Difference between revisions of "Fit a front splitter"
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=== Bolts === | === Bolts === | ||
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| + | == Damage == | ||
| + | [[Image:how to fit a front slitter - incorrectly fitted.jpg|thumb|left|Make sure you use large spreader washers]] | ||
| + | Unfortunately, if not correctly fitted, the splitter can damage the front clamshell when it parts company to high speeds. Remember it needs to sustain around 40 Kg of down force. | ||
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== Removal == | == Removal == | ||
Revision as of 20:22, 11 September 2006
Fitting a front splitter to the front of your car couldn't be easier.
Procedure
There are two ways to secure the splitter to the front clamshell.
Glue
- Sikaflex
Bolts
Damage
Unfortunately, if not correctly fitted, the splitter can damage the front clamshell when it parts company to high speeds. Remember it needs to sustain around 40 Kg of down force.
Removal
If you want to remove the splitter you can use a sharp (Stanley) blade to cut the seal and it comes off relatively easily.
Procurement
Fellow SELOC member Tigga! supplies a splitter for the Elise S2.