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cornerspeed92 · 11-12-2013, 07:47 PM

I always wondered what the splitter looked like under stress.I had another track day Sun.so set the GoPro to see.This is a boring video,but interesting to see something we cant. My top speed is 140,it appears as the splitter starts to pull away around 90 mph.

S3XPanther · 11-12-2013, 07:50 PM

That's awesome. I have to track my car.

DaFisch · 11-12-2013, 08:11 PM

so your saying to not get one if it'll fall off

?

cornerspeed92 · 11-12-2013, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by DaFisch

so your saying to not get one if it'll fall off

?

Yeah hopefully GM(customer service)will chime in on this one.Since this is marketed as "A TRACK CAR" it damn well better be safe as such.Believe me,if this thing fails while under use there will be one hell of a lawsuit.

S3XPanther · 11-12-2013, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by cornerspeed92

Yeah hopefully GM(customer service)will chime in on this one.Since this is marketed as "A TRACK CAR" it damn well better be safe as such.Believe me,if this thing fails while under use there will be one hell of a lawsuit.

I really don't think it's an issue. That looks like flex more on the bumper's part than the actual splitter not being secured properly.

cornerspeed92 · 11-12-2013, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by S3XPanther

I really don't think it's an issue. That looks like flex more on the bumper's part than the actual splitter not being secured properly.

I hope so.This is video is what i think is important for any issues down the road.

backbaconrules · 11-12-2013, 10:06 PM

This is not a boring video. Sit back, close your eyes and just listen. That's some ASMR that I love.

2012-1822 · 11-12-2013, 10:33 PM

Looks solid. Good post.

I'm not worried about mine on my ZL1 coming off, I realize it's built a little different. But for people that are adding after market splitters, get the real deal and make sure you attach it well. I know a guy that bought a carbon fiber one and didn't want so many holes in his car, that half a$$ed the install. Sure enough the first interstate ride that thing flew off and hit a buddy's car that was following him.

White_SS/RS · 11-12-2013, 10:41 PM

Good post. I wonder how much load it can take? If I'm remembering correctly the Z28 splitter can support over 200lbs. I'd say this proves it's functionality.

Buffman · 11-13-2013, 08:30 AM

Side bar question for you....
How did you mount your go pro for 140mph hold?
Just the suction cup?
I have Black Edition Hero3 and want to start mounting it on my 1LE as well....
Thanks!

cornerspeed92 · 11-13-2013, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Buffman

Side bar question for you....
How did you mount your go pro for 140mph hold?
Just the suction cup?
I have Black Edition Hero3 and want to start mounting it on my 1LE as well....
Thanks!

Sidebar...funny.I bought an electrical 4 gang plastic cover and cut it down,and mounted it upside down on my tow hook.I also had to get the tripod mount to mount to the cover.

264HSV · 11-13-2013, 03:18 PM

Boring no. Revealing and educational...absolutely. Nothing a couple more screws/bolts won't fix though. Another place you might like to point the GoPro would be back at the rear diffuser and bumper from underneath. That thing acts like a parachute if you don't use an underbody aero kit of sorts.

cornerspeed92 · 11-13-2013, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by 264HSV

Boring no. Revealing and educational...absolutely. Nothing a couple more screws/bolts won't fix though. Another place you might like to point the GoPro would be back at the rear diffuser and bumper from underneath. That thing acts like a parachute if you don't use an underbody aero kit of sorts.

Interesting,i will try that next time.

JDP Sales · 11-13-2013, 06:27 PM

Definitely interesting! The ZL1 bumper does this as well. I cant remember where I saw the photo, but there was a ZL1 on track and the splitter was bowed down from the force. Lets ya know it's working!

Best regards,

Tyler
888-308-6007

11-12-2013, 07:50 PM	#2
S3XPanther by Odeon Drives: '12 SS/RS A6 IOM SOLD, '13 1LE IOM Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Good question Posts: 1,707	That's awesome. I have to track my car. __________________ "It works 60% of the time, every time." "Some say it's a waste of time, others say it's an incredible waste of time." "The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy." 2013 IOM SS/RS - 1LE. Born 5/6/2013 (1 of 32 1SS IOM 1LE's)

11-12-2013, 10:33 PM	#8
2012-1822 Drives: Black ZL1 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: City of Champions, Alabama Posts: 3,698	Looks solid. Good post. I'm not worried about mine on my ZL1 coming off, I realize it's built a little different. But for people that are adding after market splitters, get the real deal and make sure you attach it well. I know a guy that bought a carbon fiber one and didn't want so many holes in his car, that half a$$ed the install. Sure enough the first interstate ride that thing flew off and hit a buddy's car that was following him. __________________ Check out Alabama Camaros, for Camaro enthusiasts all around Alabama https://www.facebook.com/groups/1739...group_activity

11-12-2013, 10:41 PM	#9
White_SS/RS Drives: 14 1LE Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 1,567	Good post. I wonder how much load it can take? If I'm remembering correctly the Z28 splitter can support over 200lbs. I'd say this proves it's functionality. __________________ LMS Engineering

11-12-2013, 08:11 PM	#3
DaFisch Master Amateur Mechanic Drives: Victory Red 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: South Barrington, IL Posts: 1,720	so your saying to not get one if it'll fall off ?

11-12-2013, 10:06 PM	#7
backbaconrules Drives: 2011 LT Black Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 406	This is not a boring video. Sit back, close your eyes and just listen. That's some ASMR that I love.

11-13-2013, 08:30 AM	#10
Buffman 1LE FTW Drives: 2014 Camaro 2SS/RS 1LE Recaros NPP Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Mile High Posts: 448 View My Garage	Side bar question for you.... How did you mount your go pro for 140mph hold? Just the suction cup? I have Black Edition Hero3 and want to start mounting it on my 1LE as well.... Thanks!

11-13-2013, 03:18 PM	#12
264HSV Drives: 2009 HSV WM Grange Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Melbourne Australia Posts: 41	Boring no. Revealing and educational...absolutely. Nothing a couple more screws/bolts won't fix though. Another place you might like to point the GoPro would be back at the rear diffuser and bumper from underneath. That thing acts like a parachute if you don't use an underbody aero kit of sorts.

11-13-2013, 06:27 PM	#14
JDP Sales Drives: Chevys at the limit Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 9,621	Definitely interesting! The ZL1 bumper does this as well. I cant remember where I saw the photo, but there was a ZL1 on track and the splitter was bowed down from the force. Lets ya know it's working! Best regards, Tyler 888-308-6007