02-11-2019, 12:23 PM | #1 |
Drives: 2015 Z28 Camaro Join Date: Feb 2019
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Z28 FRONT SPLITTER FOR TRACK DUTY
Im looking for a good replacement front splitter stock or aftermarket as I plan to add some additional length to it. Mabe 3" on the out side corners and 2" in the center. APR wings has a carbon fiber add on that you $500 that you must finish.
I decided that Id like to make my own out of ABS plastic because it doesn't crack that easy, plus its very cheap! I also think it may be easy to machine all though it cant take a lot of heat. The front splitter is a consumable item in my opinion so it being in expensive is important. Before I can design the add on piece I need to get a replacement front splitter so I can still drive the car while I'm working on the new one. Please pm me if you have one for sale. |
02-11-2019, 01:25 PM | #2 |
Drives: Z/28 Join Date: Apr 2016
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thought there was one on ebay but it was not a Z/28 item.
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02-11-2019, 01:29 PM | #3 |
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I always make the leading edge of my track splitters from Marine Ply. Like you say if you track seriously it's a consumable. I make them 2x at a time so I always have a spare/template!
I ground my last one out through making too much downforce at 165mph that it ground away on the tarmac. My latest has survived 150mph+ and several trackdays including Nürburgring (very bumpy). You might find ABS is a bit brittle (strong but cracks easy).. |
02-11-2019, 01:55 PM | #4 |
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Yeah i've heard of people using ply wood before. ABS was an idea after I saw it on my buddies acr viper. Its 3/8" thick and comes stock.
I'm going to design it as a solid model so I can have it cut on a cnc router holes and all. That way its easy to make more of them in the future.
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02-11-2019, 03:40 PM | #5 |
Drives: 2015 Z/28 #0058 Join Date: Apr 2018
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If you're making a splitter, why not use the SS 1LE splitter as the base then add the plywood or ABS extension. They're cheap and abundant
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02-11-2019, 05:59 PM | #6 |
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Or use the Zl1 add on that is specific for the Z.
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02-12-2019, 01:44 AM | #7 |
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There was an OEM splitter on Ebay recently. I bought it.
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02-12-2019, 06:19 AM | #8 |
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02-12-2019, 12:28 PM | #9 |
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zl1 add on looks ok. Its a little short though
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02-12-2019, 12:30 PM | #10 |
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Do you mind saying what you paid for it?
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02-12-2019, 09:52 PM | #11 |
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It was a solid deal at $390 shipped.
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02-16-2019, 08:13 PM | #12 |
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02-18-2019, 12:27 PM | #13 |
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Hesitant to recommend the aftermarket body kit stuff. I've had fitment issues on cars.
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02-18-2019, 01:38 PM | #14 |
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