So I bought a splitter from someone who makes them on here (so far I'm impressed) and I'm going to install it this weekend. I need to buy all the hardware including the rods. What rods do you guys reccomend? I saw the ARP ones and they looked pretty good. Are they worth the extra cost? Well I need to remove the bumper? Also where is a good place to install them on the bumper? I have a 2012 R56 s so where you would think to put them there is a grill then my brake ducts. Maybe someone has a picture of theirs? Or just a general suggestion without them looking out of place.

 

Here are some from Sneeds Speed Shop. Not really any cheaper but another option.
http://www.sneed4speed.com/mini-r53-front-splitter/
http://www.sneed4speed.com/spoiler-s...tanchion-rods/
tons of them on ebay as I mentioned in our emails. Strongest point to attach will be thru the bumper cover itself. Some have gone thru the brake duct and or grille like I did so if down the road you want to take the splitter off you don't have holes in your bumper cover.. Regardless of where you put them be sure to use washers on both sides.. You have probably already seen my picture from my gallery..

 

Couple options here, the M7 one is made pretty strong.

https://www.ecstuning.com/Mini-2012-Cooper-R56-S-Coupe-L4_1.6L_N18B16A/Exterior/Body/Front_Bumper/

 

I already own a the splitter. I was looking for rods to support it but i bought some one amazon. They are APR support rods. Now my question is do i need to take the bumper off. If i do then install the splitter while it's off. how will i manage to get the clips back into the bottom of them bumper. Maybe i wouldn't need them since i have the screws of the splitter holding it on?