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I was wondering if anyone had trouble with front splitters cracking. I purchased a splitter from extreme online store. I installed it Sunday without problems, drove to work yesterday. When I got to work I noticed a big crack in the splitter. Really sucks, spent 2 hours installing. I did not hit anything and nothing hit it. Not sure if they would replace it. Just curious if any one else has had cracking issues.
Mine cracked right down the side towards the middle but it was during shipping.. They replaced it once I sent them pictures of the damage... UPS was not helpful at all because I threw the box away before I noticed the damage...
It would sound to me from these two descriptions, if from the same supplier the part is far too easily damaged to serve in such a risky, harsh environment. I'd expect something much more durable. Just sayin'... All the best.
These parts are often a classic case of "you get what you pay for".
- The expensive (ie OEM and high-end aftermarket) versions are 100% carbon fiber and provide actual aero benefits at speed.
- The mid-grade parts use a fiberglass base with a ply of carbon fiber over the top, primarily for looks. They're heavier than the 100% carbon fiber parts but durable and functional.
- The low-price parts that I've seen appear to lack the same number of fiberglass plies as the mid-grade, just based on thickness and weight observations. By definition they are more fragile and less functional. I've seen cars at the track break the lower-end components just from aero loads. At best they are ok for "looks" but based on your post, perhaps even that is marginal.
Something sounds wrong, not similar to the experience I had.
I had an EOS front splitter on my Z for about 7 months, and did 15 track days with it. I hit cones with it, curbs, rumble strips, you name it. It's scratched up, but it sure didn't crack. Only reason I took it off is I could not connect the stage 2/3 undertray to it. I bought a used stock one that I will beat the crap out of next.
It's not as heavily made as the OEM, but the finish was good, and it sure was durable.
Here's a quick pic of both - the stock piece is installed now - I'm toying with the idea of trimming it down and adding it to the stock one.
As for aero loads, see pics below
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Question about splitters
