Difference between revisions of "Fit a front splitter"
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[[Image:how to fit a front slitter - incorrectly fitted.jpg|thumb|left|Make sure you use large spreader washers]] | [[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 part company with your car at high speeds. At best this will damage the splitter, at worse, your front clamshell. Remember it needs to sustain around 40 Kg of down force. | Unfortunately, if not correctly fitted, the splitter can part company with your car at high speeds. At best this will damage the splitter, at worse, your front clamshell. Remember it needs to sustain around 40 Kg of down force. | ||
Revision as of 19:43, 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
Incorrect fitment
Unfortunately, if not correctly fitted, the splitter can part company with your car at high speeds. At best this will damage the splitter, at worse, your front clamshell. 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.