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Old 04-21-2012, 03:47 PM
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I finally figured out a way to make a Splitter that I can take off and put in the trunk when driving to and from the track.








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Old 04-21-2012, 07:18 PM
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Man, that is like 6"? Mega downforce. Good work, looks like it could take a beating
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How much does it weigh??
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Looks sweet! What's it made of?
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Old 04-21-2012, 11:42 PM
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Originally Posted by VGLNTE1
Man, that is like 6"? Mega downforce. Good work, looks like it could take a beating
Thanks. It's 5.25" lip.

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16lbs. Plus 4lbs. of mounting hardware.

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Looks sweet! What's it made of?
Alumalite.
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Old 04-22-2012, 03:51 AM
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Kind of similar to my homemade splitter/undertray.





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Old 04-22-2012, 05:59 AM
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Great job man!
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this doesnt affect cooling? or does it not go that far back?
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this doesnt affect cooling? or does it not go that far back?
It goes back 30". I made mine for autocross. I ran two days last weekend with no problems. 205 After running a lap. Cooled right back to 187 in grid. I have the radiator shrouded also. So air just goes into the opening and nowhere else. I'm even making some pieces that I can attach on and off to block off more of the opening on cool days.

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That looks great! I'm anxious to see how you like it.
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