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hawk02 · 01-20-2013, 09:28 AM

What's everyone doing to protect the bottom of the front splitter from scrapping the end of the drive when you pull in and out?

My drive is a particular problem since is has a rounded curb instead of the more traditional cement cut out.

In my SS I could avoid scrapping the bottom if I approached or came down at a sharp angle. This method didn't work yesterday with the ZL1 -- scrapped the driver's side edge the first time I pulled into the drive. I also scrapped the splitter coming down a friends drive with a relatively steep incline.

At this rate I'll have a chewed up splitter bottom in no time. Any suggestions to protect it will be most appreciated.

Brolik10 · 01-20-2013, 09:33 AM

http://www.bridjit.com/

*The_Blur* · 01-20-2013, 09:36 AM

You should move, or give me your Camaro.

I have the same problem with my driveway. :(

hawk02 · 01-20-2013, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Brolik10

http://www.bridjit.com/

Thanks! I will definitely check this out.

jlugo · 01-20-2013, 09:43 AM

Bolt on a piece of metal to the bottom and paint it black...

Brolik10 · 01-20-2013, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by hawk02

Thanks! I will definitely check this out.

hawk02 · 01-20-2013, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by jlugo

Bolt on a piece of metal to the bottom and paint it black...

Certainly an option. Wonder how a piece of metal will affect the aerodynamic balance of the car?

willhe64 · 01-20-2013, 10:47 AM

Cheaper solution

hawk02 · 01-20-2013, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by willhe64

Cheaper solution

Definitely a cheap solution. I don't think the city or my neighbors for that matter would be real happy if it altered the storm water run off on my street. That darn sewer grate at the end of my drive collects storm water for the entire cul de sac.

So far I like the Bridjit product because it allows the storm water to drain underneath it.

Bowtie724 · 01-20-2013, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by willhe64

Cheaper solution

LMAO

Skylane765 · 01-20-2013, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by hawk02

What's everyone doing to protect the bottom of the front splitter from scrapping the end of the drive when you pull in and out?

My drive is a particular problem since is has a rounded curb instead of the more traditional cement cut out.

In my SS I could avoid scrapping the bottom if I approached or came down at a sharp angle. This method didn't work yesterday with the ZL1 -- scrapped the driver's side edge the first time I pulled into the drive. I also scrapped the splitter coming down a friends drive with a relatively steep incline.

At this rate I'll have a chewed up splitter bottom in no time. Any suggestions to protect it will be most appreciated.

I built this, email and I can make one for you or anybody else that wants one. John@gsimaviation.com. I am coming up with other ways at this time and will show soon.

Skylane765 · 01-20-2013, 11:40 AM

Here is the other pic. The work in this unit, is getting a angle on the guard. You do not want it to be a square corner or it will catch on something.

The front of it will be black also. I do have ten of them right now. Email if interested. John@gsimaviation.com

JFWJR179 · 01-20-2013, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by hawk02

What's everyone doing to protect the bottom of the front splitter from scrapping the end of the drive when you pull in and out?

My drive is a particular problem since is has a rounded curb instead of the more traditional cement cut out.

In my SS I could avoid scrapping the bottom if I approached or came down at a sharp angle. This method didn't work yesterday with the ZL1 -- scrapped the driver's side edge the first time I pulled into the drive. I also scrapped the splitter coming down a friends drive with a relatively steep incline.

At this rate I'll have a chewed up splitter bottom in no time. Any suggestions to protect it will be most appreciated.

This subject has been previously mentioned/discussed.
Somebody is going to fabricate a metal plate to help solve the problem.
See the Camaro5 link below:

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=265523

Skylane765 · 01-20-2013, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by JFWJR179

This subject has been previously mentioned/discussed.
Somebody is going to fabricate a metal plate to help solve the problem.
See the Camaro5 link below:

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=265523

Yes, that one is not out yet. I do have some ready to ship. I will have a new idea for protecting the screws for little cost.

It is going to be a cone washer you can put anywhere on the bottom to protect all the way across the splitter.
Just replace them if you wear them out.

I was not wanting to disrupt the air with the splitter guard all the way across.

01-20-2013, 09:28 AM	#1
hawk02 Coupe Newbie Drives: 2017 ZL1, 2021 Corvette Convertible Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 3,283 View My Garage	Protect front splitter from scrapping end of driveway? What's everyone doing to protect the bottom of the front splitter from scrapping the end of the drive when you pull in and out? My drive is a particular problem since is has a rounded curb instead of the more traditional cement cut out. In my SS I could avoid scrapping the bottom if I approached or came down at a sharp angle. This method didn't work yesterday with the ZL1 -- scrapped the driver's side edge the first time I pulled into the drive. I also scrapped the splitter coming down a friends drive with a relatively steep incline. At this rate I'll have a chewed up splitter bottom in no time. Any suggestions to protect it will be most appreciated. Attached Images __________________

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01-20-2013, 09:43 AM	#5
jlugo Account Suspended Drives: 2014 1LE 'Summit White' Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Temple, Texas Posts: 2,351 View My Garage	Bolt on a piece of metal to the bottom and paint it black... Attached Images Last edited by jlugo; 01-20-2013 at 10:26 AM.

01-20-2013, 10:47 AM	#8
willhe64 Drives: 2012 45th Vert, 2011 4x4, 9sec Vega Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 2,188	Cheaper solution __________________ I feel it only fair to warn you, I have a black belt in CAPS LOCK.

01-20-2013, 11:40 AM	#12
Skylane765 Drives: ZL1-1LE, Z/28 Join Date: May 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 3,262 View My Garage	Here is the other pic. The work in this unit, is getting a angle on the guard. You do not want it to be a square corner or it will catch on something. The front of it will be black also. I do have ten of them right now. Email if interested. John@gsimaviation.com Attached Images