Front splitter
Drifting
Joined: Sep 2013
Posts: 1,943
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From: Lawrenceburg KY
That matching splitter+skirts looks really sharp, I normally don't like that stuff.
Does the splitter make it so that the air comes in between the bumper and splitter rather than from below? Seems like that could really help high speed stability.
Does the splitter make it so that the air comes in between the bumper and splitter rather than from below? Seems like that could really help high speed stability.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Dec 2000
Posts: 6,312
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From: North Haven, CT
I'm sure it does provide some added stability, but for a splitter to be really functional like on a road race car, the entire bottom needs to be flat, going back as far as possible. Because the C5 is a bottom-breather, this is not possible without opening up the mouth of your car and changing that, as some ACP road race guys have done. That doesn't work well for a street car though, since it pushes the splitter far too close to the pavement for practicality. The best thing about the Apsis is that it looks great, but also leaves plenty of opening underneath to channel air to the radiator, unlike the ACI, while can potentially increase operating temperatures as it blocks the airflow somewhat. I noticed absolutely no change in oil or coolant temps after adding the Apsis splitter. Hope this helps.
Instructor
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 113
Likes: 2
From: Toronto Ontario
Thanks for the replies guys, Yes the car is mini tubbed and it does rub when I hit some bad bumps when I'm in the city, but its not bad. I drive this thing everywhere so it keeps you on edge when your this low. You never know when the next speed bump or 45 degree incline is coming !
I wouldn't have it any other way though.
I wouldn't have it any other way though.
