Front Splitter Issue
02-01-2012, 06:54 PM
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02-01-2012, 07:52 PM
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i've had both fiberglass and carbon fiber splitters on my car. Never had issues with either flapping at speed...and i had the car up to 170MPH gps verified.
all my splitters were sourced from AIR (american international racing). Went through a couple fiberglass units, and then went with a CF unit which was much stronger and more durable.
the D1 splitter sits higher then the turbo S replica splitters, so it should last longer and be tougher to crack.
best material is polyurethane imho....but even those can crack if hit hard enough.
all my splitters were sourced from AIR (american international racing). Went through a couple fiberglass units, and then went with a CF unit which was much stronger and more durable.
the D1 splitter sits higher then the turbo S replica splitters, so it should last longer and be tougher to crack.
best material is polyurethane imho....but even those can crack if hit hard enough.
With factory polyurethane splitter available, unless for cosmetic reasons, there is no reason to purchase another splitter.
02-01-2012, 07:54 PM
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02-02-2012, 01:15 AM
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Looks great, that's just the sort of thing I want, with enough extra width to match fender flare extensions covering the front of the tires.
Where did you source your ABS? And did you use anything (large washers, aluminum plate, etc) to reinforce the splitter where you attached the support rods, or did you feel that the ABS was durable enough to just put holes in it and leave it?
Also, did you have any problem getting the splitter to attached to the bottom edge of the front bumper without taking on a reverse rake? Or does that red-painted extension (what is that? A commercially available fiberglass splitter?) take care of that?
Where did you source your ABS? And did you use anything (large washers, aluminum plate, etc) to reinforce the splitter where you attached the support rods, or did you feel that the ABS was durable enough to just put holes in it and leave it?
Also, did you have any problem getting the splitter to attached to the bottom edge of the front bumper without taking on a reverse rake? Or does that red-painted extension (what is that? A commercially available fiberglass splitter?) take care of that?
02-02-2012, 01:10 PM
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The "red extension" is the standard polyurethane Turbo S splitter. With that there the rake is not an issue, the ABS is level with the ground. You can see this splitter is wee bit bigger than before, probably as big as you could go with this material.
02-02-2012, 02:58 PM
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Factory turbo S splitter is Polyurethane and both of my splitters have taken some beating just coming in and out of driveways and garage. No cracks ever, just minor scrapes.
With factory polyurethane splitter available, unless for cosmetic reasons, there is no reason to purchase another splitter.
With factory polyurethane splitter available, unless for cosmetic reasons, there is no reason to purchase another splitter.
That said, the AIR splitter is not an exact replica...and i actually like it better (the edges stick out about an inch). That, and i also wanted a CF splitter to compliment the CF Turbo S replica rear spoiler on the car.
In this photo, you can see what i'm talking about in regards to the AIR splitter being wider then the OEM splitter. It is designed to align with AIR's wider fender flares.
02-02-2012, 07:20 PM
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agreed. Factory Turbo S splitter is better to purchase then a fiberglass replica.
That said, the AIR splitter is not an exact replica...and i actually like it better (the edges stick out about an inch). That, and i also wanted a CF splitter to compliment the CF Turbo S replica rear spoiler on the car.
In this photo, you can see what i'm talking about in regards to the AIR splitter being wider then the OEM splitter. It is designed to align with AIR's wider fender flares.
That said, the AIR splitter is not an exact replica...and i actually like it better (the edges stick out about an inch). That, and i also wanted a CF splitter to compliment the CF Turbo S replica rear spoiler on the car.
In this photo, you can see what i'm talking about in regards to the AIR splitter being wider then the OEM splitter. It is designed to align with AIR's wider fender flares.
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02-03-2012, 12:16 AM
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Factory turbo S splitter is Polyurethane and both of my splitters have taken some beating just coming in and out of driveways and garage. No cracks ever, just minor scrapes.
With factory polyurethane splitter available, unless for cosmetic reasons, there is no reason to purchase another splitter.
With factory polyurethane splitter available, unless for cosmetic reasons, there is no reason to purchase another splitter.
then you can say you told me so. 
02-03-2012, 09:11 AM
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Unfortunately for me, I'm in need of a batwing since a transport company tore mine off during shipping (and threw it away) and have wanted a splitter since I purchased the car. Even if I found a deal on a used batwing it'd still be $750+ for the OEM splitter from Carnewal with shipping and paint vs. the ~$400 it will cost for the Design 1 splitter which won't require a new tray. If I destroy the fiberglass one then you can say you told me so.
then you can say you told me so.
02-03-2012, 12:29 PM
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Our cars have long overhangs in front of wheel wheels. A polyurethane splitter is your best bet if you insist on having one.
02-03-2012, 01:06 PM
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fiberglass splitters wont crack as easy as some of you may think.
Yes, they are weaker then Carbon fiber and weaker then polyurethane.
That said, i cracked two fiberglass splitters. They both took a beating on new York City streets before cracking. Both lasted about 6 months or 1000-1500 miles before finally cracking.
Where i live now, the roads are much smoother...so a fiberglass splitter may never crack out here.
My CF splitter took the same abuse the FG splitters did. However...after 4K miles...is still had yet to crack. A poly splitter would be even more durable.
My suggestion would be to get a poly splitter as they are best. Especially if your car is lowered. a techart or other aftermarket splitter would be ideal as they do not curve down at the edge like the Turbo S splitter does. but it all depends on what look you are going for, what you use your car for, how good or bad the roads where you drive are, and how much money you are willing to shell out.
Yes, they are weaker then Carbon fiber and weaker then polyurethane.
That said, i cracked two fiberglass splitters. They both took a beating on new York City streets before cracking. Both lasted about 6 months or 1000-1500 miles before finally cracking.
Where i live now, the roads are much smoother...so a fiberglass splitter may never crack out here.
My CF splitter took the same abuse the FG splitters did. However...after 4K miles...is still had yet to crack. A poly splitter would be even more durable.
My suggestion would be to get a poly splitter as they are best. Especially if your car is lowered. a techart or other aftermarket splitter would be ideal as they do not curve down at the edge like the Turbo S splitter does. but it all depends on what look you are going for, what you use your car for, how good or bad the roads where you drive are, and how much money you are willing to shell out.
02-03-2012, 03:37 PM
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