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Old Feb 20, 2023 | 12:03 PM
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Am looking for the C5 Poverty splitter, don t see anything on Eklers, not that i want to deal with them. I see some on the a California site, but don t
want to spend 112 shipping for a 89 $ piece... anything input would be appreciated. .there is a link i was watching but it petered out cpl years ago.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...-splitter.html
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Old Feb 20, 2023 | 12:58 PM
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The price range is all over the place on ebay. From 45.00 to close to 600.00. I had one on my C6 and C7. If you chose one that is installed with 3M tape and uses the existing mounting hardware make sure you get some 3M adhesive promoter. You can find it online and it will increase the holding strength of the tape by 50%. Just wipe down the area on the splitter and car where the tape will attach.
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Old Feb 20, 2023 | 02:52 PM
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The price range is all over the place on ebay. From 45.00 to close to 600.00. I had one on my C6 and C7. If you chose one that is installed with 3M tape and uses the existing mounting hardware make sure you get some 3M adhesive promoter. You can find it online and it will increase the holding strength of the tape by 50%. Just wipe down the area on the splitter and car where the tape will attach.
thanks. looking for something that WON T overheat, Too many that do..
I ll keep nosing around. Eklers don t seem to respond anymore.
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Old Feb 20, 2023 | 04:22 PM
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I'll see if I can dig up where I got mine......been a while
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Old Feb 20, 2023 | 04:27 PM
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Eklers still around?.. Wow
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Old Feb 20, 2023 | 06:11 PM
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Eklers still around?.. Wow
yea, but all bad reviews. I used to get a response on an item same day, now lucky to get one in 3 days
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Old Feb 21, 2023 | 11:12 AM
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One thing you can do to make a splitter like that last longer is to make a small lip that looks like a undertray but just sticks out maybe 1 1/2”
it looks aggressive but it will help float the air damn when it scraps instead of it catching and folding under, I would make these for my 911turbo and it worked great.

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Old Feb 21, 2023 | 11:15 AM
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Eklers still around?.. Wow
Bigger than ever......
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Replacement for 1997-2004 Chevrolet Corvette C5 All Models | ZR1 Extended Style Front Bumper Lower Lip Splitter ( ABS Plastic - Matte Black ) Replacement for 1997-2004 Chevrolet Corvette C5 All Models | ZR1 Extended Style Front Bumper Lower Lip Splitter ( ABS Plastic - Matte Black )

Reviews are mixed but it has the better design to channel airflow to the radiator. Maybe spray bedliner the underside to increase strength?
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Old Feb 21, 2023 | 03:36 PM
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The 1/4" abs that I would mount to the 911turbos would work in that one really well, protect it from getting caught and and make it stronger, even if it only stuck out a additional 1"
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Originally Posted by 98TorchAX
Replacement for 1997-2004 Chevrolet Corvette C5 All Models | ZR1 Extended Style Front Bumper Lower Lip Splitter ( ABS Plastic - Matte Black )

Reviews are mixed but it has the better design to channel airflow to the radiator. Maybe spray bedliner the underside to increase strength?
that is interesting, with opening near each side, not sure what you you call them. scoops or somethikng
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Old Feb 21, 2023 | 09:15 PM
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9lives racing will send you a a fullsize template with hole locations and everything you would need to cut and make a good functioning splitter. I think its like $11.
Select DIY template, No mounts, and No ramps.

https://9livesracing.com/collections...42288199762156
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Old Feb 21, 2023 | 09:18 PM
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I don’t even understand the advantage in these, lol, but they’re made from ABS which is durable plastic, but brittle. Wouldn’t a slightly softer, more forgiving, compound be better?
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Originally Posted by g3t0ut
9lives racing will send you a a fullsize template with hole locations and everything you would need to cut and make a good functioning splitter. I think its like $11.
Select DIY template, No mounts, and No ramps.

https://9livesracing.com/collections...42288199762156
The 9lives splitter template is for a hardcore track splitter it definitely needs to be securely mounted to the frame, they sell the mounts to go with it and the car needs to be converted to a front breather.


here is the one I made for mine. Very close to what the 9lives pattern would be, full undertray
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I agree, the abs would be too rigid i believe. looking for something along the Duraflex line
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still nosing around for something
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I went a little more subtle, no obstruction of air flow


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I went a little more subtle, no obstruction of air flow

that is what I am looking for, what brand is that and what material is it made out of please
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still nosing around,, haven t found anything just yet.. if someone has a brand they can toss out, would appreciate it.
Not interested in carbon fibre,, just the cheap duraflex kind of thing.. not sure how long it would last even,,, bit of driveway issue for me.
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Originally Posted by walleyejack
that is what I am looking for, what brand is that and what material is it made out of please
I would like more information on this one as well. Looking for something subtle that doesn't disrupt the bottom feeder airflow into my Callaway Honker CAI. If I can use existing hardware that reduces additional drilling, even better.

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