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Old Jul 23, 2015 | 05:34 PM
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Default Front lip - Joe Toth Composites

I wanted to reduce front end lift at 100+mph on the track. I found Joe Toth composites mentioned on the HPDE forum here at Rennlist. I ordered his one piece splitter. It was around $200. And very easy to install. I just used the same technique for the GT3 splitter that is on renntech.

I don't have pics right now. Upload them later. But you can find him and pics on Facebook.

I haven't track tested it yet. At worst at least it looks nice.
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Old Jul 23, 2015 | 05:50 PM
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googled some pics, not bad
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Old Jul 23, 2015 | 06:24 PM
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Nice track item. I don't see this surviving for too long on the streets with lowered suspension. If you don't have lowered suspension then that's why you're getting lift at 100+mph.
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Old Jul 23, 2015 | 07:34 PM
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Nice track item. I don't see this surviving for too long on the streets with lowered suspension. If you don't have lowered suspension then that's why you're getting lift at 100+mph.
Suspension is lowered to GT3 height. Lift is slight. Streets in suburbs of Dallas area are pretty smooth. We'll see how it holds up.
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Old Jul 23, 2015 | 08:38 PM
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My driveway would go through that like a (clever metaphor).
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Old Jul 23, 2015 | 08:53 PM
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Originally Posted by 5CHN3LL
My driveway would go through that like a (clever metaphor).
I like my cab setup, not low but I don't have to worry about speed bumps that I go over all the time.
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Old Jul 23, 2015 | 09:14 PM
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I put this on my 996 and I could feel a very noticeable difference above 100
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Old Jul 23, 2015 | 10:38 PM
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I like it. Looks more aggressive than my GT3 Cup splitter. Not sure I like how it attaches to the front clip. Would be a lot cleaner if it bolted on from the bottom vs the front.
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Old Jul 23, 2015 | 10:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Slopeslider
I like it. Looks more aggressive than my GT3 Cup splitter. Not sure I like how it attaches to the front clip. Would be a lot cleaner if it bolted on from the bottom vs the front.
You might be looking at the two piece splitter. Base bolts to underside of bumper. Actual splitter uses dzus fasteners to the base. It's real low and mainly for track use. Two piece allows for loading and easy replacement.

A few 996 racers I know use the one piece splitter. It is a bit more aggressive than the stock GT3 splitter. It attaches to the underside of a gt3 or aerokit bumper. Holes are already drilled.
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Old Jul 24, 2015 | 12:11 AM
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I need to clarify. I have the one piece which has no vertical piece (i.e. air dam). Just a small horizontal lip that sticks out about 2-3 inches and attaches to the undertray/bumper. The ones you see on his site are the two piece full "race looking" version.
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Old Jul 24, 2015 | 11:10 AM
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Originally Posted by davidnyc
I need to clarify. I have the one piece which has no vertical piece (i.e. air dam). Just a small horizontal lip that sticks out about 2-3 inches and attaches to the undertray/bumper. The ones you see on his site are the two piece full "race looking" version.
David what are they made of? Fiberglass or something a bit more flexible? Is your car lowered? Do you be any issues bottoming it out on the street? Love to see a pic.
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Old Jul 24, 2015 | 12:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Slopeslider
David what are they made of? Fiberglass or something a bit more flexible? Is your car lowered? Do you be any issues bottoming it out on the street? Love to see a pic.
I have only drove the car once since install. It is 100deg here in Dallas and I don't like driving the car in the heat.

The lip is fiberglass. It is somewhat flexible, but probably would crack if I hit something hard. My car is lowered to GT3 height. So low but not slammed.

I can take some pics when I get home. Didn't have time yesterday to take pics.
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Old Jul 24, 2015 | 01:23 PM
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Would this splitter fit directly onto a 99 c2 stock bumper? Also can anyone find a pic of it on a 99? I cant seem to find any
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Old Jul 24, 2015 | 01:31 PM
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Originally Posted by frompub2dub
Would this splitter fit directly onto a 99 c2 stock bumper? Also can anyone find a pic of it on a 99? I cant seem to find any
Go onto Facebook and ask Joe. That would be the easiest way to find out.
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Old Jul 24, 2015 | 11:51 PM
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Here is a quick photo I just did tonight while out for an apple pie run:



When there is light tomorrow, I can take a better shot

I need to add the last screws in the ends. I missed the alignment by a little bit.
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