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Homemade splitter redux
Ok, so I was tired of sanding.
I went to the local surplus yard today and bought a sheet of 1/8" aluminum. Slapped down my template, and in about 15 minutes had my new splitter. I made this one a little less aggressive, bringing it rearward about 2", or even with the oil cooler opening. I still managed to screw up though - backing out of the garage, the untrimmed trailing edge caught an air line laying on the floor and ripped the bumper off. Grrr. I spent 2 1/2 hours putting *that* back together... Investment in the aluminum splitter - a little under $13, plus some liquids for my friend Manuel Labor, who does all my metal work - he works cheap.  
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06-08-2002, 09:15 PM
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How did you affix it this time? And the big question - did it pass the Fitz highway test?
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06-08-2002, 09:51 PM
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That looks familiar. One suggestion though. On mine I made two seperate pieces, one for each side and then made two of each. that way if your ever at the track and have an off or hit a curb it doesnt rip the whole thing off. I ripped the drivers side one off once and luckily it was just a matter of putting a another one on at the track.
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06-09-2002, 07:21 AM
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ok, I am going to ask the question
 What does the splitter do? Aerodynamics?
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06-09-2002, 07:25 AM
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At speed, there is a high pressure zone that forms in front of the bumper and valance. This high pressure pushes down on the top of the splitter to create downforce.
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06-09-2002, 07:50 AM
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ahhh, I see the light. Does this also help the flow of air through the openings instead of having the airflow directed below the splitter?
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06-09-2002, 08:01 AM
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Mine is also in 2 pieces, primarily for portability. I plan to breed this pair now that they're in captivity.
Chuck - they're held on the same way, with big fender washers and grade-8 bolts. Yes, I know, the fiberglass is the weak link; I just used what I had laying around. They passed the late-night Fitz-test, which consists of the Auburn Blvd ramp on 80 - a nice long, stretch, usually empty, with some gentle curves to it. Quote:
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06-09-2002, 10:23 AM
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