As an avid car enthusiast, I’m always looking for new ways to modify my cars. Over the last few years, I have focused mostly on performance-specific upgrades. After waiting a very long time for the release of some new parts, I’m finally ready to share my thoughts on the new lineup from Aerofabb. Aerofabb is a small North Carolina-based company specializing in VW, Audi, and Porsche aerodynamic components. All of their products are all designed, tested, and built in-house, which is a rare thing these days. I have been rocking their spoiler extension for a while, but I finally got my hands on their new Splitter and Diffuser. I love the more sporty look without being too ridiculous. It’s aggressive but restrained. As you probably have figured out, I am a massive proponent of OEM+ style of modification. If you aren’t familiar, OEM+ is the idea of modifying your car to “the way it should have come.” I generally aim to modify my car so that only the real ones know it is modified. Staying under the radar is the only way to prevent the street racing vape nation from trying to race you at every street light.

Let’s start with the spoiler. One of my favorite parts of my GTI is the Aerofabb Rear Spoiler Extension. It follows the body lines and extends upwards off the original spoiler about 2 inches. I wish I could get the Clubsport spoiler on my car, but it’s such a pain, apparently involving an entirely new hatch to be painted and installed. After hearing that, I chose Aerofabb. The spoiler install was a bit of a job. I had to remove the spoiler from the car to mount it, which isn’t ideal. Once removed, you use the new spoiler as a template to drill some holes. This was the worst part of any car part install I have ever done. Drilling into brand new car paint is not for the faint of heart.

Nonetheless, I got through it and have never regretted it. If you have a GTI, this is my #1 recommendation. And at only $215, it’s not bad on the wallet either. If you are hardcore (and believe me, I thought about it), Aerofabb makes a line of competition versions. These are much more expensive, but they generate real usable downforce, enhancing track times significantly. Hence the name.

My next modification was the Aerofabb V2 Street Edition Front Splitter. Almost identical product design to the spoiler extension, the splitter sticks out just past the bumper to give that aggressive but refined look. This one was probably the hardest to install. It requires the removal of the front bumper, which was a PITA. I was lucky enough to have my dad help me as this quickly became a two-person job. Once the bumper was off, it was straightforward to install the splitter. It comes with this additional reinforcement brace to bolt on the inside of the bumper. It gives the bolt holding the splitter a much bigger surface area to hold on to, so you don’t rip the bolt straight through the bumper if you hit anything while driving. This gave me some extra peace of mind as I was worried when I first bought it. After we attached the splitter, we bolted the bumper back on, and it looked amazing. The only problem was now the rear bumper was looking a little naked. 

Most recently installed is the Aerofabb V2 Street Edition Diffuser. This one is the street model but is by far the most aggressive of the 3 items I have installed. This one fits underneath the rear bumper and bolts directly to the stock diffuser. The kit comes with some side planes underneath the exhausts as well. These planes are visible from the side profile, which aids in the aggressive look. The diffuser was by far the easiest one to install. After using the stock diffuser mounting points, the side planes require some drilling but nothing significant or in direct paint. Another thing that impressed me was that the installation is reversible, and any drilling damage is not visible aside from the spoiler install. I don’t plan on removing it, but it’s nice to know I can take it apart if I ever decide to sell the car. 

Having 3 different products from Aerofabb, I now have a pretty good idea about the company. They have solid build quality and strong attention to detail regarding their products. But what I was not expecting was the level of service they provide. I was blown away every time I got a new item. Most importantly, they care about their shipping. Each item I ordered was extremely secured inside the shipping box with multiple braces and shipping paper to keep the items in perfect condition. Not every company cares like they do.

Additionally, they have some of the best instructions I have read outside of Lego. They showcase every tool you need and walk you through each step with pictures and diagrams. With some products, you are lucky if you even get instructions, let alone good ones. And lastly, Aerofabb does one thing I have never seen a company do. It’s such a small thing in the global view of their company, but the little things separate the winners from the losers. Aerofabb includes a piece of candy inside the nuts and bolts pouch with every order. Sometimes you get an Airhead, and sometimes you get a Sour Patch Kid; You’ll need to make an order to find out. I absolutely love this little touch as it gives you something to eat while you read over the instructions. The world would be a much better place if every company did this. We might all have diabetes, but it would be a better place.

Aerofabb has an unrivaled service platform that is only overshadowed by the craftsmanship of the products they build. They continue to develop and are constantly releasing new products. And as I progress down my path to “definitely not build a track car,” I will keep my eyes on their social platforms, looking for the next big product I absolutely don’t need to buy. With a high bar set and a top-notch product line, I will be an Aerofabb ambassador for the given future, even if they aren’t paying me. However, if anyone at Aerofabb is reading this, please reach out, as I could use some free stuff.