What is a poverty splitter?

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04-25-2018, 10:58 PM

robertlevine

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What is a poverty splitter?

Everyone talks about poverty splitters and other things like stage 1, 2, 3. Can someone define these things for a novice like me?

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04-25-2018, 11:27 PM

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I guess I'd have to see them (preferably on a car) to understand the differences.

Here’s a link to illustrate the different stages: http://www.corvetteconti.com/blog/?p=22795

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04-25-2018, 11:02 PM

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It’s was coined off the Z06 OEM Stage 1 splitter. The Stage 2 is more aggressive with shorter side winglets. The Stage 3 includes the taller side winglets.

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04-25-2018, 11:12 PM

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I guess I'd have to see them (preferably on a car) to understand the differences.

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04-25-2018, 11:13 PM

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And the stage-1, or poverty (low cost) splitter (flexible plastic vs carbon fiber) is an easy addition to Stingrays if you are into that type of thing.

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04-25-2018, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by robertlevine

I guess I'd have to see them (preferably on a car) to understand the differences.

Here’s a link to illustrate the different stages: http://www.corvetteconti.com/blog/?p=22795

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04-25-2018, 11:57 PM

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All good info above. I’d also note the poverty splitter is only $120 if you smash it while the carbon fiber one is very expensive.

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04-26-2018, 05:36 AM

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Poverty splitter is flat black. Stage 2 & 3 is either carbon fiber or carbon flash. All flat black parts on my car have been replaced including spats and mud flaps. Lots nicer now.

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04-26-2018, 06:17 AM

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....and the Poverty splitter is cheap and is considered by many to be a disposable item.

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04-26-2018, 08:00 AM

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Here’s a link to illustrate the different stages: http://www.corvetteconti.com/blog/?p=22795

Thanks! Best side-by-side comparison I've seen so far.

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04-26-2018, 11:38 AM

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Thanks! Best side-by-side comparison I've seen so far.

For street use, just get the Stage 1 splitter..

Do you even have a car? No details in post or profile

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04-26-2018, 12:21 PM

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Is there any added aero benefit of the stage 1 splitter? I highly doubt it provide any downforce but does it reduce lift @ front end?

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Is there any added aero benefit of the stage 1 splitter? I highly doubt it provide any downforce but does it reduce lift @ front end?

Any aero benefit would be negligible.

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04-26-2018, 06:12 PM

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Poverty Splitter, is when you ram your C7's fiberglass front air dam into a curb or incline, cracking and splintering it,, and cannot afford to fix it. C7s without the front cameras are all pretty much doomed to this poverty.

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04-26-2018, 06:14 PM

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Here’s a link to illustrate the different stages: http://www.corvetteconti.com/blog/?p=22795

to your avatar. Is the next album almost here yet?

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04-26-2018, 07:19 PM

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Do you even have a car? No details in post or profile

Who cares? It was a great question with great answers.

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04-26-2018, 07:29 PM

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Updated my profile.

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04-26-2018, 07:36 PM

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One would have to drive on different streets than I to want any kind of splitter. Here it would be more apt to be called a "cracker"... at least in carbon.