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Old Nov 14, 2009 | 08:05 PM
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I was able to get enough time today to install my new front-end splitter from corvettemods.com

Installation:
The installation was relatively easy and can be done without a jack even on a lowered car. I would recommend that you sandwich the very ends of the splitter between the bumper surface and the outer air dam mounts. This also provides added reinforcement against the tape failing at the ends (where failure is most likely for any tape-mounted product) There isn’t any real lines to follow so you just have to eyeball where you want the splitter mounted.

Initial thoughts:
The end result was much better than I expected. It really brings out the aggression in nose of the car AND as an added bonus, covers up all the “oops” marks from scraping my front bumper on things. The color of the material matches the OEM air dams. I believe it would easily clean up to a nice shine with some purpose built cleaner.

Road test thoughts:
While I’m somewhat skeptical of any real performance gains through directed airflow, it does look cool. An important note is that the splitter does not affect the ground clearance of the nose at all. On a grocery run, I encountered a steep driveway and heard the loud yet comforting sound of my “fat daddy wheels”. I inspected the nose expecting to see a torn off splitter…..and NO damage at all.

Final thoughts:
This is one of those “I can’t believe it’s so easy” mods. Everything about it is a win. Thanks corvette mods for a great product.

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Old Nov 14, 2009 | 08:44 PM
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Looks very good - subtle yet you know it is there.
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Old Nov 14, 2009 | 08:51 PM
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Old Nov 14, 2009 | 09:29 PM
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Looks cool, you have any pics from further back? Like maybe the whole car?
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what is the splitter made of?

good luck with it, i had a similar sized/shaped one on my car for a while. it didn't take long for it to get ruined.
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Old Nov 14, 2009 | 10:24 PM
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how much does it weigh?
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Old Nov 14, 2009 | 10:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Munch
Looks cool, you have any pics from further back? Like maybe the whole car?
once i finish detailing it...lol

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what is the splitter made of?

good luck with it, i had a similar sized/shaped one on my car for a while. it didn't take long for it to get ruined.
It appears to be a synthetic skin around a core of high density foam.

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how much does it weigh?
virtually nothing.
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Old Nov 14, 2009 | 10:45 PM
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virtually nothing.[/QUOTE]
I bet thats how much downforce it creates
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I like it! It gives the front a more aggressive look. I wonder how it would hold up at 100+MPH? Would it bend/flex or come off due to it being held by only 3M tape. Good looking splitter for sure!
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I like it! It gives the front a more aggressive look. I wonder how it would hold up at 100+MPH? Would it bend/flex or come off due to it being held by only 3M tape. Good looking splitter for sure!
I plan to drill some holes and mount it in place perminantly with screws and washers. That way it won't go anywhere.

For me, the ultimate test is a high pressuree car wash (DIY with the pressure washer)
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Originally Posted by Vetteman Jack
Looks very good - subtle yet you know it is there.
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looks similair to the home depot diy lip posted here...looks good!
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Looks like that Home Depot mod

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-g...p-spoiler.html


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Looks much better than the Home Depot mod
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Old Nov 15, 2009 | 10:09 AM
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Originally Posted by TheRadioFlyer
I was able to get enough time today to install my new front-end splitter from corvettemods.com

Installation:
The installation was relatively easy and can be done without a jack even on a lowered car. I would recommend that you sandwich the very ends of the splitter between the bumper surface and the outer air dam mounts. This also provides added reinforcement against the tape failing at the ends (where failure is most likely for any tape-mounted product) There isn’t any real lines to follow so you just have to eyeball where you want the splitter mounted.

Initial thoughts:
The end result was much better than I expected. It really brings out the aggression in nose of the car AND as an added bonus, covers up all the “oops” marks from scraping my front bumper on things. The color of the material matches the OEM air dams. I believe it would easily clean up to a nice shine with some purpose built cleaner.

Road test thoughts:
While I’m somewhat skeptical of any real performance gains through directed airflow, it does look cool. An important note is that the splitter does not affect the ground clearance of the nose at all. On a grocery run, I encountered a steep driveway and heard the loud yet comforting sound of my “fat daddy wheels”. I inspected the nose expecting to see a torn off splitter…..and NO damage at all.

Final thoughts:
This is one of those “I can’t believe it’s so easy” mods. Everything about it is a win. Thanks corvette mods for a great product.

Pics:

Eye level





Ground level



Thanks for the great review!!
Glad you like the new look
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Old Nov 15, 2009 | 10:34 AM
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Does this replace the air dam or add to it?
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Old Nov 15, 2009 | 11:38 AM
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I like it!
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Does this replace the air dam or add to it?
it looks like it only adds to it
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also why does it look like it folds up from the middle?
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Looks great
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