cons of having a front splitter?

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Sep 23, 2015 | 10:58 AM

#11

S~Factor

Joined: Sep 2006

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From: Allentown, PA 18103

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Originally Posted by 8.5kallday

I used to have a downforce splitter under an ap2 lip and it didn't last long on normal streets. I would avoid a splitter if you drive your car on the street unless you have the best flat roads in the country. I got rid of that an got a cr lip w an S~factor aluminum splitter and couldn't be happier since it won't crack. Contact sfactor in the NYC metro section on this forum and he can make u any type of splitter you want and it will last.

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Originally Posted by zSran

I'm about to order a new lip and splitter,looking to get the APR lip and the APR splitter, was wondering what are the cons of having a splitter other than installation pains.

Also, anyone have front-end recommendations? Money isn't an object in this case. AP2 oem bumper though!!

P.S., I'd love to see some of your front-end lips and combos.

Can't beat aluminum when it comes to constant scrapping. Cons? It can be pricey if you go for real carbon fiber.

Sep 23, 2015 | 11:09 AM

#12

d1000rr

Joined: Mar 2012

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If you want the look of a splitter without any function then just get the LowProAero...google them.

Sep 23, 2015 | 04:07 PM

#13

RedCelica

Joined: Apr 2002

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From: Raleigh

Im surprised no one has mentioned added drag. I made mine out of plywood.

Sep 24, 2015 | 02:09 PM

#14

scottdh20

Joined: Sep 2014

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From: west michigan

They scrap freakin everywhere

Other than that i love it and the car feels much more balanced

Yes this is a track car and is chassis mounted

Oct 3, 2015 | 10:39 AM

#15

Krazykoreankid

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What's the point of a front splitter?

Oct 3, 2015 | 11:24 AM

#16

zeroptzero

Joined: Oct 2009

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From: Ontario Canada

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Originally Posted by RedCelica

Im surprised no one has mentioned added drag. I made mine out of plywood.

^ I was going to mention that, splitters give downforce but add drag. Not sure how the CR lip compares but it must still have some drag. I went with a vented hood to reduce lift without adding drag, as a different approach.

I would avoid one on a street car.