—and features such as fold-down rear seats to enable flexibility within the shared passenger/cargo volume. As a two-box design, the body style typically includes A, B and C-pillars, and may include a D-pillar.

Liftback- A style of coupé or sedan with a hatchback; used especially when the rear access door is very inclined, opening more upward that outward.

This post has been edited by richee3: Sep 20, 2012 - 8:09 PM

[Box]

That and liftbacks are way sexier.

[Xander_X]

Lol I agree, but try pulling that when your searching for parts or buying a car in the US. You know that when you do a parts search and have to select trim it ALWAYS asked "coupe or hatchback" .... tell me I'm wrong ... do it ... lie to me ... I dare you ... you won't ... your scared ...

That being said ... I agree, not only is the "liftback" sexier ... but it sounds cooler.

Wikipedia also said that: David Beckham is Chinese, Gary Oldman is a Giraffe, and I believe at one point the entry for Batman was simply, "Duh nuh nuh nuh nuh nuh Duh nuh nuh nuh nuh nuh BATMAN!"

This post has been edited by Xander_X: Sep 20, 2012 - 8:17 PM

[Box]

When I do parts search it just asks for the engine.

[ILoveMySilly97]

Measuring the inside, my liftback splitters came out to be around 19". Pictures just to show my points of measurement.

Mines actually came out the same too. I think it's probably because they weren't fully mounted when I put them on. I know for sure I'm going to have to drill holes onto the rear bumber for the back part of the splitters. That might help it sit flush more. I guess I'll have to wait til I get them painted and fully mounted to determine if they do fit or not. Well thanks for the info though. At least I know it SHOULD fit.

[ILoveMySilly97]

Aight. Here I am again. Back to the drawing board. It's mounted and doesn't fit.....I don't know why because it should fit. I've heard my friends talk about how the Honda guys would use a heat gun to "mold" their lips into the bumpers?

[yagamius]

I wont recommend that, When I bought mine they don't look like they gonna fit but then eventually find their place.

why don't you just post a pic of how it looks when you try to fit in, to see and figure it out why they don't do it.