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Front splitters-- do u need a back-up? How often do they break?

Discussion in 'Tracking & Driver Education' started by Ky1e, Nov 16, 2015.

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  1. Ky1e

    Ky1e Formula 3

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    #1 Ky1e, Nov 16, 2015
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    The seller of the Cayman I bought has an extra CF front splitter. He paid $2400 for it and will sell for $1500. It seems like a lot for a spare splitter I may never need. How often do u guys with dedicated track cars with front splitters break them?

    The car has about 1 closed fist worth of front clearance and I track mostly Sebring and Homestead and often like to cut over some lower curbs. I would think that I could get a non-carbon fiber front splitter for about $500 if and when i ever need one.

    Thoughts?
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  2. CornersWell

    CornersWell F1 Rookie

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    #2 CornersWell, Nov 16, 2015
    One of the first things to get damaged is the splitter. We carry at least one as a spare in the trailer. If you're racing, as opposed to just doing track days, and it matters, get it. Also, if you're hard on them, you might as well get it patterned so you can just have them produced as you need them.

    Carbon's nice. It's light and strong, but it's not exactly "resilient". You can get it made up from wood or fiberglass for considerably less. Wrap or paint them to suit. Up to you.

    CW
     
  3. LBBP

    LBBP Formula Junior

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    #3 LBBP, Nov 16, 2015
    Lexan (Polycarbonate) might be a better option. Use your existing one as a pattern and cut as many as you need for less money.
     
  4. ProCoach

    ProCoach F1 Veteran
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    #4 ProCoach, Nov 16, 2015
    Jabrock and other slightly less brittle compositions work well, too.

    You don't want to drive a car without one end of the aero equation (wing or splitter).
     
  5. GuyIncognito

    GuyIncognito Nine Time F1 World Champ
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    #5 GuyIncognito, Nov 16, 2015
    this.

    so yeah, get a backup :eek:
     
  6. Ky1e

    Ky1e Formula 3

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    #6 Ky1e, Nov 16, 2015
    This sounds like a good idea, thank you.
     

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