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Old 04-26-2014, 03:51 PM
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Here's an interesting article about using Tegris for the front splitter. It makes a lot more sense than carbon fiber.

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Tegris is a very durable product. The downside is that it is heavy and is as expensive as carbon fiber.
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Originally Posted by rfn026
Here's an interesting article about using Tegris for the front splitter. It makes a lot more sense than carbon fiber.

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I've used it and it works well. The trick to cost is searching for used NASCAR splitters that can be found really cheap.
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Trans Am 2 cars use aluminum clad PVC such as the brand name Komalu made by Kommerling USA. Works very well, is light and cost is only about 80 bucks for a 4x8 sheet. I had a tegris COT splitter on the Vette but have now changed over to the Komalu type.

Sign companies use this product most everyday, so they may be a local source.

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I was able to pick up four tegris COT splitters for about 200 bucks.
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After many failed attempts utilizing everything from 5/16" plywood with a resin coating to alumilite, I've found the best design is a thin aluminum sheet for the undertray with Tegris skid material on the bottom front edge. If you look on E-_ay there are lots of the old NASCAR pieces which are cheap, new and only take a little shaping to fit a C5 or C6. I will post a picture later or tomorrow.

This design gives maximum down force, excellent cooling (provided you've leaned the radiator forward and vented the hood) and a ton of downforce since there is zero deflection. I can literally rock the entire car with my hand if I push down on the splitter with my hand while it's on the lift. The downside is that it's a little heavy BUT if you've ever destroyed a splitter with a bad off you will appreciate the extra strength.
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Originally Posted by Hi Volts Z06
After many failed attempts utilizing everything from 5/16" plywood with a resin coating to alumilite, I've found the best design is a thin aluminum sheet for the undertray with Tegris skid material on the bottom front edge. If you look on E-_ay there are lots of the old NASCAR pieces which are cheap, new and only take a little shaping to fit a C5 or C6. I will post a picture later or tomorrow.

This design gives maximum down force, excellent cooling (provided you've leaned the radiator forward and vented the hood) and a ton of downforce since there is zero deflection. I can literally rock the entire car with my hand if I push down on the splitter with my hand while it's on the lift. The downside is that it's a little heavy BUT if you've ever destroyed a splitter with a bad off you will appreciate the extra strength.
What is involved in angling the radiator forward on a C6 Z06? I don't think I've seen anyone do this.
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Custom intake is about all it takes AFAIK. I did a c5 and saw a setup on a c6.
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Tegris and Jabroc both make good "consumable" splitter materials.

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