CPRacing: V3 Splitter/PICS....
03-11-2009, 10:48 PM
#121
Race Director
Thread Starter
Also the V3's are almost out....I have another batch coming but probably not for 2 more weeks. The V1's I just did 15 more...... Just an FYI
If I remember shipping to ME?Cannot be more than a day or 2 AT the MOST (actually I would have thought by today). I'll dig your track tomorrow afternoon when I get back to the office.
I'm trying...one man 3 jobs....
03-11-2009, 11:04 PM
#122
Nordschleife Master
Sorry Mike...it has been crazy here. I'll ship anywhere...just keep in mind this is not a small parcel, so shipping will probably be pretty brutal. I sent some to France and it was around $150.00 IIRC......
Also the V3's are almost out....I have another batch coming but probably not for 2 more weeks. The V1's I just did 15 more...... Just an FYI
If I remember shipping to ME?Cannot be more than a day or 2 AT the MOST (actually I would have thought by today). I'll dig your track tomorrow afternoon when I get back to the office.
I'm trying...one man 3 jobs....
Also the V3's are almost out....I have another batch coming but probably not for 2 more weeks. The V1's I just did 15 more...... Just an FYI
If I remember shipping to ME?Cannot be more than a day or 2 AT the MOST (actually I would have thought by today). I'll dig your track tomorrow afternoon when I get back to the office.
I'm trying...one man 3 jobs....
03-12-2009, 01:18 PM
#123
Rennlist Member
If I remember shipping to ME?Cannot be more than a day or 2 AT the MOST (actually I would have thought by today). I'll dig your track tomorrow afternoon when I get back to the office.
Patrick, did you get my message on the 10mm support rods?
03-16-2009, 08:47 AM
#125
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I got my splitter on thursday. I got to spend a little time over the weekend looking at it - thought I'd share my thoughts.
First off, I want to thank Patrick for making the effort to make something new. I know he's busy and I know it's not easy.
It's a very nicely formed piece of 3/16" ABS plastic:
And, in my opinion, it's very rigid. I definitely believe that it will NOT deflect at speed - even without the turn buckle supports. (Patrick, if you haven't shipped the turn buckles to me yet, don't bother!)
As happy as I am with the product, I do have to say, don't expect this to be a pure bolt-on item. Like any other type of fiberglass splitter, this will require a bit of extra work to make it fit. Specifically, I found that the pre-drilled mounting holes are not in the right places... the center few holes are, but by the time you get to the edge, they're about 1/2" off.
It also needs some extra holes drilled in it, and it needs some kind of gasket or weatherstripping. I'm also unsure what the 2 big cutouts are for... my batwing doesn't have those.
But, again, it's a nice product. Not only do I think it'll look sharp on the car, I think it will make a real difference on the track - which is my goal for installing it. I'm also happy to note that it's no heavier, and maybe a little lighter than the stock batwing.
First off, I want to thank Patrick for making the effort to make something new. I know he's busy and I know it's not easy.
It's a very nicely formed piece of 3/16" ABS plastic:
And, in my opinion, it's very rigid. I definitely believe that it will NOT deflect at speed - even without the turn buckle supports. (Patrick, if you haven't shipped the turn buckles to me yet, don't bother!)
As happy as I am with the product, I do have to say, don't expect this to be a pure bolt-on item. Like any other type of fiberglass splitter, this will require a bit of extra work to make it fit. Specifically, I found that the pre-drilled mounting holes are not in the right places... the center few holes are, but by the time you get to the edge, they're about 1/2" off.
It also needs some extra holes drilled in it, and it needs some kind of gasket or weatherstripping. I'm also unsure what the 2 big cutouts are for... my batwing doesn't have those.
But, again, it's a nice product. Not only do I think it'll look sharp on the car, I think it will make a real difference on the track - which is my goal for installing it. I'm also happy to note that it's no heavier, and maybe a little lighter than the stock batwing.
03-16-2009, 12:19 PM
#126
Nordschleife Master
There are atleast two different types of batwing, one which you have and the one with the slots cutout similar (same as CPR's splitter). Someone mentioned in my old for sale thread that the slots were used to allow access to the tiedown points on the front frame rail.
03-16-2009, 02:14 PM
#127
Rennlist Member
There are atleast two different types of batwing, one which you have and the one with the slots cutout similar (same as CPR's splitter). Someone mentioned in my old for sale thread that the slots were used to allow access to the tiedown points on the front frame rail.
03-17-2009, 09:55 AM
#130
Race Director
Thread Starter
Van,
I am a bit confused on the hole alignment. The CNC prgram that drills these is the same axis lay that drills the V1, and I have not had any issues. I mounted a V3 last night to try and replicate the problem you were having and it matched up fine.
Perhaps, your unit was not cradled vac'd precisely allowing a minor bit alignment issue...just thinking out loud...that is all I can think of.
I'll be more than happy to send you another if you like. I want you to have one that is as perfect as I can make them. Let me know, I can have one moving by Thursday, and sorry for the mistake.
PATRICK
03-17-2009, 10:42 AM
#131
Rennlist Member
It is already at your address.
Van,
I am a bit confused on the hole alignment. The CNC prgram that drills these is the same axis lay that drills the V1, and I have not had any issues. I mounted a V3 last night to try and replicate the problem you were having and it matched up fine.
Perhaps, your unit was not cradled vac'd precisely allowing a minor bit alignment issue...just thinking out loud...that is all I can think of.
I'll be more than happy to send you another if you like. I want you to have one that is as perfect as I can make them. Let me know, I can have one moving by Thursday, and sorry for the mistake.
PATRICK
Van,
I am a bit confused on the hole alignment. The CNC prgram that drills these is the same axis lay that drills the V1, and I have not had any issues. I mounted a V3 last night to try and replicate the problem you were having and it matched up fine.
Perhaps, your unit was not cradled vac'd precisely allowing a minor bit alignment issue...just thinking out loud...that is all I can think of.
I'll be more than happy to send you another if you like. I want you to have one that is as perfect as I can make them. Let me know, I can have one moving by Thursday, and sorry for the mistake.
PATRICK
03-17-2009, 11:06 AM
#132
Nordschleife Master
It will all be together this weekend though... MMMM Delish
03-17-2009, 11:12 AM
#133
Rennlist Member
Patrick, I don't have my car (or the bumper cover) at home (it's at the body shop), so I was only able to overlay the original batwing on top on the V3 to check hole alignment. With the original batwing on top, I lined up one side and dropped screws through. (See pics)
Maybe there's some flex or something that I'm not accounting for... I'm hoping to get the car back this coming weekend, let's wait and see how it fits to the bumper cover - then we can make a determination if there's really something wrong.
Again, I'm not trying to complain - I think you've done a great thing here. I'm just trying to offer guidance to make it even better!
Maybe there's some flex or something that I'm not accounting for... I'm hoping to get the car back this coming weekend, let's wait and see how it fits to the bumper cover - then we can make a determination if there's really something wrong.
Again, I'm not trying to complain - I think you've done a great thing here. I'm just trying to offer guidance to make it even better!
03-17-2009, 11:27 AM
#134
Race Director
Thread Starter
Van,
No worries, just let me know.
I think once you have the bumper cover it will be fine. From what I remember the OEM batwings were 60% consistent in shape (3 in 5 were identical 2 were slightly different).
No worries, just let me know.
I think once you have the bumper cover it will be fine. From what I remember the OEM batwings were 60% consistent in shape (3 in 5 were identical 2 were slightly different).