I am looking for a front splitter. Not the painted ACI on either. Something with more functionality at high speeds. Any nice CF ones? pics?

thanks for any help

 

details:

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-g...arge-pics.html

 

Jason comes through again.... Nice pics. Nice car.

 

nice! will you Pm me info on it

 

looks very nice but how functional can it be that far off of the ground ?

 

Want it, where can I get one! PM the info to me as well.

 

I think that as long as the splitter sticks out in front of every thing on the car it will function.

 

The reason they call it a "splitter" is because it splits the air buildup in front of the car and allows it to escape around the sides to eliminate air pressure buildup and keep it from going under the car. The standard air dam only stops the air from going under the car but creates a pressure bubble in front which creates drag so splitters are much more aerodynamic when installed properly. Typically you want this as low to the ground as possible without touching the ground in corners and at high speed when the suspension is compressed. There is no way this splitter is anything but cool looking. The way it is mounted so high it could actually catch air and lift the front of the car at high speeds which would not be very good. If I am wrong about this I will spend the next few days removing my foot from my mouth but I'm am pretty sure this is how it works.

 

well hmmmm its like I want to agree with this after I first read it, but then I went back and reviewed the pictures again. I am no expert on splitters or air tunnels etc. BUT, logic and common sense would suggest a couple of things.

UTMOST importance is the way it is bolted under the car and the ANGLE at which it is bolted. This thing essentially is a wing for the front of the car. Angle it even or upward and your going to create lift! Scary lift in fact! But if you bolted this thing up and had it properly shimmed so that it was pointing downward I would think you would create downforce and thus have the splitter do what it is intended to do...create downforce. Now with that said...last time I checked...downforce = drag and is the whole purpose. This thing is not intended to make you go faster but to keep the front end of your car planted to the ground at fast speeds.

If your racing I agree with the others and think this is a really cool idea, but it definitely would need to be lower to be properly functional. For a non race car (street machine) it does look like it would be more show then for purpose. I would definitely want to shim it properly though. 80+mph having the car lift would not be any fun at all! In fact I saw an old grand prix from back in the days get caught up in a very fast acting wind. Lifted the car up and actually tipped it right over! Now I know thats extremely rare....but this is the type of thing I could see warranting an invite if installed improperly....be careful.

 

i agree with all above..But since it sticks out from the bumper, it may create a sort of "catch" for air between the splitter and the bumper to shove the front down...I love the look of this one, but THIS one has me more interested

CorvetteRacebodies.com

its the splitter they have. looks to be more of a functional one

http://corvetteracebodies.com/BlkCor...20at%20CWM.jpg

 

I don't mean to be a Debbie Downer, but it seems that most body mods are all "show" and insignificant "go". We see all sorts of splitters, wings, canards on bonefide race cars. Somebody churns out an aftermarket product of dubious speed enhancement, and it is all the rage.

I love it when people mount NACA ducts backwards with total disregard to the actual aerodynamic principles involved.

But heh, if it serves some function and looks good.....go for it.

 

i do agree here as well. Most stuff isnt going to work like whats on the C6R...but if so, it would look horrible or get trashed on the street. Need to find some medium.

and what is NACA ducts?

 

That looks very nice. Is it a bolt on or does it require replacing the whole front bumper cover ?

 

if you go through the site, both items are there. A add on and one that mounts OVER the bumper and covers half of it. Dosnt look to be a completely diff bumper

 

ACP (www.corvetteracebodies.com) actually did wind tunnel work with GM to develop their body kits to be used in the Speed world challenge. Give them a call, not to many other people have stuff that is function over form (even though it still looks good)

 

yes, i posted that link up above....but there are no prices...guess ill have to call

 

Call and ask for Kerry.

This is one of their kits (my car).

 

I have had my car up to just over 140mph with this splitter without problems, The front end of the car feels much more planted over 100mph with this piece. There is no way it can cause lift on the front end the way it is mounted. I know because I've tested it

 

check your PM's!

 

There's nothing wrong with the ACI splittters!! Many, many track cars use them. They are very strong and firmly bolted to the facia, and very functional. Please elaborate on your comment so we all can understand your concerns. Sure, there are similiar products but don't slam a proven vendor.

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