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Old 12-02-2013, 06:53 PM
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Hi,
Looking for a C5 front splitter for my track car. Anyone know of any suppliers?
Look forward to any advice or contacts.
Thanks in advance
Old 12-02-2013, 08:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Sebring27
Hi,
Looking for a C5 front splitter for my track car. Anyone know of any suppliers?
Look forward to any advice or contacts.
Thanks in advance
Jim Tway just designed a new one. I am in the process of ordering one. It is stronger and lighter than most of the other ones I have seen.
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Originally Posted by Olitho
Jim Tway just designed a new one. I am in the process of ordering one. It is stronger and lighter than most of the other ones I have seen.
Thanks appreciated!
Old 12-03-2013, 12:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Olitho
Jim Tway just designed a new one. I am in the process of ordering one. It is stronger and lighter than most of the other ones I have seen.
Any info on this? pictures? ordering info
Old 12-03-2013, 02:07 AM
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Check out this company. Tegris is used for NASCAR splitters.

http://powerstreamindustries.com/tegris.asp
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Originally Posted by RadnessWarrior
Check out this company. Tegris is used for NASCAR splitters.

http://powerstreamindustries.com/tegris.asp
Thanks !
Old 12-03-2013, 05:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Olitho
Jim Tway just designed a new one. I am in the process of ordering one. It is stronger and lighter than most of the other ones I have seen.
Pix or it didn't happen.
Old 12-06-2013, 01:29 PM
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I made my own. Material research ongoing, but for something that projects less than three inches, polymetal works pretty well. Tegris is super for making skid plates but you can make those out of Jabroc if you are saving money.
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Check out pics in post 81-83 in this tread.

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/auto...6-build-5.html
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Originally Posted by RadnessWarrior
Check out this company. Tegris is used for NASCAR splitters.

http://powerstreamindustries.com/tegris.asp
I believe Aeromotions makes a splitter for the GTR's out of this material and it has held up really well compared with carbon fiber. Not quite as light but a lot more durable.
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Originally Posted by Olitho
Jim Tway just designed a new one. I am in the process of ordering one. It is stronger and lighter than most of the other ones I have seen.
Yes, we made a one piece design, carbon and foam core construction to mate the World Challenge front end. We also have a flat design construction to mate up to the flat bottom designs like the Blackdog or any other aftermarket bumper out there.

It was stiff enough, that it didn't require any external splitter supports. I ran it up to 150mph two straight days at Auto Club Speedway. I used turnbuckles (Five Star Bodies) internally attached off the chassis to mount it.

Shown here is a 4" overhang ST-2 design. We can make a 2" design for those who want to run T-1 or GT-2.


If your interested in ordering or have more questions, just send me a pm.
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Here's a good shot at speed:
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Here's a good shot at speed:
Many thanks ! Much appreciated
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Originally Posted by Z06Tracker
Check out pics in post 81-83 in this tread.

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/auto...6-build-5.html
Everyone loves my idea
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Originally Posted by Sebring27
Hi,
Looking for a C5 front splitter for my track car. Anyone know of any suppliers?
Look forward to any advice or contacts.
Thanks in advance
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/auto...-splitter.html

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