That other splitter

Dr_Isotope · 2007-07-13 02:03:26

https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v307/DrIsotope/splitter2.jpg DIY, baby.

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Jul 13, 2007 | 02:03 AM

Dr_Isotope

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That other splitter

DIY, baby.

Jul 13, 2007 | 02:05 AM

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Nicely done. Whats it made out of?

Jul 13, 2007 | 02:56 AM

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nice work doc! now how much? :D

Jul 13, 2007 | 03:02 AM

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Nicely done. Whats it made out of?

Jul 13, 2007 | 03:20 AM

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i would guess the same abs he uses to make the cooling plates and stuff.

Jul 13, 2007 | 03:26 AM

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Very nice doc! looks great.....MORE INFO

im interested if you are gonna start production!

i need to buy your radiator plate anyways...can you PM me price shipped to 34116?
thanks ahead of time

Jul 13, 2007 | 03:44 AM

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Same type of material, only it's .250" thick instead of the .090" used for the radiator plates. Take a look at the nonsense going on underneath...

Jul 13, 2007 | 03:58 AM

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i want one
pm me

Jul 13, 2007 | 04:01 AM

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Hey Doc...1 thing...i have the OEM Lip kit...how might this look on it? would it still mount up the same or close to?
ill be the 1st to test : )

Jul 13, 2007 | 04:59 AM

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i really dont understand these. are they purely visual or do they direct airflow better or something.. im confused :-(

Jul 13, 2007 | 05:09 AM

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any plans to mass produce!?!

Jul 13, 2007 | 05:31 AM

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look at him making everything! great product!

Jul 13, 2007 | 05:56 AM

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i want one
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you want one, pm him.

that looks pretty good, how does it hold up with the wind pushing down on it? any flex?

Jul 13, 2007 | 06:17 AM

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The material is fairly rigid, and the turnbuckles are rated to 400lbs, so I think they'll do the job. I didn't want to risk the rigidity of FRP or laminated fiberglass, because I know I'd hit a dip too on-center, or misjudge a parking block and buy a First Class ticket to The World of Hurt.

I'm gonna run the splitter for at least 2 weeks to see how it holds up to scrapes, bumps, high temperatures, etc. The things are a bear to make, I wanna see how it holds up to abuse before I even consider offering one to someone else. I am Jack's guinea pig.

Jul 13, 2007 | 06:52 AM

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i love that Doc!

you're awesome..

Jul 13, 2007 | 02:03 PM

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Very interested. PM how much shipped to 91702.

Jul 13, 2007 | 02:58 PM

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more pictures with different angles please.

Jul 13, 2007 | 03:03 PM

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i really dont understand these. are they purely visual or do they direct airflow better or something.. im confused :-(

x2 What are these things used for???

Jul 13, 2007 | 03:33 PM

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Think of it as a wing on the front of the car. It's designed to create downforce without increasing drag as much as a chin spoiler or air dam would. I've only noticed a difference above 65mph-- at 70mph on a freeway connector, the front is... smoother through the corner.

So basically, it looks kickass, provides a bit of high speed stability, and protects the underside of the front bumper. Good deal, I reckon.

Jul 13, 2007 | 03:38 PM

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*watches* :D

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