Difference between revisions of "Front splitter"
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It is possible to [[how to fit a front splitter|fit a front splitter]] yourself. | It is possible to [[how to fit a front splitter|fit a front splitter]] yourself. | ||
| − | + | == Damage concealer == | |
| + | [[Image:front splitter damage concealer.jpg|thumb|left|Cover up that damaged front clamshell]] | ||
| + | Another application for the front splitter is to conceal damaged front clamshells. It is far easier to have one of these install than pay for a fix/respray at your [[Lotus_specialists|local specialist]]. | ||
== Procurement == | == Procurement == | ||
Revision as of 20:40, 11 September 2006
Race cars use front splitters to keep the airflow at the front of the car directed the way it should go. The air above the lower lip is intended to go through the intercooler and radiator. Below that, it should go under the car. Without the splitter, some air will tend to spill over around the lower lip, which lessens cooling efficiency and increases lift. With the splitter in place, cooling is improved and lift is decreased. [1]
- On the Elise expect around a 10/15 mm drop in clearance.
- 50 Kg downforce.
It is possible to fit a front splitter yourself.
Damage concealer
Another application for the front splitter is to conceal damaged front clamshells. It is far easier to have one of these install than pay for a fix/respray at your local specialist.
Procurement
Fellow SELOC member Tigga! supplies a splitter for the Elise S2.